Madd 180 - sold

[Jack Michaud]

SOLD

http://i41.tinypic.com/2mw6t7b.jpg

I will be sad to see this board go. I have said they'd have to pry this board out of my cold, dead hands. But time marches on.

The board has TONS of life left in it. I don't think I've taken much if any of the camber out of it. Clean, nice looking board, minor cosmetic topsheet blem on tail.

$95 PTC tune, 1-base 3-side bevel, base ground flat and structured.

Unless you've been under a rock for the past couple years, you know that metal composite boards are now all the rage. This is not a metal board, but it is still as fun to ride as the day I demo'd it and fell in love with it. The carbon fiber butterfly topsheet is unique in the industry, and it accomplishes much of what metal is now doing: improved vibration reduction, increased torsional stiffness, and better edge hold while maintaining that signature Madd liveliness. Madd snowboards represent the pinnacle of non-metal snowboard construction.

specs:
length: 180cm
waist: 19cm
sidecut: elliptical, approximately 16m
taper: about 5mm

If you can't justify the absolute latest bleeding edge tech, this is the best GS board you will find anywhere for this money and more.

US$400 plus shipping.

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[GeoffV]

nothing??? Wow I'm shocked I sold my identical 180 without even posting it for sale.

This is a great board for a great price people. Madd boards will become nostalgia again soon as there will be fewer around going forward.

[Jack Michaud]

still available.

[Derek72]

Ughh...I wish I got more money. I was looking for this board in the last February. I had Madd 170 -little short for me but amazing board. I switch the board for Donek FC 182 Olimpic(never try so far by me) but..still big respect and nostalgia for Madd. Great board and price.

[Ear dragger]

I'm not a madd master, but i do know certain models are better than others

[Ernie00]

I pm'ed you earlier this summer as we were going in your area for summer vacation. I was hoping to check out the board and maybe get it and save on shipping but you never got back to me. Now I need boots so no boards for a little while.

[*Ace*]

Eric, ditch the Volkl Renntiger and pick up that MADD!

[Arclite]

made for what weight?

[Ear dragger]

got rid of that last year ace, just have virus, coiler, nidecker, and freeride. arent the madd boards classified in a p1 p2, or some thing?:smashfrea

[Jack Michaud]

I pm'ed you earlier this summer as we were going in your area for summer vacation. I was hoping to check out the board and maybe get it and save on shipping but you never got back to me. Now I need boots so no boards for a little while.

Hi Ernie, very sorry I didn't get back to you. I just found your email and it came on June 20, which is the day we left for a week's vacation in Jamaica. I guess your message got buried while I was gone. You didn't mention the board though.


I'm not a madd master, but i do know certain models are better than others

It's the 180, per the title of the thread. Specs are in the OP.


made for what weight?

It's a 2005, before they started making multiple stiffnesses. Between 2005 and 2008, I weighed 170 to 180, and it worked great for aggressive carving.

I did not ride it in the 2008/2009 season.

[Ear dragger]

thanks for the info, I wanna pull the trigger, gonna think on it today, it would be a great board for my quiver, and i think it will fit my riding style:biggthump

[*Ace*]

Peer Pressure
DO IT!
:biggthump

[davekempmeister]

yeh, what Ace said. Do it, buy it before I do. Seriously, I'm thinking about it. I'm impulsive like that. Save me from myself.

[LeeW]

Do it.

[AlexJ]

You will like the board. I loved it when I rode one for a few days. It will fit you well. Though you will not be carving drifter link on that no way no how.

Buy it then I can ride it to.

Alex

[Jack Michaud]

yeah, do it! :D

You'll notice the price has been lowered... now's your chance... the stars are aligned...

[GeoffV]

Eric, that board is perfect for the big groomers at Stratton. You'll tear it up on the 180. It's a great board that gives you a big board feel of a 195 in a short package. Jack's Madd would match the turns of my Donek 195 which has a 16m radius.

Alex will be your best friend:lol:

[Jack Michaud]

Oh you're at Stratton? This board will shine there. Damn, why am I selling it again? If I was made of money I'd keep it. *sniff*

[martyagt4]

Damn, if I were a better rider, I'd jump all over that. Well, that and not many place in OHIO to let it shine.

[Jack Michaud]

somebody get off the wussy wagon and buy this sweet ride!

[Mellow Yellow]

can I buy it on a monthly payment plan?

:D

[Jack Michaud]

can I buy it on a monthly payment plan?

:D

ha... sure why not. But only because I know you!

[Jack Michaud]

still available! you know you want it!

price reduced - $400 plus shipping!

[anke]

Advanced softbooter (since 1997)
Beginner extremely enthusiastic hardbooter
female
161lbs
5.11" height

will it make me happy as my skills progress?

i currently own a renntiger 163 SL which i actually love, but this seems like such a good deal, and you know, women like shopping :1luvu:

thoughts appreciated.

[Jack Michaud]

Hmm... if you really like speed and are aggressive it could work. You're at the bottom end of the weight range for this board, so it will be stiff and will turn long and fast. Without knowing how you ride, I can't totally recommend it.

