Best All Mountain Freestyle Snowboard? Korua Shapes Otto Overview
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- Best All Mountain Freestyle Snowboard?
Korua Shapes Otto Overview
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Host: Mark Fawcett
Riders: Mark Fawcett, Hylas Millard
Locations: Red Mountain, Tribute Boardshop, Nelson, British
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Filmed and edited by: Fitz McGoey
Music: Shane Johnsen / the Automation
In this video Mark talks about the Korua Shapes Otto snowboard. The Otto is a freestyle-focused carving shape with a slightly softer flex and torsion than the rest of their shapes These qualities make it a playful board ideal for carving in and out of side-hits and in between park features. Offering the most tail in their classic line, this board is loaded with pop, and its lack of taper and a smaller setback allows for easy switch landings. Combined with the classic KORUA float camber and radius makes it a great all- mountain shape and a perfect fit for riders who want to focus on their turns without sacrificing freestyle performance. This board is a quiver of one and a great choice for your next daily driver.
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dude you could post a full video of just b-roll carving on this board and id watch that as well
Excellent content! You guys bring everything to the table that I love about snowboarding and make it even more enjoyable. Thank you!
Thanks for the Support!
Great to see a rewier that knows how to ride keep up the good work
Finally ! A real review by a real rider with skills ! Awesome! Thanks Mark!
Thanks for the Support!
Love the reviews! Keep it going! Would love to see one on the straight chuter split.
Awesome review... Awesome riding!
Great production. Top notch!
great review! looking forward to your thoughts on the Pencil
After watching review , I bought an Otto only to discover it was made in China. Being a long time rider I was alarmed to say the least. I then went to return the snowboard which they make you pay for shipping to do. It cost me 100 dollars to ship it back , which they would not refund me for. All in all be wary of “reviews” and this show should highlight where they are made so we have a full picture.
These board were all made at the Original Factory in Poland up until the War in the Ukraine caused some issues and they switched to a Factory in China - this all happened 2 years after we recorded this review. Also please note this board was not purchased through our web store and any policy you encountered have nothing to do with our company! We currently have Korua's made in Poland ( managed to grab extra before the switch) and always give our customer the option of either.
Great reviews & fantastic riding! Really great to see reviews intercut with you riding the board. What bindings do you recommend for this stick? Would you go Medium, Medium-Stiff, or Stiff?
Definitely personal preference to a certain degree. As wider waist width boards become more the norm , really soft bindings will probably not have the power and reaction you are looking for to make this board perform. Anywhere from Med - Stiff will work just fine. If you have ankles like a horse , i'm sure you could make the softer bindings work. Boot stiffness also playing a part in this too.
@@markfawcett8142 Thanks for the info Mark, really appreciate it!
Nice, Mark. You rip. Would the Jones Orion bindings go well with this board? Do you consider those medium flex bindings?@@shawngaiero4973 @markfawcett8142
Nice, Mark. You rip. Would the Jones Orion bindings go well with this board? Do you consider those medium flex bindings? @@markfawcett8142
Dart is my favorite ride in their lineup, but they're all must-rides in my opinion.
100%
Is this still good for an intermediate?
Have you guys ridden the Otto Plus and at what point would you consider going to that model?
Although I have not ridden the Plus version, I can say with confidence it is definitely lighter, and has a spec more "kick", "Pop" or "snappiness" due to the carbon within the construction. If thats what you are looking for, then plus is the way to go. If you are riding and carving groomers mostly, the original will likely be a better bet.
How does it compare to Capita Mercury? Base, grip, response on ice, track and off-piste? Above all, I like to go down quickly and not suffer with the plants. Some trick but little
Think they will ever make a wide wide true twin?
So for a high end “beginner”/Intermediaye Rad Dad who basically wants to hit groomers with his wife and kids… not doing park or powder or off-piste… just shredding groomers on the East/Ice Coast with trips 2-3 times a year out West to Park City/Breck…
What would be best? Im athletic and a fast learner. I can link turns and doing Blues confidently.
6’
200-205lbs
11.5 boot
Currently using a Burton Instigator with Burton Step-Ons
I’ve been looking at Capita DOA and Jones Mountain Twin (Grip on icier EC Conditions) as All-Mountain
Any other recommendations?
