Gentemstick Manta Ray 148 Snowboard Review 2018-2019

TESTER: Laurel Nelson

BOARD: Gentemstick Manta Ray 148

OVERALL IMPRESSION FROM  1 TO 7:  6

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS BOARD?: quick edge-to-edge, floats well, decent pop for a short tail

WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS BOARD?: A little small for tram laps and slightly set up chopped up pow

OVERALL COMMENTS: This would be the perfect board for someone who wants something that floats well in pow and carved well on groomers.

RATE THE SHAPE FROM 1 TO 7:  RADICAL

SHAPE COMMENT: NOT JUST GOOD BUT GOOD ENOUGH

ADDITIONAL SHAPE COMMENTS:  Super fun set back shape with a slight taper

RATE THE FLEX FROM 1 TO 7:   6

FLEX COMMENT:  JUST RIGHT

ADDITIONAL FLEX COMMENT:  Stiff enough to not buckle in chop but still enough flex for fun buttering around

RATE STABILITY THROUGH TURNS FROM 1 TO 7:   6

STABILITY COMMENT: PRETTY GOOD

ADDITIONAL STABILITY COMMENTS:

RATE THE POP/ PLAYFULNESS FROM 1 TO 7:  5

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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:  6

GRAPHICS COMMENT: I’M FEELING IT

ADDITIONAL GRAPHICS COMMENTS: Love the plain color

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