J0_Zehp wrote: Sun Dec 08, 2024 1:23 am
Otto question:
I'm super happy with my Otto, she carves super good, the pop well suits me,
I was wondering what the Otto Plus would bring me?
Really more nervous? And especially lighter?
If you have both boards, could someone give me a small comparison please?
Hey guys nobody here can help in me with an answer ? Isn’t the right place to ask ?
J0_Zehp wrote: Sun Dec 08, 2024 1:23 am
Otto question:
I'm super happy with my Otto, she carves super good, the pop well suits me,
I was wondering what the Otto Plus would bring me?
Really more nervous? And especially lighter?
If you have both boards, could someone give me a small comparison please?
Hey guys nobody here can help in me with an answer ? Isn’t the right place to ask ?
Paging @ad1105 for insight between classic & plus?
For me, not having tried plus boards, but hearing feedback over the years, I stick with classic because they're always said to be the more damp/meaty of the two options, which is my preference.
Last edited by Spenser on Thu Dec 12, 2024 1:26 am, edited 1 time in total.
^ Pretty much.
I was actually riding the Pencil+ this morning. I will say that chatter on less ideal snow has lessened over time. It’s kinda like now that I’ve broken it in, it’s more predictable. It’s still stiffer and springier than the Classic, but I’m certainly enjoying it more now than when it was fresh outta the wrapper. I’d still go with the Classic if I didn’t know what the snow was like, but the Plus is still a lock in my quiver.
Not much to add what @Snowdaddy and @ad1105 already said.
Having owned a Pencil+ which is more like a precision tool and a classic Tranny that is more blunt.
I'd say that in good snow and powder the Pencil plus was my most fun board to ride. My reality is that the snow conditions seldom are like that, so I let it go to trim down my collection of boards.
Not unlike other high-end, ultra light carbon-dominant boards, the Plus line is really meant as a quiver piece that only comes out when the snow’s good and your legs are warmed up. However, you’re not really missing out on good times if your budget limits you to the Classic lineup.
Welp, turns out the return shipping cost to their Canada hub is way too high for it to be worth it to them, so they're refunding me and told me to keep the board. He suggested a base grind to help with the contour. I feel bad they had to go that route, but not going to complain… looks like I still get to try a pencil.
I know a lot of people would be turned off by how long it took, but I'm still going with "shit happens," and not holding it against them.. especially with this outcome
Spenser wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2024 1:06 pm
I know a lot of people would be turned off by how long it took, but I'm still going with "shit happens," and not holding it against them.. especially with this outcome
IMO 1.5 months of stringing you along doesn't really fall into the "shit happens" category, it's just bad customer service. Your experience has certainly shied me away from Korua haha. Glad they stepped up with the refund at least.