[www.oldsnowboards.com]

Advanced softbooter (since 1997)
Beginner extremely enthusiastic hardbooter
female
161lbs
5.11" height

will it make me happy as my skills progress?

i currently own a renntiger 163 SL which i actually love, but this seems like such a good deal, and you know, women like shopping :1luvu:

thoughts appreciated.

After reading some of your past posts, I think you should go for it. Your strong, aggressive and this is the softest of the Madd 180s.

Offer Jack 400$ including shipping and a lifetime subscription to his private
"How To Carve" chat line :biggthump

Plus , it would give us all great pleasure to see a GIRL ripping it on Jack's Madd 180. You would earn so much instant credit!! ;)

Plus there is so much skill drawn into the board via Jack's presence you will instantly be able to CRANK just like Jack. :biggthump

Seriously, by hooking up with the great guys and gals in the "Tahoe" region you will be able to "Ride" into the board (plus they will all want to borrow it)

A Legend is born!!! Bryan

[Jack Michaud]

aw, thanks Bryan. :biggthump

anke, I see you're in Tahoe, so you will have the real estate to let this board rip. Bryan is an expert carver, so his endorsement should tell you something.

[www.oldsnowboards.com]

aw, thanks Bryan. :biggthump

anke, I see you're in Tahoe, so you will have the real estate to let this board rip. Bryan is an expert carver, so his endorsement should tell you something.

I wish it was the "3 gash" stiff version that was promised to me. I would snap it up for 375$ shipped.

You are a good sport Jack!

[anke]

oh guys, you ROCK! bryan, are/were you a salesmen in your present/past?
"a legend" :lol:

i am about to invest $370 in a pair of leather boots, and the money might be better invested in this board!

so if i go for it, and try it and don't like it for my riding style, will i be able to sell it without too much loss?

i'm a little hesitant as i don't wanna be put off trying a board that is a bit too advanced for me, and ending up disappointed in my abilities.

there also is a 170 madd for sale...

thanks so much for the quick responses!

[www.oldsnowboards.com]

Definitely buy the board over the boots. Unless they are black over the knee stiletto heel models. :eplus2:

I found the 180cm Madd to be a forgiving easy turning board. It was good in all the conditions I used it on. (had it most of the week in Aspen)

Keep in mind I am MUCH heavier and allot of miles.

The 170cm would certainly be a safer choice, quicker turning, etc. Helps to keep speed in check.


Yes, current market, you could ride it this season and not loose a whole lot.

People were standing in line for these at 500$ when new/ retail I think was 700$. If it hadn't been for "Metal Mania" they would still net 400$ pretty easily. Low ball him. Detune it a touch, then get with the Journeymen carvers in the Tahoe area and Kick some booty!!!! All I ask for is first glimpse of the photos!!:1luvu:

You ready for the challenge??

Do a search on Steph and Allee for inspiration. These gals RIP!!!

[Jack Michaud]

this board will do well on wide open intermediate trails where you have room to "surf". on steep stuff it will probably be too fast. one thing I can say is that you are tall enough for it!

although I do likes me a nice pair of FM boots. err, on women that is.

[anke]

i like surfing! i don't like steep, icy hills too much, although i just read the board performs really well on ice, less in soft snow (as it usually is in tahoe)
http://hardbooter.net/blog/?p=333

quotes here:


"Madd stick is that it’s not very easy to ride without the correct inputs. This is not a bad thing unless you buy this stick thinking you will grow into it."

"At SES the nose just fired right through the soft snow but with some stiff cord under the board, it really came to life."

"It has a firm nose that needs rider input to start the turn, making it a bit temperamental unless the rider makes the right moves. This, however, is a part of what makes superboards fun. A rider discovers that a mistake can hurt the individual turn or, in extreme cases, hurt the driver!"opinion on that?

get that image of those high-heels out of your mind, you think i am wearing heels when i'm already so tall? flat i like, but up to the knees anyway ;-)

[Jack Michaud]

I would say the 180 is the most forgiving of the 3 Madds. The shorter two have a smaller "sweet spot" and require you to bring nothing less than your A-game.

As for soft snow, I bought the board based on me demo'ing it at SES in Aspen.

As for Bryan's suggestion to low-ball me, well, heh, I have a big-n-tall brother-in-law who is getting into carving. At some point it would be more worth it for me to just keep the board and let him use it.

[anke]

jack, check your inbox...

[Ear dragger]

still interested

[Jack Michaud]

anke is the proud new owner.

[anke]

very proud :1luvu:

[Randy T.]

Congrats Anke! Let me know when you head to Kirkwood with the board and I'll take those pictures for Bryan.

[www.oldsnowboards.com]

Congrats Anke! Let me know when you head to Kirkwood with the board and I'll take those pictures for Bryan.

Cool. That would be great.

Randy, your board is in!

[anke]

this board will do well on wide open intermediate trails where you have room to "surf". on steep stuff it will probably be too fast.jack, this thing really gets fast on steeps!!! had some "fast" experiences (read: fast=falling) at Northstar last weekend ;-)

performs so beautiful on blue's though... i love it!!!

waiting to the end of the season for some video footage. need to get better first...

[Jack Michaud]

great! :)

[WASMAN]

Fell in love with a Madd 170 this winter. If anyone knows whereabouts of an available Madd 180 firm board I would be interested. (quiver can never be toooo big....)