djlepper Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Can you guys tell me whats the difference between brand new Volkl RT and the one on the picture right here (can you tell me what year it is - these are GS173 and 178?) I'm thinking about getting one and can't decide if I should go with the older one (better price) or get the 05/06 model. Thx for any help :) -matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I had both 178's and the older one rides about the same. I bent the old ones nose at T-line after going over the handle bars on spring snow. Volkl sent me a brand new after sending it in for warrenty . I never expected them to be so generous... :) Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar(angel Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 My son rode his 148cm with that same topsheet today for the first time and loved it. I purchased quite a few of those last year and sold a bunch on ebay. So far everyone has been very satisfied with them. At $600 a pop for the new ones, they'd have to be markedly improved over the one pictured for me to pony up those kinda bucks for one. Good luck, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frunobulax Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I've heard the Völkl RT's tend to lose camber quite rapidly. Maybe this is better with the new ones but sorry no further information about that. Maybe you should mail Völkl and ask if there are changes in the construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlepper Posted January 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Can anybody confirm that they really loose camber that fast? That would put getting the used one in a different perspecitve, I mean don't know if it's worth getting that older deck with bindings ($300) or get 05/06 brand new (no bindings) for $450. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 No camber loss on my 02/03 model. Yellow ones are older and had a rep for having softer noses, I don't have any personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alakata Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 i have a 163sl of the yellow one, brand new this year its great a little soft for high speed carves tho but still an excellent board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Can anybody confirm that they really loose camber that fast? That would put getting the used one in a different perspecitve, I mean don't know if it's worth getting that older deck with bindings ($300) or get 05/06 brand new (no bindings) for $450. Any advice? negative, no camber loss on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 i rode the nutts of my 168 for two and a half seacons and it has more camber than my brand new donek lol nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frunobulax Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 I'm sorry I don't have any personal experience I just remember talks on this topic on the extremecarving-forum. Go there and use the search function (Völkl) there you can read something about that. Maybe it's only an issue with the pre-2000 boards. It may also be that the one who complains ("tigger") only got better through the years and the board which was ok for him at the beginning seems now limp just because he himself became more aggressive. On the other hand a friend of mine uses them Völkls for racing and is very fond of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Let you know when I take the Tiger out!! Sure looks bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyj Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Brian, so your the one that out bid me The RTRS 183 is a fun, confidence inspiring board. I currently ride a later model and it has become my staple carver. Let me know what you think. Mine has seen better days so I am looking for a replacement (hint, hint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest owaysys Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Just bought an RT 183 from a friend in Michigan this year. I've only ridden it a couple of t imes, but I love it! I think the one I bought only has about 15 days on it, and it's race stock. super grabby board, tons of camber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Back to your original question of how old the board is. I got a 168 with the identical topsheet in in October of 2002 and I believe it was the prior year's model. In any event, it's a great board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlepper Posted January 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Thx guys! I made up my mind, and I'm gonna go with brand new one, even though (as most of you say) the older models don't loose camber and they are great boards. I just figured I'll keep it for a while so for peace of mind I'm getting the new one :) Thanks for you input and oppinions :) -matt ps. man... I'd love to get my hands on the RTRS :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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