Lovin' the Volkl Spline

[skategoat]

A while back, I complained about the crowded and narrow Eastern slopes and how hard it was to ride them on my 174cm Prior. I asked for recommendations on a new board but little did I know that the perfect board was sitting in my basement gathering dust.

A couple seasons ago, I bought a 164 Volkl Spline for $200 in a closeout online deal. Rode it a couple of times with soft boots and put it away.

Last week, I threw my TD1s on it with 50/45 degree angles and tried it out in soft conditions.

Holy Crap, I could not believe how much fun I had. I wore a stupid grin for the rest of the day. I was carving huge trenches with the thing and could lay it nearly vertical on both heel and toe side. To add to the fun, the Spline gave me great confidence over the soft bumps that built up over the day. I stayed loose and I rode over them like waves on a wakeboard.

Now I'm left wondering if it was the board or the new angles I was running. I normally ride mild angles at 55 and 48 on my Prior.

Has anyone else ridden one of these things? Can you share your thoughts?

[Bobby Buggs]

That is one of PSR's secret fun boards. Almost a Volkl Cross but not quite. You found the sleeper now keep quiet and dig some Ruts:D

[Zcarver]

Originally posted by skategoat

Last week, I threw my TD1s on it with 50/45 degree angles and tried it out in soft conditions.

Holy Crap, I could not believe how much fun I had. I wore a stupid grin for the rest of the day. I was carving huge trenches with the thing and could lay it nearly vertical on both heel and toe side. To add to the fun, the Spline gave me great confidence over the soft bumps that built up over the day.



I never rode the spline, but I know the feeling! I have a burton coil which is a noodle compare to the spline. But when I threw on my TD1s on them. (62/60 angles). It felt like a new board with a different ride.

I was ripping like an animal! It is amazing what these bindings can do for you. Even if the board is several years old.

I was a fool for riding the race plates as long as I did. Never again will those plates ever see my boots. They were good starters, but too loose in the long run. Happy trails!:D

[Pre School Rider]

Yeah,keep it down out there,I don't want all of those that're sitting in the back of ski-stores to get bought up on me! ;) I've posted my thoughts over on [url]www.freecarve.com ,but you'll have to use the "search" function to dig 'em outa the archives.