Impression of the graphic:
Once again Andreas Wiig's graphics is inspired by his pop-star girlfriend Marion "Raven" Ravn. Red and black graphics.
Can remind of:
Wiig's new model don't remind of us any other board in our test.
How stiff is it:
The model is quite stiff and you should weigh at least 90 kilos, otherwise it'll be too stiff.
How is the side-cut:
Medium. Good in long turns, but not super-quick.
How is the pop:
It's quite good.
How is the response/manoeuvrability:
You have to use a lot of force, but the board will give a lot back to you too. This is not a board for beginners.
How is the board on park-jumps:
Average, a bit too stiff for the tester.
How is the board on rails:
Stiff boards are never the best on rails, but Wiig seems to handle it perfectly well.
How is the board in powder and at freeriding:
Just as good in powder as in the park.
Best suited for:
This is a board for big parks and big riders. If you use a lot of force and speed the board will give you a lot too.
Best feature:
It's a good all-round board, but you need to be big enough for it.
Worst feature:
A bit too stiff.
Technical specifications from the producer:
This is a twin board that is great for big kickers, both in the back-country and in the park. It has the same nose and tail, but the tail is a bit stiffer with a directional flex, to get that natural twin feeling.
Production country:
Germany
Board length:
159 cm
Directional or twin tip:
Twin
Sidecut radius
Tri-Progessive sidecut, 8.3 / 8.6 / 8.3 (metres)
Width nose:
29.2 cm
Width waist:
25.2 cm
Width tail:
29.2 cm
Recommended stance:
Depends on the person riding.
Max stance:
54-66 cm
Flexibility:
Medium to stiff
Recommended shoe size:
42 - 46
Recommended bindings:
Raiden Andreas Wiig
Recommended boots:
Nitro team boots
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Forum Grudge 156
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Forum Eddie Wall 154
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Arbor Coda 155
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