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Rad-Air good for an intermediate beginner?
Hi,
I'm currently in a position where I can get the current Rad-Air Worldwide (http://www.rad-air.com/index.php? option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=10) board for a very good price. I'm just not sure whether it's the right board for me or not, since I haven't been snowboarding for too long yet. I had the chance to try the 155, 158 and 162 sizes and I feel most comfortable with the 158, but I find it to be pretty heavy overall and occasionally hard to turn. It's great for pointing and shooting down the mountain, but constantly linking turns together isn't too easy with it. I'm just not sure whether it's the heavy board or whether I haven't got the hang of turning properly quite yet. I'm more of an average built, 181cm/ 63kg... Since this would be my first board and I won't be buying another board anytime soon I want to be sure that I'm not getting the wrong board for myself here. Any opinions would be appreciated. |
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Rad-Air good for an intermediate beginner?
David CZ wrote:
Hi, I'm currently in a position where I can get the current Rad-Air Worldwide (http://www.rad-air.com/index.php? option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=10) board for a very good price. I'm just not sure whether it's the right board for me or not, since I haven't been snowboarding for too long yet. I had the chance to try the 155, 158 and 162 sizes and I feel most comfortable with the 158, but I find it to be pretty heavy overall and occasionally hard to turn. It's great for pointing and shooting down the mountain, but constantly linking turns together isn't too easy with it. I'm just not sure whether it's the heavy board or whether I haven't got the hang of turning properly quite yet. I'm more of an average built, 181cm/ 63kg... Since this would be my first board and I won't be buying another board anytime soon I want to be sure that I'm not getting the wrong board for myself here. Any opinions would be appreciated. Sure is a pretty board. The descriptions of the board target it for larger riders. It seems to be built for large feet with a lot of mass on them. If you do not have large feet and are not heavy, the board would probably not respond quickly, and you probably would have to fight it to get it on edge. Sure is a pretty board. Chris |
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Rad-Air good for an intermediate beginner?
On Jan 31, 9:30 pm, Christopher Cox
wrote: Sure is a pretty board. Oh, especially with that logo in the middle it looks like an old cadillac, I love it. ;o) I guess I'll get used to it over time and it would probably be good muscle training for me as well. I just hope I won't screw up my snowboarding with this thing being my primary ride. One thing I have to say about the Rad-Airs is that I feel perfectly secure on these things, they're so fantastically stable when going straight. |
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David CZ wrote:
Oh, especially with that logo in the middle it looks like an old cadillac, I love it. ;o) I guess I'll get used to it over time and it would probably be good muscle training for me as well. I just hope I won't screw up my snowboarding with this thing being my primary ride. One thing I have to say about the Rad-Airs is that I feel perfectly secure on these things, they're so fantastically stable when going straight. The worldwide is Rad-Air's wide version of the POD, which is their freestyle board. I'm surprised to hear you say you find it heavy as other Rad-Airs are so light for their size. Neil |
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Rad-Air good for an intermediate beginner?
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:25:24 -0600, Neil Gendzwill
wrote: David CZ wrote: Oh, especially with that logo in the middle it looks like an old cadillac, I love it. ;o) I guess I'll get used to it over time and it would probably be good muscle training for me as well. I just hope I won't screw up my snowboarding with this thing being my primary ride. One thing I have to say about the Rad-Airs is that I feel perfectly secure on these things, they're so fantastically stable when going straight. The worldwide is Rad-Air's wide version of the POD, which is their freestyle board. I'm surprised to hear you say you find it heavy as other Rad-Airs are so light for their size. I don't think he really means "heavy" - reading the original post I think he means "unresponsive". This would fit in with Chris's post that the board is aimed at heavier riders with bigger feet. -- Champ |
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Rad-Air good for an intermediate beginner?
