Nidecker Tornado 173

[willywhit]

I rode with noah yesterday and he raves about his Tornado 173. Evidently, Nidecker makes some serious alpine boards but has no US distributorship. Anybody ride this board ? He was killing it on it.

[John E]

I have a Nidecker Tornado GS 163 (I think). I'm not that good with it but I can't blame the board. I got it at All Board Sports in Boulder, Colorado.

[willywhit]

I have a Nidecker Tornado GS 163 (I think). I'm not that good with it but I can't blame the board. I got it at All Board Sports in Boulder, Colorado.
wanna sell it ?

[S-Fource]

Hi this is Ryan w/ Berg's Ski and Snowboard Shop in Eugene OR. We are a Nideker Deeler :cool: . I don't currently Stock their line of carving/Race boards but I do have access to them if someone wants to special order something. Let me know :D Contact info below.

bergsskishop.com
ryan@bergssnowboardshop.com
#1-800-800-1953

[Randy T.]

Bomber sells Nideckers but only the GS boards. Maybe Michelle can order you a Tornado.

[Dan]

I rode with noah yesterday and he raves about his Tornado 173. Evidently, Nidecker makes some serious alpine boards but has no US distributorship. Anybody ride this board ? He was killing it on it.

I have the 183 of that board. It's a real handful at my weight/skill level, but late in the season when I have my $hit together, I like to take it up. The 183 has about a 15 meter scr, so I'm happiest using it on midweek days when the slopes are open.

For me, riding at 150 lbs., it's very stiff, snappy and lively, but with great edgehold. When I'm on the top of my game, it elevates my skills well beyond my capabilities on other boards, but it's intolerant of mistakes. In comparison with my Oxy Proton 172, it's much more likely to reach up and smack me on the head when I do something wrong, am not fully-committed, or lose focus.

Fun ride!

[Phil]

I put in a lot of time on that board as well as the 183. The 173 was a little limp for my taste, but a blast to ride. The 183 on the other hand felt solid no matter what I did.

I still have a buddy who rides the 173 and he rips on it. He loves that board. Tornado or not, the board that you pictured is the GS board. I think that they just dropped the name, but I could be wrong.

[Kirk]

No more Tornado. That was history a few years back.
Its GS or SL now.


Yep. Actually "Custom GS" or SL now. US distributor was in Vista, CA. Now they're just up the street from me in Ogden, UT. As was said above, Fin is probably as good a resource as you're gonna get.

I have plenty of time on a variety of Customs and Tornados - fun decks! '99/'00 was the last season under the "Tornado" name.

[bobdea]

on a new one for you WW
email me and I willtry to get the hook up, I know it was doable about a month ago, there is a rep here in town and they want to dump some of these boards at a good price
think wholesale price

but honestly, you have a coiler

[bobdea]

ahh, that explains why they want to sell them so bad!
full on metal like the Priors, Kesslers and coilers or metal like the volkls (as in it's there but does ot do anything)

[bobdea]

ohh yeah, BTW nidecker bindings are one of the most common in this town as well as plenty of their boards as well
if I remember correctly they have a office in burlington VT

[Steph]

FYI, the Starting Gate at Stratton carries Nidecker. They have for quite a while.

[tex1230]

was just about to say that steph. also the shop across from Mt. Slow (Alpine Traders?) had some last time I was in there.

[AlexJ]

I rode that board for several years. It was a fantastic board until I broke it.

[Bobby Buggs]

What board haven't you Broke :freak3:

[Steph]

Buggs, that list could take a while to formulate :eek:

[GeoffV]

Alex let's hope that wouldn't be the case for your new track carving GSX-R 750 :eplus2: I'll see you at track day