gunslinger65 Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoroSnow Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) @Pigbrogg What about a Snowboard Bag thread ? Edited November 9, 2022 by RoroSnow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Katie just picked up this custom Raven 153 as her new daily driver. Softer flex than her current Donek custom Phoenix and a bit wider. She is over the moon. Thank you to Sean and his team for providing Katie with this sweet ride 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWM Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) For a dedicated softboot carver, I had Donek press a 170 Sabre. It's 30.5 cm at the waist (size 12), 10-13m radius, and extra stiff for my weight (I was worried about additional torsional leverage from the wide width, and, I'm a big dude who puts lots of pressure on a board on rail). It feels adequately stiff hand flexing. The workmanship is beautiful. The radius is shorter than my usual go-to. This is my second Donek; I was quite pleased with my first (a deeply tapered and unsinkable 187 big-nosed split, years ago). As with any new board, I'm interested to feel how she rails. And, I look forward to finally having a softboot carver that I can tip all the way over heelside absent bootout. Edited November 9, 2022 by TWM 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygere Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 8/26/2022 at 3:40 PM, 1xsculler said: Can’t wait to try some Softboot Carving Worth Watching on my new Nidecker 158L Blade in my UPZs at 35/20. I'd love to hear the ride report on the Blade, looks like a great shape and solid construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 Hoping to ride the Blade on my first day which I hope is November 30th at Crystal. My report won’t mean a whole lot but I will post it anyway! Second day will be on my Nobile N8 158. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) Wife's new custom Prior. 156, 8.9 radius, 217 waist, nanofiber carbon construction. Edited November 29, 2022 by lamby add photos and add relevant text 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 So many photos of new boards on this thread appear to have a much wider nose than tail. Is this so or just a perspective because of the angle. If so, how much wider is the nose than tail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 It’s partly perspective that makes it look so noticeable, but looking at any board specs will show you that almost all directional boards have a slightly wider nose…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWM Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 4 hours ago, JohnE said: So many photos of new boards on this thread appear to have a much wider nose than tail. Is this so or just a perspective because of the angle. If so, how much wider is the nose than tail? The green Donek is 35/30.5/34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 4 hours ago, JohnE said: So many photos of new boards on this thread appear to have a much wider nose than tail. Is this so or just a perspective because of the angle. If so, how much wider is the nose than tail? Camera location is key. Adjust up and down so the nose and tail widths appear roughly the same size in the preview before taking the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algunderfoot Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) thirst TS M-Squared, new for 22-23, a 202 cm all mountain cruiser, carver, floater, the longest board in the quiver for sure, hell its the longest board inda UP! Mark's workmanship is exceptional as always.... Edited November 30, 2022 by Algunderfoot Sp 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algunderfoot Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 Ordered this 2022 Coda Skwal for my Wife, just before we retired. While I hope Chad keeps building these for a long time, just wanted one in the line up for her.....just in case. Chad did a softer flex for her. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 15 hours ago, Algunderfoot said: thirst TS M-Squared, new for 22-23, a 202 cm all mountain cruiser, carver, floater, the longest board in the quiver for sure, hell its the longest board inda UP! Mark's workmanship is exceptional as always.... Man, that looks really nice Al. Can't wait to see it in person. I'm pretty sure that's the first topsheet Mark designed (with my input) for my TSm². Then I saw the wood topsheets he was making... How's SnowRiver? Have you been on the snow yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algunderfoot Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 You are correct, this was an "In Stock" board. We are at Black River Basin (BJ) last weekend, Thursday was great, warmed up though and froze solid. Friday's morning groom was nice but ice was up within the hour. I'm sure it got soft in the PM, and it never froze so Saturday was an epic Spring Day! With temps in the 20's following, we passed on Sunday. They've been making snow and got 10" fresh yesterday, which they will groom in for tomorrow, should be tight! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/16/2022 at 7:08 PM, 1xsculler said: Hoping to ride the Blade on my first day which I hope is November 30th at Crystal. My report won’t mean a whole lot but I will post it anyway! Second day will be on my Nobile N8 158. 2’ of fresh at Crystal yesterday, poor grooming, i.e. very bumpy & lumpy underneath so very little opportunity to test the new Blade for carving but I can tell it’s is a turny little guy it it may take quads stronger than mine get good rides out of it. Time will tell. My next day (probably next Monday) will be on the Nobile N8 158. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jack M Posted December 2, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Next in the @Winterstick Squaretail Plus series, 163cm, 20.5cm waist, 9-11.5-10.5m blended VSR, full Titanal, Quasi-isotropic carbon, rubber, finished by our own @bobdea here at the Sugarloaf factory! 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 50 minutes ago, Jack M said: 163cm, 20.5cm waist, 9-11.5-10.5m blended VSR, full Titanal, Damn! I like those numbers!! ....but no Plate option?? Jack say it ain't so!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, barryj said: Damn! I like those numbers!! ....but no Plate option?? Jack say it ain't so!! 59 minutes ago, Jack M said: Next in the Winterstick Squaretail Plus series, 163cm, 20.5cm waist, 9-11.5-10.5m blended VSR, full Titanal, Quasi-isotropic carbon, rubber, finished by our own @bobdea here at the Sugarloaf factory! A thing of beauty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, barryj said: Damn! I like those numbers!! ....but no Plate option?? Jack say it ain't so!! Plate is built-in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jack M said: Plate is built-in What? No! Seriously?? Tell me more Mr. Wizard!! Edited December 3, 2022 by barryj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePeonsChamp Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 5 hours ago, Jack M said: Plate is built-in. How thick is the Quasi-isotropic carbon? We talking sheet here or reinforced stringers etc? Sounds like it'll be a dream though. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhamann Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 15 hours ago, Jack M said: Squaretail Plus series, 163cm looks like a serious, yet playful skinny build. 8 turns on the headwall with this thing. Njoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 9 hours ago, ThePeonsChamp said: How thick is the Quasi-isotropic carbon? We talking sheet here or reinforced stringers etc? Sounds like it'll be a dream though. Cheers! Triaxial sheets. 272 g/m2. The fibers run 0, 60, -60 degrees. Apparently this is the material the military uses in applications where they need to replace metal. I suspect this is what's in Donek "secret" construction. 2 hours ago, dhamann said: looks like a serious, yet playful skinny build. 8 turns on the headwall with this thing. Njoy! Thanks, yes it's my new short freecarver for early season, crowds, narrow trails, ice. 13 hours ago, barryj said: What? No! Seriously?? Tell me more Mr. Wizard!! This is a bit of an X project, we'll see how it works out. Usually Q-Iso carbon is used instead of metal, but this has both. 4 sheets of Q-Iso, 2 sheets of Titanal. We'll see if I can even ride it! It also has extra torsional reinforcement between the feet. Twisting the board with my hands and feet, it's very stiff. In my opinion, or for my riding at least, I think the most important aspect of a plate is limiting my twisting of the board with my feet, and preventing the board from kinking in the middle. This construction should do that. I'm not sure the "suspension" properties of a plate are all that significant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 19 hours ago, 1xsculler said: A thing of beauty! Hey! I had to leave so Rob did the fine surface, structure, edge, dremel sidewalls and drill. That thing was a pain to cut the sidewalls, that and an SL board that came through were next to impossible to completely decamber. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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