Alpine Ace
Do you really care what it says on the board? Hmm, mine was built in '11, it is '11, I am totally cool with that. It MUST kick arse, all what counts!Originally Posted by pogokoenig
And even more importantly, you pack your stuff in time and make it out to Aspen so we have some fun
Can't lose what you never had!
Banned
New ride for the 2011/2012 season. Catch me if you can!
Trench Digger
I dig it Mark!
Love the authentic retro look.I'm gonna upgrade all my boards to bungy-tech binders too!
Trench Digger
Sweet Lonnie Toft Snowman.
Ink
Trench Digger
switching stances ... anything else you want to tell us?Sweet Lonnie Toft Snowman.
Ink
Trench Digger
Is this meant for me Kieran, because I don't get it.
Just because Snowman posts up a sweet vintage doesn't mean he is going soft on us.
Ink
Trench Digger
nah, snowman, but referring you too. that ... 'board', is regular. just wondering if there are any other breaking news items to be released.
Alpine Ace
Looks like you're also putting all the the plate builders on notice...."The Lodge Pole Plate" Wood is Good!
Al
" One must carve one's life out of the wood one has "
Vendor
That plate just might be the next big thing.
Sean Martin - president/founder
Donek Snowboards Inc.
smartin@donek.com
www.donek.com
phone:877-53-DONEK
Alpine Ace
Only after it's been fumigated for termites
"Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them" -Albert Einstein
Moderator
It was a somewhat common modification to stiffen a "SkiBoard" with an alpine ski. The plastic had a nasty habid of folding right at the end of the skateboard. The original "Skiboard" came with a tool to shave the edge of the plastic down to adjust the flex. So, as a result, if your skiboard was already shaved down and it was too soft, adding the ski would stiffen it up.
The other common mod was to cut a swallowtail into the plastic. This particular board was definitely "Tricked Out"
The "Flying Banana" became the first Sims Skiboard in production. Tom basically used it to enter the market quickly , sell skateboards and get his name out there while he created some of the most advances wood snowboards in the industry.
Last edited by www.oldsnowboards.com; July 28th, 2011 at 12:26 PM.
Alpine Ace
Ok, stupid question, is that Tom Sims on the left in the second pic? ^^^^^ ^^^
"Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them" -Albert Einstein
Moderator
No, not Tom
Alpine Ace
Hmm, am I counting correct here, did only five people (including myself) so far post their own new toy for the coming season? It’s pretty much August now and I am wondering if this is really slow in terms of new boards. Maybe the big chunk comes between August and the beginning of the season. If not, it would really not be a lot of new boards and kinda bad for the already very limited industry of ours. Or, most who received their toys did not post, could be another reason. Anyway, just wondering.
Can't lose what you never had!
Alpine Ace
Sorry Ray,
While I did order this at SES2011 Bruce got it to me at the end of the season. This was an idea we had for a Midwest All Mountain Ripper, somthing I have nicknamed the "Lividd" She's a 169 AMT, VSR, Asymetrical Core, with a little X-tra in the boot. I have yet to carve her, My only weekend on her was at Mt. Rose and it just dumped by the foot each of the three days I had there....She took the deep pow like an Pro!
Al
" One must carve one's life out of the wood one has "
Trench Digger
With the specs and shape that pretty board looks like it will be tons of fun!
Alpine Ace
I bought both my Doneks from Sean in the last 1-3 months, one I've ridden, one I haven't. I'm doing my part to support the industry
Last edited by Gcarve; August 13th, 2011 at 10:23 PM.
"Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them" -Albert Einstein
Moderator
The first of two new Tinkler's is done. I have not yet met up with Mike to recieve it. Texilium top, with matching plate , the newest version of the Tinkler design.
182cm
19cm waist
progressive sidecut +
Low square nose , slightly decambered
Custom wood core, full layer of carbon, other good stuff.
Stiffer than sh/t
Purpose: All around travel carver, simple, shorter, lighter, super clean, less bells and whistles for the folks to hit or ask questions about.
Last edited by www.oldsnowboards.com; July 30th, 2011 at 02:12 AM.
Trench Digger
Nice, Bryan!
Drooling on the keyboard now...