Those are Three SOLID Choices , narrow it down with sidecut radius maybe ,,, the Korua being the more "race Inspired " and the DOA being the Faster " narrower" turning .....jones is right down the middle! You cant go wrong with any of those !
great review! which has a wider underfoot width, the otto 161 or the tf157? currently on a dart 160 and a cafe164 and love the width of those for never having to worry about Boot out. i have size 10.5 boots and +27f +9r angles but want to get a something a little more freestyley
Otto or mega merc for the DEEP STUFF?? I LOVE this board. I’m going to Japan in less than two weeks, I’m bringing the Korua Dart and I haven’t decided on the Mega Merc or the Otto for board number two. We’ll be in Otaru with a guide and then a few days in Niseko. I guess it depends on what riding I will prefer. Soft and playful (Otto) while maintaining float in Pow or hard charging (Mega Merc) which also says it’s good in pow. I’d love to see how they both perform but I can only bring two boards……
Neither?
At first what a great review!
Makes my decision more complex.
Carving, charging, sidehits, powder and a bit switch.
What do you prefer, Otto or Tranny Finder for a 56 old timer?
Tranny Finder. Love the slightly longer effective edge and support.
If riding switch over powder, Otto if not tranny finder all the way
Hi all, I need help which board choose for riding 90% on piste in resorts. Is Capita Mega Merc right choose or Korua Otto will be also good choice?
Very good reviews… I’m 39 YO, 88Kg, 178cm. Thanks for answers.
Both are great choices. The Otto is more directional and wider, the mega merc has more of a twin shape. Either way you will not be disappointed.
161 Otto.
@@markfawcett8142 Thanx Mark, for this season I choose Salomon Super 8. I think it is very good choice.
Hey Mark, at the end of the video you say there was a Pencil and Dart review coming. I've not managed to find it at all. Is it hidden away inside another video?
Hi! We have discussed them in a few show but actually have yet to do a specific Vid on each! Looking to do so this year .... Shane rides the Pencil 59 as a daily driver and claims the 'Best freeride board around" !
@@tributeboardshop awesome, I wasn't sure if you'd find my msg buried in an old thread. Do you or Shane have any thoughts on how the pencil performs for the occasional 180 side hits, riding out and about in switch after? I'm riding mainly in Hokkaido these days.
Thanks for all the quality content. Doubly grateful for the archive during the off season!
@@swych4746 👊 The pencil is of course directional but its possible to land switch - with a quick revert of course !!! Cheers man !
I've been looking at this board, the Pencil, and Transition Finder. Also the Yes PYL Uninc. I know you love that board also. How does the Yes board compare to the Koruas? I think they all would be a blast to ride. I'm looking for something good in the powder and trees, but that carves well on groomers too. Thanks!
Best way to think of it ....Otto leans to the freestyle and pencil leans to directional freeride.... those would be the 2 to choose from!
@@tributeboardshop thanks! If I need something that won't kill me in the mogul fields, would you recommend any specific Korua boards? They all seem so good and I keep going back and forth trying to decide! :)
Thanks for the review, find your opinions really helpful. Have you tested the Otto+ yet? Wondering how it compares to the standard Otto?
Have not tested it yet. from the other experiences on the Plus boards, lighter and livilier.
what width / angles did you ride on it? looks sick.
27 front, plus 3 rear
@@markfawcett8142 Thanks :)
sorry...and 22.25" stance width
How would you compare it to the plus version?
Wondering the same but they never answer this question...
What Union bindings would you recommend with the Otto?
Currently own Force (Classics), anyone that is "more suited"?
That is a common set up! But when you do look at new bindings , go NEW Force! that upgrades are well worth it!
hi where can I find the review of the dart and the pencil? I am a fan of your channel!
We should have those up this season! The Pencil is Shane's Daily driver too!
Hi mate. Used to ride a Saloman Dancehaul (with Now Orion) but I found it too soft and chatter and I am in trouble to avoid some skidding while heel side turning.. So, I'm thinking about trying a Korua but I'm lost about what model should I go. Once I'm not carver proficient I would like to go to a model that helps me progressing. Need something that is accessible cos I just ride 15 or 20 days per season. What model would you recommend. Should I go to an Otto, Transition Finder, Pencil or Dart? (considering that my main issue is holding the tail in heel side carving). I'm 55 years old, 5'9" and 170pounds and ride with backfoot angle = 0º. Any advice would be really appreciated. Cheers.
Otto , you will benefit from the sidecut and the flex
Pattern is amazing on that - plus they ride damp and will
Work better with your NOW bindings
Thanks for the quick reply. PS: Love your reviews! 👍
Hey guys! How does this compare to the bsod ?! What would you rather ride at white water, all season, pow and icy days and everythjng in between. Thanks!
