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Dark Series C2 & Never Summer Heritage Redux

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#1 ·
So, I posted a previous thread in which I was able to narrow down my choices for a new board to the Lib-Tech Dark Series C2 BTX, the Never Summer Heritage-R, and the Lib-Tech T. Rice C2 BTX (which is pretty much sold out, so I will go after next year's). However, I am not getting any discounts on these boards, where as I am finding amazing deals on three other boards: the Gnu Altered Genetics, the Ride Concept UL, and the Nitro Blacklight. Should I hold out until March for a good deal on my original choices, or pull the trigger on one of these second three boards.

I am an advanced rider, who prefers an all mountain-freeride board that can handle the icey chop of the Northeast. I don't care for park, but would like a board that is capable of switch riding. I love back country, but it is non-existent in Pennsylvania where I will do a majority of my riding, so I have to be realistic.

I plan on pairing any board I get with Rome Targa bindings.
 
#5 ·
Billy,

Do you mind posting an update on what you selected and how it turned out?

I went with the Lib Tech Dark Series C2BTX last year, and am now strongly considering switching to the Never Summer Heritage.

Things I liked about the Lib:
- Stiff and rigid enough to plow through crud at mach speeds
- Reverse camber was great in powder

Things I didn't like about it:
- Heavy
- Magne traction is too invasive, especially when riding/landing switch
- Reverse camber doesn't let me 'carve' hardpack or corduroy

Overall, I found the board to be very confidence inspiring in conditions that I traditionally don't ride well; a few days after a snowfall when the mountain is shredded up and no longer soft, I could charge down as if it was powder. While other boards would deflect each time it hits a big death cookie, the Dark Series held the line and just motored on through. But I do a lot of small hill riding on runs and enjoy holding an edge and actually carving, and the Lib just doesn't do it.

From what I have read, the NS Heritage's edges are much more subtle than Magne, and the R&C is also a milder version of the C2BTX. Since I bought my board at Backcountry.com, and they have a lifetime return policy, I can exchange it without any hassles.

So I'm really interested to hear your experiences since it sounds like we were looking for the same kind of board. :)
 
#9 ·
Dang, I sure hope you're wrong because I already ordered the Heritage. :eek:

Ah well, if I don't like it, I will try something else next season like one of the Gnu boards. And while the weight was a negative, it wasn't a deal breaker. If the Magne Traction had been a little more subtle (I found it very grabby) I might have been able to get it to carve the way I like to.

From what I've read, the NS R&C technology is less invasive than Lib's C2BTX and Magne Traction and while I am going into this expecting the Heritage to weigh about the same, those differences could make the difference for me.

Thanks for the responses! :)
 
#11 ·
Dang, I sure hope you're wrong because I already ordered the Heritage. :eek:

Ah well, if I don't like it, I will try something else next season like one of the Gnu boards. And while the weight was a negative, it wasn't a deal breaker. If the Magne Traction had been a little more subtle (I found it very grabby) I might have been able to get it to carve the way I like to.

From what I've read, the NS R&C technology is less invasive than Lib's C2BTX and Magne Traction and while I am going into this expecting the Heritage to weigh about the same, those differences could make the difference for me.
You should've gone with a Lib Phoenix Series (Lynn/Lando) or T.Rice which have a mellow MTX edge.
 
#7 ·
if you can get the gnu alter gen. then go with that. Its got all the crazy mervin tech with a light weight build, in a freeride minded deck. Retails for the same as the t-rice and dark series. Its not a twin though, directional with a hint of set back.
 
#8 ·
I love the DS C2 2010. I don't think it is heavy at all, and it has insane pop. I consider it a freestyle, freeride board. Free style for it's twin directional body, and free ride for it's stiff build. I live in PA (= all ice) and I felt it carved very well. As you said, it is "confidence inspiring" and can hard-charge anything.

However, my one regret is not having a chance to try it in a 158. I am 5'11" 180 and bought a 161. I ride it very well, and I am sure the added length adds to my freeride ability. I am able to play with it, but not as well as I could if it were a bit shorter. I can butter it slightly, but not as well as I could if it were a bit shorter. However, it is very stiff, so not really meant for that.

All-in-all I am freerider, who has lately dabbled in freestyle, and this board fits me well. I had been riding for years on the same basic Burton board, and wanted to take it to the next level. I would have liked to have tried a shorter board, but I have only ridden the 161 five times and have a season to get a better feel for it. Worst comes to worst, I can sell it at the end of the season and go for the 158.

However, I am sure you are not interested in the details of size. In terms of the board overall, I highly suggest it. It truly is amazing.
 
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