Keenan Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 I got to ride the new version of the X Model last weekend. It's been a few years since I rode the original version, so the only difference that I could tell was in the appearance, but I'm sure Mark has done more than this to improve the ride. In my review of the TS 202 I stated that if I was going on a trip and didn't know what the conditions would be and I could only take one of my boards it would be the TS. That is still true, because I don't own the X Model. The X has the same overall shape as the TS and approximately the same waist (22 cm-ish), but is stiffer in the tip and tail. I would feel comfortable taking this board in the trees, powder, bumps or groomers. Mark calls it "Any Mountain" rather than "All Mountain" which is accurate. There is enough tail rise to ride switch and enough nose rise to take it through the deep. It's surprisingly quick edge to edge and will rail like any Thirst board I've ridden. It was really fun and I wish that I never rode it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 sounds like Mark was listening to my wish list, but it'll be next season before I get to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 I asked Mark what boards he might have available (I was asking for a friend). He sent me a couple of pics of that new X, so I thought I'd share them here. It's 177 with a 22cm waist. Calls it the Every Mountain (EM). Man, it looks really nice with those red sidewalls. And I love that nose shape. Looks similar to the nose on the PC swallowtail carvers he made for me. No nose flip-flopping around while carving, yet still lifts over the soft stuff the way you want. He also has the original "X" with a 21cm waist up for sale at a ridiculously low price. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted October 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 9:32 AM, bigwavedave said: He also has the original "X" with a 21cm waist up for sale at a ridiculously low price. I've had the pleasure of riding both of these boards, they are both worth the price. The newer one only has about 3 hours on it (guilty). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 how does it feel switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted October 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 2 hours ago, b0ardski said: how does it feel switch? They are not WARP construction and they have raised tails, so switch is no problem. Unless you are carrying poles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 you mean like this? sheesh, everyone one says I'm doing it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboot Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 Notice how the pole is not parallel to the fall line ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 8 hours ago, b0ardski said: you mean like this? sheesh, everyone one says I'm doing it wrong You and Monodude with your crutches... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 helps me hobble along On 10/29/2021 at 9:58 AM, Eboot said: Notice how the pole is not parallel to the fall line ... still working on my switch pole plant timing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 sorry for the threadjack, I'm just jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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