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Longer boards for riding pow?

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#1 ·
I am thinking of buying the Burton Fish 160cm ( for Rider Weight 160-210+lbs)or Burton No Fish board 159cm(for Rider Weight 150 - 190 lbs) .

I will be mainly riding open bowls. A longer board gives more speed and stability?

i'm 5'9" and 155lbs(with ski wear and other stuff it would be around 160lbs).
 
#48 ·
Sweet I plan on being there similar time with a mate of mine, probably be in rusutsu for 4 of the 10 days.

Yeah didn't like the ferberg and would rather a board I can use on groomers when going back in. I'll keep searching but I'm really digging that prior.
 
#68 ·
Quick question and update.....Ive been in contact with Prior and had quite a few emails back and forth. Basically they have said the Spearhead is the best choice as its already wide enough, the Fissile would have to be made wider at a cost of $150.

ANYWAYS, the person i spoke to said i should really be looking at the 172cm and NOT the 178cm as it is quite a substantial step up from my current 165 and previous 169. They said i might find it hard to adjust to the big step up in length. They know my height and weight.

So i thought i would get your thoughts on this, what do you guys reckon?
 
#69 ·
Is the only reason they said 172 because of the substantial step up?

You're a monster, I had a Never Summer Legacy 174W, usually rode about a 162 @ the time. It took all of 30 seconds to get used to. I weigh in @ about 170-80lbs, just under 6 feet & I rock a pair of size 9 boots.

The jump you'll be doing isn't as bad as a regular width 162 to a 174W, & I didn't have any problems.

You're like 12 feet tall & 400lbs, I don't think your going have any trouble getting used to & throwing around a 178.

If you owned a 169, the 172 will feel pretty much the same.

What else do you have in your quiver?

This is for powder right?

TT

So, no luck with the $375 Prior?
I was hoping you were going to want me to grab it for you.
There is a board there I wouldn't mind grabbing, but can't justify the drive.
But.... If I'm already there, then I might just have to @ least check it out.

TT
 
#72 ·
Haha nah I'm 265 not 400lbs, I want it for float in powder I don't need it for groomers as I have a ride berzerker 165w as my quiver killer, had a riders choice and t rice and skunk ape but got rid of them all, love the ride so now I need a powder board.

Yes the only reason they gave me was for the jump up from 165 to 178 would be difficult, to me it doesn't sound too bad.

Yeah the guy wouldn't contact me at first and then said he wouldn't sell it to me, so I said fuck it!

Haha nice pic!
 
#74 ·
Well I actually want the 178 I figure the 172 is too close to what I ride anyway, I just got confused when the board makers themselves told me to look at the 172, but glad you guys think the 178, makes me sure I was on the right track with the 178
 
#76 ·
That Prior was down to $340 today.

Shipping can't be more than $150, $200 tops.

I'm sure there has to be an Aussie around here that has done this.

You should be able to get an exact figure.

TT
 
#78 · (Edited)
Lots of yanks seem to think anyone from outside the US is a scammer for some reason.
What a scam though, you pay him and then hope he sends it. You could make millions with that one.

Ive spent literally tens of thousands of dollars in the US buying car parts and from my experience a phone call is the ice breaker, once you speak to them they tend to trust you and realise you are serious.
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#80 ·
Its worth a try but if he isnt keen on the idea or you dont trust him just write it off, you dont want to lose $450 trying to save $550. Sometimes its cheaper to just pay the money.
Call him, see how it goes and use your gut instinct. Even with paypal security he can still fuck you if he wants by sending some old shit board or even just by taking months to get a refund out of him/paypal, Ive had that happen but always got my money in the end.
 
#86 ·
Nah I've never heard of the ups thing but I'm sure you're not talking bs, I spoke with the guy via email this arvo and he said he wouldn't ship it to me in Aus and was unsure if he wanted to sell it to a international. My mate in Fernie will be able to pick it up as he will be In whistler but I don't know if he will actually ship it.
 
#91 ·
Use Western Union or similar. That way the money is electronically transferred to a chosen location and can be picked pu by the other person when they present ID and quote a reference number which you will provide to them. They may have to answer a test question as well, though not all locations require this.

Have the money electronically sent to ups.
I can call the guy & without mentioning your name get him to meet me very close to ups.
Once we are both @ the designated meeting place it's as good as yours.
He can't back out once I'm able to physically touch it, I won't let him.

If he wants money for it he'll have to come inside ups. You can make sure your money doesn't get given out until the ups guy has the board.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/Fr-voila.ogg

TT
 
#87 ·
I figure somebody's probably waiting for me to chime in on this thread. Don't be afraid of a big board. There, I said it. :D

@ Cameron, if this board doesn't work out for you, keep an eye on Priors website in the spring. They might have some demo boards and/or extra stock on sale. I've met the builder and he seems like a decent guy...
 
#93 ·
Ya, good call. I could bring one from home. Might have to modify one, that's a big ass board.

Isn't that audio awesome!! Fuck did that ever make me laugh, I love it.

TT
 
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