Selecting your Swoard Extremecarver 2D
NOTE: Over 100 kilos we will not replace a broken/snapped
nose on a board.
Our range of nine options (unique on the market) makes it possible
to choose a board that closely matches your personal physical characteristics.
Use the following procedures as a guide to select your extremecarving
board.
Three parameters are to be considered:
The board's width.
This is the most important parameter. To lay down a turn the boots should
not exceed past the board's edge (no overhang).
The board's length.
This parameter can vary a little with minor consequences.
The Longitudinal stiffness (flex).
Tuned with accuracy, the flex allows the board to handle the high pressures
of an extremecarve, without loosing any maneuverability.
Selection procedure
1. The board's width.
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Measure the length (blue arrow of figure 1)
of your boots in centimeters.
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Figure 1: length of the boot |
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Use table 1 to select the Extremecarver
model that best suits your boot length.Please note that this table
is applicable to bindings set to the following angles: 55° or
slightly less on the front binding and 48° or slightly less
for the back binding.
Boots length
(cm) |
EXTREMECARVER
model |
| less than 29.1 |
161 |
| from 29.1 to 30.4 |
168 |
| greater than 30.4 |
175 |
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Table 1: board selection with respect to boot
length |
2. The board's length.
Determine your height in centimeters.
Use table 2 to select the Extremecarver model that best suits your height.
Rider's height
(cm) |
EXTREMECARVER
model |
less than 172 |
161 |
from 172 to 181 |
168 |
greater than 181 |
175 |
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Table 2: board selection with respect to the
rider's height |
Please note:
If you do not obtain the same model, when using the two tables located
above, select the longest board; the reasons for doing so are listed
below:
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If table 1 provides you with a longer model than table 2, you have
feet that are rather
big when compared to your height. Since the highest priority is to
avoid boot overhang, table 1 becomes more important. You will end
up with a board that is slightly long.
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In the opposite case, table 2 provides you with a model that is longer
than table 1, your feet are rather small for your height. In this
situation, there is little or no boot overhang. However, if you feel
that your feet are tiring out quickly when riding, you should decrease
the binding angles a little.
3. The longitudinal stiffness (flex).
Now that you have picked an Extremecarver model, it is time to select
the flex (stiffness) that is best for you.
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Determine your weight in the morning before
dressing.
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Use table 3a, 3b, or 3c (the table that corresponding
to your board length) to select the flex that best suits your weight.
Table 3a:
flex choices
of the 161
|
Rider's weight
(kg) |
Flex |
less than 55 |
S - soft |
from 55 to 66 |
M - medium |
greater than 66 |
H - hard |
Table 3b:
flex choices
of the 168 |
Rider's weight
(kg) |
Flex |
less than 66 |
S - soft
|
from 66 to 77 |
M - medium
|
greater than 77 |
H - hard |
Table 3c:
flex choices
of the 175
|
Rider's weight
(kg) |
Flex |
less than 76 |
S - soft |
from 76 to 87 |
M - medium |
greater than 87 |
H - hard |
If you hesitate between two flexes consider the following information:
A board with a softer flex is easier to ride but is less stable and
will support less pressure during a hard carve. If a stiffer flex is
selected, expect the opposite.
If your ultimate goal is extremecarving do not hesitate to select the
stiffer model, as it will provide more support during a hard carve.
Using a stiffer board will not obstruct the rider from turning in
any style. It simply requires a little more leg strength to maneuver.
If, on the other hand, you are looking for a board that is easy to
ride, select the softer flex. The softer board requires less effort
to maneuver, but is slightly less efficient when extremecarving.
Now it's time to order!
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