I find "The Twin" to be a great all around board that holds anedge incredibly well(at least compared to the Sims, Hot, and Burton that I've ridden). I was concerned that it would be too soft at a high speed but there is no vibration whatsoever. Since I got the board for a deal from a friend i couldn't be picky about the length, which is one area that I would have probably gone a bit longer. The only real complaint is that I find it difficult to ride in powder...it could be that I'm used to a longer board therefore this one feels unsteady in powder. I'm also trialing step in bindings with this board and have tried Switch and Burton. I liked the Switch for it's sleek look and light weight but didn't like the way the loading bars stuck out each side of the boot. I found it easy to get in and out of the Switch. The Burton step ins had high back support and a stiffer boot which transferred my weight from edge to edge much sharper than the Switch. It was very easy to step into but a little more difficult to get my foot out of than the Switch. If for some reason you had to get your foot out and into either of these bindings in deep powder there'd be a lot of bitching...of course this holds true with strap bindings also. I did not like the fact that with the Burton step in system you had to "cock" two sides of the binding before stepping in whereas with the switch there was only one side to worry about. All in all I'd have to say that I'm tired of sitting on my ass strapping down when all I do with a step in with "step in". That's it...



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