Line Jedi Review...

[Fast]

Ok here we go...

I haven't ridden this skiboard in all conditions yet, but I feel I know it well enough to give it a review. I might add some stuff later when I get into park, moguls etc...
The Line Jedis have performed great for me so far, they are a great board if you are just getting started, as long as you can grab it cheap. If not just get a new revel8 one. It is quite short in size (only 89cm) and compared to newer boards it is rather slim (11.6/10.1/11.6). This makes it very tiring to ride in powder, which I haven't quite got the hang of yet, but I'm sure any really light rider like me should manage ok with the bindings set back. They are very stiff, making them ideal for me, but this is down to personal preference. They have capped construction, and to me it seems like they hold up well to topsheet chipping, but that might be down to the fact I really need to get my edges sharpened, rust off etc... Again the difference between capped and sidewall construction are down to personal preference, but seeing as all the revel8 boards are sidewall you don't really have much choice.

Now to their ride:
These are very stiff like I said before, so they do well for aggressive riders like me. I have not noticed any chatter so far, but I have not been pushing them all that fast, seeing as I have only ridden them on an indoor slope and a sledging hill. They're great for just cruising along, but unleash all their force when you let them loose. As any other skiboard with four hole Inserts and symmetrical shape they are great fun (of course Sherpas are supposedly fun as well, and they do look fun, but I can't really comment on them). Their only drawbacks
are that if you're a bigger/heavier guy/girl they will suck in powder and they won't be quite as fast as some bigger boards, but good old gravity will still do a great job at getting you down a hill with a big adrenaline rush. As well as that they give you a good shake when plowing through some crud, so keep your tips up and try not to faceplant too often, which happens all too easy with the short skiboards.

To make a long story short, their not the best boards out their, but if you can grab a pair cheap, take them as they're great for getting started or just keep them in your car and when some snowboarder/skier asks you what the hell your riding just give him the jedis and convert him to the bright side! We have cookies as well. Chocolate ones!

[Fast]

More to come once I unleash them in a proper resort

[jjue]

great comprehensive review , Fast , nice to see some reviews of the classics ! ... isn't the Line Jedi a 89cm length skiboard ,though ???

[Fast]

Oops so it is... Thanks jack I'll change that at once.

[adeehr]

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[koneco]

Aren't capped skis usually less prone to chipping?

[CrazyBoy-1]

This reminds me of the times I've ridden the Line 5-0's, which was the following design after the Jedi. They aren't as competent in all conditions as the new boards, but they're still an absolute blast to ride. I think you'll really enjoy them in the park. The shorter skinnier build makes them feel very light, which is great for spins. Landings have to be more on point, but that's good practice anyway.

[Fast]

Aren't capped skis usually less prone to chipping?

They are. That's why I mentioned it in my review.

[Fast]

Today I drove up to the Nevis Range with my dad and his friend, both of which are experienced skiers, my dads friend being a very good backcountry skier. The conditions were horrible, but still great fun. The groomers were bare ice covered with 1-5 inches of powder, and rocks and grass sticking out in places. Low cloud level with strong winds and heavy snowfall, so basically my favourite conditions.

Now to the ride.
At first I felt kind of awkward on the jedis, set back 2cm and with my cheap boots on. I quickly got used to it, and by the end of the day I was flying down the slopes, easily overtaking my dads friend. I don't know what people mean by speed wobble, to be honest I had more on skis.
They held a good edge on ice, I only slipped a few times.
Nevis range only had 2 small rails set up that day, and I tell you I'm the biggest fail at them you can imagine. Not down to the jedis though. I only landed one of my many attempts.
Overall they performed just as well in the resort as in xscape (indoor slope), if not better.
These boards want to be pushed. Ride them like you mean it.