Winterstick Party Wave 165 Snowboard Review 2018-2019

TESTER: Ian Haney

BOARD: Winterstick Party Wave 165

OVERALL IMPRESSION FROM  1 TO 7:  4

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS BOARD?: Holds a line at speed over all conditions

WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS BOARD?: Too much nose, needs a better tune

OVERALL COMMENTS: It’s a lot of board. Would be a blast pointing down bigger lines off of Cody. When you can open it up and make big turns it rewards you. Trying to ride mellow resort is more of a chore though.

RATE THE SHAPE FROM 1 TO 7:  5

SHAPE COMMENT: FUN TO LOOK AT

ADDITIONAL SHAPE COMMENTS:  Normalish snowboard…

RATE THE FLEX FROM 1 TO 7:   3

FLEX COMMENT:  TOO STIFF

ADDITIONAL FLEX COMMENT:  Overall super stiff. Would still ride well if it was a touch more forgiving

RATE STABILITY THROUGH TURNS FROM 1 TO 7:   5

STABILITY COMMENT: PRETTY GOOD

ADDITIONAL STABILITY COMMENTS: Big stiff board goes fast. Could use some rubber or urethane to smooth things out a little though

RATE THE POP/ PLAYFULNESS FROM 1 TO 7:  3

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ADDITIONAL COMMENT ON PLAYFULNESS:  Pops ok for such a big stiff board

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RATE THE GRAPHICS FROM 1 TO 7:  5

GRAPHICS COMMENT: I’M FEELING IT

ADDITIONAL GRAPHICS COMMENTS: Nice wood veneer. The W logo is always classy looking

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