Why I am done with Rocker and going back to Camber - Snowboarding Forum

Sick-Pow · 02-10-2011, 11:39 PM

Why did I waste all last season riding it? Pushing my front foot around the mountain, wondering why things feel loose up front, and then wash out from behind.

Don't say, "you need to ride C2, s-rocker, or hybrid camber", they are all the same and I have ridden them all. Banana is fun for boxes. Banana is fun for dorking around, low speed in the park, or just bombing without a care in the world. Hybrid has its place, but when I get "serious" I want camber.

But,

You have more control and more speed for "serious" riding when in pow or hardpack.

Pow is a better experience with camber and a little taper (10-20mm).

And that is why I am done with rocker and went back to camber this season....LOVING IT.

thanks Dave Downing for helping me have more fun on camber.

Inky · 02-10-2011, 11:41 PM

Different strokes. No profile's going to work best for everyone.

crazyface · 02-10-2011, 11:42 PM

Have you tried out TBT yet?

MistahTaki · 02-10-2011, 11:44 PM

that's why i ski now.

Sick-Pow · 02-10-2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyface

Have you tried out TBT yet?

Yep,its full camber, concave base, great concept and has a place.

Sick-Pow · 02-10-2011, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistahTaki

that's why i ski now.

vibes.....

AcroPhile · 02-11-2011, 01:32 AM

I love my rocker board.

Washing out on my back heal side is a problem I commonly notice when it gets hard packed or icy on the steeps. Doesn't feel "loose" at high speeds though unlike every other review for rocker or reverse camber boards. I don't think I'm ever going back.

seant46 · 02-11-2011, 01:46 AM

I am on R.C I wish I could do some serious riding

PaulyMolitor · 02-11-2011, 02:21 AM

i have a rocker and it does have disadvantages/ but more fun than my old cambered. im giving the ns style combo for the next board i get.

linvillegorge · 02-11-2011, 03:36 AM

The more I ride RC the more I lean toward being dome with camber. For me, the conditions where I prefer camber generally suck anyway. I would say that I prefer RC 90% of the time.

02-10-2011, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sick-Pow Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,229	Why I am done with Rocker and going back to Camber Why did I waste all last season riding it? Pushing my front foot around the mountain, wondering why things feel loose up front, and then wash out from behind. Don't say, "you need to ride C2, s-rocker, or hybrid camber", they are all the same and I have ridden them all. Banana is fun for boxes. Banana is fun for dorking around, low speed in the park, or just bombing without a care in the world. Hybrid has its place, but when I get "serious" I want camber. But, You have more control and more speed for "serious" riding when in pow or hardpack. Pow is a better experience with camber and a little taper (10-20mm). And that is why I am done with rocker and went back to camber this season....LOVING IT. thanks Dave Downing for helping me have more fun on camber.

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PaulyMolitor Power Bottom Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: out of bounds in the trees Posts: 455	i have a rocker and it does have disadvantages/ but more fun than my old cambered. im giving the ns style combo for the next board i get. Last edited by PaulyMolitor; 02-11-2011 at 02:25 AM.

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02-10-2011, 11:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Inky Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 145	Different strokes. No profile's going to work best for everyone.

02-10-2011, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
crazyface Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA Posts: 648	Have you tried out TBT yet?

02-10-2011, 11:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
MistahTaki Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,362	that's why i ski now.

02-11-2011, 01:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
AcroPhile Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 630	I love my rocker board. Washing out on my back heal side is a problem I commonly notice when it gets hard packed or icy on the steeps. Doesn't feel "loose" at high speeds though unlike every other review for rocker or reverse camber boards. I don't think I'm ever going back.

02-11-2011, 01:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
seant46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 730	I am on R.C I wish I could do some serious riding

02-11-2011, 03:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,501	The more I ride RC the more I lean toward being dome with camber. For me, the conditions where I prefer camber generally suck anyway. I would say that I prefer RC 90% of the time.