Recommendations for Dual-Purpose boards?

[Apex Insider]

Sorry for intruding, but can tell more on the new gecko plate for softboot

and mainly for hardboot

There is lots to read here: http://www.apexsnowboard.com/apex-kessler-gecko-plates.html

To summarize, the primary benefits are:

• increased edge pressure from simple elevation
  
• pressure delivered closer to the edge and distributed along a greater length
  
• dampening
  

We wanted the plate to deliver the same benefits you get from a VIST plate without the complexity and weight. Our analysis of the VIST showed that there was almost no sliding action. Most racers torque the insert screws as tight as possible to prevent them from coming loose. That's because to access the screws, you have to remove the bindings and *10* screws per foot. The last thing a racer needs is to worry about loose screws so they over-tighten, defeating the sliding mechanism.

The Gecko has no moving parts to worry about and nothing to come loose. You don't need a slider because it's two piece. Installation takes 30 seconds. It translates to more time spent on the snow with peace of mind in the start gate.

In the words of Colin Chapman, "Simplify, then add lightness"

Feel free to shoot me an email if you have any other questions.

[Pow]

This year's A-Frame is extremely directional vs previous models. It really reminds me of a mainstream production board company's version of a Donek Razor. Beautiful as always, too.