Trying out my new Kessler Snowboard at Mt Hood Meadows today.

[Felixxilef]

Is it strictly a groom board or can it handle chop as well? I was all set to buy the 168, but a Bomber thread had me looking at freecarve boards with a more rounded nose.

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@Felixxilef The short answer would be "Yes". This is an alpine race snowboard , so by design it is intended for groomed runs. However, if you have seen what race courses become during a race , you know they can get very rough and chopped up. I too like a bit more nose, that is more oldschool in todays race world. The nose size is keep low to reduce vibration and weight. I prefer to have more nose for riding the softer groomers and days when there is some fresh on top. I am not a racer.

[oldmanskates]

That looks gr8 with the steady cam, thanks for this! I'll just keep pretending with my old late 90s alpine board ;-)

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@oldmanskates "Steady Cam" ??? It is a camera on a pole broom handle!!! :)

[oldmanskates]

@FINELINECLUB LOL :-D Broom handle and a steady arm, nice!

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I don't recall. It is twice that now?

Unfortunately we have lost allot of the last two weeks.

[D3ZtRuCtIv3EmP]

Hood had like what 40" base at that time?

[trysilcam]

wow amazing maybe its time I learn to snowboard

[snowytom]

Looks great!

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@snowytom

Thanks Tom, 17 turns of fun!! The rider at the end is Mike Tinkler who builds most of my snowboards and the plate on this Kessler. What a gorgeous day it was!! Hope all is well. Bryan