Igneous Dark star 160 Snowboard Review 2018-2019

TESTER: Ron Murray

BOARD: Igneous Dark star 160

OVERALL IMPRESSION FROM  1 TO 7:  4

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS BOARD?: The top sheet, and the fact it is made in Jackson.

WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS BOARD?: The ride

OVERALL COMMENTS: this Board wanted to run the fall line. Super stable at speed. It did not like short swing turns and was fairly sluggish edge to edge. That said it required a more aggressive approach than I had when I rode it.

RATE THE SHAPE FROM 1 TO 7:  OK

SHAPE COMMENT: NOT JUST GOOD BUT GOOD ENOUGH

ADDITIONAL SHAPE COMMENTS: 

RATE THE FLEX FROM 1 TO 7:   3

FLEX COMMENT:  TOO STIFF

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RATE STABILITY THROUGH TURNS FROM 1 TO 7:   5

STABILITY COMMENT: PRETTY GOOD

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RATE THE POP/ PLAYFULNESS FROM 1 TO 7:  3

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RATE FLOAT IN POW FROM 1 TO 7:    OK

COMMENT ON FLOAT IN POW: OK

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RATE THE GRAPHICS FROM 1 TO 7:  5

GRAPHICS COMMENT: I’M FEELING IT

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ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SAY: Needs an aggressive rider with stiff boots and binders.