Guest thewizza Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 I rode an old style MADD 158 this week and WTB something as similar to it as possible. Love the snap and love the edge hold on hard packed condition. Any suggestions on where I can get that board or something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 I'm selling a Madd 170 if you want to go a little longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfleck Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 If you ever come up to ride at Wachusett shoot me an email and I can set you up on one of the new 158's. Not quite the same as the old ones, but I don't know you can find anything closer. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thewizza Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 I was actually riding with a friend who has both the old 158 and the new 170 and the 170 seems to be a lot softer. He also confirmed that it does not offer the same ride as the 158. Can you confirm this? I would not mind a 170 if it has the same compostion as the old 158. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thewizza Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 I usually get up one a week. Although I have just got back from a week away so I will probably get up there next week. What is your email? Get back to me on when a good time to see you there? kwilder@cox.net Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 I have access to 2 old 158's Send me an email at cplofloonatics@hotmail.com I will find out the price's Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonmalott Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 If one of them have a fair price ill take one off your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 I will know tomorrow........... but those 158's are holding their value Check ebay, I have seen them for 400.00 Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonmalott Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 thats a fine price for me if it is in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 I have ridden both and there are ohh so close I can't tell.. but are way stiffer than the 170.. For me I ride the 158 better than the 170.. Its a me thing. But if you want a mint like new 2005 158 I got one.. see classifieds email me at day time rthut@parker.com or evening email at rthut@zoominternet.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 I was actually riding with a friend who has both the old 158 and the new 170 and the 170 seems to be a lot softer. He also confirmed that it does not offer the same ride as the 158. Can you confirm this? I would not mind a 170 if it has the same compostion as the old 158. I've never ridden an old 158, but I am quite confident the new 158 and 170 are very similar if not identical construction. Personally, I think the 170 is easier to ride than the 158, due to a larger "sweet spot", but it still rips very tight turns. It's a weapon on ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 The 158 and 170 are very differant boards What makes the 58 so good is the rubber in the nose and external Torsion forks. I have ridden most demo deck from Madd and have not found anyone that has the same feel. Just .02 Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 The 158 and 170 are very differant boardsWhat makes the 58 so good is the rubber in the nose and external Torsion forks. the 170 has all that. not sure what you're talking about....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Jack Mike has been trying to duplicate the 158 for years, and he is getting close. I used to test for him, and will again on his next batch. I hope to have a cpl demo boards built while he is overseas. While it is true that his newer board have the torsion control and some dampening components, the flex of the newer decks and riding characteristics are differant than the 158,,,,The other thing the 158 had going for it was the dimentions,,,very dialed in for the race market,,,,the new dimentions don't fit the race market, they really cater to the free-rider,, and I think you will see some change in running length, E. edge, side cut, overall flex, ect Again just my .02 Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 If I could have kept my MADDS I would have but like everyone knows they hold their value.. Theres a reason for that.. they chop ice like theres no tommorow.. YOU can go wrong with eaither but like jack says ,,the 170 is longer so it does have a larger sweet spot..makes it easier to ride... I will in time have to replenship the stock but I had no choice really.. The 170 is the versitle one!!! the 158 feelsss stiffer..much shorter.. Different ride.. Both work well...but for less work the 170 has been the choice of Most! They go quick,, cause they be good... and at Jack's offering price you can't go wrong..if you don't like it you probably will get your money back by selling it.. So you could probalby buy it and ride it then sell it at a good resale.. I can't wait till I can get one again.. cause if your selling them for $400 or so..I'll take 3 !! People who know..know!. East Coast Ice Choppers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boblb Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 "DON'T LET THE TOP FOOL YOU!!!!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Try calling Lahouts in Lincoln, NH. In their snowboard shop they had a used Madd 158 with Burton plates collecting dust in the back corner. The price was $599 but I'm sure you could negotiate. I presume this was an old style Madd b/c it had a unique speckled base and it didn't have the newer neon colored sidewalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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