Mr. Colon Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 I just scored a new 4807 from Easternboarder in Mass. I hear this board is great in powder. But, how does it perform in spring conditions? Thanks, Mr. Colon P.S. Read other relevant threads, looking for new perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 If it gets really soft, it should be great. Otherwise, it would be a tough ride in the east. You certainly scored a great deal. Give it a try and report back. My only concern would be losing traction with the front end carving hard in a corner if you hit a harder part of the snow. YMMV. Congrats on the deal. Do they have more of them? If so, go buy them all and then re-sell them here for $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyj Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Yes, if you find your not getting enough hours on the 178, put me 1st on the list as potential buyer. One of my budidies rides a 160-- something and raves about it. The 178s are more difficult to find. Have fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 DO THEY HAVE ANY MORE OF THE 178's? If they do, I'd be willing to pay shipping etc. The 178's are HARD to find.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdboytyler Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 I've got the 168 version. I'm the one trying to talk Gary into getting the bigger O-Sin. I've also been trying to talk another buddy that's 200+lb into getting the bigger version of my board. I’ve checked and have not seen any 178’s on EBay recently. I got some spring like conditions this past weekend at the lower runs at Mammoth. The board handles fine in the soft/almost slushy snow. But I didn't feel it had any advantages over any other decent all mountain board for slush riding. I would also recommend using hardboots. Another buddy of mine got the 168 version and rode it in softboots. He said his toes were hurting from riding the O-Sin. I assume it was because the O-Sin was wider than his normal free-ride board, so he had to lean over more to get the board to turn. Personally, I’ve never tried the O-Sin with soft boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Ditto on the hard boots. I can't imagine trying to control the O'Sin 178cm beast in softies. I've seen the 178cm rip in deep powder, crud and also in 2-3 inches of fresh. I've haven't seen it perform on hardpack. Last year, after I saw Rick railing his 178cm, I realized that this is a great all-mountain carving board. Awesome looking too. I immediately bought one for myself. I paid $175 with tax and shipping, then bought a Marker ski bag for $10 to protect it. ---Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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