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backcountry Powder board/Split discussion

893 views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  J.Schaef 
#1 ·
I'm riding a 165 NS Raptor that my buddy did an awesome job splitting for me now. With all the new short/fat powder boards it got me thinking about using them in the backcountry. I'll probably never ride a board like this at a resort just because I think they would be horrible once things get a little tracked out. In the backcountry where you're only getting 3 or 4 runs in and there's a lot more untouched snow they might be amazing though, especially for maneuverability in tight trees. Does anyone make a short/fat factory split yet? Something like the Yes 20/20? How do you think they would skin with a 210lb guy on a 150-155cm board?
 
#7 · (Edited)
That is interesting and shorter than I would imagine (the 148).

I have not ridden in the PNW, am wondering if the floatation is different up there (more dense snow, perhaps) ???

It seems to me that I would want more than 148, especially at a narrower width based on what I am used to (which is limited to just one state). I probably weigh in way under 200 with gear (I hope).

I have a Venture Storm 162, BTW. feels about right, but based on not riding a huge variety of boards in the back-country.

EDIT: I really do notice the wider (than my resort board) width and like it for floatation. The board isn't great for me in tight trees, but tight trees arn't my preferred riding terrain.
 
#8 ·
I don't ever ride in the continental snow pack, but sometimes we do get champagne snow here. (rarely) My most fun resort pow board is either my fish, or my directional nug (also in a 148).

The only downfall of the small size is when things get choppy, I feel like sasquatch is kicking the crap out of me. I personally have never had an issue with floatation in any snow conditions.
 
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