Thats a tough one - both amazing boards !!! The Otto can be set back further so that might be the deciding factor for Whitewater Riding !
Ok thanks! Abs what would you say the flex feels like on the Otto?
Did you try the Gnu Hyper? If so, how would you compare it to the Korua Otto? I'm having a hard time making my mind
Thomas, if you’re looking for a hyperkyarve 160 I have one I would let go of with only 3 full days on it.
161cm sounds long for a board so wide. Can I ask, how tall are you and how much do you weigh?
Mark is 5’8-5’10, weighs 185 lbs ish.
I’m 6’1, 160 lbs. I ride the ‘61 too with size 11 boots.
@@thecertifiedboss I guess your the more freestyle rider on this. Great style.
@@MarkMc70 that is Hylas, he is a great rider. You can see him in our Burton episode.
What angle are your bindings set at? Looks like +18, -5? Tx.
I ride 27 , +3
Which would you choose between this one and the new K2 Antidote? Thanks
Korua all the way!
Hey can I throw a couple quick Korua sizing question at you guys? First do Koruas generally turn easier than you would expect from their width? (I am between the 157 and 161 sizes, but I noticed that the jump up to the 161 is substantial, 168 waist width. I want this board mainly as a DD for carving, and I think I’d prefer the stability at speed of the 161, IF the core profiling makes them easier to turn.) The thing is, should I factor in all of that extra camber and size down, since most of the time this would be on “regular” snow at Mammoth, ie not powder days? Thanks in advance!
Hi Mark. All depends on you height and foot size, and a spec on your riding style and aggression level.
What is your height and foot size ?
@@markfawcett8142 5’11” 185lbs, 10.5 US
@@markfawcett8142 5’11” 185lbs, 10.5 US. My concern is that since they built these boards to be wide and turn, if I am on a regular width board (for me), the turn initiation might be TOO fast.
How do you rate this board against Burton Custom? And would the 156 Custom match up with the 153 Korua Otto?
Similar siloquette outline, but they will ride quite different. Burtons have a more crisp and snappy feel. Koruas more damp and forgiving and surfy. All depends on your preference. And yes, The Otto is Koruas most comparable to a Burton Custom.
hello! i am thinking to get this one but unsure about the size.
i am 185cm, 190lb(85kg) with us10 boot. Should I get the 57 or 61? Feel like this 61 is a lot of board tho, wanted to do more freestyle stuff with it.
thank you!
btw ur style is so beautiful 🤘
This still is a wider board so we feel you will be all good on the 57-- lots of surface area on that beauty !!
@@tributeboardshop Yeah, I hear you, the ww is 26, but the nose/tail width seems kind on narrow (29.8) in comparison to a lot of other midwide boards like that. I wouldn’t want the board to ride too “knify” for someone with a little bigger foot.
You rippppp
Anyone know how it does in the park?
How is the 157 with a size 10 boot? I’m normally around 190lbs and wondering if 157 or 161 would be better. Currently riding a Manic 158 and looking for an upgrade to really get carving on.
Get the 161!
The 57 will work until you really tip it over, you might boot out depending on your angles.
@@thecertifiedboss thanks Fitz. That's what I figured about the 157.
thats two votes for the 161. I'm size 10 and wouldn't want the 161 any narrower. She's perfect !
@@markfawcett8142 if it’s good enough for you it’s good enough for me
Have you ever ride a suprateam? Are the Otto comparable to that one?
Hello, sorry we have not tried a suprateam. The 162w seems similar to the 161 Otto dimentionally, but still more narrow. The smaller sizes are quite narrow, and are listed for lighter riders.
Thanks for the answer I pulled the trigger on a 157 Otto. Which bindings would you suggest between ride c10 and cartel x?
What angle do you use?
27 front and +3 rear foot
What boot size do you have?
Mark wears size 10 boots.
@@thecertifiedboss Thanks! Me to 😀 Grate review! 🙏
@matriktube Thank you very much and thanks for watching! 🙏
@@thecertifiedboss One more questions. Dose he use large union binding on this wider board???
@@matriktube you can fit a large binding on this board but we were rocking mediums. You can adjust the heel cup on union bindings to center your boot nicely. We had the heel cup set at 2 which is the furthest it goes and it works for my size 11 burton ions as well.