1xsculler Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Maybe a foolish question with an obvious answer BUT if you place two boards on a flat surface and compare where the nose and tail of the bases of each touches that flat surface are you comparing running lengths? The reason for this question is I have a 172 with a hybrid nose, which turns up pretty abruptly, and a 176 with a round nose, which of course turns up more gradually, and they both appear to have the same running length when resting side by side on a flat surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Contact lenght (aka running lenght) is the measurement you're talking about... note that's a measurment taken with the board weighted often using a piece of paper to slide under the nose and tail to find out the point of contact. Due to reverse camber shapes (aka rocker and hybrids) this number isn't measured by most large manufacturers anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 https://snowboardingprofiles.com/what-is-the-effective-edge-of-a-snowboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 I agree with that author that "effective edge" is widest point to widest point, because that is the length of the board that will be gripping the snow when it is tilted up on edge. The board can actually dig into the snow beyond the widest point of the nose, which is why you need to detune up there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardguru Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Nice 'bend it' pic Jack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleleven Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Nobile and Kessler lined up with the widest point together The Nobile 166 is effectively a K162 in snow cutting abilities, fun board tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Mister @pauleleven, the minister of information here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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