lordmetroland Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 Setup: Cheater 170 (26cm waist, 8.5m radius); Catek FR2 Frankenbindings (23” stance, 31F, 26R); K2 Thraxis boots I was hoping to demo the wide version (27.5cm waist) but the standard 26 was the only option, so I adjusted with steeper angles than I’d like. The short sidecut makes for a pretty decent platform at a 23” stance, but let’s just say that Fuego box wasn’t getting anywhere near the edge of the board. It took a bit for me to get adjusted to the Cheater, but I suspect that had more to do with the unfamiliar stance angles than the board. Once I found my bearings, I had a really fun time with it. On groomed runs turn initiation is easy. The board held a nice line on gentler pitches and turns really tightened up with additional input. I was a bit nervous about fully committing on steeper runs due to boot-out concerns, but the Cheater did everything I asked. Once up on edge, it's solid. It’s billed as a carving board, but I found it to be a worthy crud-buster as well, enabling me to make some very satisfying surf turns in crème brulee type edge snow. It also showed some all-around chops in the bumps, flashing quick, controlled turnability. I found the Cheater to be more damp than lively. Easy turning, smooth running, very versatile. If the 177 came in a 28cm (or thereabouts) width, I probably own one already. After a couple short days with the Cheater, I found myself missing it when I got back on my Hazelwood. Maybe that’s why it’s called the Cheater? Thanks to Mats and Tom for making it available! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick March Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 What up Y'all, I've been lookin hard at the 170 W. Any other input on the Strandas ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svr Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Rick March said: What up Y'all, I've been lookin hard at the 170 W. Any other input on the Strandas ? Thanks They are beautiful boards with incredible construction. @lordmetroland review is spot on about the cheater series. I own the 200 (it was built based on my request and input) and 177 and love them both. Mats has great customer service too. cheers, sandy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick March Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Thanks Sandy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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