Cardiff Powgoda 152 Snowboard Review 2019-2020

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

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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

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RATE THE GRAPHICS FROM 1 TO 7:  7

GRAPHICS COMMENT: AESTHETIC AND INSPIRING

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