I have spent the early part of this season on my 2016/17 RVL8 Sticky Icky Icky skiboards. I am returning to these after they were my ride of choice most of last season and I must say, as these were in storage all summer, I forgot how awesome they were.
First, and I may have said this last season, these are an East Coast rider’s dream. Narrower than some of the other offerings in RVL8’s line up, they allow riders to quickly get edge-to-edge for great control on hard pack and ice. Second there is a “just right” feeling about all the specs. Just enough rocker to bust through crud but too much that feel wobbly. Just enough camber that they have pop but not too much that they hook tips/tails. The side cut has an ability to morph, engage the center of board with a slight angle and you can ride long smooth arcs but if you lay them over hard you can carve tight circles. Lastly the 4x10 set back is brilliant. Ridden center they are fine but set back they are a dream.
All in, its a great package and the ideal skiboard for resort riders that don’t live in the park or the pow. While there really isn’t a perfect all mountain board these come close.
If you missed out on the SIIs last season don’t miss out this year. They are a great addition to any quiver (or replacement for your entire quiver).
First, and I may have said this last season, these are an East Coast rider’s dream. Narrower than some of the other offerings in RVL8’s line up, they allow riders to quickly get edge-to-edge for great control on hard pack and ice. Second there is a “just right” feeling about all the specs. Just enough rocker to bust through crud but too much that feel wobbly. Just enough camber that they have pop but not too much that they hook tips/tails. The side cut has an ability to morph, engage the center of board with a slight angle and you can ride long smooth arcs but if you lay them over hard you can carve tight circles. Lastly the 4x10 set back is brilliant. Ridden center they are fine but set back they are a dream.
All in, its a great package and the ideal skiboard for resort riders that don’t live in the park or the pow. While there really isn’t a perfect all mountain board these come close.
If you missed out on the SIIs last season don’t miss out this year. They are a great addition to any quiver (or replacement for your entire quiver).
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