kimchi wrote: ↑Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:34 pm
Two new splitboards, Weston Backwoods 163 vs. Burton Hometown Hero 162. Only keeping one, haven't decided which. Gut feeling is I'd like the Hometown Hero better as a daily (little burlier, more switch-friendly), but Backwoods might be a better split (little more nose, earlier early rise, bit softer but not floppy in the nose).
I previously owned a Backwoods split (and solid). I know I like it, but I don't love it. Little soft in the nose for me, wish it had full camber through the tail. It's a solid performer, just like... very reliable but not spectacular to me. I just replaced it with another Backwoods because I got a solid price, and I honestly couldn't find a split that stood out to me as a clearly superior option (maybe a Stranda Shorty 164).
Got a good price on the Hometown Hero and ben interested in the board for years, but they don't make a 162 in the solid (closest is a 160) only the split. It's a bit heavier than the Weston (about 1.5 lbs, although Weston doesn't have the Spark Pucks which are like another 10 oz, so bit less than a lb difference).
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The Hometown Hero has SERIOUS camber. Looks like about 13 mm. I was surprised / impressed, that's Korua level camber.
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Stance options of the HTH for me. Appears from the pic you can get more setback on it.
Definitely more setback. Back inserts end about the same spot, but can get a lot more setback out of the front foot.
I haven't decided, I think I'm just going to hold onto both for now and try the HTH. Should hold its value well as long as I don't destroy it (solemn look, knock on wood). Should ideally be able to tour at least once this season. If I hate it, I know I at least like the Weston even if it ain't the dream board.
Got rid of the ME Twin and swapped it for the SB Powder Racer. I had the '21 version when it was flat between the bindings, now it has camber. Definitely stoked to take it out this weekend, the '21 was super fun. Calling this one the Return of the Jedi.
kimchi wrote: ↑Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:34 pm
Two new splitboards, Weston Backwoods 163 vs. Burton Hometown Hero 162. Only keeping one, haven't decided which. Gut feeling is I'd like the Hometown Hero better as a daily (little burlier, more switch-friendly), but Backwoods might be a better split (little more nose, earlier early rise, bit softer but not floppy in the nose).
I previously owned a Backwoods split (and solid). I know I like it, but I don't love it. Little soft in the nose for me, wish it had full camber through the tail. It's a solid performer, just like... very reliable but not spectacular to me. I just replaced it with another Backwoods because I got a solid price, and I honestly couldn't find a split that stood out to me as a clearly superior option (maybe a Stranda Shorty 164).
Got a good price on the Hometown Hero and ben interested in the board for years, but they don't make a 162 in the solid (closest is a 160) only the split. It's a bit heavier than the Weston (about 1.5 lbs, although Weston doesn't have the Spark Pucks which are like another 10 oz, so bit less than a lb difference).
IMG_1102.jpeg
The Hometown Hero has SERIOUS camber. Looks like about 13 mm. I was surprised / impressed, that's Korua level camber.
IMG_1108.jpeg
i have the HTH 62 and have had it in teton pass, jackson hole zones (cody bowl, rock springs, and unfortunately inbounds), Abasin inbounds, and in some summit county backcountry zones (montezuma/little AK). love it uphill and downhill, and has performed exceptionally well in every condition i've had it in. i had to ride icy moguls in jackson last season on it while having a heavier pack, and it was quite stable and really holds an edge well in total garbage conditions. obviously, it's much more fun in powder and the ref set back is very surfy to my liking. i wish i had this as a solid as well (riding a 160 DT at the moment), great board.
kimchi wrote: ↑Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:34 pm
Two new splitboards, Weston Backwoods 163 vs. Burton Hometown Hero 162. Only keeping one, haven't decided which. Gut feeling is I'd like the Hometown Hero better as a daily (little burlier, more switch-friendly), but Backwoods might be a better split (little more nose, earlier early rise, bit softer but not floppy in the nose).
I previously owned a Backwoods split (and solid). I know I like it, but I don't love it. Little soft in the nose for me, wish it had full camber through the tail. It's a solid performer, just like... very reliable but not spectacular to me. I just replaced it with another Backwoods because I got a solid price, and I honestly couldn't find a split that stood out to me as a clearly superior option (maybe a Stranda Shorty 164).
Got a good price on the Hometown Hero and ben interested in the board for years, but they don't make a 162 in the solid (closest is a 160) only the split. It's a bit heavier than the Weston (about 1.5 lbs, although Weston doesn't have the Spark Pucks which are like another 10 oz, so bit less than a lb difference).
IMG_1102.jpeg
The Hometown Hero has SERIOUS camber. Looks like about 13 mm. I was surprised / impressed, that's Korua level camber.
IMG_1108.jpeg
i have the HTH 62 and have had it in teton pass, jackson hole zones (cody bowl, rock springs, and unfortunately inbounds), Abasin inbounds, and in some summit county backcountry zones (montezuma/little AK). love it uphill and downhill, and has performed exceptionally well in every condition i've had it in. i had to ride icy moguls in jackson last season on it while having a heavier pack, and it was quite stable and really holds an edge well in total garbage conditions. obviously, it's much more fun in powder and the ref set back is very surfy to my liking. i wish i had this as a solid as well (riding a 160 DT at the moment), great board.
Thanks hombre, great beta. Wrote in the split thread I decided to just tear the HTH out of shrink wrap and try it
What’s your weight out of curiosity? I’m 210 and it’s a little undersized for me, actually hair smaller than my typical dailies (163). But no one makes a ~165 split that catches my eye, sadly.
kimchi wrote: ↑Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:34 pm
The Hometown Hero has SERIOUS camber. Looks like about 13 mm. I was surprised / impressed, that's Korua level camber.
IMG_1108.jpeg
Looks like they amped the fuck out the camber on the split version of HTH. Went down to a retail and took a look at a 160 solid, and it had pretty mellow camber, maybe 3-4 mm.
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