Cardiff Powgoda 162 Snowboard Review 2018-2019

TESTER: Dean Whitehead

BOARD: Cardiff Powgoda 162

OVERALL IMPRESSION FROM  1 TO 7:  5

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS BOARD?: Appearance

WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS BOARD?: Front Foot only Rocker

OVERALL COMMENTS: This board is designed for the steep and deep of the Wasatch. It carves hardpack well but is definitely not a one quiver board and specific to Japow or Powtah.

RATE THE SHAPE FROM 1 TO 7:  5

SHAPE COMMENT: FUN TO LOOK AT

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RATE THE FLEX FROM 1 TO 7:   OK

FLEX COMMENT:  TOO SOFT

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RATE STABILITY THROUGH TURNS FROM 1 TO 7:   OK

STABILITY COMMENT: NOT SO GOOD

ADDITIONAL STABILITY COMMENTS: Needs more dampening

RATE THE POP/ PLAYFULNESS FROM 1 TO 7:  3

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RATE FLOAT IN POW FROM 1 TO 7:    6

COMMENT ON FLOAT IN POW: EASY TO STAY UP

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RATE THE GRAPHICS FROM 1 TO 7:  5

GRAPHICS COMMENT: OK

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ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SAY: That front rocker is a sticky sponge on hardpack/groomers.