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Rockers vs positive camber

ed.broyd Author:ed.broyd posts : 21   (Beginner)Date : 02-02-11 22:19

Rockers vs positive camber

Here's one to ponder,

Rocker vs Positive Camber: Which do you prefer and why? Skis or boards, it'd be good to hear your views.

I've got a gull-wing camber board which is very flexi and great in the park and in powder. However i've been toying with the idea of getting a positive camber board for extra speed/carving on the piste. I do my boarding in Europe so the harder snowpack might make this a good idea.

Just wondering what others thought about the different types of camber. Which ...
Here's one to ponder,

Rocker vs Positive Camber: Which do you prefer and why? Skis or boards, it'd be good to hear your views.

I've got a gull-wing camber board which is very flexi and great in the park and in powder. However i've been toying with the idea of getting a positive camber board for extra speed/carving on the piste. I do my boarding in Europe so the harder snowpack might make this a good idea.

Just wondering what others thought about the different types of camber. Which do you have? I've not had any experience with rocker skis so it would be great to hear from someone who owns a pair!

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Robert TK Author:Robert TK posts : 1193   (Master)Date : 02-03-11 00:17

re: Rockers vs positive camber

Having been out of the teaching game for about four years now, and with a freeride board that's been by my side for five, I'll be honest and say I'd didn't have a clue about this one ... however, every day's a school day, so I found this great article that goes into this very subject.

Who knew! http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/snowboard.html

ed.broyd Author:ed.broyd posts : 21   (Beginner)Date : 02-04-11 01:04

re: Rockers vs positive camber

Nice article Rob thanks for that Very Happy
ed.broyd Author:ed.broyd posts : 21   (Beginner)Date : 02-04-11 01:04

re: Rockers vs positive camber

Nice article Rob thanks for that Very Happy