pmorita Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Pulled my Madd 158 off the wall to take it for a spin the other day. The inserts were stripped out when I bought it so I finally got around to inserting helicoils and was super excited to take some runs. I can only describe my run as twitchy as every bump in the snow caused this thing to try and put me in the woods. It was fun for the millisecond I had some weight on the edge, but the transitions were terrifying. I finally caught a toeside and slammed so hard my fingers were tingling. So that was my one run for the day. I know I suck and it's not the charriot, it's the horse but, what's been other's experience on a Madd? If there is something I can do to make it easier, I'll try. For now, I'm scared to even look at this thing as I might burst into flames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drschwartz Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, pmorita said: Pulled my Madd 158 off the wall to take it for a spin the other day. The inserts were stripped out when I bought it so I finally got around to inserting helicoils and was super excited to take some runs. I can only describe my run as twitchy as every bump in the snow caused this thing to try and put me in the woods. It was fun for the millisecond I had some weight on the edge, but the transitions were terrifying. I finally caught a toeside and slammed so hard my fingers were tingling. So that was my one run for the day. I know I suck and it's not the charriot, it's the horse but, what's been other's experience on a Madd? If there is something I can do to make it easier, I'll try. For now, I'm scared to even look at this thing as I might burst into flames. While the Madds have a cult following, there is something to be said for 21st century technology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluxgame Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 A 158 was my only board up until this season, so I only recently have had any basis for comparison, but it's definitely an unforgiving board until you get a feel for it. Mine has sent me into the woods on more than one occasion. I think I still prefer its liveliness over my new acquisitions, but it's brutal to put more than a few hours on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Mine is the reissue so my comments may be irrelevant, but I suspect it's a very weight-sensitive board. At 220lb I find it a very well-mannered if not sedate ride. I've ridden Doneks of the same vintage which had so much energy in the tail that they really would blast me out of the turn. The Madd is actually an easier cruising board than my Proteus 180 which even at my weight likes to be pounced on. I have the Madd set up at 20.25" stance width pretty close to the middle of the inserts. The board still has good camber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terekhov Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 original madd158 is a complete psycho if you ride it frightened and not quick in transitions. but else..... it is one of my lovelies past 2 seasons for icy moguls. on the strange side, ride is very similar to full-carbon SL/BX oxess that I have, seems like carbon reinforcement made it ride like modern rockered geometry yes, you need to drive it boldly and don't forget to work THE nose boldly too, and then it was uber-fun. this board's ride age uber-well, for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Short/frantic boards are SOOO much fun when you're in the mood. Twitchy, energetic, snappy, etc. When you're not in the mood they're tiring and amplify any mistakes. My Donek MK makes me smile (and breathe hard!) at boring little hills. But some days it's too much for me. I don't take it when I go to actual mountains and only have room for 3 boards. Are helicoils ok in a Madd's brass inserts? I can't imagine there's much T-nut left in the board... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 If the helicoils pull out, I'm going to end up with a Madd garden bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 T-nut it! bindings had to be waaaay forward to work for me… too narrow too! Just now, bobdea said: T-nut it! bindings had to be waaaay forward to work for me… too narrow too! I don’t mean add a set to go more forward BTW just mean replace the coils in brass with steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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