jim_s Posted Monday at 03:58 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 03:58 PM I've got a 2017 MK that I sadly think I need to part ways with. I've now had 2 significant concussions on this beast, and while I love riding it, I need to stop collecting brain injuries... I have actually moved to the beach, as water is softer to fall on than snow :-), and for the sake of my older self, I'd be better off having this thing out of my reach - it is just too damned tempting. While the board is 7 years old, it's only seen 5 seasons of use (thanks to the concussions), and I've used it on average 5-10 sessions per season. I weigh 135 lbs, and am super protective of my board, so it is in pretty good shape. It has F2 Titanium Race bindings (size Small) on it. (I also have various shims for the bindings.) I also have a pair of UPZ RC10's (size 26) w/ Intuition liners (medium volume Luxury). I suspect I'd need to sell these separately, as finding a nutcase to ride the MK who happens to have the same sized feet as me seems too unlikely. :-) What would be a fair price to expect for the board/bindings? How about the boots? Thanks for any info! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted Tuesday at 08:45 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 08:45 PM IMO... board $500, bindings $175, boots $295, plus shipping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted Wednesday at 11:24 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:24 AM My sympathies. I moved on from my MK for the same reason. There are only a few times in my life when I've been abused so much by something I loved. I pull my Madd out every now and then to remind me that I don't deserve better. Think I sold mine for $500 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted Wednesday at 01:31 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 01:31 PM The MK sure is an exhilarating ride when you're up for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted yesterday at 03:00 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:00 AM 13 hours ago, Corey said: The MK sure is an exhilarating ride when you're up for it! What are the MK's ride characteristics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted yesterday at 03:11 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:11 AM 5 minutes ago, Alan said: What are the MK's ride characteristics? Very turny. I'd estimate 8.5m to 9m equivalent radius although I didn't measure the one I had. Lively, no metal. Quick edge to edge thanks to the 18cm waist. Energetic carve-only machine for athletic people. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago Out of nothing more than idle curiosity, how does it compare to a K162? Does the MK require significantly more concentration and finesse, or is it a pretty straight forward transition from a K162 to an MK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhamann Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago yes, with a lower speed limit. add more coke at 3am. kinda like that. so, pretty straight forward as long as the waiver has been signed and understood. i only rode one for a few hour test session, but enjoyed it while it lasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 5 hours ago, st_lupo said: Out of nothing more than idle curiosity, how does it compare to a K162? Does the MK require significantly more concentration and finesse, or is it a pretty straight forward transition from a K162 to an MK? I haven't had the pleasure of trying a K162. I have ridden SG SL boards and own a Donek Rev 163. The MK is entirely different! The SL boards are almost boring in comparison. Stable, damp, predictable, with a wide variety of turn shapes possible. The MK is very responsive/active and initiates a turn HARD when you load it up appropriately. It'll do 2 turns in the space of 1 for the SL boards on mellow runs. I bring both for tiny Midwest hills. When I want to do many turns at lower speeds; MK. When I want to go faster; SL boards. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAlexander Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago MK . Extremely quick rapid fire tight turn layups are possible, so fast that thinking is not possible or needed, just do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_s Posted 2 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 2 hours ago The MK is such that despite 2 significant brain injuries on it (that have affected my daily life, my job, etc), I'd get back on it at first snow, if it was still hanging around at my house. Literally the most fun and amazing board I've ever ridden. Will turn in an impossibly tight radius on almost any surface. You constantly have people asking what the heck you're riding, as nobody has ever seen something carve a turn like it does, turn after turn after turn after turn. (You get in a LOT of turns each run!) Pains my heart to think about getting rid of it, but it's in my best long-term brain health interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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