rob
01-23-2011, 08:24 PM
So today was my first day out on the mountain with my 2011 KTPs doing blue and black hard pack groomers. Pretty much after my first two runs I quickly became adapted to the feel of them, which I was surprised by because I thought it would take quite a bit of time getting used to such a wider board. I will say however that they do require quite a bit more energy to drive, but riding them aggressively was very rewarding as they plowed and carved through all types of conditions (powder spots/hardpack/ice/snowboard wakes) seamlessly.
Although I didn't hit any park today, I did hit various small jumps and drop offs and the additional surface area and tail length helped better stabilize me and give me increased confidence than being on my snowblades which always made for a rougher landing.
The only minor set back I found with these boards is that they didn't skate on flat land as well as I though they would have but maybe I am doing something wrong or I'm not fully used to them yet? Would this be improved if I waxed/polished them again or is it something I just need to adapt to?
Also I will follow up further once I do hit the terrain park with them.
Although I didn't hit any park today, I did hit various small jumps and drop offs and the additional surface area and tail length helped better stabilize me and give me increased confidence than being on my snowblades which always made for a rougher landing.
The only minor set back I found with these boards is that they didn't skate on flat land as well as I though they would have but maybe I am doing something wrong or I'm not fully used to them yet? Would this be improved if I waxed/polished them again or is it something I just need to adapt to?
Also I will follow up further once I do hit the terrain park with them.