terekhov Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 12 hours ago, NWboarder said: and the best part - no metal. nice rarity! and no metal is the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWboarder Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 its funny how history repeats itself... but this time around there is so much geometry and science built in... its better than metal.... lighter, snappier, and faster to transition. I don’t know if I will go back so long as its a Thirst. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, NWboarder said: its funny how history repeats itself... but this time around there is so much geometry and science built in... its better than metal.... lighter, snappier, and faster to transition. I don’t know if I will go back so long as its a Thirst. My next board will have more metal (.4). Metal never dies... People like @NWboarder just get too old. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) metal is the pop killer, I will not metal, let pop flow through me, only aired transitions remain i'm thirsty Edited February 23, 2017 by b0ardski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWboarder Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, lonbordin said: My next board will have more metal (.4). Metal never dies... People like @NWboarder just get too old. Yes, I am old this is true, but wise as well. Sometimes the easiest most popular answer isn’t always the right one young grasshopper. Metal dulls the senses... why let it rob you of that? Edited February 23, 2017 by NWboarder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) 49 minutes ago, NWboarder said: Yes, I am old this is true, but wise as well. Sometimes the easiest most popular answer isn’t always the right one young grasshopper. Metal dulls the senses... why let it rob you of that? Rather than dulling the senses I prefer to think of metal as noise cancelling for snowboards allowing me to focus on the next turn and the sweet sounds of Apocalyptica raging in my ear. But master... What is this "popular" you speak of? Edited February 23, 2017 by lonbordin If it's too loud we're too old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOODTYPEZX10R Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I'm enjoying this conversation...wish I could join it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 16 minutes ago, BLOODTYPEZX10R said: I'm enjoying this conversation...wish I could join it. Ah... A follower of Confucius enters the discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) 37 minutes ago, BLOODTYPEZX10R said: I'm enjoying this conversation...wish I could join it. Please join. I am sure there are quite few of us would want to tried Thirst Snowboard. It's always nice to hear from the builder's perspective/thoughts process first hand. Congratulation as your products got rave reviews at N.I.C.E. Would be nice to demo your creation at ATC/ECES in the near future. The FX 172 waist size of 22cm seems to be the perfect all mountain carver. Maybe I am not crazy after all :-) Wonder how well your "secret sauce" work in the North East (narrow, hardpack condition). Edited February 23, 2017 by pow4ever fix incomplete thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 East of the Mississippi (or ice hardened race course everywhere)─metal and dampening is your friend. Soft snow of the west─it matters not.(metal edges are still a nice option though) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOODTYPEZX10R Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I apologize to you all. I am respecting the decision of the forum moderators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 I have a nirvana energy 0.4 mm metal. It is the best board I 've ever ride. I ride on real east coast hardpack and ice, this board makes me ride on days I would have stay home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algunderfoot Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 The Wife's new All Mountain ...Sigi Grabner Cult 59....Very impressive build quality. Should up her game a bit and offer a few more TPRs here inda UP. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 All the new SG boards are made in Capita's new Mothership factory I believe. Looks like a beauty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Jim Callen said: Really, Al? A piece of foam under the board for the photo? Haha, I love it. Good man Al!! I approve!!! OCD UNITE!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algunderfoot Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 On 2/25/2017 at 8:49 PM, Jim Callen said: Really, Al? A piece of foam under the board for the photo? Haha, I love it. Much like Bryan the sound of board tails in the gravel, edge to edge scrapes, and lift line dings is just like nails on the chalk board, just with added depreciation ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 If you ride on the Ice Coast metal is your bullet proof vest. I will give up pop for stick any day 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Metal and pop are not mutually exclusive! Try a Donek Proteus. Heck, my big damp Coiler NSR would pop you in the air if you load the tail right at the end of a carve! From what I've heard, it's all about the rubber foil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) loved the proteus I demoed, had madd pop like my bx, when I get a new donek it'll be a "promad" like Matt ordered a few years ago; all the proteus pop in a nomad all mt shape, no metal needed though. Edited February 28, 2017 by b0ardski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 No metal needed if you ride in places like that Pic, we agree on that for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terekhov Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 i think it's not alu, it's all other kessler' innovations since 2004 and trickled into other vendor boards then - other than metal - which count most for ride & edgehold. if you can test board like donek freecarve ca 2001, but made with metal (compensated for longitudinal stiffness due to metal) - imho it will be no fun at all, and new geometry board - done like it is in 2016 but without alu - is a thiiing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 18 hours ago, b0ardski said: when I get a new donek it'll be a "promad" like Matt ordered a few years ago; all the proteus pop in a nomad all mt shape, no metal needed though. If I make it back to NICE next year I'll let you try my Proteus RT (Round Tail). Basic Proteus shape with a more forgiving nose and tail. It rides well with poles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 15 hours ago, Jim Callen said: We've got a new offering since then: the hardboot Flux. That sounds extremely yummy. You can't just tease us like this Jim, link / specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) 22 hours ago, b0ardski said: loved the proteus I demoed, had madd pop like my bx, when I get a new donek it'll be a "promad" like Matt ordered a few years ago; all the proteus pop in a nomad all mt shape, no metal needed though. No poles? I dunno, that picture _looks_ like boardski, but is it really you? :) Edited March 1, 2017 by Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dan said: No poles? I dunno, that picture _looks_ like boardski, but is it really you? :) the one time I forget to put my poles in the board bag... at NICE...with donek demos (thanks Sean) I can ride w/out poles BUT standing when we stop on steeps, releasing my stepins, pushing off, timing in the bumps and my favorite, confusing softbooters and skiers, made me go in the rental shop and borrow a pair next day same 170 proteus sorry for the thread drift, now back to your regularly scheduled board porn the 1st new board I've bought in years kicked ass in a foot plus of actual blower pow today(rare around here) Edited March 1, 2017 by b0ardski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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