andiss Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Back in the early 90's I used to have an old Nitro Diablo 186cm - loved it. Epic dimensions 272/241/272 10m sidecut and 148cm effective edge Now - is there any manufacturers out there that in 2016 still manufactures long stuff except Donek (Alpinepunk or Goodboards) There seem to be a lot in the 165-175cm wide range like the Rossignol Magtec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) rad-air or do they still. wasnt there something about them quitting tanker production? Edited February 10, 2016 by kieran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andiss Posted February 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) Think they stopped - there are "new-old" on ebay alright. I still have my Tom Burt 172cm and a Lamar 169cm but the Tom Burt is buggered and the Lamar is a bit boring.....or slow...i dont know it doesn't do it for me - i want another 10cm effecitve edge Edited February 18, 2016 by www.oldsnowboards.com Please watch your language sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andiss Posted February 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hows the scottish season? looks like some great snow at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 I make the Hammerhead model in 171cm and 181cm. The 181 has 142cm of effective edge with a 9m sidecut but is much wider than your old Nitro Diablo (26.5cm). Pic of the Hammerhead 181cm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 As said earlier, i have 192 and 200cm (used but in good shape) Tankers here in Finland, in side Europe shipping might be resonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Sadly, nearly every 180+cm thread begins, "Back in the day..." There's very little in terms of production boards that go much beyond 170, or even 165. That 181 Hammerhead that Mig mentioned is really tempting. Lib Tech makes a 180, but the base is crap. Prior makes a Spearhead in 178. Other than that, you may be looking at used or NOS. Those Tankers that Pokkis has may be a really attractive option! My 187 is quite nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 That 181 Hammerhead that Mig mentioned is really tempting.If you need more info, let me know. As far as bases go, black sintered 4000 on all my boards without diecuts or graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 If you need more info, let me know. As far as bases go, black sintered 4000 on all my boards without diecuts or graphics. Will do. I just picked up a 172 Spearhead, but your boards are really intriguing. I've got too many in the 180-200 range to add another right now, but I'd love to get on one of those Hammerheads! I like the sound of the no-BS sintered base. That stupid Lib Tech extruded base was a huge disappointment and performance drag; on a $600 deck, it was near criminal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Why "except Donek"? Donek's stuff is top-notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Other than that, you may be looking at used or NOS. Yes, I should have been more specific: "...or custom." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andiss Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Why "except Donek"? Donek's stuff is top-notch. I meant - I know that Donek has the Hazelwood which looks sick!!! Its merely a query on what else is out there - and i'm not interested in the alpine models, Ill stick to my softboots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Donek has the Hazelwood which looks sick!!! Its merely a query on what else is out there As production boards go, nothing really matches the Hazelwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andiss Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I got a tip of a 6'3" Duprez....any feedback on that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eric Brammer aka PSR Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Well, heck, my Diablo is sell-able...[PM me?] But, a Tanker in 182, 187 (think 182, Wide), 192 or 200 would probably suit you fine. After, um (SVR, help me out!) '07 (or, was it '06?) those were rockered with cambered tip/tail to improve quick 'slidey' turns without loosing edging prowess. The Hazelwoods are interesting to me; I haven't rode one yet, but Sean has always made quality boards. I doubt he got as light/nimble as a Tanker, but the edge-hold ought to be really solid. Coiler also has made a few Tanker-esque boards, that are very notable in speed and edge-hold. Sorry, but for now, my 182 and 200 cm Tankers are not for sale. The 200 btw, is on it's 16th season, and rides as well as it ever has... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Here is one for you. These are 192cm in length. This is a reincarnation of the Super Swede board. I have an SS and it's one of the best boards I've ever ridden. http://www.ridemaverick.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andiss Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Thanks for that - that looks like AlpinePunk 2.0, same lad behind Maverick. Now Im all excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I would love that maverick,specs are perfect for me. there's a reason baseball bats are made with ash. '91 186 diablo was my 1st long board, sadly the pre insert screw plates bent (too many cliff drops in cascade concrete) creating a rockered tip & tail ahead of their time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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