Great beginner hiker but advanced rider board
of Simon, Customer Service, Blue Tomato, 7.2.2024
As an alpinist in summer time I wanted to extend my experience into winter time. Since I only ride for about 3 years I wanted a board that matches my beginner touring level. But at the same time is adapted to harder conditions for future touring projects. That lead to me choosing size 161 as I wanted a bit of extra grip uphill and more float downhill. Being 177cm tall and 78kg heavy the size exactly fulfilled these expectations.
I could test the board on different hikes and different conditions. It performed very well in nearly all conditions. I just had a hard time following my skiing friends, uphill on very steep, icy terrain, overlaid with powder. My downhill sided board sled down a lot. So crampons would solve that issue. Pure ice has not been an issue at all. On the other hand the board feels amazing on powder and has great edge grip on harsh ground going downhill.
Summed up this is the right board for all kind of touring. If you are only getting into touring or already planning on harder projects this board is a great tool.
I could test the board on different hikes and different conditions. It performed very well in nearly all conditions. I just had a hard time following my skiing friends, uphill on very steep, icy terrain, overlaid with powder. My downhill sided board sled down a lot. So crampons would solve that issue. Pure ice has not been an issue at all. On the other hand the board feels amazing on powder and has great edge grip on harsh ground going downhill.
Summed up this is the right board for all kind of touring. If you are only getting into touring or already planning on harder projects this board is a great tool.
Minusta:
I am Simon and have worked at Blue Tomato for 3 years. I am a Snowboarder with over 3 years of experience, mainly riding Freeride. I am 178 tall and I bought this product in size 161 .
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