Radical Reviews : Page 1 [Snowboard]

Snowboard Pro Model 157
"Firstly it’s quite obvious that these guys haven't designed this one for a dry slope (and why would they!!) It took a bit of getting use to, it felt very responsive which would be great on snow but made it a bit twitchy on the dry slope.

Once I got used to it, carving felt stable and I was impressed how hard you could carve without the board washing out.

On kickers the board was really nice, it ollied super high, giving you a bit of extra air time to pay with. Landings felt pretty stable as well, it didn't seem to throw you around too much if you didn't land perfectly.

One thing I was amazed with was how easy it was to butter, the nose and the tail came up really easily whilst still giving you an incredible amount of pop when ollieing. We had some fun on our box with some big nose presses!

Sliding rails was ok, 50-50's were good, I'd say this is more for big backcountry booters rather than rails.

Overall I felt the board performed unbelievably well, I feel the things that held it back on the dry slope were things that would make it awesome on snow

Also I forgot to say how quick the base was on the radical. Everyone was coming to end of the run carrying more speed."
Martin Smith - Industry Rider 2007

Snowboard Pro Model 158

“Exquisite and so light. It exuded minimalist quality. It turned quickly and easily with enormous but strong resistive flex and great edge hold.

It's a park board but I've discovered that they make a 163 Wide model and for anyone that wants a light and strong board to schlep to uncharted powder, I can't think of any I'd choose above it. There are a couple I'd like to try it against just to find the one that suits me but that's one seriously nice tool.”
Snowheads - Ski and board test 2007

Snowboard Pro Model 158

“Radical Pro model (Flight 158), the lightest board I have riden. I can ollie this as high as I can jump in trainers. This is a board that makes you think you can do anything, has got it spot on, this is a true park board although it could be ridden anywhere. It is £600ish but then again it's made out of carbon fibre hence no weight and really thin but still strong enough to thrash.

If you are serious about freestyle then you need this board if you can't afford it sell your boots, buy this and hire boots it is fun. On the other hand I stacked it quite painfully as it made me try things I just can't do so be aware, think of it as dating a beautiful stripper: amazing but everyone will want a go and if you're not careful it might just give you herpes. ”
Snowheads - Ski and board test 2007



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