I have this board and I have to say I used to run your binding angles and what changed this board for me was going posi/posi. It puts so much more pressure on the front foot naturally that carving becomes more balanced and effortless. In pow this thing floats well. I’ve taken it on 50cm+ and it slayed. But where this board shines (other than laying trenches) is side hits and jumps! It begs to be popped off! You’re right about being a chore through crud though… especially in heavy PNW snow… but its stability makes up for it whereas other more nimble boards may get bucked around. Overall this is a quiver killer for me and I love riding it. The only other board I would cheat on my t finder for might be the stranda biru…. I’d love to give that one a try!
I have no issues with it while carving. It’s great, either way I set up my bindings. And it’s good in pow but I have like 8 boards that are better. For me, I think the 160 is a little bit big and wide for the more playful side-hit, jump type stuff. I mean I love that scene but this isn’t a board that begs me to do it. (Which may be on me, given that it is called the transition finder after all.) thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Hey Brigham, you got the TF in the new 160 size? Well done! I was seriously considering it in that size. However it looks like none are coming to Japan so unfortunately, I can not check it out in person. Thus, this was a super helpful review! Out of the shrink wrap base speed noted, but was thinking of Korua for low angle pow, trees, carving, and rough crud / chunder. Sounds like this, despite great specs on paper, for me is gonna be a bit too stiff / aggressive in the uneven stuff.. Which seems to triple confirm that Avran is probably right (again) about the Dart also possibly being a bit of a chore in tight trees. Which makes me think that he is also right that the cafe racer is the real quintessential Korua model... I just do not spend enough time carving (other than day dreaming while watching yearning for turning) to justify it atm. Thanks for the review!
wide boards can be rough and bouncy when things get rough and bouncy. narrow boards are quick edge to edge, and toss you around less (if you have a quality item underfoot). my observations from hard hills Btw, love your opinions!
Great review! This is my favorite board I’ve ridden, but haven’t been able to jump on nearly as many boards as you. Can you elaborate on why you found the other boards to be more versatile? As you suggested, it seemed to be one of the more versatile boards in Korua’s lineup and carves incredible. It seems to do it all well, but what am I missing from some of the boards you’d consider more versatile (that I admittedly haven’t ridden yet!)? Thanks!
Thanks! Out of curiosity, what else have ridden? I wouldn't let my feelings affect your stoke for this board at all. It is (I would guess) the most versatile board in the Korua line up, but I guess the main issue for me is that I didn't think it was very good in variable snow. Great on a groomer, great on pow, not so great in the random chunk you find around. At least that was my experience. To me, a board that handles bad snow is pretty important as far as labeling it versatile. But I wouldn't get caught up in all that too much!
How does it compare to Capita Mercury? Base, grip, response on ice, track and powder? Above all, I like to go down quickly and not suffer with the plants. Some trick but little
Hey Brigham, do you think your all mountain experience may have been different on the 157? Davey over at TGR (a big guy) smashed it on the 157. Prob not pulling nipple draggers or anything at his specs, but interested to hear your thoughts on how sizing may have played into your experience?
I’ve wondered the same thing. The answer is probably yes but I don’t think 160 was crazy big for me at all. I know Davey is way bigger than me and consistently happy with way smaller boards. Not hating on him at all but I have no idea how he’s so happy on such small boards. I’d be super curious to see how he likes to ride. I can say that when I lived in Oregon I was consistently happier with smaller boards than I am here in Utah.
Hi Briam. pleasure Oscar. super interesting video. I've been interested in this korua TF for a while and finally I see a review on the 160 I'm 5'10'' tall, weigh 160lbs and have size 10.5 boots In your opinion, could it make sense to choose the TF60 to have fewer bootdrag problems, or rather a TF57 and benefit from greater maneuverability? A thousand thanks
Hmm. I'm not sure where I stand. The 9000 is awesome, but it's not very fun for anything except being on edge. I found myself getting board on it pretty quick but carving isn't my favorite thing. Versus a board like this? Not sure which I would pick. Probably neither honestly.
@@Drift-Products I guess my thing is that I would rather grab a 9000 for a few hours and rip groomers and then grab a different board than have something that isn't quite as good at it. If you're going to get a quiver, just get the best thing for the type of riding you're doing and then a board or two that is versatile. Although I'm grabbing a 6000 next year. My runs aren't long enough to use a 9000.
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I have this board and I have to say I used to run your binding angles and what changed this board for me was going posi/posi. It puts so much more pressure on the front foot naturally that carving becomes more balanced and effortless.
In pow this thing floats well. I’ve taken it on 50cm+ and it slayed. But where this board shines (other than laying trenches) is side hits and jumps! It begs to be popped off! You’re right about being a chore through crud though… especially in heavy PNW snow… but its stability makes up for it whereas other more nimble boards may get bucked around.
