SJF_NH wrote: Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:42 pm
I love the Covert, mine is only a 57 (east coast trees and all that). I thought it would be very similar to the Cadet, which is maybe the best board I've ever owned (for me the Cadet is a close tie with the Banked Country for #1, even though they're both VERY different). The 157 Covert is so nimble though, that I think the 161 would be even better, probably just about perfect.
I haven't had my Covert in pow yet so I can't speak to that, but compared to the Cadet, the Covert MUCH turnier, but it also retains that stable US feel. I think the the fact that the Covert is way more nimble is probably mostly due to all the added taper and setback, as compared to the Cadet anyway. After I've had more time on my Covert I might also consider the 161 as well. The 157 just so easy to turn, I kinda feel like the 161 would also be fine here in the east as well.
Sweet, thanks. Makes sense with that slight change of shape from the cadet. 61 should be just what I'm looking for in comparison to my squash 63 split.
Not suggesting they should feel similar, but what do you find so different between cadet and BC?
For me I just love the way the Cadet turns, it doesn't matter what speed and/or snow condition, it makes the tightest turn you could possibly want, but without forcing you into any kind of turn shape at any particular speed. It can make high-speed and down the line turns just as well, or slow-speed tight carves, whatever you want, it's also energetic and poppy releasing from carves. I also like boards with taper, and for me I feel that a little more with the Cadet vs the BC.
As for the BC, the thing I like best about it is that it just bashes through everything and doesn't get nervous or chattery. It's also very quick edge-to-edge and easy up front, but digs in hard through the rear foot when you want it to. If I was riding super-steep or challenging, unfamiliar terrain or in icy conditions, the BC would be my first choice every time. Different flavors completely but I love them both, and often ride both on the same day.
We are very fortunate to live in the golden age of snowboards, I started riding 26 years ago and back then there were only a few boards that were even half-way decent, namely the Burton Custom and a couple of Nitros. Everything else was hot garbage.
SJF_NH wrote: Sat Dec 21, 2024 8:21 pm
For me I just love the way the Cadet turns, it doesn't matter what speed and/or snow condition, it makes the tightest turn you could possibly want, but without forcing you into any kind of turn shape at any particular speed. It can make high-speed and down the line turns just as well, or slow-speed tight carves, whatever you want, it's also energetic and poppy releasing from carves. I also like boards with taper, and for me I feel that a little more with the Cadet vs the BC.
As for the BC, the thing I like best about it is that it just bashes through everything and doesn't get nervous or chattery. It's also very quick edge-to-edge and easy up front, but digs in hard through the rear foot when you want it to. If I was riding super-steep or challenging, unfamiliar terrain or in icy conditions, the BC would be my first choice every time. Different flavors completely but I love them both, and often ride both on the same day.
We are very fortunate to live in the golden age of snowboards, I started riding 26 years ago and back then there were only a few boards that were even half-way decent, namely the Burton Custom and a couple of Nitros. Everything else was hot garbage.
not only custom ! you forgot balance, frontier, fish, cascade, seven
Been thinking about breaking up the quiver post-kids. In 6 days last season, I exclusively rode the Aeronaut except 5-6 laps testing out the Free Thinker. Sure I struggled a bit in 3 ft of pow and switch wasn’t ideal, but I was fine.
I don’t NEED to sell anything for finances or space, but 9 solids and a split is massively excessive when I’ve ridden 12 days combined the past 2 seasons and MIGHT add 2 more this season
I’ll probably be in a place I can start getting back out out consistently in 4-5 years, but until then change of pace boards like the Instrument and niche stuff like the Moss Swallow and Dupra 6’ are likely to just sit in the basement.
I have too many boards and overlap. I was obsessing about rationalizing the quiver to boards I was riding. Sensible travel quiver etc... Eventually I realized I just like having boards. I'll sell boards I don't enjoy riding and keep the rest if I just don't want to get rid of them.
unsuspected wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:03 pm
GF's quiver group pic.
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How's she like the Nitro Drop? My partner was considering it as a pow stick, but seemed more all-mountain centric without much taper and a tiny swallow tail.
kimchi wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2024 4:41 pm
Been thinking about breaking up the quiver post-kids. In 6 days last season, I exclusively rode the Aeronaut except 5-6 laps testing out the Free Thinker. Sure I struggled a bit in 3 ft of pow and switch wasn’t ideal, but I was fine.
I don’t NEED to sell anything for finances or space, but 9 solids and a split is massively excessive when I’ve ridden 12 days combined the past 2 seasons and MIGHT add 2 more this season
I’ll probably be in a place I can start getting back out out consistently in 4-5 years, but until then change of pace boards like the Instrument and niche stuff like the Moss Swallow and Dupra 6’ are likely to just sit in the basement.
And yet I am still considering buying a Nitro Cannon 203 that popped up used 20 minutes from me
unsuspected wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:03 pm
GF's quiver group pic.
IMG_3946.jpeg
IMG_3947.jpeg
How's she like the Nitro Drop? My partner was considering it as a pow stick, but seemed more all-mountain centric without much taper and a tiny swallow tail.
A good friend of mine in Whistler has been riding it as her daily for a couple years, and really likes it. I would agree it's not actually very directional, but the shape could inspire that type of riding. I wouldn't get it expecting it to float like a pow board, though.
unsuspected wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:03 pm
GF's quiver group pic.
IMG_3946.jpeg
IMG_3947.jpeg
How's she like the Nitro Drop? My partner was considering it as a pow stick, but seemed more all-mountain centric without much taper and a tiny swallow tail.
She loves it. It’s her second one. Had a 149 before the 152. Favorite board of all those four.
Perfect for her as a all mountain quiver of one board.
Finds it easy to ride in all conditions.
The others I have bought for her. She likes Orcas(animal) and that graphic not the hype.
Got the K2 unridden for less than 100usd.
She rode it for the first time today but will be going up for sale. Drop is the one.
Not really a true pow board. Would look for something else then.
