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Just following up on this older thread with what I've learned so far. I
just did two days this week and two days last week at Killington. Riders I talked with on the slopes and lifts agree weight counts more than height for board length. I realized what holds me back on steep diamonds and moguls is I don't hop to switch sides; I only carve. Maybe something stiff in the mid-150's is a better move right now. On the other hand, I tried my friend's Burton Custom 161, and I loved it. So much more stable than my control, and it held its speed on all surfaces. Maybe I can handle something this size even on diamonds and moguls with practice. I just really don't want to gyp myself out of extra momentum-retention and stability I could have handled. |
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One more follow-up to this old thread, just in case it gets googled in
the future and someone wants to know what happened. After getting lots of different advice, I ended up going even longer. I got a Timeless 164. I love it, and think maybe I could have gone even longer. Maneuvering hasn't been a problem, and it holds it's edge really well. I can achieve really fine-tuned cruising speeds without much zig-zagging, and it's great for pulling ahead and away from people dangerous to ride near. Plus, it really holds its momentum on the flat parts, so taxing isn't so much work. |
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of different advice, I ended up going even longer. I got a Timeless
164. I love it, and think maybe I could have gone even longer. wanna buy a timeless 67? that thing rocks my world. it's fast and furious!! i'll sell it cheap. -- jmed |
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