This or flagship/flagship pro to compliment my quiver of a Rome agent pro and a mind expander? Preferably the one that may feel more carving oriented, but super stable at speed, and longer side cut (open to other options!)
Hard to say knowing so little about you. Probably the Hovercraft. It will be very different from the Mind Expander and its pretty different from the Flagship Pros. If you want to d do this right, hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
I’ve got 100+ days on my 2023 ultracraft 160. I’m 230lbs and like to ride chutes and drops so I prefer the fast sintered base to get to those big traverses across the cirque and carrying speed through the chunder with minimal leg fatigue. (Max dampness you’d say?) lol sounds like the hovercraft 2.0 may be a little more playful with moderate dampness. When considering also the new Ultralight Hovercraft 2.0, which would be most damp? Thanks for the awesome review!! Hope you get some more days on summit soon!
Thanks! Glad it works for you. If you like the Ultracraft 2023 you will probably like the Ultra 2024 too. The regulars are softer and better in most uneven terrain but you might not like that softer flex, slower base and less pop compared to what you are used to. Tough call.
Great review 🤙 I am torn between the Cardiff Powgoda or the Hover 2.0 for pow ! Wich one will have the best float and will be better for chop and bad snow ? The white base of the Jones is little turn off ! Thanks
Hover 2.0 will have the best float but the Powgoda will be the easiest to turn in tight spots. The Powgoda isn't bad in pow though at all. Both are very damp but the nod goes to the Hovercraft. So It really comes down to what kind of turns you make in pow. If you want turny/slashy go Powgoda. If you like more high speed turns go Hovercraft.
Thanks! Yes it works with the Hovercraft and any traditional insert board. The only issue is you can't adjust your stance width like you can with other full sized discs. Burton's Re:Flex discs don't slide tip to tail like most do so you can only adjust your stance by 20mm per foot which is the distance of the Hovercraft's inserts.
Thanks for the video, much appreciated. Currently own the Aviator 2.0 and love it for my all around board. Wanting something better in the powder and that can play around in the trees. Would you steer towards Hovercraft 2.0 or Mind Expander Twin? Thanks
No problem. Those are two super different boards so it depends on your riding style. If you want to ride switch Ming Expander Twin. If you dont Hovercraft 2.0 or Mind Expander. I would need to know alot more about you to help properly so hit me up here. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Great review. I’m 6’2 205lbs 12US boots so kind of boarderline of 160 size. Should I embrace it and go big with 164 or will 160 give decent enough float in pow so I’d gain bit more playfulness outside deeps ? I’m usually downsizing my boards a bit like GNU RC C3 158W resort/park Did Davey eventually got to test Hovy the Second in pow to give his thoughts ? 🙂
Thanks! Davey would have preferred the 164 if he was going to own one. It was just a beter all around fit but he weighs a good bit more than you. Coming off the 158w RC C3 I think you might prefer the 160 for your specs over the 164. I would only do 164 if you plan to primarily ride it in super deep snow and bomb/carve up perfect groomers or just want a lot of board with the second ride in your quiver.
@@thegoodridesnow thanks for reply. RC 158W works for me only cause I’m using it in park quiet a lot but if I’m being honest I’m missing length therefore stability everywhere outside. That being said I also think 160 Craft will be better choice as I’m still in its weight range and it’ll be 2nd board in quiver so need to be bit more versatile outside powder runs too. Im hoping it will still float well. And no I’m not in deeps primarily Many thanks 👊
I had the 1.0 Hovercraft. Super stiff. Could bomb top to bottom blues without making a single turn Ha! In uneven snow, it was too much though, painful really. Heavy AF too. Guess that’s why there's the Ultra.
I own a Stratos 162 2022 and I am considering getting the H2.0 156. I’m 5.10, 200 pounds (going down) and a size 9 US. I’d like to keep my stratos as an all arounder and get a slightly shorter pow board. Do you consider the boards and riding experiences different enough so that it would be worth buying the h2 and would you suggest a different size based on my measurements? Thank you!
Two very different boards so this would be a good addition to the quiver. You are in between size 160 and 156. If you could turn the 162 Stratos no problem then the 160 should be doable but a little slow for size 9's. Its good for your weight. The 156 will be great for your boots but not as ideal for your weight. Unlike the Stratos it can handle a heavier rider so your call. More speed and float 160. More control and more turny 156. If you want to get into it more and get some other suggestions hit me up here. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Sorry for late comment and question, but considering going from my 159 ORCA to this in a 160, so I'd love to know how it may compare? I believe the ORCA might be a little stiffer, but I"m super intrigued and would like to try this board. Thank you and love your channel. Cheers!!
