[Snowdaddy]

The escalator split looks like a Stealth with a split. I didn’t compare specs but the shapes look identical to me. What’s the Pocker Rocket?

I don't know what the Pocket Rocket is, I saw it in some magazine. https://issuu.com/source_magazine/docs/source-n95-en-web-pages

And I'm not stoked on the Escalator. The specs looks odd and it would have made more sense with a Pencil Plus split I think.

 

[GDimac]

Owned the 54 T.Finder this year, and still currently the 56 Stealth. At ~165-170lbs, size 8US Ion Leather boots, mod-Genies/Cartel combo binders.

Def a charger for me with my specs above; borderline plank-ish esp in bulletproof conditions here in Ontario. Strongest suit is def going fast; charging hard esp on wide open groomers. Turn initiation can potentially feel slow if have softer bindings and/or boots, and small boot size (technique also plays a major role, of course). If looking for something mellow and/or forgiving, these boards aren't it lol.

Havent gotten many deep days with them yet, so can't delve much on that aspect right now. But will be making the trek to pow mecca (Japan) this coming winter, so hoping to see how well it floats in deep snow.

Also, any board I own I usually ride both on hill and in the park. Rode the 54 Tranny Finder a ton especially; the more fun and versatile of the two. They're pretty fun on jumps and quite boosty. Esp on colder/slicker days, find myself landing near the flat bottom far more than I'd like lol. I didn't jib with them all that much (aka avoided them, as can be seen in edit below lol). Not the ideal choice for that type of riding anyway, so can't say much for that either.

Have since given the 54 T.Finder to my bro, but have replaced it with the 57 T.Finder + this summer. Excited to see how the regular and plus line compare/differ on snow.

Anyhow, here's a short edit from spring hot laps on the 54 T.Finder this past winter.

https://youtu.be/ELKsB-tjkjA

 

[Craig64]

Owned the 54 T.Finder this year, and still currently the 56 Stealth. At ~165-170lbs, size 8US Ion Leather boots w/ mod Genies/Cartel combo binders.

Def a charger for me given my specs above; borderline plank-ish esp when in bulletproof conditions here in Ontario, Canada. Strongest suit is def going fast; charging hard esp on wide open groomers. Turn initiation can potentially feel slow if have softer bindings and/or boots, and small boot size (though technique plays a major role, as well of course). If you want something mellow and/or forgiving, this board is not for you lol.

We don't get deep days here often, so can't delve too much on that aspect yet. Though, thankfully making the trek to pow mecca (Japan) this coming winter, so will finally get the chance to ride it in its other strong element.

Also, any board I own I usually ride both on hill and in the park. Rode both in the park, the 54 Tranny Finder especially; the more fun and versatile of the two. They're pretty fun on jumps and quite boosty, to say the least. Esp on colder/slicker days, I find myself landing near the flat bottom far more than I'd like lol. I didn't jib with them all that much (aka avoided them, as you'll also see in the edit below lol). Not really the ideal choice for that sort of riding, anyway so can't say much for that either.

Have since passed down the 54 T.Finder to my bro, but have replaced it with the 57 T.Finder + this summer. Excited to see how they compare/differ on snow.

Anyhow, here's a short little edit compiled from some spring hot laps while on my 54 T.Finder this past szn.

https://youtu.be/ELKsB-tjkjA

Nice PM Dawn.:wink:

 

[MrDavey2Shoes]

Recently shifted my attention to the tranny finder from the cafe racer. I’m kinda between a TF 57 or going Simple Pleasures 56. It’s interesting that the volume shifted 56 SP almost matches the specs of the 57 TF. I’m wondering how a board designed intentionally wide in regards to foot size (TF) would handle vs something intentionally designed to be downsized on (SP). The 56 SP wouldn’t be much of a downsize for me since my other boards are 57-58-59.

 

[Snowdaddy]

Recently shifted my attention to the tranny finder from the cafe racer. I’m kinda between a TF 57 or going Simple Pleasures 56. It’s interesting that the volume shifted 56 SP almost matches the specs of the 57 TF. I’m wondering how a board designed intentionally wide in regards to foot size (TF) would handle vs something intentionally designed to be downsized on (SP). The 56 SP wouldn’t be much of a downsize for me since my other boards are 57-58-59.

Maybe flex? Otherwise it's just a matter of location of surface area and effective edge, right?

 

[Rip154]

Escalator actually looks like one of the best splits to date. Just need a testride to be sure.

 

[Snowdaddy]

Owned the 54 T.Finder this year, and still currently the 56 Stealth. At ~165-170lbs, size 8US Ion Leather boots, mod-Genies/Cartel combo binders.

Def a charger for me with my specs above; borderline plank-ish esp in bulletproof conditions here in Ontario. Strongest suit is def going fast; charging hard esp on wide open groomers. Turn initiation can potentially feel slow if have softer bindings and/or boots, and small boot size (technique also plays a major role, of course). If looking for something mellow and/or forgiving, these boards aren't it lol.

Havent gotten many deep days with them yet, so can't delve much on that aspect right now. But will be making the trek to pow mecca (Japan) this coming winter, so hoping to see how well it floats in deep snow.

Also, any board I own I usually ride both on hill and in the park. Rode the 54 Tranny Finder a ton especially; the more fun and versatile of the two. They're pretty fun on jumps and quite boosty. Esp on colder/slicker days, find myself landing near the flat bottom far more than I'd like lol. I didn't jib with them all that much (aka avoided them, as can be seen in edit below lol). Not the ideal choice for that type of riding anyway, so can't say much for that either.

Have since given the 54 T.Finder to my bro, but have replaced it with the 57 T.Finder + this summer. Excited to see how the regular and plus line compare/differ on snow.

