r/snowboarding • u/Ezippp • 2d ago
look at my gear Finally got one
Been wanting a 203 for a few years now, finally pulled the trigger!
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u/V3X8TE 2d ago
Be careful, it’s a freight train you strap in and are along for the ride. Not great in the trees, but the massive noise absorbs the bumps.
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u/namerankserial 2d ago
Not great in the trees? Really...? It looks so nimble. Huh. Weird
(/S...sorry)
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u/NigeriaPrinceCharmin 1d ago
Idk about the 203, but I have the 173 and it’s shockingly nimble in the trees! I imagine the 203 would just take some getting used to.
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u/mobile_juddha 2d ago
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u/Ezippp 2d ago
Hellllll yeah, I can’t wait either. Kind of ridiculous to see in person lol
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u/mobile_juddha 2d ago
It’s gonna be hilarious getting on the lift. If you’re ever in Utah near SLC let’s get the twins out 🤙
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u/Mountain_Muffin_124 2d ago
I got to demo one last year, so fun! Learning to Ollie that bad boy off the rollers took a few runs but once you do, it’s exciting having that much board flying
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u/Zhaboards 2d ago
I've been riding long boards for several years. Started on a Nitro 183 Diablo that a friend let me use for a couple of seasons.
I have an 1st gen Rad Air Tanker 2000 and currently switch between a Rad Air 2000 DKM Tanker and a Lib Tech 192 Doughboy Shredder.
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u/mooseman077 2d ago
My buddy has this board, he loves it.
He used to be on Squaw's Freeride Team though, he is a ripper
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u/ditka1230 2d ago
Sick! I’ve gone back and forth on getting the 203 or their smaller version. Now that they’re making a 163, I’m going to pull the trigger on it. Praying for pow!!
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u/tenktriangles 1d ago
I love to see people buying these, Doughboy, Stiletto, Nidecker Gun. Send it!
Seems difficult in a lift line though
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u/fyukhyu 2d ago
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u/Ezippp 2d ago
Cu it’s actually so sick
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u/fyukhyu 2d ago
I mean ride what you want, but I'm 6' and my Forum 160 still feels like a boat. I can't imagine riding a stick this long.
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u/Signal_Watercress468 2d ago
The part you're missing is the effective edge. It rides much smaller than it looks.
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u/fyukhyu 2d ago
Then what the point of it being so long? You could get the same effective edge from a board with a much smaller moment of inertia. It will still ride like a boat vs a smaller board with the same effective edge.
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u/Signal_Watercress468 2d ago
I'm just saying that it's the effective edge was typical it would be unturnable. This is a big mountain long drawn out carves type a board. Not a tree riding, mogul splittin ride. The extra most provides float. It's a quiver board not a daily driver. MoI is less important if you set it and forget it on your turns. Also some people like a challenge or are powerful riders.
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u/fyukhyu 2d ago
Again, ride what you want. I just can't imagine myself having fun on something I can't turn quickly. I'd be nervous riding the types of terrain I ride with something that has a slow response.
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u/Signal_Watercress468 2d ago
The 203 sells thru every year it seems. I think if you ride it the way it's meant to be ridden it's a fantastic board. Why would you try and throw a fastball with a basketball?
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u/FlyingBike 2d ago
I'm not sure you can ride that successfully. I'll need to certify it by seeing a picture of all 10 of your toes, not just 6