Thread: Burton C60
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Old February 11th 07, 03:37 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Mike T
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Default Burton C60

So sure it's a light board, and it's nice to have "lighter" gear, but
don't get obsessed with buying THE lightest stuff. I mean that Prior
Khyber 160 split I rode was like 8 lbs 8 ounces (pretty hefty for a
board) and it still rode really nicely and I didn't notice the weight
at all riding (jumping and spinning in the air yes... but why would
you need to take a powder split board into the park aside to provide a
point).


Sorry if this is a threadjack - just wanted to say that the best experience
on a snowboard I have had in my life is on a board that weighs about *15
POUNDS*. Here it is: http://www.oldsnowboards.com/pics/album150 (it is
owned by a buddy of mine who let me ride it)

This is a GS board that will rail through, over or on anything. The
construction and derby plate give it stability that is beyond comparison
with anything else I have ever ridden, the weight constributed to that
stability as well. I could literally do no wrong in this board.

My only reason for bringing it up is that for some things (i.e.,
applications where you don't leave the ground often), light is NOT
necessarily better. (Yes, there are some really light GS boards such as the
Prior Metal... that get raves... at least one reviewer says he can make more
runs per day on a lighter board...)

Anyhoo, the ride on this board blew away that of my beloved Doneks, Coilers,
and Madd 158. The price tag also blows away those of my Doneks, Coilers,
and Madd.... Tinkler Designs starts at $2000. That's the only reason I
don't have one. Yet.

Mike T




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