I was pleased with the performance of this board, for my first
two seasons. It was not the stiffest board I have ever ridden,
so those accidental turns onto mogul runs were trying. However,
the chatter was kept to a minimal. Because of it's size, I
could not reach phenomonal speeds, but it was free, so I guess
it was fast enough. The carving takes some getting used to.
I had to really throw my weight around to carve well - more so
than the Nidecker or B-Line - even after a sweet tune-up. I
must say tho - if you take a really laid back and lazy approach,
this board is a smooth coaster. I always enjoyed a slower cool-
down run after a day at the slopes. I think it makes a better
coaster than performer - for those of you who aren't up there
to tempt fate (if there are any of you...)
It is a board of medium weight, and I think it would
perform better if it were lighter. I would reccomend this
board to beginners, but the more advanced rider would
probably find it a wee bit frustrating. (I ride with 1998
Palmer Speedtrap bindings,which I will never ride without.
They definately allowed more riding time, and less
frozen-butt time.) I would rate this board to be a 6/10.
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