No worries! I would say that the 164 Hovercraft is more comparable to the 159 Orca but it's kind of in between sizes. These boards accomplish the same thing but do it very differently. Orca is very loose between the feet and has a slow base but has more grip. The Hovy can hold a pretty good edge though, feels a lot more stable and has a much faster base. Both float well in pow but I'd give the nod to the Hovy. I would need more info about you to properly help though. hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Thanks for the video. I live in Japan and an looking for a dedicated powder board, so I'm focusing mainly on flotation. I already have a Solution for all-round conditions. Do you think the Hover 2.0 will float just as well as the Storm Chaser (or Mind Expander) in the deepest pow days? My riding style is about charging, big high-speed turns in bowls (as opposed to tree-runs, etc).
No problem. So I think the Hovercraft will work very well for you. Close in float to the Storm Chaser but much more damp and way less bucky if conditions aren't perfect. Better than the new Mind Expander with camber for sure and more suitable to your riding style. The Mind Expander is more turny/slashy vs. the Hover 2.0.
Pretty similar but the main differentiator is the flex and the stance location. With the Hovercraft 2.0 its a little softer than the Excavator and rides more set back. It isn't as turny though and favors a straight line a little more but it also has a faster base and better edge hold. The Excavator rides a little more centered on board and favors more of an across the groomer to circle carve kind of ride. I like the pop you get out of the Excavator a little more as well. If you want to get into this more hit me up here. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
So if you could help me out, I’m deciding between the Stratos 164W 2024 model and the Craft 2.0 164 I’m 5 11 230 boot size 11.5. I have the aviator 2.0 in 159W and I ride Sierra cement and south cascades snow. I know I went for the bare minimum for my height and weight on the aviator so now I want an easier POW experience. So Wet and heavy lol I want a board that floats easier but don’t want to sacrifice too much which board would you recommend for a Pow board? Will the stratos feel similar to my aviator or will the stratos be wayy better is deeper heavier snow. I also love riding the steep steeps in Kirkwood so if that’s enough info lmk I’d appreciate it!
Two very different boards. Stratos will be easier in pow but much more chattery than the Aviator 2.0. Especially for your weight if you plan to size down for your weight and to a lesser extent your boot size. I think you are fine with the 159w for your height but that is least important. Of the two I'd go Hovercraft 160 for powder for where you ride but not sure that's the best fit. If you want to do this right hit me up here so I can help you properly. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
I really want this board but am not sure whether to get the 2.0 or last years model. A lot of women liked the old hovercraft and now it is unisex so i'm not sure if it will be as well suited. My boot size is 8.5 and I am 5'4, 125 lbs. I also noticed the old model came in size 146 and this years model jumps from 144 to 148 so now I am also confused on size. Can someone help me out? I need help....help
James, what do you make of both of you guys preferring this board one size fully below your weight recommendation? Especially Davey, can't figure out why he'd prefer the 160. Would you still recommend following the size chart if powder is the primary focus?
So sizing by weight should almost always be second to boot size. For me the 156 is much better for my boot size and I'm only 5lbs below the pretty conservative suggested weight range. The 160 was too hard to turn for me so I can confidently say this isn't my correct size. The 156 felt great for my weight too. For Davey, he is almost always over the suggested weight range so that's just a problem being 230-250lbs. The 164 would be the size he would own. The 160 worked for him but felt a little small. I think He said that somewhere. He rarely gets a demo his size because most brands don't make them in demo so he has gotten used to riding smaller boards. Bottom line. It isn't easy to get a demo's for bigger or smaller riders.
Love the reviews! Question for yah between Hometown Hero (current daily driver), Vs Hovercraft 2.0? I’m here local with you at Bachy. Thoughts between the two? I have a 160 Hero (feels a little small), was looking at HC in 164.
Man! Wish u were my specs. I'd let u try my Hover 2.0. The Hover 160 is a good bit wider than the HTH 160 but its a little softer. What is ur boot size, weight n height?
Hi! I got the 152. I’m 170, sz 9, I ride 21” width max. I’m short, 5’6”. I stood on the 156 and it was massive! Did I get the wrong size? I feel like I’m always on size lower than most of the boards you ride. I got it for the different camber profile and volume shifted experience as I have a orca and I’m a huge volume shifted board fan. I don’t see heavy powder too much and I ride the resort very often.
