Guest J.McD. Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 I have been snowboarding for over 15 years and want to get into Alpine. No shops carry the gear here in Bend. I think i want a transition board like an Axis or a Prior 4X4. Any other suggestions or? I ordered a pair of boots already and have a set of Catec bindins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest woodman Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 there have been a couple of Priors on there lately and some Nidecker's as well, Good luck, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crispy23 Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 I like the Donek Axis just cause it can carve and I dont have to limit myself to certain runs or groomies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 I've been very happy with my Axis 172. The amazing thing about it is how if I ride it with my boots locked in on hardpack, it feels like an alpine board... and when I put my boots in walk mode and take it off the groomed, if feels like a freeride board. I suspect the same is true of the 4x4 or Coiler All-Mtn. Although I have heard the Donek is generally stiffer. Mind you, for each individual situation, I have a board that might do better, but each of those boards would also be weaker in some area. For example, my Coiler PR 184 is clearly better ar carving the hardpack, but I'd rather be on the Axis in trees, bumps, and powder. I'm at Mt Hood, maybe we'll run into each other sometime if one of us goes to the other's mountain. I always wear a silver helmet with a big red Catek sticker, snow, rain, shine, or summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Track down Doug Dryer in Bend. dougdryer@aol.com He gives great carving lessons and has lots of boards and other equipment. See pic below of Doug earlier this season at his house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orser506 Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Holy %^$# , My wife can't understand why I have two boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Originally posted by orser506 Holy %^$# , My wife can't understand why I have two boards Hell I'm still bending my wife around the Idea that I need to rebuild my quiver (want 3 boards have 1 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crispy23 Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 How long have you been boarding?? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J.McD. Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Thanks for all the great info. I think I will order a Donek Axis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J.McD. Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 One last question.......what size Axis should I get. I am 6'3" and 210 lbs. I have been riding soft-boots for 15+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 I rode my 4X4 for a day and was amazed at how well it carved on the groomed. I got the 174cm because of the slight kick in the tail and nose. The effective edge is about the same as the other 168-171 carving boards that I ride. Don't go too short...maybe you should demo a Donek and a Prior before buying. Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeffnstefanie Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Doug has the niceset fence I have ever seen. What do you use as hinges for the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeremiah Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 I'm 5'8", 210, and I'm having a great time on my Axis 177. I was going to get the 172, but based on my excess ass weight, figured the 177 was a better fit. I think the 172 would be a bit small for me, at least until I lose 30 pounds. Jeremiah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Originally posted by jeffnstefanie What do you use as hinges for the gate. Burton Step-In Race . . . Watch your fingers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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