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2011 vs 2012 Nitro Rook

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#1 ·
Are they the same?

I am hearing the 2012 Rook is a lot lighter. Can anyone confirm this?
 
#2 ·
Yeah I can. Checked it out at the store the other day. Id say its at least half the weight and I had both boards at my disposal for the lift test its pretty crazy, I don't have exact weights though, but its definitely very noticeable . I'm thinking its because of the thinned out tips.
 
#3 ·
We were lifting dozens of these into overhead racks last week and when we got up to the 158's we were busting up at how light they were. Not sure what they did this year to get that dramatic of a change (the spec is very similar), but yeah, it is noticable and it is not limited to the Rook (the Magnum is a huge wide model and is also unbelievably light for its proportions) . I spent a magic day on the new Rook 156 at T-line this summer. If you like like flat, this is a must-demo board.
 
#13 ·
Truth is you would be best off on the 156. I am 185 as well (larger feet though) and have had some great days on that deck. You can easily ride either the 154 or 158, but considering what the Rook is designed for (soft flex, true twin, flat profile) going longer on this one does not make sense.
 
#15 ·
I'll probably spend 40% of the time in the park and 60% on everything else, so maybe the 158 wouldnt be so bad. How would the 2011 Gnu Park Pickle compare to the Rook? I can get it for the same price.

thanx for the help!
Please give us a little more description of the type of riding you are doing in the 60% of the time that you mentioned.

Thanks!
 
#22 ·
I've also got my eye on a Rook but i'm having trouble finding a sizing chart for mid-wide boards. Needing a board Japan Niseko next year and looking for a good all rounder that can tackle a bit of everything.

Can anyone point a little insight on whether a size 9 boot would be compatible with a mid-wide board?

Thinking of getting a 154cm or 156cm at the moment.

I'm 5'7 and 156-160lbs
 
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