Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I've had to really used willpower and not look at this seasons boards.......mrs thinks its ridiculous to have 3 boards as it is Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Yeah, the hovercraft is another board I look longingly towards! I love the shape of those boards, before buying the Powder Snake, I also looked at the Nitro Slash as well I nearly bought a secondhand Hovercraft (as well as a Fish)! Did you get my pm TB? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Just replied ???? Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 You should get that BMX down the slopes Mick! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Does anyone have a hovercraft or ridden one? My old fish was the old binding set up so the problem buying a new fish or now the cheetah is the cost for new bindings. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki-Uma 0 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Does anyone have a hovercraft or ridden one? My old fish was the old binding set up so the problem buying a new fish or now the cheetah is the cost for new bindings. Seemore Seemore they are a thing of beauty Got mine just before Chrissy 2011 from the states mated it with Burton Cartel bindings Went to Shiga & Haukba Feb 2012 best ride & riding I've ever had, not the best snow at either places this time & can't wait for Feb 2013 as I'm starting to plan a Hakkoda trip I have ridden a Burton ride 164 & then a couple of lib tech skunk apes 161's before the Hover The board handles everything ice crud etc with ease & then just excels in freshies . The combination of the Big blunt nose, the setback riding position & the short tail is a work of art I took a 1 year old Lib Tech Skunk ape on the trip as well & the only time I touched it in 3 weeks was to unpack it I haven't had a look at this years prices but mine was US$400 + freight to Perth (can't buy them locally) It is money well spent, I'll upgrade to a Hovercraft split if the riding in slack & back country keeps progressing I'm not normally a promoter of any brands as we all have favourites but everyone should ride one of these at least once in their boarding life Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Does anyone have a hovercraft or ridden one? My old fish was the old binding set up so the problem buying a new fish or now the cheetah is the cost for new bindings. Seemore Seemore they are a thing of beauty Got mine just before Chrissy 2011 from the states mated it with Burton Cartel bindings Went to Shiga & Haukba Feb 2012 best ride & riding I've ever had, not the best snow at either places this time & can't wait for Feb 2013 as I'm starting to plan a Hakkoda trip I have ridden a Burton ride 164 & then a couple of lib tech skunk apes 161's before the Hover The board handles everything ice crud etc with ease & then just excels in freshies . The combination of the Big blunt nose, the setback riding position & the short tail is a work of art I took a 1 year old Lib Tech Skunk ape on the trip as well & the only time I touched it in 3 weeks was to unpack it I haven't had a look at this years prices but mine was US$400 + freight to Perth (can't buy them locally) It is money well spent, I'll upgrade to a Hovercraft split if the riding in slack & back country keeps progressing I'm not normally a promoter of any brands as we all have favourites but everyone should ride one of these at least once in their boarding life Cheers Snowpony I haven't heard aything bad about them yet and I do like the idea of the piste ride as I have ate it a few times on my fish trying to go fast. Who did you buy your board from? Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki-Uma 0 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Does anyone have a hovercraft or ridden one? My old fish was the old binding set up so the problem buying a new fish or now the cheetah is the cost for new bindings. Seemore Seemore they are a thing of beauty Got mine just before Chrissy 2011 from the states mated it with Burton Cartel bindings Went to Shiga & Haukba Feb 2012 best ride & riding I've ever had, not the best snow at either places this time & can't wait for Feb 2013 as I'm starting to plan a Hakkoda trip I have ridden a Burton ride 164 & then a couple of lib tech skunk apes 161's before the Hover The board handles everything ice crud etc with ease & then just excels in freshies . The combination of the Big blunt nose, the setback riding position & the short tail is a work of art I took a 1 year old Lib Tech Skunk ape on the trip as well & the only time I touched it in 3 weeks was to unpack it I haven't had a look at this years prices but mine was US$400 + freight to Perth (can't buy them locally) It is money well spent, I'll upgrade to a Hovercraft split if the riding in slack & back country keeps progressing I'm not normally a promoter of any brands as we all have favourites but everyone should ride one of these at least once in their boarding life Cheers Snowpony I haven't heard aything bad about them yet and I do like the idea of the piste ride as I have ate it a few times on my fish trying to go fast. Who did you buy your board from? Seemore