Arjan de Jong Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Here's my quiver :-) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 @Arjan de Jong Can you show me close up of the vistflex middle post hardware? Mine is older and is slightly different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan de Jong Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Sure, here are the pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Ah nice. Mine doesn't use the same centre plate connecting, think I'll see if Michael can send me one of these. Better than 2 big ugly washers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR. JOHN DEERE ! Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 2:13 AM, Arjan de Jong said: Here's my quiver Question: On the Vist plate on the Kessler. Are your mounting plates on the right way. Looks like you would get better toe/heel pressure if you flipped them, no ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, daveo said: Ah nice. Mine doesn't use the same centre plate connecting, think I'll see if Michael can send me one of these. Better than 2 big ugly washers! I would prefer that original one, due on new one you can press that long bar on that would bend those poles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 hours ago, pokkis said: I would prefer that original one, due on new one you can press that long bar on that would bend those poles. Hmm. Good point actually. Didn't consider this. 3 hours ago, MR. JOHN DEERE ! said: Question: On the Vist plate on the Kessler. Are your mounting plates on the right way. Looks like you would get better toe/heel pressure if you flipped them, no ? Cannot flip that one. It looks like it is for goofy, but that's just the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleleven Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 1 hour ago, daveo said: Cannot flip that one. It looks like it is for goofy, but that's just the design. Oh Daveo devao, if the plate is top-bottom symmetrical, and the plastic is threaded on both sides, then you can flip it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 1 hour ago, pauleleven said: Oh Daveo devao, if the plate is top-bottom symmetrical, and the plastic is threaded on both sides, then you can flip it Yes... But Paeuloieo... it isn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan de Jong Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Correct, you can't flip the plates since they won't fit in the holes anymore. I agree it looks like they are build for Goofy riders...heheheh Regarding the black bar...i have been riding the Vist Flex for a while now and you just have to be aware of the black bar while in the lift, so you don't put your back foot on it. During carving, your boots are in the bindings, so no problem there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 5 hours ago, Arjan de Jong said: Correct, you can't flip the plates since they won't fit in the holes anymore. I agree it looks like they are build for Goofy riders...heheheh Regarding the black bar...i have been riding the Vist Flex for a while now and you just have to be aware of the black bar while in the lift, so you don't put your back foot on it. During carving, your boots are in the bindings, so no problem there What you think of the vistflex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleleven Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 12 hours ago, daveo said: Yes... But Paeuloieo... it isn't. Well, I'm poor, don't have a plate, never even touched a vist plate so I wouldn't know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 17 minutes ago, pauleleven said: Well, I'm poor, don't have a plate, never even touched a vist plate so I wouldn't know Stop spending all your money your rich parents gave you on Maotai. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleleven Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 4 hours ago, daveo said: Stop spending all your money your rich parents gave you on Maotai. Wtf I can't afford maotai, friggin thing is like 300 dollars a bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 9 hours ago, pauleleven said: Wtf I can't afford maotai, friggin thing is like 300 dollars a bottle So why do you have 5 half empty maotai bottles under your bed? Like... At least finish them. Geez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan de Jong Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 I owned an Allflex H-type plate (soft), so i can compare with the Vist Flex. The latter one is quite heavy (2,7 kg) compared to the H-type (around 2 kg). But with the Vist flex you can set the flex of the plate by adding or removing a washer. I ride the plate with two washers (soft setting) and really like tthis setup. If you take out all washers - the manual says that's the aggressive setting - the board becomes extremely stiff and really demanding to carve. It gives me extra edge grip - during the first initial runs it feels like you are on rails -, stability and it makes my SG Grabner 163 Full Race Pro Team a bit stiffer regarding the flex. Futhermore, i noticed that the radius becomes a bit bigger due to the plate. It's quite hard to ride short radius (need lots of power in your legs). Also, it smoothes out any bumps on the slopes and does give some nice rebound if you pressure the board during the carve. On the other side, riding a Vist plate (plastic like in my Kessler picture), is less demanding on your legs compared to the Vist Flex, and you have more feeling about what's going on underneath your feet. In my opinion, riding a plate like Allflex or Vist Flex is best when you have icy conditions and preferably on a GS board - the plates were originally designed for GS boards). When the snow becomes softer, the board will digg a lot, so then i switch to my normal Vist plate. Hope it makes sense to you guys 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Nice explanation @Arjan de Jong! I just had my first day on my new to me vistflex. I must agree with everything you say. This is by far the most dampening and smooth ride I've been on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 New to me and giving her a whirl this weekend in Aspen. 168 Virus Avalanche FLP. Thanks G’ for the semi permanent loan. I’ll take good care. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Slopestar, I liked that one a lot when the salesman let me test it. I approve. Ink 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidad62 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) Kessler 168 - love love love it! Edited February 3, 2019 by skidad62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) 32 minutes ago, skidad62 said: Kessler 168 - love love love it! Looks suspiciously like one @Jack M's previous board. By the way, congratulations on picking up literally the best board ever. Edited February 3, 2019 by daveo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korc Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 First new board in almost a decade! Thx Bruce! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 5 hours ago, korc said: First new board in almost a decade! Thx Bruce! Specs man... we need the juicy details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, lonbordin said: Specs man... we need the juicy details! +1 @korc there is a law against not posting specs man. That's like 5 years in jail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korc Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 It's black and it's fast. 161 BXFR 26.3 wide sidecut 7.5/9.5/8.5m Thats all I know about it. This is the board from the radio auction. Bruce is a master surgeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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