No this seems like a good size for you if you want more control and don't see a lot of pow. Yes you are a touch on the heavy side but it can handle you. It matches really well for your height and size 9 boots and that is a little more important overall. What size orca did/do you have?
Thanks for the reply! I have the 150 orca. I used the Jamie lynn short wide once during a mega storm in Tahoe and it was amazing. (6 feet in one week) the orca has been radical for Tahoe powder for me so was thinking 152 should be good.
Not sure. Both are great daily drivers so would need your definition and a lot more about you to give you real advice. Hit me up here if you want to do this correctly. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/ If you want me to guess I'd say maybe the Jones Frontier or Mind Expander might work for you.
Thanks I’m working at kirkwood and have to ride in all conditions, I considered the mind expander as well but I’m leaning more towards the stable and damp side of the spectrum and for my daily board to be better in the steeps and uneven snow I really enjoy all your reviews thanks!
Oh what a fun ride. I really liked Union Strata's with that board but Ultras would do well too. So would Nitro Phantom + or Team Pro's and Arbor Cypress.
Same family but 3rd cousins. Mainly because of the sidecut and camber profile. Orca has a very tight/turny sidecut radius with a rocker dominant ride. The Hovercraft has a long/straight liner sidecut with camber from the tail to past the front inserts going to spoon nose. Two very different rides. Both float really well in pow, both grip well, turn well on groomers but just in very different ways. The Hovercraft does have a much faster base though. So depends on the kind of rider you are.
Curious about sizing, I'm 5'9" & 170lbs. I'm considering going to a 152 since i do a lot of the riding. Do you guys think it'll still have good float at my weight?
You would be better off with the 156 if you want it to ride how we described. 152 might work if you like sizing down. If you want something more turny in a short/widethen you might want another ride. If you want real advice hit me up here shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Tough call. I think the 152 would be easier for more control/eaier turning groomers but you might really appreciate the 156 if you like to go fast and see deep pow often. How tall are you?
The Mellow feels wider due to having less taper but on edge n carving turns a tighter circle. the H2.0 does feel more slashy in pow when set all the way back
Depends on how you size it for your specs and how much pow you have. The Mind Expander is better for trees though. If you want real in depth advice hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
5’8 170 9 boot, coming off my skeleton key 158 that broke. Wanted to try this thing out since worst case it will be my pow board and best case I’ll enjoy it as a daily driver. Ride mostly trees in Tahoe, I try to go when it snows. I hate the end of day chop and wanted something that will destroy that as well.
If you want to do this right hit me through the link above. 156 Hovercraft will be a little slower than your 158 SK and the 158 Mind Expander should be faster. Both Jones' will have a faster base and a more fun turning experience in pow.
@@thegoodridesnow thanks i was hoping I could get away with the 152 on the Hovercraft as a pow board. I weight 150ish with 10.5 boots... I know with the HC 1.0 the recommendation would be a 156 but with the 2.0 being wider was hoping to get a 152.
No problem. In the review we say the 2.0 feels easier to turn/control vs. the 1.0 so I wouldn't reason that way for a pow board. We are skipping specs and lots or important info to give you any kind of real advice. Hit me up here if you want to do this right. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
I love that you have a bigger guy reviewing boards! I am bigger guy myself 6.4 200-210lb, so I love getting insights from that side
Thanks. I love having Davey too!
Agree
Another great review. I'm offended y'all don't have 10x the number of subscribers!
Many thanks! I moved from Vimeo to YT a lot later than I should have so lots catch up work to do.
This or flagship/flagship pro to compliment my quiver of a Rome agent pro and a mind expander? Preferably the one that may feel more carving oriented, but super stable at speed, and longer side cut (open to other options!)
Hard to say knowing so little about you. Probably the Hovercraft. It will be very different from the Mind Expander and its pretty different from the Flagship Pros. If you want to d do this right, hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
I’ve got 100+ days on my 2023 ultracraft 160. I’m 230lbs and like to ride chutes and drops so I prefer the fast sintered base to get to those big traverses across the cirque and carrying speed through the chunder with minimal leg fatigue. (Max dampness you’d say?) lol sounds like the hovercraft 2.0 may be a little more playful with moderate dampness. When considering also the new Ultralight Hovercraft 2.0, which would be most damp? Thanks for the awesome review!! Hope you get some more days on summit soon!