basinshopping.com/ I couldn't use my my normal f/forwarder he only used bongo which was a more expensive than mine but he was the only one out of the usual suspects that would send it internationally if u know someone in the states you could always send it there & get them to send it to via one of the others like shipito etc Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Does anyone have a hovercraft or ridden one? My old fish was the old binding set up so the problem buying a new fish or now the cheetah is the cost for new bindings. Seemore Seemore they are a thing of beauty Got mine just before Chrissy 2011 from the states mated it with Burton Cartel bindings Went to Shiga & Haukba Feb 2012 best ride & riding I've ever had, not the best snow at either places this time & can't wait for Feb 2013 as I'm starting to plan a Hakkoda trip I have ridden a Burton ride 164 & then a couple of lib tech skunk apes 161's before the Hover The board handles everything ice crud etc with ease & then just excels in freshies . The combination of the Big blunt nose, the setback riding position & the short tail is a work of art I took a 1 year old Lib Tech Skunk ape on the trip as well & the only time I touched it in 3 weeks was to unpack it I haven't had a look at this years prices but mine was US$400 + freight to Perth (can't buy them locally) It is money well spent, I'll upgrade to a Hovercraft split if the riding in slack & back country keeps progressing I'm not normally a promoter of any brands as we all have favourites but everyone should ride one of these at least once in their boarding life Cheers Snowpony I haven't heard aything bad about them yet and I do like the idea of the piste ride as I have ate it a few times on my fish trying to go fast. Who did you buy your board from? Seemore basinshopping.com/ I couldn't use my my normal f/forwarder he only used bongo which was a more expensive than mine but he was the only one out of the usual suspects that would send it internationally if u know someone in the states you could always send it there & get them to send it to via one of the others like shipito etc Cheers Mate I will check it out what are your stats and what size are you riding?. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki-Uma 0 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 182cm 90kg I have the 160 My riding buddy is 170cm 82kg he has the 156 Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 182cm 90kg I have the 160 My riding buddy is 170cm 82kg he has the 156 Cheers Mate Link to post Share on other sites
lastrocker 5 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I bought right yesterday a Charlie Slasher 158... can't wait to test it in Hokkaido pow!! Hope it rides well, never really tried it, i was leaning toward the hovercraft but i found a super bargain, it's a test board never ridden (who would test a pow board in european summer glaciers?!?), i know the test guys and they offered it for 150€. Still thinking about the hovercrafet btw, we'll see how the charlie works, maybe next year Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Yes it makes it easy when someone offers a deal I am sure it will be great Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Does anyone have a hovercraft or ridden one? My old fish was the old binding set up so the problem buying a new fish or now the cheetah is the cost for new bindings. Seemore You can still use your old bindings, with an adapter plate if you go for a Burton board. Are you selling the old fish? I might know someone who is interested if you are... Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 theres an old 3d hole pattern 156 fish on aus ebay atm $45 starting price. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Does anyone have a hovercraft or ridden one? My old fish was the old binding set up so the problem buying a new fish or now the cheetah is the cost for new bindings. Seemore You can still use your old bindings, with an adapter plate if you go for a Burton board. Are you selling the old fish? I might know someone who is interested if you are... Hi Surfarthur Sold it earlier in the year it as I wanted to go for something a bit newer (mine was 2004) and the deck was grazing all over. That one on ebay looks good let me know if you bid though as I might grab it as a spare. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I've been riding a Fish now for years and I almost never touch any of my other boards, regardless of the conditions. I'm no pro but I do think the complaints about it not riding well on piste or in non-powder conditions are somewhat unwarranted... that being said, the Fish I ride is before the swallow tail was cut into it. It's also a stiffer board than the ones they make now. they even put the template on the graphics, just need to get cutting! Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Does anyone have a hovercraft or ridden one? My old fish was the old binding set up so the problem buying a new fish or now the cheetah is the cost for new bindings. Seemore You can still use your old bindings, with an adapter plate if you go for a Burton board. Are you selling the old fish? I might know someone who is interested if you are... Hi Surfarthur Sold it earlier in the year it as I wanted to go for something a bit newer (mine was 2004) and the deck was grazing all over. That one on ebay looks good let me know if you bid though as I might grab it as a spare. Seemore I thought about bidding on it, but it says pick up only, so I left it. I can't really justify another snowboard, but the temptation to get my hands on a fish is pretty hard to resist. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I really hate having to justify buying stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Just bought a 151 2007 Custom in exceptional condition for $50 Don't know why as it's a bit small for me but I can justify it I can convince my mates to come next year and I can sell it to them Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Does anyone have a hovercraft or ridden one? My old fish was the old binding set up so the problem buying a new fish or now the cheetah is the cost for new bindings. Seemore Seemore they are a thing of beauty Got mine just before Chrissy 2011 from the states mated it with Burton Cartel bindings Went to Shiga & Haukba Feb 2012 best ride & riding I've ever had, not the best snow at either places this time & can't wait for Feb 2013 as I'm starting to plan a Hakkoda trip I have ridden a Burton ride 164 & then a couple of lib tech skunk apes 161's before the Hover The board handles everything ice crud etc with ease & then just excels in freshies . The combination of the Big blunt nose, the setback riding position & the short tail is a work of art I took a 1 year old Lib Tech Skunk ape on the trip as well & the only time I touched it in 3 weeks was to unpack it I haven't had a look at this years prices but mine was US$400 + freight to Perth (can't buy them locally) It is money well spent, I'll upgrade to a Hovercraft split if the riding in slack & back country keeps progressing I'm not normally a promoter of any brands as we all have favourites but everyone should ride one of these at least once in their boarding life Cheers Snowpony I haven't heard aything bad about them yet and I do like the idea of the piste ride as I have ate it a few times on my fish trying to go fast. Who did you buy your board from? Seemore basinshopping.com/ I couldn't use my my normal f/forwarder he only used bongo which was a more expensive than mine but he was the only one out of the usual suspects that would send it internationally if u know someone in the states you could always send it there & get them to send it to via one of the others like shipito etc Hi Snowpony How much was the freight I can't seem to be able to calculate it. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki-Uma 0 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Does anyone have a hovercraft or ridden one? My old fish was the old binding set up so the problem buying a new fish or now the cheetah is the cost for new bindings. Seemore Seemore they are a thing of beauty Got mine just before Chrissy 2011 from the states mated it with Burton Cartel bindings Went to Shiga & Haukba Feb 2012 best ride & riding I've ever had, not the best snow at either places this time & can't wait for Feb 2013 as I'm starting to plan a Hakkoda trip I have ridden a Burton ride 164 & then a couple of lib tech skunk apes 161's before the Hover The board handles everything ice crud etc with ease & then just excels in freshies . The combination of the Big blunt nose, the setback riding position & the short tail is a work of art I took a 1 year old Lib Tech Skunk ape on the trip as well & the only time I touched it in 3 weeks was to unpack it I haven't had a look at this years prices but mine was US$400 + freight to Perth (can't buy them locally) It is money well spent, I'll upgrade to a Hovercraft split if the riding in slack & back country keeps progressing I'm not normally a promoter of any brands as we all have favourites but everyone should ride one of these at least once in their boarding life Cheers Snowpony I haven't heard aything bad about them yet and I do like the idea of the piste ride as I have ate it a few times on my fish trying to go fast. Who did you buy your board from? Seemore basinshopping.com/ I couldn't use my my normal f/forwarder he only used bongo which was a more expensive than mine but he was the only one out of the usual suspects that would send it internationally if u know someone in the states you could always send it there & get them to send it to via one of the others like shipito etc Hi Snowpony How much was the freight I can't seem to be able to calculate it. Seemore It was $125 but I had a couple of other things in the package but if you have the weight this should help for Bongo rates https://bongous.com/shipping-rates.php Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 The Fish went for $110 my highest bid was $107.50 as it would have cost $60+ to courier to Perth Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 bummer Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 That sucks. I hate shipping rates. Why are they sometimes just so crazy? Are people making a big magin on them? Link to post Share on other sites
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