Triple Base Technology on icy conditions? - Snowboarding Forum

ABagofButter · 09-08-2011, 11:05 AM

how is it? I feel as though it would barely have any edge hold.

Mervin MTX · 09-08-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABagofButter

how is it? I feel as though it would barely have any edge hold.

Are you speaking from experience? or just guessing?

TBT is fine on icy conditions because the camber profile of Bataleon grips hard. In certain situations, I've found the Bataleon I've ridden is even less sketchy than a C2BTX board with MTX edges. Obviously results may very and very board/skill dependent.

LJLLJL · 09-09-2011, 01:34 AM

When I first got my TBT board, I was really surprised of the insane edge hold. I had my old flat board sharpened just some weeks before the TBT board, and the edge hold was way stronger in TBT, even in skidded turns. After a while I somehow got used to the fact and learned to make turns that did not look like I'm snowboarding on a sand paper. And yeah, these experiments were done in icy conditions.

Wiredsport · 09-09-2011, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABagofButter

how is it? I feel as though it would barely have any edge hold.

Hi Bag,

One of the misconceptions about TBT is that the edges on the triple base sections (tip and tail) are way up there. They aren't. The concept is to lift them just enough to reduce major flat-snags, but where they can hook up easily with very modest edge pressure. As always, the base between the bindings has a single base as on a conventional board, so the critical edging surfaces are always available to you.

ABagofButter · 09-14-2011, 01:02 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Also, do the softer boards such as the Disaster and Jibboard (from Lobster) have as good hold as boards such as the Evil Twin/Parkboard?

losib3257 · 09-14-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiredsport

Hi Bag,

One of the misconceptions about TBT is that the edges on the triple base sections (tip and tail) are way up there. They aren't. The concept is to lift them just enough to reduce major flat-snags, but where they can hook up easily with very modest edge pressure. As always, the base between the bindings has a single base as on a conventional board, so the critical edging surfaces are always available to you.

How is the edge-to-edge response on TBT? I feel that since the edges are somewhat "lifted" edge-to-edge quickness could be lacking.

oskar · 09-14-2011, 02:20 PM

Edge to edge is lightning fast on TBT

Wiredsport · 09-15-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by losib3257

How is the edge-to-edge response on TBT? I feel that since the edges are somewhat "lifted" edge-to-edge quickness could be lacking.

It varies a bit based on the specific base dimensions, as some TBT varieties have a wider center base than others. As a generality, you learn very quickly where your full edge is going to engage and you start to initiate right to that point once you are used to it. If anything, this makes it feel like you have access to the edges quicker.

ABagofButter · 10-29-2011, 02:13 PM

what do people mean when people say it takes a while to get used to? is the tbt totally different or is it only different when on edge?

Bayoh · 10-29-2011, 03:11 PM

Never ridden a Bataleon before(although I really want to), but if it's like any other variation of camber profile it will have it's own "feel". It's a snowboard, it will act like a snowboard. It's just it'll have it's own tendencies and quirks which you may have to get used to(such as the pivoty feel of a board with tons of rocker).

09-08-2011, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
ABagofButter Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 56	Triple Base Technology on icy conditions? how is it? I feel as though it would barely have any edge hold.

09-09-2011, 01:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
LJLLJL Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Finland Posts: 37	When I first got my TBT board, I was really surprised of the insane edge hold. I had my old flat board sharpened just some weeks before the TBT board, and the edge hold was way stronger in TBT, even in skidded turns. After a while I somehow got used to the fact and learned to make turns that did not look like I'm snowboarding on a sand paper. And yeah, these experiments were done in icy conditions. __________________ "Half planned is well done."

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

09-14-2011, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
ABagofButter Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 56	Thanks for the info guys. Also, do the softer boards such as the Disaster and Jibboard (from Lobster) have as good hold as boards such as the Evil Twin/Parkboard?

09-14-2011, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
oskar Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reykjavik Posts: 88	Edge to edge is lightning fast on TBT

10-29-2011, 02:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
ABagofButter Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 56	what do people mean when people say it takes a while to get used to? is the tbt totally different or is it only different when on edge?

10-29-2011, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bayoh Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 280	Never ridden a Bataleon before(although I really want to), but if it's like any other variation of camber profile it will have it's own "feel". It's a snowboard, it will act like a snowboard. It's just it'll have it's own tendencies and quirks which you may have to get used to(such as the pivoty feel of a board with tons of rocker).