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I am looking to replace my 1998 custom 160. I need something stiff
enough to be stable at speed, but at the same time allow me to hit the moguls. I also need something that floats through the deep powder out west and also versatile enough to take in the park, but NO PIPE. I have narrowed it down to another burton custom, ride timeless, gnu genetics, never summer evo, donek incline ~J |
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Board Recommendations
I am looking to replace my 1998 custom 160. I need something stiff
enough to be stable at speed, but at the same time allow me to hit the moguls. I also need something that floats through the deep powder out west and also versatile enough to take in the park, but NO PIPE. I have narrowed it down to another burton custom, ride timeless, gnu genetics, never summer evo, donek incline I can help you my comparing the Donek Incline 160 and the Custom 160, both of which I've owned. I find the Incline is much, much more stable at speed than the Custom. This is in part due to the fact that it's stiffer but also due to differences in sidecut and effective edge (Donek has mellower sidecut and more effective edge) and also the differences in sidecut shape and board construction. (Donek is stiffer lengthwise, but *much* stiffer across). In moguls, the differences will depend on your skill level and style. If you want to slowly pick your way between the moguls, the Custom will be easier due to it's softer flex and shorter radius. If you attack them I'd suggest the Incline due to it's stability and ability to hold an edge on just about anything. Float through powder - it all depends on how big you are! The heavier you are the more surface area on your board you need to float. I found that neither my Custom 160 nor my Incline 160 provided ample flotation in deep light pow - my weight was 185+-5 pounds. I now have a Donek Wide 161 and the extra 2cm of width makes an incredible difference in flotation. Some people prefer to go longer in powder, I prefer to go wider. (At least in softboots - I also ride hard boots, in which case different rules apply). Park - I do mostly just straight airs and simple grabs, on a really good day I try 180s and 360s. I have found the Doneks are great again because of their stability - they are very easy to land, and have the ability to rescue landings well. The Custom is easier to bend if you want to do a lot of flatland tricks, rails, or anything else that requires a flexy board. Overall, I've never ridden anything that I like better than a Donek. I own a handful... a Wide 161, an older Incline 168 that I bought used as a rock board, a Freecarve 163 and an Axis 172. My wife has two Incline 150s. My cousin now has the Incline 160. We all love 'em. Even at current prices they are, in my opinion, an incredible value. Mike T |
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Hi Jeff... I have the Neversummer Evo 155. I like it a lot, but it is
specifically a park/PIPE board so probably not what you want if you only have one board. The Evo is very responsive edge to edge and it is easy to make lots of little quick turns, good for lining up a jump, rail or a pipe wall. The tradeoff is that it is much less stable at higher speeds. It also has really snappy nose and tails... which is great for ollies/nollies... but will mean that you will get throw around a bit when riding through the crud. I think the Evo is too specialize to be a generic board. I have a Salomon Definition 156 which is much more stable and suitable for all-mountain freeriding. It is also softer/dampened in the nose and tail, making for a smoother ride... at the cost of some ollie power. If you want a Neversummer, maybe try their SL or Premier lines. I've ridden the Timeless once, it was quite nice... good all around freeride board that you can take in the park occasionally. I see Mike T has covered the Custom and the Incline... I would go for the Incline myself... but that's just based on a lot of word of mouth comments about it. To float in powder you need a slightly larger board with the stance set back a little. Most of these boards can do that. BTW, I'm a Tahoe, CA rider. (Jeff R) wrote in message . com... I am looking to replace my 1998 custom 160. I need something stiff enough to be stable at speed, but at the same time allow me to hit the moguls. I also need something that floats through the deep powder out west and also versatile enough to take in the park, but NO PIPE. I have narrowed it down to another burton custom, ride timeless, gnu genetics, never summer evo, donek incline ~J |
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"Jeff R" wrote in message om... I am looking to replace my 1998 custom 160. I need something stiff enough to be stable at speed, but at the same time allow me to hit the moguls. I also need something that floats through the deep powder out west and also versatile enough to take in the park, but NO PIPE. I have narrowed it down to another burton custom, ride timeless, gnu genetics, never summer evo, donek incline ~J Not one of the boards you mention but maybe another option to consider... I got myself a 165 Palmer Honeycomb last year and have found it to be a good allrounder - stable at speed, carves well on hardpack, plenty float in powder but light enough to throw about. Landed my first 360 on it last season so it can spin. I was a bit worried about it's durability as it feels very light but seems to be holding up fine. I did find that it could be fairly hard work in the moguls if you were feeling lazy or tired, but it goes well when you are attacking. Col |
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