Thanks! Glad it works for you. If you like the Ultracraft 2023 you will probably like the Ultra 2024 too. The regulars are softer and better in most uneven terrain but you might not like that softer flex, slower base and less pop compared to what you are used to. Tough call.
Great review 🤙
I am torn between the Cardiff Powgoda or the Hover 2.0 for pow ! Wich one will have the best float and will be better for chop and bad snow ?
The white base of the Jones is little turn off !
Thanks
Hover 2.0 will have the best float but the Powgoda will be the easiest to turn in tight spots. The Powgoda isn't bad in pow though at all. Both are very damp but the nod goes to the Hovercraft. So It really comes down to what kind of turns you make in pow. If you want turny/slashy go Powgoda. If you like more high speed turns go Hovercraft.
Hello the good ride team; just find your channel and it is really helpful!
One quick question, does this board works well with Burton step on?
Thanks! Yes it works with the Hovercraft and any traditional insert board. The only issue is you can't adjust your stance width like you can with other full sized discs. Burton's Re:Flex discs don't slide tip to tail like most do so you can only adjust your stance by 20mm per foot which is the distance of the Hovercraft's inserts.
Thanks for the video, much appreciated. Currently own the Aviator 2.0 and love it for my all around board. Wanting something better in the powder and that can play around in the trees. Would you steer towards Hovercraft 2.0 or Mind Expander Twin? Thanks
No problem. Those are two super different boards so it depends on your riding style. If you want to ride switch Ming Expander Twin. If you dont Hovercraft 2.0 or Mind Expander. I would need to know alot more about you to help properly so hit me up here. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Wow this looks much softer than the previous Hovercraft I have. Is the tail still as stiff as it was?
No but it does have a little more stiffness than the rest of the board.
Great review. I’m 6’2 205lbs 12US boots so kind of boarderline of 160 size. Should I embrace it and go big with 164 or will 160 give decent enough float in pow so I’d gain bit more playfulness outside deeps ? I’m usually downsizing my boards a bit like GNU RC C3 158W resort/park
Did Davey eventually got to test Hovy the Second in pow to give his thoughts ? 🙂
Thanks! Davey would have preferred the 164 if he was going to own one. It was just a beter all around fit but he weighs a good bit more than you. Coming off the 158w RC C3 I think you might prefer the 160 for your specs over the 164. I would only do 164 if you plan to primarily ride it in super deep snow and bomb/carve up perfect groomers or just want a lot of board with the second ride in your quiver.
@@thegoodridesnow thanks for reply. RC 158W works for me only cause I’m using it in park quiet a lot but if I’m being honest I’m missing length therefore stability everywhere outside. That being said I also think 160 Craft will be better choice as I’m still in its weight range and it’ll be 2nd board in quiver so need to be bit more versatile outside powder runs too. Im hoping it will still float well. And no I’m not in deeps primarily
Many thanks 👊
I had the 1.0 Hovercraft. Super stiff. Could bomb top to bottom blues without making a single turn Ha! In uneven snow, it was too much though, painful really. Heavy AF too. Guess that’s why there's the Ultra.
2.0 is a lot different. Especially if you had an older Hover.
I own a Stratos 162 2022 and I am considering getting the H2.0 156. I’m 5.10, 200 pounds (going down) and a size 9 US. I’d like to keep my stratos as an all arounder and get a slightly shorter pow board. Do you consider the boards and riding experiences different enough so that it would be worth buying the h2 and would you suggest a different size based on my measurements? Thank you!
Two very different boards so this would be a good addition to the quiver. You are in between size 160 and 156. If you could turn the 162 Stratos no problem then the 160 should be doable but a little slow for size 9's. Its good for your weight. The 156 will be great for your boots but not as ideal for your weight. Unlike the Stratos it can handle a heavier rider so your call. More speed and float 160. More control and more turny 156. If you want to get into it more and get some other suggestions hit me up here. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Sorry for late comment and question, but considering going from my 159 ORCA to this in a 160, so I'd love to know how it may compare? I believe the ORCA might be a little stiffer, but I"m super intrigued and would like to try this board. Thank you and love your channel. Cheers!!
No worries! I would say that the 164 Hovercraft is more comparable to the 159 Orca but it's kind of in between sizes. These boards accomplish the same thing but do it very differently. Orca is very loose between the feet and has a slow base but has more grip. The Hovy can hold a pretty good edge though, feels a lot more stable and has a much faster base. Both float well in pow but I'd give the nod to the Hovy. I would need more info about you to properly help though. hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
@@thegoodridesnow Thank you. Cheers!!
