neversummer 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I just noticed that a botched P-tex job has allowed water to seep between my rail and base and I now have a rusty inside edge. I know this won't last long so last night I was looking for a board online but I can't find anything that is my size or suitable for my style. I've got a Sapient Coulter '57 but it is just a bit too small in the POW here so need something similar that is stable at speed, is not exceptionally stiff and good in powder. Help appreciated, even skiing websites because they usually have boarding stuff too Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 the boarding co. is linked on SJ he sells only big stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Thanks FT, I'll check it out. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Call him Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I think you should first decide on which board you want and then where to buy it from I would recommend any of these 5 boards (in alphabetical order): Arbor Abacus Burton Malolo Lib Tech Mullet Never Summer Summit Prior Khyber (my board) The 4 first you can find them on-line almost at any site that shells BC gear. For Khyber you have to order it straight from them. Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Originally Posted By: tsondaboy I think you should first decide on which board you want and then where to buy it from I would recommend any of these 5 boards (on alphabetical order): Arbor Abacus Burton Malolo Lib Tech Mullet Never Summer Summit Prior Khyber (my board) The 4 first you can find the on-line almost at any site that shells BC gear. For Khyber you have to order it straight from them. I think the "Mullet" is the coolest name among those snowboards. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 is it short at the sides but long at the back?? Bound to be popular with the Aussies!! Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 here's a slightly used 163 supermodel (late model from last year) http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r41356624 Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver is it short at the sides but long at the back?? Bound to be popular with the Aussies!! No, business at the front and party at the back. It's an allround board with atttitude. If you can't handle it, don't mess with it. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 how about this year's 160 fish? it's lighter & faster than before Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Dunno if you are being sarcastic or not there triptaka??!! Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Dunno if you are being sarcastic or not there triptaka??!! I'm not a big fan of sarcasm, but I like black humor. It's just when I think of "mullet", I do think of that iconic hairstyle, not a fish or a snowboard. Perhaps the guy who branded the board did it for a laugh or pis take. Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Thanks Guys. I have a few other options here now as well. Tsonda, do you have a website where I can look at the NS boards. Have used them for years and they are rock solid but couldn't find them in Euro last season. The Mullet is a nice board though... Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 here ya go http://www.backcountry.com Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Yeah, that was the way I was aiming, hence aussies would love the board.....as Australian's love the Mullet!!! Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share Posted December 8, 2007 I found a couple of places on Rakuten which seem to be ok. backcountry.com have a really good selection but to ship it here is another 100 US plus cutoms fees, taxes etc will make it easier, cheaper and faster here in Japan. Thanks all the same Tsonda. I'll also give the boarding co a call soon FT. cheers too Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 about two weeks ago, there was a split board 100,000 on sale for 50% for 5 man at ICI in harajuku. don't know if it's still there now tho. Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share Posted December 8, 2007 Thanks Dizzy, I'm up in Hokkaido now so will explore some other options. Maybe a Gentem??? or something like that. meant to be specialist powder boards degigned in Hokkaido. Anyone know much about them? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 yeah, they're super expensive! Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted December 15, 2007 Author Share Posted December 15, 2007 True, 120-150,000 yen for a board. I think I will stick with a new k2 gyrator. Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Originally Posted By: tripitaka Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Dunno if you are being sarcastic or not there triptaka??!! I'm not a big fan of sarcasm, but I like black humor. It's just when I think of "mullet", I do think of that iconic hairstyle, not a fish or a snowboard. Perhaps the guy who branded the board did it for a laugh or pis take. consitering another board in the line is named the "banana hammock",(and they wanted to name another the "skin flute", as well as their wood cores are reffered to as "morning wood" (to give you a sense of their "stiffnes"), i am guessing that it is part of their overall strategy. my favorite was in their catalouge a few years back. They had two longboards. a 184, and a 192 or something crazy like that. They said that they made the 184 for "riders that are too pussy to ride the 192" Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Originally Posted By: neversummer I think I will stick with a new k2 gyrator. we just made one of these into a noboard gonna ride it tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 are you f***ing serious?!? I WANT IT Link to post Share on other sites
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