Torsional stiffness is probably the most important thing in generating good
edge hold in a turn. Put the board between your feet and try to twist it
with you hands. You'll get an idea for a stiff board and a soft one
quickly.

Next would be an even flex pattern. Grab the tip of the board and push near
one of the insert patterns while looking down the board. If the board has
dramatic bends or kinks when bent like this, it's not likely to hold well on
ice. If the stffness falls off rapidly towards the tip and tail you'll
loose a lot in edge hold as your weight will be distributed over a very
short portion of the edge.

Edge hold and stability at higher speeds will be improved as overall
stiffness increases.

The above all cover board characteristics. The biggest problem I see is a
lack of tuning. Maintaining a good sharp edge is terribly important.

--
Sean Martin
Donek Snowboards Inc.

http://www.donek.com/
phone:877-53-DONEK

"Andrej" wrote in message
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What is the most imprtant factor for the snowboard to hold the edge on
ice?
Stiffness, length, edge type...
Can a softer FS board hold the edge like a FR board?