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RichSDS - Aug 21, 2010 - 11:29 AM
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Just trying to find out which GNU board is the Lib Tech Skate Banana (with the magnetraction) in drag? I've tried searching but it's coming up with 3 boards:

Park pickle
Street
Riders choice

Or something along the lines of them, lol. Cheers Cool

johnM - Aug 21, 2010 - 01:13 PM
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I'm sure there is a vid of the 2010/2011 jib boards test, think it was at Hemel
and the GNU park pickle/street were compared to the skate nana
Smile

DereksDontRun - Aug 21, 2010 - 03:44 PM
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afaik all the Gnu and Lib Tech boards have the wavey edges and some form of the banana-rocker. The higher-spec models have a C2 banana-rocker which is different to the SB (more like the Never Summer RC).

remember the pickle is asymmetrical tho (i think) - 1 side is different from the other so there's a specific toe and heel side, and you use the board backwards if you're goofy, but it's a twin-design so doesn't matter. What's different? The heel side is thicker or something, so it's more responsive to try and balance out the lever effect your get with your feet which makes the toe-edge of a normal board more responsive. Pretty sure the SB doesn't have this.

johnM - Aug 21, 2010 - 04:33 PM
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Here's the vid i couldn't find before of the 2011 jib boards

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwdtotVmJG4
and part2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN1rp1sa ... re=related

Sub4 - Aug 29, 2010 - 09:44 AM
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The street has the same core, flex and effective radius. I think the sizes may be subtly different, though. I haven't checked this years website yet.

RichSDS - Aug 29, 2010 - 11:37 AM
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Damn these boards are hard to find!!! I'm think the one i want is the park pickle but they're all in the US!!! Apart from the ptex and the side cut isn't this the same as the banana?

R1ch - Aug 29, 2010 - 07:59 PM
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Yeah it's The Park Pickle which is supposed to be very similar.

They were available in the UK last season, most likely all sold out and you won't find one here until new season stuff is released.

RichSDS - Sep 02, 2010 - 03:16 AM
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Think I've found one at a decent price!! What are these like as a jib/freestyle/mess about board? Flexy enough? Decent enough pop? Is it as good as people make out for piste/off piste? I watched that King of Jib video on YouTube and it came 3rd out of 12 or 13 boards. But it's best to get owners reviews!

Cheers

kristopho - Sep 02, 2010 - 05:49 AM
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DereksDontRun wrote:

just so you know asymmetrical refers to the side cut of the boards being different not thickness besides that your spot on with the reason why.

DereksDontRun - Sep 02, 2010 - 01:00 PM
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think the Pickle has both an asymmetrical side-cut plus an asymmetrical core/design so one side is dimensionally different to the other. Know the original pickles were thicker on the heel-side than the toe, but not 100% sure it's still the case. Know the write-ups mainly focus on the tighter side-cut on the heel-edge 'cos it's easier to explain, but look at one in person and you'll spot the toe-side is thinner too.

The board is still mirrored in the middle so tip and tail are the same, so just have to ride it backwards if you're goofy.

charlie - Sep 02, 2010 - 02:09 PM
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Why do you want this board? There is plenty of (better) choice from other manufacturers.

RichSDS - Sep 02, 2010 - 02:44 PM
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I'm after a freestyle/park based board that won't suffer as soon as you use it around the mountain. I used to have a Rome Agent, man do I regret selling that!! But when I had it, my riding wasn't all that great and I wasn't really that into freestyle, jibbing etc. I've got a Bataleon Jam at the mo, but it's too stiff for playing!!

DereksDontRun - Sep 02, 2010 - 05:46 PM
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Honestly m8, there's while world outside Mervin (not that they're bad, just don't limit your options), just look at the new season's awards:

Good Wood - mainly park boards

Best of Test

Atm mainly ride a 09 Gnu Danny Kass (practically identical to a Skate Nana except stiffer and quicker - so better on the mountain) and going for a Never Summer Evo as soon as I can in a couple weeks...

Park & all mountain would really look at Never Summer Evo (park twin) or SL (directional all mountain freestyle), Capita Stairmaster Extreme, Forum Destroyer Chillidog, Ride Machete or K2 Fastplant (or try some Yes boards). Hell, try a load in a dome and see what you like - don't just limit yourself to 1 make...

danish_and_pretzels - Sep 02, 2010 - 07:40 PM
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there's a reason why so many people sell their merlin made snowboards after 1 season.......

DereksDontRun - Sep 02, 2010 - 09:11 PM
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and last year (08-09) the Skate Nana was the most warranty-returned board of the year...

to ammend my previous post - due to Danish posting, remember to add the Bataleon Evil Twin to the list of park boards which can do all-mountain, if you're already used to the tbt tech.

RichSDS - Sep 02, 2010 - 09:12 PM
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i know alot of it is hype, but the Pickle seems to be decent from everything i read.

why do you reckon they sell them so soon?

ive ridden my mates banana, only in a dome, but loved it!! so easy to play about!

also, demo'd a Artec poprocker and absolutely loved it!! quality board, but dont really wanna fork out silly money as i might be keeping my Bataleon Jam, not sure yet.

Sub4 - Sep 03, 2010 - 09:31 AM
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My Gnu was good for about 5 weeks outdoor riding, in spite of only modest jibbing. The tip and tail took a beating, mainly because mervin boards don't carry the steel edge all around the nose and tail. In contrast my evo has put up with some harsh treatment and shows no sign of quitting any time soon. It also carves very well, which surprised me. I was expecting to miss magnetraction, which admittedly does work well with detuned edges!

RichSDS - Sep 05, 2010 - 06:40 PM
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Sub4 wrote:

What GNU did you have? A pickle? Cool

I think my ideal board would be an Evo, but they're quite pricey!! The rocker and camber looks like it works well, and they're quite soft aswell aren't they?

DereksDontRun - Sep 06, 2010 - 12:10 AM
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sorry to say m8, the Pickle will be a v similar price to the Evo...

2011 pickle is about £425

NS Evo is £460 so pretty similar (and can get reduced to about £390 with SCUK membership if you compare SCUK discounts to NS stockists...)

Goto a FBBB event (if there's still any going near you) and try one Wink

RichSDS - Sep 06, 2010 - 12:14 AM
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DereksDontRun wrote:

i meant the 2010 pickle, a friend of a friend has got one hes looking to sell, he said i can have it for £175!! that seem a good price for the board? ill keep an eye open for the fbbb events and hopefully try out an Evo