Longboarder09 Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) Hi all, I have come across a 169 Nitro Pantera SC Wide and was wondering if anyone had experience with how this board fares as a softboot carving board? Specs are: 1280mm effective edge, 271mm waist width , 9.8/7.8 progressive SCR, -25mm setback. Another option could be a Nidecker Spectre 163, but I am a little worried about the narrow WW when using soft boots. 1240mm EE, 240mm WW, 7.7m SCR, -40mm setback, a fair bit more recent tech baked in. Agree with Jack M that this would be too narrow. No longer a consideration Ride Timeless 162, but it is over 2x the price of the Pantera, making it harder to justify. 1228mm EE, 267mm WW, 11m SCR, -.75mm setback, latest tech, aluminium topsheet Another consideration: Fullbag Diamond Blade 163 - several other BOL members seem to like this board. This one is also a bit out of my price range, but would be interested in hearing opinions on it. I am 190lbs, M27/ ~10 boot, 5' 10" tall. I will be using Flow NX2 GT bindings and Solomon Malamute boots. Does anyone have experience riding in soft boots with any of these boards on groomers exclusively, or have an opinion on which would fit best? Thanks! Edited November 11, 2018 by Longboarder09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABRider Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 I got a 166 Pantera (not wide) at the end of last season on clearance, and it kicks a@#. I highly recommend it but I have only ridden it once (then switched to my rock board for the end of the year). I should say that I am a big fan of Nitros in general, but was super impressed with this board. 12 boot, 210lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 I like the metal timeless, it does rip, kinda weird feel but once you get used to it it’s good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poloturbo Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Had one last year. 163W. Not bad. Sold it. Just not enough edge compare to other "boutique" boards. You want waaaaaay more? Waaaay better for your price. D'ont look back... https://fullbag.com/collections/snowsurfs/products/diamond-blade-163-b You're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Timless is a killer board, pow and carve - one board. Edge hold is like on an alpine board. However, I heard about some durability issues (metal top)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 With size 10 boots, you will boot-out on a 240mm waist if you try to carve deeply. I use a 275mm waist board for softboot carving with size 10.5 boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longboarder09 Posted November 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Thanks for the replies! The Pantera does seem to have specs that best match- the longest EE and the widest waist width to prevent bootout, but it is also the longest. My only concern is if the 169 would be a little much to handle on more crowded days or narrower runs- is this worry unfounded? I likely also will miss titanal construction for its dampness, but I assume this board won't buck me when riding through chop? Definitely wish I could afford a Timeless or a Diamond Blade- they would certainly remain considerations if there are any BF sales or the like this holiday season. However, as I have to rebuild my entire setup post moving, funds are pretty tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 11/10/2018 at 11:32 AM, BlueB said: Timless is a killer board, pow and carve - one board. Edge hold is like on an alpine board. However, I heard about some durability issues (metal top)... Yup, mine blew up Ride is good about warranties so I look at it as non-issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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