jim_s Posted September 30 Report Share Posted September 30 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 October 1 Report Share Posted October 1 IMO... board $500, bindings $175, boots $295, plus shipping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted October 2 Report Share Posted October 2 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 October 2 Report Share Posted October 2 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 October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 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 October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 On 10/2/2024 at 11:00 PM, Alan said: What are the MK's ride characteristics? Very turny. I'd estimate 8.5m 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. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 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 October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 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 October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 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. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAlexander Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 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 October 4 Author Report Share Posted October 4 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted October 4 Report Share Posted October 4 I've ridden the Madd Killer almost a decade ago; it's probably the 2017. SL boards are basically a freecarve board in comparison. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted October 4 Report Share Posted October 4 Geeeze! Then I guess I don’t want one. But I do want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted October 5 Report Share Posted October 5 (edited) I'm intrigued. What weight is the board made for? Found your old thread. Dm'd Edited October 5 by Gremlin Not using my brain before I open my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 5 Report Share Posted October 5 On 10/4/2024 at 12:56 AM, Odd Job said: I've ridden the Madd Killer almost a decade ago; it's probably the 2017. SL boards are basically a freecarve board in comparison. Man, time flies. Just figured out I got mine in 2016. Unfortunately I had the same experience on it as a number of other boards over the years that I demo'd at a Stratton ECES and loved, and then got my own back at Sugarloaf and suddenly it wasn't a great fit anymore. Something about the slope and the way I use the trails I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt wynn Posted October 7 Report Share Posted October 7 I sold mine (very, very good condition, less than 8 days used) with F2 bindings in March for $575 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtracz Posted October 7 Report Share Posted October 7 So, I'm excited and scared to take my MK out this season. Took delivery over the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted October 7 Report Share Posted October 7 3 hours ago, mtracz said: So, I'm excited and scared to take my MK out this season. Took delivery over the summer. It's just a normal- to tight-turning board when centered. It starts getting wild when you load the nose and feed the board forward through the turn. Respect it and it'll be fun as heck! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_s Posted October 8 Author Report Share Posted October 8 14 hours ago, mtracz said: So, I'm excited and scared to take my MK out this season. Took delivery over the summer. Don't fear the Reaper... Ride the heck out of it, and it'll be truly exhilarating. Start working on legs and cardio, like, today... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtracz Posted October 8 Report Share Posted October 8 11 hours ago, jim_s said: Start working on legs and cardio, like, today... @jim_s I'm on my second pass through the bodyweight program from Mobility Duo! I expect to get halfway through it again before the season starts here in Ohio. I run 20-ish miles a week. Thanks for the reminder to prep for the season. There were too many that I didn't... BTW - I recommend the program for those that don't already have a strength training program. I may get into their Shred Program next year. Mobility Duo Courses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted October 12 Report Share Posted October 12 If you've seen how the squirrels are chased by the predators, you'd see lightening fast turn at high speed. That's how I would describe my Madd re-issue 158. So I can imagine the MK is in the same realm. I have not used it since 2006 when I went riding with a fella and a gal from here. Wiped out pretty good and banged my head. And also, I've moved on to lib tech skis. And then, all together, I just don't ride/ski anymore after 25 years of doing such thing. Funny, I just got in touch with Sean and I got a bit nostalgic when i eyeballed the MK. And now I see you're selling yours. Hmm... I reckon I kinda took it easy since 2006 because the head-banging was an experience I have zero desire to repeat. Hmm, I might give it a go on my Madd 158 reissue this winter. We'll see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted October 12 Report Share Posted October 12 This thread should be renamed, "She drained my bank account, sold my baseball card collection, poisoned my rose bushes and ran off with my best friend. But I'd take her back in a heartbeat." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workshop7 Posted Friday at 09:34 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:34 PM (edited) I loved my MK for my local small mountain. When the trails are short, narrow and crowded, it's great because you can carve every turn from top to bottom, avoid all of the gapers, stay away from the trail sides and not have to stop halfway down to catch your breath. Take it to a bigger mountain and it is way too much work. I rode my MK for a season and loved it. The following summer I had Sean build a bigger version of a MK. That board was far more versatile and relaxing. I sold my MK 4 seasons after buying it because it threw me a couple of times. One of them resulted in a shoulder injury. Edited 17 hours ago by workshop7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted Sunday at 11:33 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 11:33 AM Did you sell your MK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago On 10/18/2024 at 5:34 PM, workshop7 said: The following summer I had Sean build a bigger version of a MK. I tried that board, it was something special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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