OrderedKevington wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 1:48 am Sickstick sounds, and looks, like it could be that mellower Horizon you are looking for.
Hardgoods 24/25
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I was also looking in to the Sick Stick, in this days
too bad that in my (small) sizes the sidecut is too tight
too bad that in my (small) sizes the sidecut is too tight
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Ahh bummer. The 159 specs are absolutely perfect for me: 260ww, 10mm taper, 7.8m sidecut.Vanni wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:02 am I was also looking in to the Sick Stick, in this days
too bad that in my (small) sizes the sidecut is too tight
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I picked the 163... I have high hopes for it.
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7m for the 153.eleveneightnate wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:45 amAhh bummer. The 159 specs are absolutely perfect for me: 260ww, 10mm taper, 7.8m sidecut.Vanni wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:02 am I was also looking in to the Sick Stick, in this days
too bad that in my (small) sizes the sidecut is too tight
the next size up is too wide for me
(still, I'm interested... I have a soft spot for Salomon boards)
Skidding turns since 2011 - Capita & Salomon boards, Jones Mercury bindings, Salomon boots
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Me too. My First Call was one of my favorite boards. Have always regretted selling it.Vanni wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 9:04 am
7m for the 153.
the next size up is too wide for me
(still, I'm interested... I have a soft spot for Salomon boards)
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I had the First Call in 151 and 162. I think this new Sickstick is what was missing from the First Call.eleveneightnate wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 9:12 amMe too. My First Call was one of my favorite boards. Have always regretted selling it.Vanni wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 9:04 am
7m for the 153.
the next size up is too wide for me
(still, I'm interested... I have a soft spot for Salomon boards)
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My first beginner board was a Salomon Pulse 152.eleveneightnate wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 9:12 amMe too. My First Call was one of my favorite boards. Have always regretted selling it.Vanni wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 9:04 am
7m for the 153.
the next size up is too wide for me
(still, I'm interested... I have a soft spot for Salomon boards)
Then: Second year S8, 23/24 S8, both 51, and last Ultimate Ride 53 non tapered incarnation (on paper, width and sidecut-wise, this version is perfect for me). In the last winter I didn't have the balls to ride the UR

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Yeah, they make great boards. I've had a few:Vanni wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 12:13 pm My first beginner board was a Salomon Pulse 152.
Then: Second year S8, 23/24 S8, both 51, and last Ultimate Ride 53 non tapered incarnation (on paper, width and sidecut-wise, this version is perfect for me). In the last winter I didn't have the balls to take to ride the UR![]()
First Call 151
Multiple Huck Knife 156 wides
Super 8 157
Dancehaul 152
Craft 157w
And now the new Sickstick 159 and a used Highpath 159 on the way.
I struggle with throwing money at ski board brands, but I just like Salomon. Grabbed some new Holograms for these new decks, too.
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Our friend Lars
Lately I'm more focused on soft boards. I like what Lars says but I add tolerance for mistakes in tricks and jumps
Lately I'm more focused on soft boards. I like what Lars says but I add tolerance for mistakes in tricks and jumps
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