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toddalbinson
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Postby toddalbinson » Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:41 pm
This review is for the 138.
I was a little worried that I would not like this board because I come from riding LF Influence. All the other boards I demo feel way too stiff and like their on railroad tracks. Being a team rider for Switch I figured I would give the MJ a try.
First off let me say that the board does everything Switch says it does. Massive pop, makes chop its bitch,and rockets up wind. The first thing I noticed about the board was how light it was. It has a Paulownia wood core so that it is also strong. Another thing about this board is the insert placement. I am able to duck my feet out farther than any other board I have owned.
So here is what I really like about the board. It does not submarine on landings. Alot of boards will nose dive in on landings if your not a little in the back seat. I am able to fully stomp both feet on my landings and the board just rides away nicely. This equates to me being able to land more tricks. So far I can't find anything wrong with the board. I will post again later after I have more days on board and have given it major abuse.
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Postby BWD » Wed Mar 06, 2013 3:20 pm
rocker please...?
Weight?
just curious....
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toddalbinson
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Postby toddalbinson » Thu Mar 07, 2013 2:33 pm
I found a review that says it's 3.5kg with switch straps. Got on bath scale and 8lbs with cabrina comp bindings so prob around 6-7lbs. It has a progressive rocker. I'd say it's pretty flat.
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Postby jakster4 » Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:03 am
You have anymore pictures? I am coming from a LF influence and am interested in this board!
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Postby toddalbinson » Fri Aug 30, 2013 1:16 am
Got a chance to try the board fin less in a slick and it was amazing. Got to imagine that it would be even better with boots!
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Postby Kamikuza » Fri Aug 30, 2013 8:26 am
How wide at the tips?
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Postby jyetley » Fri Aug 30, 2013 4:10 pm
Details are listed on
Www.switchkites.com
Go to Products, Boards, Freestyle, Specs
http://switchkites.com/products/boards/freestyle.html
Tip width is 32.2cm on the 138.
Size 132 or 135, are $380 with fins. Pads and Straps just $110!
The 138 sold out quickly, but new boards are in development!
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