johnstewart Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 I've got a Donek Axis 177, new last season, blue topsheet. Excellent condition; new base grind (the only it's had). One ding on the topsheet. I've decided this board is a bit too big for me, especially on the puny little hill I ride on (I've been having a lot more fun on my slalom board lately). I'm wondering if anyone out there has an Axis which they think is too short, and would like to trade up to a bigger one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfj04 Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Have you looked into any Volkl Boards? If it's of interest, I have a new Renntiger 168 that would likely get you through the crowds in an easier fashion. Similar sidecut to you Axis but because of it's shorter length and narrower waist, it will make tighter/quicker turns and still maintain good edge hold for icy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstewart Posted December 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Well, I'm actually trying to maintain as wide a waist as possible. I've got big gorilla sized feet. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDY_2_Carve Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 I have a recently aquired 167 that I may trade. I'm kinda busy at work so I'll email you when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverpig Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 169 4X4 with 20cm waist-10m r. email me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwestspeedster Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 I have got a swwwwwweeeeeet Burton Ultra Prime 168 I'll trade ya. I just have to get it back fro the loser that got it. -T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstewart Posted December 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 I have got a swwwwwweeeeeet Burton Ultra Prime 168 I'll trade ya. I just have to get it back fro the loser that got it.-T I don't know what you were doing with it, but those edges look like the rusty saw I found in my garage when I bought my house. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 John, was wondering how tall you are and how much you weigh? I am 6' ~ 200 lbs and have been riding the crap out of a 179 4WD on my small hill. Just need to make sure I have plenty of room as we tend to go faster than others on the hill. IMO, for my size shorter boards feel squirrlly and not as stable. Don't go too short to regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDY_2_Carve Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 Pat, I have pretty much the opposite question. I'm considering trading my Ax167 for his Ax177 and I'm wondering if the 167 is the perfect fit for me and if the 177 would be too big. I'm 5'6", 160lbs, MP 26-27 boots (depending on the shells). Care to share your thoughts? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 Pat,I have pretty much the opposite question. I'm considering trading my Ax167 for his Ax177 and I'm wondering if the 167 is the perfect fit for me and if the 177 would be too big. I'm 5'6", 160lbs, MP 26-27 boots (depending on the shells). Care to share your thoughts? TIA! Depends what you want it for. A wide alpine board? You might like the 177 better. A true all-mountain board? IMHO stay with what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 for the donek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 Like Mike said and how do you feel on your 167? If you have the experience and abilty and maybe the feeing as if you have outgrown the board then go for it. When I looked at Coiler's site the 177 all mountain's recommended weight was 150+ lbs. The extra length would provide a bit mro float in pow and the SCR are close. Riding out West you may be able to handle and need a bigger board than say here in the mid-West. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstewart Posted December 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 John, was wondering how tall you are and how much you weigh? I am 6' ~ 200 lbs and have been riding the crap out of a 179 4WD on my small hill. Just need to make sure I have plenty of room as we tend to go faster than others on the hill. IMO, for my size shorter boards feel squirrlly and not as stable. Don't go too short to regret it. I'm 6'2" and pushing 220 with my winter fat on me. I do really love the Axis. I loved it the first run I took on it. I had my fastest time last year on it: Big (4MB) version It's just that when I bought it, I was looking for an all-mountain board... something I could ride out west and hit the bumps and crud, and then carve whatever I could. I just didn't realize how huge 177 actually is, however. This thing wants to go fast, and go fast in big arcs. Not ideal for my 200 foot elevation hill, nor is it ideal for moguls and bumps (although it does blow through small bumps and crud as well as anything). Part of my realization is how much fun I'm having getting back on my Volant, which is a 162 and a very agressive slalom sidecut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 John, For your size I would stick with the 177, you just may have to be more selective when you can bring the longer boards out. Shoot me your e-mail pdwlc@comcast.net I ride the 4WD 50/45 and the narrower alpine boards are set at 65/63. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 John, You and I met at Granite Peak a year or two ago. I'm heading out west at the end of the month and would like a longer board to ride and was considering selling my Donek. It's the narrower version so might be too small for you unless you were to crank your angles. I ride 65/60. I love the board but want something that carves it that can carve fakie equally well. With the flat tail I find that it catches somewhat when I'm clipping along or hit some un groomed terrain. Since I live in WI we could swap for the rest of the season and if BOTH of us dig the trade keep each others boards. If not, swap back. Mines Blue too and has a minor ding on the top sheet too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstewart Posted January 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 John,You and I met at Granite Peak a year or two ago. I'm heading out west at the end of the month and would like a longer board to ride and was considering selling my Donek. It's the narrower version so might be too small for you unless you were to crank your angles. I ride 65/60. I love the board but want something that carves it that can carve fakie equally well. With the flat tail I find that it catches somewhat when I'm clipping along or hit some un groomed terrain. Since I live in WI we could swap for the rest of the season and if BOTH of us dig the trade keep each others boards. If not, swap back. Mines Blue too and has a minor ding on the top sheet too. Is it an Axis?? I definitely want something with a wider waist. I'm headed out west soon, and it would be nice if I could pare down to 2 boards, but it's looking like 3. Would be nice if I could find a good all mountain board which would be able to handle the pow as nicely as my humungo wide freestyle board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Nope it's a FC with a narrow waist. Doesn't sound like it will work out for you. I have a 165 Salmon FRS that's nice and wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 john...if youre going west, maybe the axis will be ok? did you contact riverpig? said he had a 4WD 169... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadx Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Are you willing to sell your board? Or would you want to wait until you find a replacement? I'm trying to get together some all mountain gear so I can try carving for the first time. I just tried snowboarding this season and decided I want to carve, not skid. Someone on bomber just sold me some TD1 for very reasonable so now I'm looking for a board and boots. If you are interested in selling outright, please let me know and send all the usual info (year of board, amount ridden, dings, shape, pictures, etc). I have my email enabled so you can email me through this site. Thanks for considering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstewart Posted January 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 I'm going to hold onto it for now... at least until after my trip to Park City in a few weeks. I might want to sell afterwards, if I decide it's not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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