Thanks for the video. I live in Japan and an looking for a dedicated powder board, so I'm focusing mainly on flotation. I already have a Solution for all-round conditions. Do you think the Hover 2.0 will float just as well as the Storm Chaser (or Mind Expander) in the deepest pow days? My riding style is about charging, big high-speed turns in bowls (as opposed to tree-runs, etc).
No problem. So I think the Hovercraft will work very well for you. Close in float to the Storm Chaser but much more damp and way less bucky if conditions aren't perfect. Better than the new Mind Expander with camber for sure and more suitable to your riding style. The Mind Expander is more turny/slashy vs. the Hover 2.0.
How would this compare to the K2 excavator?
Pretty similar but the main differentiator is the flex and the stance location. With the Hovercraft 2.0 its a little softer than the Excavator and rides more set back. It isn't as turny though and favors a straight line a little more but it also has a faster base and better edge hold. The Excavator rides a little more centered on board and favors more of an across the groomer to circle carve kind of ride. I like the pop you get out of the Excavator a little more as well. If you want to get into this more hit me up here. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
So if you could help me out, I’m deciding between the Stratos 164W 2024 model and the Craft 2.0 164 I’m 5 11 230 boot size 11.5. I have the aviator 2.0 in 159W and I ride Sierra cement and south cascades snow. I know I went for the bare minimum for my height and weight on the aviator so now I want an easier POW experience. So Wet and heavy lol I want a board that floats easier but don’t want to sacrifice too much which board would you recommend for a Pow board? Will the stratos feel similar to my aviator or will the stratos be wayy better is deeper heavier snow. I also love riding the steep steeps in Kirkwood so if that’s enough info lmk I’d appreciate it!
Two very different boards. Stratos will be easier in pow but much more chattery than the Aviator 2.0. Especially for your weight if you plan to size down for your weight and to a lesser extent your boot size. I think you are fine with the 159w for your height but that is least important. Of the two I'd go Hovercraft 160 for powder for where you ride but not sure that's the best fit. If you want to do this right hit me up here so I can help you properly. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
I really want this board but am not sure whether to get the 2.0 or last years model. A lot of women liked the old hovercraft and now it is unisex so i'm not sure if it will be as well suited. My boot size is 8.5 and I am 5'4, 125 lbs. I also noticed the old model came in size 146 and this years model jumps from 144 to 148 so now I am also confused on size. Can someone help me out? I need help....help
You should hit Steph up here. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
James, what do you make of both of you guys preferring this board one size fully below your weight recommendation? Especially Davey, can't figure out why he'd prefer the 160. Would you still recommend following the size chart if powder is the primary focus?
So sizing by weight should almost always be second to boot size. For me the 156 is much better for my boot size and I'm only 5lbs below the pretty conservative suggested weight range. The 160 was too hard to turn for me so I can confidently say this isn't my correct size. The 156 felt great for my weight too.
For Davey, he is almost always over the suggested weight range so that's just a problem being 230-250lbs. The 164 would be the size he would own. The 160 worked for him but felt a little small. I think He said that somewhere. He rarely gets a demo his size because most brands don't make them in demo so he has gotten used to riding smaller boards.
Bottom line. It isn't easy to get a demo's for bigger or smaller riders.
@@thegoodridesnow cheers, that all makes sense. Appreciate the additional insight.
I have an older one at 164 and am sized like Davey... is 160 just what was available to demo?
Yep. 164 would have been better
Love the reviews! Question for yah between Hometown Hero (current daily driver), Vs Hovercraft 2.0? I’m here local with you at Bachy. Thoughts between the two? I have a 160 Hero (feels a little small), was looking at HC in 164.
Man! Wish u were my specs. I'd let u try my Hover 2.0. The Hover 160 is a good bit wider than the HTH 160 but its a little softer. What is ur boot size, weight n height?
boot size is 11.5, wt. is 275@@thegoodridesnow
Height?
Joined your Patreon, and left message there.
Hi! I got the 152. I’m 170, sz 9, I ride 21” width max. I’m short, 5’6”. I stood on the 156 and it was massive! Did I get the wrong size? I feel like I’m always on size lower than most of the boards you ride. I got it for the different camber profile and volume shifted experience as I have a orca and I’m a huge volume shifted board fan. I don’t see heavy powder too much and I ride the resort very often.
