Stinger boards ?

[newbie2011]

Hey guys,

Just noticed some days ago there's a new Spruce model this winter, called "Stinger", and was wondering if anyone has any insights into how these boards would compare to the existing Sherpas. By the description they sound to be an update or replacement of the Sherpas, but I see some differences in tip, tail height and rocker and wonder what would they change or improve in these boards

[jjue]

This is what Jeff Singer (designer of the Sherpa and the Stinger) said to answer the same question on the Skiboard Connection page on facebook.
"Riders that are at or above 300 pounds can usually ride Sherpas happily. Riders who are 150 to 160 pounds often think when they try Sherpas that they are being punished for something. Matt Hein is a pretty rare exception. Funny how talent matters.
Very skilled lighter riders think they want Sherpas until I warn them that they may not be happy on them. Then they think I'm dissing their ability. So, now they can get on Stingers and hopefully be happy. I may like them better than Sherpas before the late afternoon chopped up conditions develop. More fun.
Boards that have both tip and tail rocker can be turned easily without carving at all. A young beginner was struggling to turn his father's Revolts and switched to Crossbows. Much easier turning."

[newbie2011]

This is what Jeff Singer (designer of the Sherpa and the Stinger) said to answer the same question on the Skiboard Connection page on facebook.
"Riders that are at or above 300 pounds can usually ride Sherpas happily. Riders who are 150 to 160 pounds often think when they try Sherpas that they are being punished for something. Matt Hein is a pretty rare exception. Funny how talent matters.
Very skilled lighter riders think they want Sherpas until I warn them that they may not be happy on them. Then they think I'm dissing their ability. So, now they can get on Stingers and hopefully be happy"

That's quite interesting, I was sure there's more than meets the eye, but could not figure this from the specs themselves, thanks a lot Jack !

[ysb33r]

Jack, I wonder how much better they would do for touring as compared to the Ospreys. The longer running length should give more bite on traverses, but it still depends on the sidecut as well

[jjue]

Jack, I wonder how much better they would do for touring as compared to the Ospreys. The longer running length should give more bite on traverses, but it still depends on the sidecut as well

Hi ysb33r, I have found that bite on traverse for touring depends on the torsional rigidity of the board and the narrowness of the board. More torsional rigid boards and narrower boards bite better on touring .
Also boards with a straighter side cut and that are longer are better.Generally boards that have a longer running length do have a longer edge to put down and are a bit better on traverse all things being equal
The Stinger has the same side cut as the Osprey , about the same flex , only difference is camber vs no camber and minimal front rocker. I do think it will have some better edge hold on traverse but it would not be a big thing .
Generally with all my wide bodied skiboards I have trouble traversing on firm snow compared to those on long skis. I basically compensate by attaching crampons way earlier then skiers do rather than struggle edging my board on traverse. A real game changer has been the Skeats Claws strap on crampons . This is a new design which offers both front points and side points that are easily strapped on and are really useful in navigating traverses in firm snow no matter the board. The proper size for Stingers or Ospreys would be 110mm wide .
https://www.skincleats.com/new-produ...ats-claws-pair

Jack

[ysb33r]

Oh, you have the Claws. I still have the Originals.

[jjue]

Oh, you have the Claws. I still have the Originals.

Yes,I found the claws a significant improvement over the original . They help with the ski boards traversing where as the originals only helped mainly with going straight up hill.

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