Charlie2021 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Hello everyone I have come across a snowboard for sale but cannot seem to find any info on the type of board it is. The seller says it is an "Atlantica Bordercross Snowboard 160cm" and made in Austria. Does anyone recognise this board? It is a used board and for sale at a low price - so I presume it is probably not much good? Here are some photos: https://justpaste.it/8r9m2 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Looks like Bruce after Shred orders a new board !!!!!! I would buy it just because it has neat graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawdzira Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 "Hey Spike, tell me 'bout life". Tom Petty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracan Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 Never heard of them. "Made in Austria" is not saying much, I'm afraid. Many brands had and still have their boards manufactured here (see the Capita plant, where among others SG are made, if I am not mistaken). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie2021 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Thanks guys. I have an old Rossi that I ride... you can see it here: https://justpaste.it/992nu This "BX" one is for sale quite cheap... I was wondering would it feel very different to what I already have? I have no specs - so if any detective has good eyes - I'd be curious to hear your opinion. I also don't want to collect useless old boards.... and should save up for a higher quality new board. still... when one see ads... it is hard to resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie2021 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 I went boarding last week for the first time in 2 years and I must say it was tough. It had snowed quite a bit the few days previously and I found myself really fighting the piste to keep an edge down... it was cut-up pretty quickly after the first hour. Where can I find some good tips on technique when it comes to carving with hard boots on choppy piste. The boots cut my feet to bits and my thigh muscle was burning with pain. Perhaps I am out of practice. I feel bad that I considered switching back to my soft boots and a soft bindings on my old regular Burton board. Any other beginner/ intermediate who have similar issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 I'd pass- odds are good its not enough of a jump from your current board. I get tired everytime I go out, so yup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 13 hours ago, Charlie2021 said: Where can I find some good tips on technique when it comes to carving with hard boots on choppy piste. The boots cut my feet to bits and my thigh muscle was burning with pain. Perhaps I am out of practice. BTS may help. A newer board would definitely help. My legs hurt just looking at that Rossi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 On 3/16/2022 at 5:45 AM, Charlie2021 said: Where can I find some good tips on technique when it comes to carving with hard boots on choppy piste. The boots cut my feet to bits and my thigh muscle was burning with pain. Perhaps I am out of practice. I spend a lot of my riding on choppy piste... You can't back off... riding more flat/less inclination will bounce you around even more. Typically choppy is softer so put that edge down and keep the knees loose. Shorter less complete turns can help you stay on the edge. The boots "cutting your feet to bits" sounds like your boots don't fit properly to begin with which can lead to a whole host of other issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie2021 Posted March 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 19 hours ago, lonbordin said: I spend a lot of my riding on choppy piste... You can't back off... riding more flat/less inclination will bounce you around even more. Typically choppy is softer so put that edge down and keep the knees loose. Shorter less complete turns can help you stay on the edge. The boots "cutting your feet to bits" sounds like your boots don't fit properly to begin with which can lead to a whole host of other issues. Indeed. I bought second hand deeluxe hard-boots. The shells are in very good condition, but I think the insoles are either a bit too small for me, or have been molded to the previous owners feet - or both! (Thermo-Fit). I reckon I should try to get new insloles. The worst was the pinch under my ankles.... a full blister had bubbled up by the end of the day. Next time I will wrap that area with a bandage first as once the skin lifted, it was agonising. 19 hours ago, lonbordin said: You can't back off... That is good advice. I reckon I need to just go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie2021 Posted March 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 On 3/16/2022 at 11:53 PM, Keenan said: BTS may help. A newer board would definitely help. My legs hurt just looking at that Rossi. I will look into getting a newer board when this season is over and there are some sales. I nearly bought a new board a few months back, but we signed up for a mortgage which emptied the piggy bank entirely. I was going to buy an 17/18 F2 Silberpfeil Vantage 162, or even push up to a n 19/20 SG Full Race Titan 163XT or a 20/21 SG Full Carve 163. A bit of a stretch since I don't get to go that often but I rationalise it by imagining if I have a good board, I'll have even more fun and will go more often. Thanks for the tips in any case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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