Anyhow, here's a short edit from spring hot laps on the 54 T.Finder this past winter.

https://youtu.be/ELKsB-tjkjA

There's a review of the Tranny Finder plus on Whitelines. I ride the Pencil plus and I found this little quote fitting:

The only thing that is somewhat of a negative I could say about this board is that it can be fairly hard to bring this beast to stop when you are travelling fast or on bumpy terrain, I could only imagine the struggles one would go through descending a run with lots of moguls, your legs would be on fire! That is an unavoidable and only minor downside to a board that is incredibly good at what it’s built for. It is definitely an advanced rider’s board, it requires a lot of control and is very stiff and aggressive.

Admittedly I'm only an intermediate rider with bad knees but the Pencil plus was murder on my knees last season. Although great in powder and on fresh groomers.

 

[MrDavey2Shoes]

@Snowdaddy I’ve got to imagine that’s due to the lightweight construction and carbon more than anything else.

 

[Snowdaddy]

@Snowdaddy I’ve got to imagine that’s due to the lightweight construction and carbon more than anything else.

Yes, I would say so too.

 

[DauntlessDan]

I just placed a order on a Tranny Finder Plus ? Coming off from a old 05 06 Custom X. Been riding for about 20 years now. But mostly free riding hard charger on groomers. I live in the icy east so; but I the reason why I sorta of swerved out of the X because I heard from 3 people already that they are not like they used to be stiff and super responsive and sorta know what you have to be doing kind of thing in which I like. In more simple words the board is a lot more mellow i guess ? And more surfy playful I guess as well as less stiffer. So i had a deacison to either go with a TELOS DST or Tranny Plus .. I’m went with the Korua only because I felt like the description explained my riding to a tea and all the reviews I read on the specific Plus. I will later update on the board. I am also thinking of getting a Kazu as well because I just sold my Solomon Sickstick so I need all new gear for my collection. Anyways happy boarding and stay blessed !!

 

[Snowdaddy]

After watching the new Korua edit I'm just itching to break out my Korua board.... come on snow.... I actually have two Pencil plus, since the first one had a defect top sheet. So one rock board and one shiny pristine one.

 

[Scalpelman]

Anyone ride a cafe racer? It’s back on the short list. Thinking about the plus version.

 

[MrDavey2Shoes]

Thought about it for this season and then decided it’s too specific for the variable conditions I’m constantly coming across

 

[Snowdaddy]

Anyone ride a cafe racer? It’s back on the short list. Thinking about the plus version.

I'm just thinking a Cafe Racer plus need nice riding conditions, but depending on your weight it could also work in powder. I wouldn't mind owning one myself though.

 

[Scalpelman]

Thought about it for this season and then decided it’s too specific for the variable conditions I’m constantly coming across

Well I’m at that specific need phase. The quiver contains pow, all mountain, freeride. Next is more of a boardercross carving board. But wondering how regular vs plus version would be for me at 160lbs?

 

[Snowdaddy]

Well I’m at that specific need phase. The quiver contains pow, all mountain, freeride. Next is more of a boardercross carving board. But wondering how regular vs plus version would be for me at 160lbs?

I think you should email Korua, they're really nice about answering questions. I'm guessing it's going to ride for you just like for Nicholas Wolken since I guess you are about the same weight... hah!

 

[MrDavey2Shoes]

When I emailed them they suggested I ride a 159. I’m 170 lbs and size 9 boots. I was thinking about the classic line. I like a damper board. If my home mountain was more consistent and better conditions I’d have bought it.

 

[Scalpelman]

When I emailed them they suggested I ride a 159. I’m 170 lbs and size 9 boots. I was thinking about the classic line. I like a damper board. If my home mountain was more consistent and better conditions I’d have bought it.

What kind of conditions worry you?

 

[SURFDAD]

Owned the 54 T.Finder this year, and still currently the 56 Stealth. At ~165-170lbs, size 8US Ion Leather boots, mod-Genies/Cartel combo binders.

Def a charger for me with my specs above; borderline plank-ish esp in bulletproof conditions here in Ontario. Strongest suit is def going fast; charging hard esp on wide open groomers. Turn initiation can potentially feel slow if have softer bindings and/or boots, and small boot size (technique also plays a major role, of course). If looking for something mellow and/or forgiving, these boards aren't it lol.

Havent gotten many deep days with them yet, so can't delve much on that aspect right now. But will be making the trek to pow mecca (Japan) this coming winter, so hoping to see how well it floats in deep snow.

Also, any board I own I usually ride both on hill and in the park. Rode the 54 Tranny Finder a ton especially; the more fun and versatile of the two. They're pretty fun on jumps and quite boosty. Esp on colder/slicker days, find myself landing near the flat bottom far more than I'd like lol. I didn't jib with them all that much (aka avoided them, as can be seen in edit below lol). Not the ideal choice for that type of riding anyway, so can't say much for that either.

Have since given the 54 T.Finder to my bro, but have replaced it with the 57 T.Finder + this summer. Excited to see how the regular and plus line compare/differ on snow.

Anyhow, here's a short edit from spring hot laps on the 54 T.Finder this past winter.

 

[SURFDAD]

I am a 65 yr old 6' 1" 200 lbs lifelong longboard goofy foot surfer and 25 yr snowboarder. Super wide feet 4E and 11.5 boot using a burton ruler wide( Soft boot). I Only stick to carving blue groomers these days and have decided on the korua cafe racer or pencil just don't know the best size. I currently ride a Ride TMS 161 which is now 6-8 seasons old Question is .............. is the 159 to short or the 164 to tall. Are these boards sized up or down