Overall this is a quiver killer for me and I love riding it. The only other board I would cheat on my t finder for might be the stranda biru…. I’d love to give that one a try!
I have no issues with it while carving. It’s great, either way I set up my bindings. And it’s good in pow but I have like 8 boards that are better. For me, I think the 160 is a little bit big and wide for the more playful side-hit, jump type stuff. I mean I love that scene but this isn’t a board that begs me to do it. (Which may be on me, given that it is called the transition finder after all.) thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Hey Brigham, you got the TF in the new 160 size? Well done! I was seriously considering it in that size. However it looks like none are coming to Japan so unfortunately, I can not check it out in person. Thus, this was a super helpful review! Out of the shrink wrap base speed noted, but was thinking of Korua for low angle pow, trees, carving, and rough crud / chunder. Sounds like this, despite great specs on paper, for me is gonna be a bit too stiff / aggressive in the uneven stuff.. Which seems to triple confirm that Avran is probably right (again) about the Dart also possibly being a bit of a chore in tight trees. Which makes me think that he is also right that the cafe racer is the real quintessential Korua model... I just do not spend enough time carving (other than day dreaming while watching yearning for turning) to justify it atm. Thanks for the review!
I would agree. I think for most of Koruas shapes, your priorities should be carving first, then pow, then everything else. That’s my feel anyway.
wide boards can be rough and bouncy when things get rough and bouncy. narrow boards are quick edge to edge, and toss you around less (if you have a quality item underfoot). my observations from hard hills Btw, love your opinions!
Thank you! I agree 100%. The worse the snow, the worse it is to have extra width.
Picked up a 57; wish it was a little more manageable off-piste, but man is it fun on a groomer/side hit day.
Yep, that’s how I feel.
A buddy had the same opinion on it as you. Spot on.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing.
Great review! This is my favorite board I’ve ridden, but haven’t been able to jump on nearly as many boards as you. Can you elaborate on why you found the other boards to be more versatile? As you suggested, it seemed to be one of the more versatile boards in Korua’s lineup and carves incredible. It seems to do it all well, but what am I missing from some of the boards you’d consider more versatile (that I admittedly haven’t ridden yet!)? Thanks!
Thanks! Out of curiosity, what else have ridden? I wouldn't let my feelings affect your stoke for this board at all. It is (I would guess) the most versatile board in the Korua line up, but I guess the main issue for me is that I didn't think it was very good in variable snow. Great on a groomer, great on pow, not so great in the random chunk you find around. At least that was my experience. To me, a board that handles bad snow is pretty important as far as labeling it versatile. But I wouldn't get caught up in all that too much!
Go with the Dart! Positive angles.
I’ll get on the dart at some point!
How does it compare to Capita Mercury? Base, grip, response on ice, track and powder? Above all, I like to go down quickly and not suffer with the plants. Some trick but little
Sadly haven’t tried the Mercury yet but i think the Mercury is the more versatile board. The Korua’s greats strength is carving.
Hey Brigham, do you think your all mountain experience may have been different on the 157? Davey over at TGR (a big guy) smashed it on the 157. Prob not pulling nipple draggers or anything at his specs, but interested to hear your thoughts on how sizing may have played into your experience?
I’ve wondered the same thing. The answer is probably yes but I don’t think 160 was crazy big for me at all. I know Davey is way bigger than me and consistently happy with way smaller boards. Not hating on him at all but I have no idea how he’s so happy on such small boards. I’d be super curious to see how he likes to ride. I can say that when I lived in Oregon I was consistently happier with smaller boards than I am here in Utah.
Hi Briam.
pleasure Oscar.
super interesting video.
I've been interested in this korua TF for a while and finally I see a review on the 160
I'm 5'10'' tall, weigh 160lbs and have size 10.5 boots
In your opinion, could it make sense to choose the TF60 to have fewer bootdrag problems, or rather a TF57 and benefit from greater maneuverability?
A thousand thanks
I think the 157 would be plenty. I’m bigger than you and I feel like the 160 is almost too much.
Really helpful. Thanks.
You're welcome!
If you're going to have a carving board, I'd just want a carving board. Which is why I think I would still get the 9000
Hmm. I'm not sure where I stand. The 9000 is awesome, but it's not very fun for anything except being on edge. I found myself getting board on it pretty quick but carving isn't my favorite thing. Versus a board like this? Not sure which I would pick. Probably neither honestly.
@@Drift-Products I guess my thing is that I would rather grab a 9000 for a few hours and rip groomers and then grab a different board than have something that isn't quite as good at it. If you're going to get a quiver, just get the best thing for the type of riding you're doing and then a board or two that is versatile.
Although I'm grabbing a 6000 next year. My runs aren't long enough to use a 9000.
@@hb7030 That's fair. If you can afford a few boards, get the specialists.
How will you compare it to Ride Peace Seeker?
Sorry haven’t ridden the Peace Seeker. On paper, they seem to have similar intent.