The Alpine brands vs cars

[CarvCanada]

If alpine board brands were to be manufacturers of cars, here's what they would be.
Coiler - Porsche 911 GT3RS!
Nidecker - BMW M3
Donek - Lexus GS300
Prior - Lotus or Ferrari
Burton - Ford Mustang
Pogo - Techart Porsche
Virus - Ruf Porsche
F2 - Mercedes AMG
Madd - Lamborghini

Most freestyle boards: Ford Expedition
with exception of:
Rad Air Tanker - BMW X5
Donek Incline - Porsche Cayenne
Prior AMF - Hummer!

[Mike T]

As the owner of a Coiler and a two Donek alpine boards, I think the Donek is more like a sports car and the Coiler is more like a luxury sedan.

I find my Doneks (FC 163 and Axis 172) are all about precise handling. Edge changes happen so fast on the 163 it's like the board is hooked directly to my brain stem. But, make a mistake and get punished!

The Coiler (PR 184) on the other hand is all about sticking to the trail, no matter what. At times (all the right times) it's like it has a suspension. It "hugs the road" so to speak like a Mercedes or Beamer.

Then again, maybe it's the length as much as the maker... I really have to try a 180+ cm Donek someday. (If you have one and ride in the NW US and want to trade boards for a few runs, that'd be cool!)

[CarvCanada]

oh yeah, and the SWOARD is the Campagna T-Rex.
if you don't know what that is, look at their site! that thing screams! seen about 6 up here in Québec where they're made. I love niche markets...

[kjl]

Which board is the Subaru WRX? I need to buy whatever that is. Hmm... maybe I already have it: the Never Summer Premier. What a great all-mountain board.

[mirror70]

heh, I've owned or driven almost every one of those cars, but I've only ridden two of the boards. I think that means the good folks on this msg board should hook me up with some demos ;)

[C5 Golfer]

Originally posted by CarvCanada
If alpine board brands were to be manufacturers of cars, here's what they would be.
Coiler - Porsche 911 GT3RS!
Nidecker - BMW M3
Donek - Lexus GS300
Prior - Lotus or Ferrari
Burton - Ford Mustang
Pogo - Techart Porsche
Virus - Ruf Porsche
F2 - Mercedes AMG
Madd - Lamborghini

Most freestyle boards: Ford Expedition
with exception of:
Rad Air Tanker - BMW X5
Donek Incline - Porsche Cayenne
Prior AMF - Hummer!

My take being a car nut that I am

Volkl RT - Don Garlits Swamp Rat dragster
Prior 4X4- Lexus LX 470
F2 Speedster- Corvette C5-R
Arbor Munoz - Lexus LS 400
Burton - any model- 1957 Buick Roadmaster with 2 speed auto or a Ford Tarus.

[Derf]

Nitro... the name says it all!

Seriously, I like my Nitro GTX 166, and I like Mazda cars, so I'll say:

Nitro GTX = Mazda RX-7 or RX-8

Derf

P.S.: I only drive a 1992 Mazda 323, and it gets me where I like to go without a hitch, no need for fancy cars.:D

[Enzo]

C5 Golfer,
Since we're talking cars here.....everytime I see your screen name I've often wondered if the "C5" is in reference to the C5 Vette. If so, it's a great car!!

Enzo

[C5 Golfer]

Originally posted by Enzo
C5 Golfer,
Since we're talking cars here.....everytime I see your screen name I've often wondered if the "C5" is in reference to the C5 Vette. If so, it's a great car!!

Enzo

Yes it is -- I have a flame red coupe that only get out on sunny days and am looking forward to having a C6 parked next it when it is in its second model year.:D

[woodman]

and seeing as how I just received my new 178cm from Germany I'll be the first to say it's gotta be the Shelby Cobra of boards!!! Split tails and split tongues!!! That thing is AWESOME!!! I'll agree on the F2 as well, my Silberfeil is pretty classy looking, especially with the Conshox. That board has elevated my riding already and I've only had it out 3 times!!! Man is this a good year or what!!!

Good carving/driving,

Paul

[Vahur]

At least my Silberpfeil reminds me Formula 1 McLaren-Mercedes car, same colors, same hard-to-tame driving :D
Now these newer Silberpfeils (next season ones) aren't nowhere so nice, this wooden appearance, no, me no like :(

[outsider]

Volant Excell= Aston Martin Vanquish

Old burton amp 160= 1984 Ford F-150

[woodman]

The new ones are kinda funky with the wood showing through on the topsheet. I like the minimal graphics and predominately gray topsheet on mine, especially with the Conshox. It gives it a real "high tech" look. Although I gotta admit, the Red & Black graphics on my new Burner are SWEET!!!

:pPaul

[Carp]

You guys forgot the Black snow mogul monster with the razor sharp plastic edges for precise carves. This would be comparable to Dodge Omni with it's can't beat the crap out of me if you wanted to build.

[fishrising]

I see my Rad-Air Tanker OS 187 as more of a Range Rover Defender 110 (like the Defender 90 but 4 door), rather than a BMW X5...