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I liked the new cadet a lot, because it's stiffer and feels more meaty. My older one is fun, but it's a bit softer than I want to ride, so I only use it once in a while as a pre-season rock board. Anyway, they do seem pretty similar spec-wise, but there's so much more to how things feel on snow that you can't know without riding, and I have no experience with the grilo. I'd imagine if you're not overly picky and they both fit the idea you're looking for, you could go with either. Lars' feedback makes it sound "less burtony," which could be a pro or con depending on the rider. Last I recall, they made it seem like it's capable but not intended to be aggressive.. the whole "dad board" thing... but who knows. My guess is the new cadet falls further into the powerful freeride category either way

I have last seasons cadet, I demo'd the grill, it's noticeably softer. very easy to butter, cadet not so much

fwiw, my cadet was a 154 and the grill was 150

benjinyc wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 11:34 am very easy to butter

Speaking my language. That's exactly what I want, a freeride shape with mediumish flex.

Check out the Gnu banked country. Exactly what you are describing.

Oldhead wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 6:48 am Check out the Gnu banked country. Exactly what you are describing.

Specs make it seem like a plank. Is it softer?

eleveneightnate wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 7:22 am

Oldhead wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 6:48 am Check out the Gnu banked country. Exactly what you are describing.

Specs make it seem like a plank. Is it softer?

While I don't know anything about Burton boards, the Gnu banked country has tons of pop and it's not that stiff as I thought. I'd say it's freeride/all mountain. One of my favorites for sure

Not sure if it's what you want, but I find my friend's banked to be softer than expected, maybe 6/10 or so. Definitely not a plank

The Banked country is a perfect board in every sense..

It really was my unexpected standout board last season. So much fun.

eleveneightnate wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 7:22 am

Oldhead wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 6:48 am Check out the Gnu banked country. Exactly what you are describing.

Specs make it seem like a plank. Is it softer?

Very lively flex. Rides much shorter than its length. For sure my favorite board for the last two seasons. I hadn't been on a Mervin board in a couple years and they seem to be doing things right now. Not a plank at all.