No this seems like a good size for you if you want more control and don't see a lot of pow. Yes you are a touch on the heavy side but it can handle you. It matches really well for your height and size 9 boots and that is a little more important overall. What size orca did/do you have?
Thanks for the reply! I have the 150 orca. I used the Jamie lynn short wide once during a mega storm in Tahoe and it was amazing. (6 feet in one week) the orca has been radical for Tahoe powder for me so was thinking 152 should be good.
You should be good with the 152 then.
What would you recommend more for a daily driver between the hovercraft 2.0 vs flagship 2024
Not sure. Both are great daily drivers so would need your definition and a lot more about you to give you real advice. Hit me up here if you want to do this correctly. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
If you want me to guess I'd say maybe the Jones Frontier or Mind Expander might work for you.
Thanks I’m working at kirkwood and have to ride in all conditions, I considered the mind expander as well but I’m leaning more towards the stable and damp side of the spectrum and for my daily board to be better in the steeps and uneven snow I really enjoy all your reviews thanks!
Have you tried the split version? Thinking about the 160 for low angle japow
No I haven't. Can't comment on the up but I think it would be a good call on the down.
Beastie what bindings would u recommend for a flat to rocker mind expander
Oh what a fun ride. I really liked Union Strata's with that board but Ultras would do well too. So would Nitro Phantom + or Team Pro's and Arbor Cypress.
Thoughts on this board vs the orca for big mountain steep/deep pow?
Same family but 3rd cousins. Mainly because of the sidecut and camber profile. Orca has a very tight/turny sidecut radius with a rocker dominant ride. The Hovercraft has a long/straight liner sidecut with camber from the tail to past the front inserts going to spoon nose. Two very different rides. Both float really well in pow, both grip well, turn well on groomers but just in very different ways. The Hovercraft does have a much faster base though. So depends on the kind of rider you are.
Curious about sizing, I'm 5'9" & 170lbs. I'm considering going to a 152 since i do a lot of the riding. Do you guys think it'll still have good float at my weight?
Need to know your boot size? It's critical for sizing a board.
@@thegoodridesnow sorry totally forgot that one! I'm a 9M
You would be better off with the 156 if you want it to ride how we described. 152 might work if you like sizing down. If you want something more turny in a short/widethen you might want another ride. If you want real advice hit me up here shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
James, I'm 148lbs and size 9. Do you think 152 works for me? or should I got 156 for powder
Tough call. I think the 152 would be easier for more control/eaier turning groomers but you might really appreciate the 156 if you like to go fast and see deep pow often. How tall are you?
Thank you @@thegoodridesnow
Was the 156 you rode a big horn series?
No it was the regular one.
How does it compare the Nidecker Mellow?
The Mellow feels wider due to having less taper but on edge n carving turns a tighter circle. the H2.0 does feel more slashy in pow when set all the way back
@@thegoodridesnowthanks James - I'll stick with the Mellow - seems a more appropriate resort board for side pow, groomers and slow rides to the bar.
Yeah there is a lot of overlap between the two so if you have a mellow no need for a hovercraft.
Would this thing be ok in trees?
Depends on how you size it for your specs and how much pow you have. The Mind Expander is better for trees though. If you want real in depth advice hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
5’8 170 9 boot, coming off my skeleton key 158 that broke. Wanted to try this thing out since worst case it will be my pow board and best case I’ll enjoy it as a daily driver. Ride mostly trees in Tahoe, I try to go when it snows. I hate the end of day chop and wanted something that will destroy that as well.
If you want to do this right hit me through the link above. 156 Hovercraft will be a little slower than your 158 SK and the 158 Mind Expander should be faster. Both Jones' will have a faster base and a more fun turning experience in pow.
Yeah that’s kinda what I thought! Your reviews and advice are great. Thank you
how's this compared to the yes hybrid? same sizing?
The Hybrid 153 feels more comparable to the 156 Hovercraft 2.0.
@@thegoodridesnow thanks i was hoping I could get away with the 152 on the Hovercraft as a pow board. I weight 150ish with 10.5 boots... I know with the HC 1.0 the recommendation would be a 156 but with the 2.0 being wider was hoping to get a 152.
No problem. In the review we say the 2.0 feels easier to turn/control vs. the 1.0 so I wouldn't reason that way for a pow board. We are skipping specs and lots or important info to give you any kind of real advice. Hit me up here if you want to do this right. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/