Burton Alp specs

[TrDi]

Hi everyone!

I happened to find two Burton Alp decks very cheap and I wanted to ask if anyone knows the specifications of those boards, especially sidecut radius. One is Burton Alp 163 and the other one 168 (I think).

Anyone particular experiences on these boards and what weight range are they aimed at?

Cheers,

TrDi

[sic t 2]

Here are your boards and their specs (http://www.klugriding.com/alpine-boards.php)

Sic t 2

[garyj]

I have owned three alps in the last several years. The older models are stiffer and more durable than the later generation boards. At a 200+mm width the alp offers ample surface for float in powder or blowing through the crud. My alp is only ridden in the softer conditions where my other boards are too stiff and too narrow. The sidecut of the alp is designed to hook turns at lower speeds, and in the right conditions it will carve 360 degree turns---very fun. As for the weight range, I weigh in at 200 lbs and can easily over power the alp on the hard pack.

Bottom line, the alp is a great back-up all mountain carver, that performs well in a variety of conditions. At the prices that they can be puchased today, everyone should have one of these boards in their quiver. Have fun! GC

[UK2TX2CA]

I have a '98 Alp 164 ( it a blue top demo board with a flower motif on the base ) and agree with the comment that the older boards are stiffer and better made.

Regards,
UK2TX2CA

[stevep]

i started on a 7.1 1998 alp. what a fun board. very sad when i pulled the back binding out at camelback.

cheers!
steve

[Hotmop]

I have an old Alp Asym 7.0 (94 maybe?) and a friends 5.6 from around '97. When looking at them recently, it amazed me how soft they are. I'm 6'4" and 220 lbs and I could easily overload the nose at great peril to me and those around.

I moved on to a Madd 158. Much happier.