skategoat Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 I got a little carried away at a fundraiser for AOS (Assocation of Ontario Snowboarder) and bought an F2 SL 158. I thought it might be a good board for the kid but when I got a hold of it, I realized it's too stiff. I'm thinking it might be a good ice board in the mould of a Madd 158 or I could use it as a tight radius freecarver. Anyone ride one of these? Will a 190 pounder over-power it? Should I keep it in plastic and save it for the kid (he's only 110 pounds)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hi, My 15 year old brother rides an F2 Speedster Slalom 158. If I remember correctly he's 130-140 pounds. Definately a good board though, but you should bring quite some experience, power and active riding to get the good things out of it. Here in Holland many kids ride the F2 Speedster, but some of them might be better of with a less stiff board. I like the board's edge grip, but think it is a little bit nervous - it wants to turn all the time. For you the 163 version might have been better, regarding your weight, but I don't know your riding. Just give it a try and see if you like it, or start feeding your kid and put him into the gym to workout! :D The length is typical for an adult slalom board, so it could give you loads of fun! I (~170 pounds) did not ride the 158 myself, but tested an 163. As said before it is a good board, has a very quick and powerful rebound, rapid edge transfer and its weight is much less than my Tomahawk's. However I would like it to be a little more stable. I hope this helps! Erwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirror70 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I have a 153 SL and it's fantastic. It's zippy and poppy and snappy and a real joy to ride. It doesn't have a whole lot of edge, so going Ludicrous Speed isn't too effective, but you don't need to be going fast on it to have a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Mirror, sorry for the personal question but how much do you weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirror70 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 36/24/36C and I like long walks on the beach. I'm 140-150lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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