Oxygen Protons

[dirk109]

I see that the Startingate has 2005-2006 Protons. Has anybody ever ridden one? What are they like?

[D-Sub]

dirk

try the search function. use "advanced," enter "proton" and "thread titles only" and youll get a heck of a lot of results to look over.

[timinor]

I have a 172 and a 178 Oxygen Protron and I really like them both. They are from vintage '02 or '03. I don't know if the new ones are different. The ones I have are solid, hold on ice and smooth. I compared them to different boards at SES 05 and the Oxygens held their own.

[Dan]

I have a 172; I think it's from the '01/'02 season. (Black with red and white graphics.) I love it - has great edge hold and is very damp. It's very forgiving of operator error too - overall I think it's a great board.

[D-Sub]

I have a 172 and a 178 Oxygen Protron and I really like them both. They are from vintage '02 or '03. I don't know if the new ones are different. The ones I have are solid, hold on ice and smooth. I compared them to different boards at SES 05 and the Oxygens held their own.

yup, Tim likes his 172 for sure. rides it like it's his bitch.

[Maciek]

This thing is quick... well you should move quickly on it ;)

Good to know they are back. I was looking for their replacement, but Iin this case I will get a new 160 SL to replace my beaten old board.

Anyway, I hope to move to freeride in softies for some time (1-2 years)... occasionally in hardboots.