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Rome Mod Rocker vs Ride Machete

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#1 ·
Usually don't ask board questions, but can't decide between the two.

Looking for something more playful than my Rome Anthem but not too much so. Not really looking to do rails, more jumps and all mountain freestyle off natural features, dip into the trees when I can, but possibly still run a nice high speed carve at the end of the run.

They seem close in camber profile and intent to ride, but I see much differing views.

Opinions?
 
#2 ·
from the info ive learned on these boards...the machete is gna be softer, the mod rocker is a kill it all board, awsome for big jumps..not a noodle though. id say machete is softer forsure..not sure how the rome anthem is for flex or not, only romes ive been on is agent rocker and artifact.. id say if u still what something playful to butter but can stomp jumps and speed runs also go machete
 
#4 ·
I don't have experience from either board but my two cents is that the Ride Machete is a VERY good board. Not sure it will be very playful though. I almost bought myself a Mod Rocker last year and all the research I read on it seemed really positive. I was about to buy it, but was a little late on the great deal going on so I picked out the much cheaper K2 Parkstar instead, which I love!
 
#10 ·
I have a machete, and I can definitely bomb runs while being in full control and holding an edge on tight fast corners. In terms of flexibility I'd definitely rate it at least a 7 out of 10 in stiffness. And that lowrize profile will give that playfulness feel to the board. Looks just what you are looking for.
 
#11 ·
To contrast with triumph, I ride a Mod Rocker. It's just as the description says it is...its a do-it-all deck, with a slight lean towards park and jumps. It's probably around a 6-7 for flex (10 being very stiff).

Regardless, really fun board. Really poppy.

If it helps, before I bought the Mod rocker I was deciding between that, the Machete, Rom Agent Rocker and Ride Buckwild. Sounds like you're in the same ballpark...either way can't go wrong.
 
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