VWBrian Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Hello Anyone remember a GS racing snowboard that was made in Japan about 10 years ago? A friend said he has one I can have for cheap but he hasn't told me the brand name. He said it is a 185 board and never been ridden as he has 2 of them. A bit of research on google didn't turn up anything. thanks Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Too many brands in Japan to guess... Ogasaka? Yonex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 I think this might be Japanese made Burtons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishsurfer Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) there is BC-stream and gray also Edited May 11, 2018 by scottishsurfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Black Pearl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) Drake, Northwave, Fanatic, DCe, Infinity, G-Style, RPM, Mountain Surf....... Top three made in Japan carving brands would be Ogasaka, Yonex and Gray - probably one of these if it's a carving/bodysliding stick. Beyond their snowsticks, Moss also has a snowboard lineup........... Revolver, Twister and the SR in the long lengths Edited May 12, 2018 by barryj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainSlope Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Yes! Recent brands are Black Pearl and I think Amicss.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Forgot: Gentemstick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWBrian Posted May 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Ogasaka maybe what he said. The 185 ev has a 17.769 SCR This could be the board. Still waiting for a text from friend on the exact model and brand. Has anyone ridden this board? Most of my freeride boards have 7 to 8.2 SCR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west carven Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 howdy VWBrian ah... do you have health insurance?... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Haha, what West was hinting at is that 185 will be a bit too big/scary as a first carving board. Kind of like learning to drive in a NASCAR... Go shorter, even if it's more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 That would be a "Whole Mountain Board" not an "All Mountain Board" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWBrian Posted May 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 I ride boards up to 180 now. Will keep sizing in mind. I will probably end up with several different size boards. The 167 Airwalk carve board I rode didn't give my any troubles. The 17 SCR is what would make this board suited for some very wide open runs. It may only be used on specific days during the week when the resort is less crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Since you may not be needing that particular board.........your friend could post it in For Sale and the rest of us could compete for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 15 hours ago, VWBrian said: Ogasaka maybe Whatever it turns out to be, please post some photos to complete the mystery............and some back story of how the board migrated to the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 22 hours ago, VWBrian said: 185 ev has a 17.769 SCR Sounds fun! eajracing said: ....just dont let it intimidate you..... long boards with big scr's smell fear and will hand you your ass if you let them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamifumi Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) On 5/11/2018 at 10:59 AM, Puhutes said: Yes! Recent brands are Black Pearl and I think Amicss.... I thought Black Pearl was Swiss company started by Schoch brothers? I could be wrong ..... Edited May 13, 2018 by yamifumi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextcarve Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 Black Pearl is currently owned by the Japanese rider Tomoka Takeuchi and the Schoch brothers. The boards are now produced in Japan. In the beginning they were produced in Switzerland. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamifumi Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 On 5/13/2018 at 7:11 AM, nextcarve said: Black Pearl is currently owned by the Japanese rider Tomoka Takeuchi and the Schoch brothers. The boards are now produced in Japan. In the beginning they were produced in Switzerland. Interesting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west carven Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 howdy i'll put 5 bucks that it is an Ogasaka… big sidecuts are boring... straightliners got no talent... make tight turns or die!!!... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caswell Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Moss,Ogasaka,Gray,BC Stream,Yonex..... I think Japanese carving boards are generally less highly than the European brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWBrian Posted May 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Ok I picked up the board this weekend. It is a 172 cm Length 190mm waist and 13M sidcut. It is very stiff Nishizawa Formula Super Comp 7.2 Pro Model. I was told that they boards were brought to be raced in the USA and the riders complained about them even before they rode them. My freind was there and the person who brought them here just asked him if he wanted them and gave them to him still in the shrink wrap. I got the one he used and he kept the new one in the wrapping. I will still be ordering a Coiler as I don't think the Nishizawa will be my go to board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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