michael.a Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 VIST says their 07 and 14 plate are the same, the only difference is aesthetic. My buddy was right to point out that almost all athletes use the older 07 plate on the circuit, is there a reason for that, does the 07 have some tangible benefit or is it maybe some version of that never-washed jockstrap magic. I searched and found no definitive answers. If it matters standard 4x4 pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapos Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 When you look at them the 14 plate looks little more assymetrical? When I spoke to the guys at SG camp they told me there is no difference, albeit as rightly noted most racers use vist 07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Insider Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 The old VIST plates had the side rails in two pieces. The reason being - the CNC machine table was too short for the full length rail. I'm not sure when they switched. It was after 2010. Old, 2-piece VIST: Current, 1-piece VIST: Be careful buying an old VIST plate. The aluminum discs are held on with ski screws and after repeated removal and re-installation, the threads get loose and strip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin' Hawaiin Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 About half way through this season I switched to the 14 Vist plates instead of the 07's and haven't noticed any true riding differences. Main difference is i haven't pulled the new plates off my board while riding yet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 13 hours ago, Apex Insider said: The old VIST plates had the side rails in two pieces. The reason being - the CNC machine table was too short for the full length rail. I'm not sure when they switched. It was after 2010. Old, 2-piece VIST: Current, 1-piece VIST: Be careful buying an old VIST plate. The aluminum discs are held on with ski screws and after repeated removal and re-installation, the threads get loose and strip. Hey (Harry, is it?) I'm talking about this one (ver. 14) compared with the 1 piece VIST (ver. 07) you linked. You only have these two to choose from when buying new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Insider Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Michael, I think the reason you see the '07 version with most athletes is because there are so many of them around. Any performance advantage of the new version is negligible enough that it's not worth switching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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