Anyone know what a Generics Alpine board is?

[newcarver]

There is a bunch of these board on E-bay of various lengths for under $100. Couldn't find any info on them. How old are these? Any good? Here is a link to one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Generics-Race-Alpine-Snowboard-Mens-155-cm-522A-B_W0QQitemZ190176546320QQihZ009QQcategoryZ21250QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

They also have some Crazy Bannana asym for $30.

[BlueB]

I've got Generics IQ 170. Very good freecarver or entry level GS board, even AM capable as it has good nose. I ride it often, in despite that I've got few newer boards too. Very sturdy construction.
IQ was their race line, while Peak and Chrono(?) were freecarvers / am carvers. They were purchased, along with Blax, by Head in about 2000.
It seems that black 160 would make a good budget price AM board for a smaller rider...

Boris

[D-Sub]

Hi Newcarver

I did a quick search (both title and messages) and found a lot of discussion abuot generics boards.

[Jrobb]

Too bad they don't have anything in the 170 range, It'd make a great rock board.


J

[Scuff]

My wife rides Generics boards in the 151 and 171 sizes.
I once rode the 171 and was pleasantly surprised.
It's older, kinda heavy, but the softer flex made for a forgiving ride.
Pretty nice intro-to-carving board.

[newcarver]

Sorry D-sub, just learning how to use this forum. Not very computer savy.:rolleyes:

[newcarver]

:biggthump Had to go and buy the black 160. Couldn't resist for $89.

[eaglez]

I bought the black 148 for my son. Should be here anyday now.

D. :biggthump

[newcarver]

Anybody know which model this actualy is? Don't see any kind of name on it other than Generics.

[eaglez]

Hey,

I think if you look close at the tail you see Peak. That would be in line with what BlueB said above. I bought one and it will be here by FedEx on Wed. I will let you know what it says.

D. :biggthump

[Chris Houghton]

It's one of the Peak series, 148, 155 and 160 cm lengths. Described in the catalog as a medium flex directional freecarve/freeride board the 160 is an 8.8m sidecut, the shorter boards are even less.

[eaglez]

Hey,

Just got my Generics Peak 48 (148) board from zboards off ebay.

Got here in 2 days by FedEx. Packaging was a little lacking but the board was undamaged in the box.

This board is pretty flexible. My son will love it for now.

D. :biggthump

[Thor VonRippington]

OT... dig'n your new avitar Chris! :biggthump

Gotta know what deck you are sport'n there.

[Chris Houghton]

Thor - good eye, that would be Virus Team Tantalus.

[eaglez]

Thor - good eye, that would be Virus Team Tantalus that is in eaglez :D quiver now.

Hope someday my riding technique comes close to Chris'. Then I can do these Virus boards some justice.

D. :biggthump