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lol true I need more
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The only real use of any board is to have fun? This board is ridable, maybe it requires certain technique or more efforts in some conditions, but which board does not? It is quite unique but also the brand kinda opposing universality to find new edges in ones riding?
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Was it from Korua or a shop?
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sure i get that, but your rossi mini didnt cost 600 bucks
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OK?
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You do you Boo and I'll do me
Full length 3D Rocker base that by all accounts can hold an edge and carves well at slower speeds but also stable at speed, playful, fun and just different which is the main thing, yeah you're right it's not cheap but without sounding arrogant I can afford it at this time so I grabbed it.
It's a Korua so I trust that being a Korua they don't release shit and whilst there's not much info out there, the info that is out there sounds like it's worth a crack.
Anyway - I bought it and I'm sure it'll be a blast - I was keen on some other Korua boards but I just don't think they offer enough in differences from some boards I already have.
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Lol...I can’t even remember what I paid for it. I bought it like 15 years ago and I haven’t even put a fresh coat of wax on it. Probably time for that.
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Speaking of snow skates, I actually saw someone ride a real trail one one today. He carved with better technique than 80% of riders I’ve seen. What in the fuck?
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Those vermonters will get ya!
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There's a guy here that fucking rips his. It's impressive
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Sorry man, not intentionally trying to bust your chops. Just looked a little ballsy to me. Not sure how well that would go over here in the states. I have been hit by somebody a few times over the years while they were riding recklessly, and it didn't end well for most involved.
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Yep it would be all good till he hit someone, then we're fucking fighting because you're an idiot who also sucks at riding
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I haven't ridden the noserider on groomers just from pow to the lift. But after that video wolken Im gonna give it a whirl see how it goes. I heard that board he is riding has a special channel where shifting his feet allows to move the channel. My Pin Tonic 172 came yesterday things gonna be fun in deep snow.
So I have to revise my above comment…I’ve tested the BT another full day yesterday and loved it. It is a tank and probably the most stable board I’ve ever been on which holds an edge so well.I'm curious to see how the Penta compares to the 159 UNW8, will probably sell the one I like less as for me too much overlap. Snapped one of the reduced 19/21 Pentas and will test next week
Re the BT - I demoed it last season for half a day. It's a beast of a board and at my specs (187/75kg) was too much board for me to handle. Conditions were a bit tough though with bumpy runs and little moguls. Slopes also weren't completely empty and being at the lower end of the (weight) spectrum it simply did not unlock. Maybe I have to spend a few more days on it in a row in good conditions and would get there eventually but overall it did not feel lively/fun for me. Imo you need perfect conditions otherwise it'll take you for a ride (or simply my snowboarding is not good enough
The conditions yesterday were perfect imo, hard snow with good grip, no bumps/moguls and almost empty slopes. And I think that’s when the board shines. It’s does really not want to go slow and you’ll feel that a certain speed is needed for the board to unlock. Once that’s reached though there is nothing holding it back. Amazingly long drawn out carves and high speed performance. I‘ve been on the Pentaquark and UNW8 the last few days in same conditions and the difference is significant imo. Down side I guess is that you need those perfect conditions but when you have them the BT is just amazing. It does well in slightly icier conditions too (the other boards started to wash out towards the end of the day when the BT still held the edge well). But that’s the reason I probably wouldn’t want to buy the BT, simply too limited for me considering the price…
Even at my weight it needs speed and some proper board angle to get going. But like you say, once you get it to bend it’s on rails. I think part of this is the long sidecut playing together with the torsional and general stiffness.
I think that torsional stiffness along with that long sidecut is what makes it so stable.
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I posted this on the snow/surf thread, but thought it might be more appropriate here, especially since you guys gave me some advice on this board. Thanks!
Got my Korua Dart 164 in 2 days from Germany to rural Idaho. Pretty impressive! Even a nice, personalized written note on the box to "enjoy your turns".
Took it out yesterday for its debut and was blown away. What an incredibly fun board. Holds an edge like I've never experienced before, but was also very responsive and stable. Conditions were almost perfect, with excellent groomers.
I was surprised how little of a transition it was from my other boards. I was really expecting the width to give me issues as well as the more positive stance with my back foot. However, I didn't really notice any challenge. In fact, I was probably even more comfortable with my back foot positive (+10) when before, I usually rode pretty much 0.
Looking forward to trying it in some powder. Unfortunately, we've been in a dry pattern for 3 weeks now, and it appears it will continue for a while longer.
Got my Korua Dart 164 in 2 days from Germany to rural Idaho. Pretty impressive! Even a nice, personalized written note on the box to "enjoy your turns".
Took it out yesterday for its debut and was blown away. What an incredibly fun board. Holds an edge like I've never experienced before, but was also very responsive and stable. Conditions were almost perfect, with excellent groomers.
I was surprised how little of a transition it was from my other boards. I was really expecting the width to give me issues as well as the more positive stance with my back foot. However, I didn't really notice any challenge. In fact, I was probably even more comfortable with my back foot positive (+10) when before, I usually rode pretty much 0.
Looking forward to trying it in some powder. Unfortunately, we've been in a dry pattern for 3 weeks now, and it appears it will continue for a while longer.
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Sure I get that, all I can do now is assure all of you, it wasn't risky even for a second and I'll try to avoid posting things like that. No need for bad vibes
And now for something completely different, some love, sun, trees and Dart.
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