Mthib17 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) Up for sale is a Team 8 slalom board. *Not a winterstick, just some stickers* Team 8 was a company that made custom hand built boards in Maine. It is modeled after a 162 Kessler Slasom board for reference. I picked up this board last season to learn to carve, and it served me very well. It would be great for someone trying to do the same, or a young racer. Only selling because I have since upgraded to a longer side cut. It’s a 164, with a 21 waist, and a 10 side cut. I weigh about 165 and I would say it was a good flex, with a bit more left. Edge life is pictured, and the base is in decent shape. I pictured one larger blemish which is not to the core. The base is currently in storage wax, but could use a stone grind. I can peel off the wax if someone wants to see the rest. I will include the board case with sale, but no bindings. Asking $200 firm with buyer paying shipping. Local pickup in Portland Maine gets priority. Feel free to message with questions. Edited October 8, 2020 by Mthib17 Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Hey, Kessler replica by what manufacturer? Was it made for your weight, or you've got it used? Has the nose been folded, or base delaminated? There seem to be a line going across just behind that hit and some glue on/by the edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mthib17 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 It was made by Team 8. This was a company based in Maine which was affiliated with Seth Wescott. They are no longer in business. I got it used from someone else, but I know who it was built for. Base and nose don’t have any major delamination. I think your last question might be referring to the storage wax? Either that, or I misunderstood what you were referring to. I can take more pictures when I’m home Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Matt, to help sell the board it may be helpful to mention more info on construction of the board. For example, fiberglass vs Titanal? Does it have a decambered nose and tail? Was there an attempt to replicate Kesslers clothtod radius tech? For the price this could be a great board for a beginner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mthib17 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Thanks for reaching out Geoff. I’m trying to confirm these details with the original owner right now. And yes it was the perfect beginner board for me, and would be for someone else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 I will vouch for Matt. He is a good Mainah. This board was Nate Soucy's originally. This was Matt's first step into the alpine. Buy with confidence from Matt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mthib17 Posted August 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Bump. Still available. I was unable to get confirmation of the build specifics with the original owner. I can take more detailed photos if the buyer prefers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west carven Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 howdy Mthib17 I would offer 100 bucks shipped cause that is what I would offer for an old factory prime, because at least I would know what I was getting. I have no idea about the board maker and what materials went into this board. it is like buying a Chinese knockoff with no understanding of what it takes to make a board ride good. I am sure it is a nice board and rides o.k. ... Kessler Replica seems misleading... that said I would offer 100 bucks shipped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mthib17 Posted August 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 I will respectfully decline your offer. The Kessler replica comment was not intended to be disingenuous. The company Team 8 was directly owned and affiliated with Seth Wescott at the time. The user Termin8or on Alpinesnoboarder is the original owner. He may be able to field specific questions regarding build. Specifications are listed above in the original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) On 8/28/2020 at 4:05 PM, Mthib17 said: I will respectfully decline your offer. The Kessler replica comment was not intended to be disingenuous. The company Team 8 was directly owned and affiliated with Seth Wescott at the time. The user Termin8or on Alpinesnoboarder is the original owner. He may be able to field specific questions regarding build. Specifications are listed above in the original post. you are so polite. i wish i were more like you. teameight boards were handmade in Maine, if i recall correctly. each board was bespoke. Edited August 29, 2020 by davekempmeister Correction of predictive text 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mthib17 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Price is dropped to $200 firm. Great board for someone to get started with. Buyer pays shipping, or local pickup in Maine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohob Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Is this still for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mthib17 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Sorry. It has been passed along to the Carrabassett Valley Academy Race Program. I forgot to take it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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