Banned
Nice ride Bryan. Simpler is better! Tinklers are always well built but sometimes the gadegetry makes my scratch my head, I have a friend here in Colorado with a couple and hope to install a deer whistle on the noses just to complete the ensemble. Some pics of the plate hardware when you get a chance please. What is the SCR Bryan, progressive from what to what? Season is only 70 or so days out here, time to start thinking about it!
Think Snow!
Trench Digger
Nice Bryan. Congrats with the new setup. Anxious to hear how that plate system works.
Moderator
Cool Hans. Last time we talked Mike had not yet made the system public.Nice Bryan. Congrats with the new setup
This is the first full production snowboard of that version. I rode the proto type at the close of my season last year. Love the height and feel big time.
I still have the GS proto in my shop. Anxious to give this shorter board a spin. Board number two will have all the cool systems I have grown to appreciate over the years. TNT, Snow Stix, Plates etc It will be the culmination of all the systems on the shape I like the best. Now I just need to get to where I can physically make the best use of all the features.
Mike has built a number of boards not displayed on Bomber. A number of east coast BX riders, juniors especially. His long time relationships with some of the leading riders, coaches in alpine continue to draw out inovation and development.
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Dude. Loved your last photos you at work!! Very cool!! We don't see many deer on our rough groomers. I certainly don't blame them for grazing on the ultra buff of CO though. I too hope to be galavanting through the lovely CO forests this coming season.
Simply put, if it did not enhance the ride we wouldn't do it. What I can tell you is that everytime I ride another board I enjoy them but can't wait to get back on one of my favorite Tinkler system boards. Allot of factors in play. Conditions, weight, riding style, etc. Fortunately we have a great diversity of builders doing excellent work for our small but passionate group of enthusiasts. Those that live near one of those builders and even get to ride with them are particularly lucky. Something about riding with the guy that builds your board seems to help create a good match. Certainly not required, but doesn't hurt either!!
I expect more of the details will be coming out soon. SCR is a blend approx. 13-16 maybe?Side note: Mike really had to twist my arm to go "Low Nose". Call me old school, but the trade off has not completely convinced me of value yet.
Still considering a topsheet, it would have too pretty cool to warrant the change. Some of the new graphics are very tempting. Some very nice art out there!
This particular board will serve the "Big Boys" and strong riders as well. A board that I can perhaps offer as a "Demo" when traveling. It is hard to hand over one of my full system boards to someone. I have no interest in dealing with issues related to loaning high value items. Just too stressfull. I covet them much too much. I don't care to have to "Train" others how to care for equipment. 90% of BOL members are super carefull and respectful. Memories of handy a 2000$ snowboard to someone and then watching them immediately jam the tail into hard snow still reverberate through my skull.
Last edited by www.oldsnowboards.com; July 31st, 2011 at 01:32 PM.
Alpine Ace
This sounds like what I might be looking for in an AM board. Any specs?
"At one point I was seeing my bootfitter so much my wife was begining to think I was having an affair with him."
Alpine Ace
Well Bruce rembembers every detail, what I know is it's a 169 AMT VSR with a regular stance asymmetric core. Bruce was deciding between a 21vs 22 cm waist, went with 21.5. I am 175 lbs and wanted a little pop so he thru some extra love in the tail
I have yet to carve her but I'm sure she'll please
Al
" One must carve one's life out of the wood one has "
Alpine Ace
Love seeing people using my top sheet design! Congrats on the new board.
Trench Digger
I was looking to see if there was "frightmares" hidden somewhere in the design
Alpine Ace
I have been known to hide stuff in my designs, but that one is clean.I was looking to see if there was "frightmares" hidden somewhere in the design
Moderator
Tinkler BX Board.
One of several recent builds.
Occasionally fellow riders ask, so what is Mike's story?
In short, it is a deep one. Origins in HI, NZ, surf, wind, wave.
All about the flex.
Couple photos and a link that give one a brief glimpse into Mike's background. I hope he doesn't mind.
One of Mike's "Tinkler Tails" featured in this site.
http://www.windsurfermag.com/magazin...g2fDQ5Ng%3D%3D
Early surf shots of Mike.
Last edited by www.oldsnowboards.com; August 4th, 2011 at 03:38 PM.
Alpine Ace
Donek Freecarve 1 Round Tail Carbon Fiber 181!
Beautiful board, Sean, thanks.
Can't wait to rail it!
Last edited by Dave Winters; August 6th, 2011 at 11:47 AM.
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