On Jan 31, 3:38 am, "David CZ" wrote:
Hi, I'm currently in a position where I can get the current Rad-Air Worldwide (http://www.rad-air.com/index.php? option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=10) board for a very good price. I'm just not sure whether it's the right board for me or not, since I haven't been snowboarding for too long yet. I had the chance to try the 155, 158 and 162 sizes and I feel most comfortable with the 158, but I find it to be pretty heavy overall and occasionally hard to turn. It's great for pointing and shooting down the mountain, but constantly linking turns together isn't too easy with it. I'm just not sure whether it's the heavy board or whether I haven't got the hang of turning properly quite yet. I'm more of an average built, 181cm/ 63kg... Since this would be my first board and I won't be buying another board anytime soon I want to be sure that I'm not getting the wrong board for myself here. Any opinions would be appreciated. I've ridden the Rad Air Tanker 172 and the Reto Lamm 156 and from what I've been told the Worldwide should be a great board for you. At your weight (you are a little on the skinny side since I'm 174cm and 66 kg and I'm pretty thin) and ability, I might actually recommend the shorter 155cm as it will be a tiny bit easier to swing, will want to turn a little tighter than the 158 (small differences though). If you feel more comfortable on the 158 definitely move up in length (it will give you more stability and control). As you get better at snowboarding it should become easier to control (I don't think it is a very heavy board). |
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On Feb 1, 1:11 am, Champ wrote:
I don't think he really means "heavy" - reading the original post I think he means "unresponsive". It's kinda both. At least I rented an Elan Genesis 160 (some pre-pre- pre-pre-season edition) for a week or two and got quite used to it during that time. In comparison, the Worldwide is seriously heavier, even though shorter. The Worldwide 161 feels like it's only dragging me around and I'm hopeless of trying to point it anywhere reliably. The 155 certainly turns a lot quicker, but feels very unstable to me when pointing and shooting down, and I caught an edge on a simple straight flat bit more than once with it. The 158 is a good compromise and feels more secure than the Elan, but is harder to turn. I guess it won't hurt getting a board that's a bit too big for me, it will just take longer to get the hang of it I suppose? |
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"David CZ" wrote in news:1170296070.475231.198260
@a34g2000cwb.googlegroups.com: and I caught an edge on a simple straight flat bit more than once with it. Bear in mind that catching edges on a flat, particularly with a new board maybe down to the lack of detune on the nose. Personally I like my boards to be grabby like that, but it's not to everyone's taste. - Dave. -- The only powder to get high on, falls from the sky. http://www.vpas.org.uk/ - Snowboarding the worlds pow pow - Donek Sasquatch 162, Prior Pow 181, Burton Canyon 162 The Snowboard FAQ lives here - http://www.vpas.fsnet.co.uk/rssFAQ |
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Rad-Air good for an intermediate beginner?
On Jan 31, 7:04 pm, Switters wrote:
"David CZ" wrote in news:1170296070.475231.198260 @a34g2000cwb.googlegroups.com: and I caught an edge on a simple straight flat bit more than once with it. Bear in mind that catching edges on a flat, particularly with a new board maybe down to the lack of detune on the nose. Personally I like my boards to be grabby like that, but it's not to everyone's taste. - Dave. Might have a factory untouched 0 base bevel on it as well. About the harder to turn, my guess is the board is pretty stiff and DavidCZ is having trouble flexing it because he's pretty light. Looking at the specs for the WW155, I don't think it should be noticeably more unstable than the WW158, but that's just me. |
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Rad-Air good for an intermediate beginner?
On Jan 31, 6:38 am, "David CZ" wrote:
Hi, I'm currently in a position where I can get the current Rad-Air Worldwide (http://www.rad-air.com/index.php? option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=10) board for a very good price. I'm just not sure whether it's the right board for me or not, since I haven't been snowboarding for too long yet. I had the chance to try the 155, 158 and 162 sizes and I feel most comfortable with the 158, but I find it to be pretty heavy overall and occasionally hard to turn. It's great for pointing and shooting down the mountain, but constantly linking turns together isn't too easy with it. I'm just not sure whether it's the heavy board or whether I haven't got the hang of turning properly quite yet. I'm more of an average built, 181cm/ 63kg... Since this would be my first board and I won't be buying another board anytime soon I want to be sure that I'm not getting the wrong board for myself here. Any opinions would be appreciated. Checked the specs and, like most respondants, have to agree - big board; wide and not much sidecut = not terribly nimble edge-to edge. Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder - one of the homeliest decks I've seen! I'm not a believer in getting "used to" a board that may not be appropriate for intended usage. Selling decks for 16 years I've lost some sales trying to sell what's best for the rider and his/ her desires. Can't beat taste - 60% of boards are sold on graphics alone. |
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