Chouinard Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 I think the base 12/14 isn't suited for narrow runs. Since I don't have the luxury of riding wide runs on a regular basis so I'm looking for feedback from anyone riding an Energy or VCam with a 10/14 side cut before I pull the trigger on a new board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Ive got a 10.5/12.7/12 vcam and its pretty good for tighter runs and unlocks easily if the trees get too big too fast Have you considered an Anggry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 If you are dealing with narrow runs, consider an AMT. It's basically the Nirvana construction as far as I understand it, but shorter and with a tighter sidecut. I have both a Nirvana 12/14 and an AMT with the XT sidecut, and I know I prefer the latter when things are tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I have a 164 VSRAM with the 9/12 sidecut...great nimble board. Had a Nirvana Balance 10./12.7/12 that was too stiff and I did not like the hook at the tail. Looking for feedback from anyone with a 10/12, 10/14 VCAM or Energy who may be riding on similiar narrower runs. I typically bail out of rhythmic turns after three or four turns and start searching out terrain to make spiral/curl turns depending on the features. I am looking for feedback on the liminations that a progressive sidecut presents in terms of completing a turn. From reading board reviews it seems like the higher progressive sidecuts 16m+ tend to straighten out the tail and provide acceleration coming out of a turn but challenge the rider to finish a full half circle turn. Just getting my ducks in a row before discussing my next board with Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvin' Marvin Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Bruce will without a doubt be your best resource. I have a 12/14 stubby and love it but if it's crowded I go for my angry or proteus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 My better half has Nirvana Balance with 9/11/10m and she loves the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 My local is pretty narrow and I Bruce made me an Energy with 10/12/11. It handles everything here with poise, and I definitely prefer the initial hookup on the Energy's camber. It isn't a rocket but it is a confidence builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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