Cardiff Powgoda 152 Snowboard Review 2019-2020
Description
TESTER: Jenna Kane
BOARD: Cardiff Powgoda 152
TEST YEAR: 2019 SHAPERSUMMIT SNOWBOARD REVIEWS
OVERALL IMPRESSION FROM 1 TO 7: 6
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS BOARD?: I enjoyed its carve-ability while still floating like a dream in powder.
WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS BOARD?: The stiffness in the tail took a little getting used to.
OVERALL COMMENTS: Once I realized you have to really work the tail on the Powgoda the thing was a blast. It cut great carves when necessary and was quick to turn in the trees.
BOARD STYLE: POWDER BOARD
CONDITIONS TESTED IN: HARDPACK POWDER
RATE THE SHAPE FROM 1 TO 7: 7
SHAPE COMMENT: AT THING OF BEAUTY
ADDITIONAL SHAPE COMMENTS: Could tell by looking at it that it would be a fun ride.
RATE THE FLEX FROM 1 TO 7: 6
FLEX COMMENT: TOO STIFF
ADDITIONAL FLEX COMMENT: Too stiff is a slight overstatement. Once I realized you can use that stiffness it rode way better.
RATE STABILITY THROUGH TURNS FROM 1 TO 7: 7
STABILITY COMMENT: ROCK SOLID- AS GOOD AS IT GETS
ADDITIONAL STABILITY COMMENTS:
RATE THE POP/ PLAYFULNESS FROM 1 TO 7: 7
COMMENT ON PLAYFULNESS: WICKED POPPY AND PLAYFUL
ADDITIONAL COMMENT ON PLAYFULNESS: The pop made this board so fun and versatile in mixed snow.
RATE FLOAT IN POW FROM 1 TO 7: 7
COMMENT ON FLOAT IN POW: EFFORTLESSLY FLOATY
ADDITIONAL COMMENT ON FLOAT IN POW:
RATE THE GRAPHICS FROM 1 TO 7: 7
GRAPHICS COMMENT: AESTHETIC AND INSPIRING
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