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Is it the board or me?

691 views 9 replies 5 participants last post by  djsaad1 
#1 · (Edited)
I am 5'10 170-175lbs and have been riding a 156 coda camber for a couple seasons now and love it. Easy to get on edge, stable until a certain speed, and just fun to ride.

This past trip I tried out a 163 magtek xv, and I am surprised how much harder it was for me to get on edge. On steeper runs it wasn't too bad, but on flatter runs and just cruising along it really took effort to get on edge, especially on catwalks. I really want to love this board, the float has been amazing, but it just hasn't been as fun to ride on typical groomers, where I am used to getting on edges quickly. Do I just need to keep practicing? Or would it be better for me to downsize to a 159? Most all of the reviews mention how quickly it gets on edge, and is still a really good groomer board, but so far I am not experiencing the same.
 
#5 · (Edited)
try pushing your bindings forward for more toe overhang and adding some forward lean to your bindings.

I would like to say it's you more than the board. you probably got used to your board and have trouble adjusting. there could be other factors too, but that seems most likely. just keep messing with your bindings and remember you're not on your old board. use the side cut to turn.

and what francium said.
 
#6 ·
Its not going to be as easy on that board especially while just cruising a groomer. That size and board is made to go fast. Cruising groomers on stiffer boards is not as fun as on a soft or mid flex board that just lets you snap it edge to edge with the flick of your foot.
 
#7 ·
I agree with you guys, I feel like it is me too, just surprised that it has been this difficult to adjust. I didn't mess with the binding settings much since I was only on a 3 day trip and just wanted to keep riding and hoping I would just get used to it.
 
#10 ·
I was just reading some reviews on the PYL, and a lot of them mentioned that the board felt dead to them when the bindings were centered on the board, but when they set back their bindings on the board it became much more lively and easier to get on edge. It will be a couple weeks before I get back to the mountain, but do you think pushing the bindings back on the board could help on the XV as well?
 
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