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Old January 31st 07, 11:38 AM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
David CZ
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Default 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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Old January 31st 07, 12:30 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Christopher Cox
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Default 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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Old January 31st 07, 01:14 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
David CZ
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Default 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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Old January 31st 07, 03:25 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Neil Gendzwill
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Default Rad-Air good for an intermediate beginner?

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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Old January 31st 07, 04:11 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Champ
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Default 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.
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Old January 31st 07, 05:49 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
lonerider
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Default 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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Old February 1st 07, 02:14 AM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
David CZ
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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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Old February 1st 07, 03:04 AM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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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.

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Old February 1st 07, 03:17 AM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
lonerider
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Default 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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Old February 1st 07, 01:55 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
56fish
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Default 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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