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Lester86 · 09-29-2012, 12:21 PM

In the last 3 years or so I've been on Burton Custom (tradition camber) didn't care for it to much but it was on the stiff end, Lib Tech Banana Magic (current all mountain board) its also on the stiff end i really like this board but its not that forgiving, I also have a Jones Hovercraft for pow (med-stiff) but I love that board in Pow amazing

Wiredsport · 09-29-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lester86

In the last 3 years or so I've been on Burton Custom (tradition camber) didn't care for it to much but it was on the stiff end, Lib Tech Banana Magic (current all mountain board) its also on the stiff end i really like this board but its not that forgiving, I also have a Jones Hovercraft for pow (med-stiff) but I love that board in Pow amazing

In relation to the Banana Magic (in the same size) the ET is a little softer and the Airobic/GW are a lot softer.

Lester86 · 09-29-2012, 07:38 PM

I'm actually looking for something softer do you think the GW will be too soft for big jumps ?? Only reason I'm asking is that if it will work well all around then ill get that one, ET is good but it's got twin TBT narrow for jibbing and there are only 2 with the Park TBT and GW takes the cake between them. Also you think I can get away with getting a 151? I'm trying to keep it shorter for park use

Wiredsport · 09-30-2012, 08:05 AM

Hi again,

No board is perfect at everything. It is always a series of compromises. The difference in TBT width between Park and Twin is subtle. The difference in flex between the ET and GW in pretty significant. The GW will be much more playful for presses, butters etc and will be great for jibbing but will not match the ET or your Lib for big hits.

Going to a 151 on the GW would work for sure but you will again lose some positivity in landing those bigger hits.

Lester86 · 09-30-2012, 08:21 PM

Yeah I rather work a little harder on the presses and butters then short myself o the landings, I'll go with the ET

What do you suggest 152 or 154? for park only

Wiredsport · 10-01-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester86

Yeah I rather work a little harder on the presses and butters then short myself o the landings, I'll go with the ET

What do you suggest 152 or 154? for park only

152. The 152 is a bit softer than the 154 as well so it will give you a bit of a middle ground. STOKED!

Lester86 · 10-02-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiredsport

152. The 152 is a bit softer than the 154 as well so it will give you a bit of a middle ground. STOKED!

Thank you for all the help, definitely picking up the ET 152

RickB · 10-03-2012, 06:30 PM

order placed! thanks wiredsport.com (may or may not have gotten the wide, or not, maybe)

BlackSnow · 10-08-2012, 02:03 PM

I currently have an older Goliath that needs to be replaced. I'm debating between getting another Goliath as my all mountain go to stick, but am curious about the Whatever. Am I right to assume that the Whatever it is basically a lower end version of the Goliath?

Wiredsport · 10-08-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackSnow

I currently have an older Goliath that needs to be replaced. I'm debating between getting another Goliath as my all mountain go to stick, but am curious about the Whatever. Am I right to assume that the Whatever it is basically a lower end version of the Goliath?

Not exactly. The Goliath is also stiffer (triax versus biax) gets a sintered base, different insert positions/options and different size options.

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Lester86 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 72	Yeah I rather work a little harder on the presses and butters then short myself o the landings, I'll go with the ET What do you suggest 152 or 154? for park only Last edited by Lester86; 10-01-2012 at 06:09 AM.

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RickB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 172	order placed! thanks wiredsport.com (may or may not have gotten the wide, or not, maybe) Last edited by RickB; 10-03-2012 at 07:01 PM.

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BlackSnow Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norcal Posts: 113	Goliath vs Whatever I currently have an older Goliath that needs to be replaced. I'm debating between getting another Goliath as my all mountain go to stick, but am curious about the Whatever. Am I right to assume that the Whatever it is basically a lower end version of the Goliath? __________________ DAYS ON SNOW:15 2012 Bataleon Goliath/Ride Revolt 2011 Ride Highlife/K2 Auto Uprise 2012 32 STW

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09-29-2012, 12:21 PM	#701 (permalink)
Lester86 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 72	In the last 3 years or so I've been on Burton Custom (tradition camber) didn't care for it to much but it was on the stiff end, Lib Tech Banana Magic (current all mountain board) its also on the stiff end i really like this board but its not that forgiving, I also have a Jones Hovercraft for pow (med-stiff) but I love that board in Pow amazing

09-29-2012, 07:38 PM	#703 (permalink)
Lester86 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 72	I'm actually looking for something softer do you think the GW will be too soft for big jumps ?? Only reason I'm asking is that if it will work well all around then ill get that one, ET is good but it's got twin TBT narrow for jibbing and there are only 2 with the Park TBT and GW takes the cake between them. Also you think I can get away with getting a 151? I'm trying to keep it shorter for park use