Tacky Board Test 08/09 - Rome Agent 158

Hafjell, 10/13/2008
The Agent is a very good all-round board according to our testers.

Impression of the graphic:
Typical crazy Rome-design, but it stands out from the crowd and looks fresh.

Can remind of:
It has a lot of the same stability as the Nitro Misfit.

How stiff is it:
Pretty stiff, but with an even and nice flex that challenges the rider.

How is the side-cut:
Very good, also for switch.

How is the pop:
Good pop. Both small and large ollies work well.

How is the response/manoeuvrability:
Very good response.

How is the board on park-jumps:
Fun, stable and good.

How is the board on rails:
A bit too stiff for the craziest rail riders, but it works.

How is the board in powder and at freeriding:
The board handles all terrains well. Stable in high speeds and floats well on the snow.

Best suited for:
This is a very good all-round board.

Best feature:
That it works for everything.

Worst feature:
Nothing in particular.

Technical specifications from the producer:

Production country:
Austria

Board length:
158 cm

Directional or twin tip:
Almost twin (the nose is a little bit longer)

Sidecut radius
8.3 m

Width nose:
29.6 cm

Width waist:
25.4 cm

Width tail:
29.6 cm

Recommended stance:
58 cm

Max stance:
64 cm

Flexibility:
5, torsion 6

Recommended shoe size:
43

Recommended bindings:
Rome Libertin

Recommended boots:
Rome 390

Previous Tacky board test articles:
Ride Fever 150
Nitro Carrara 153
Nitro Andreas Wiig 159
K2 Gyrator 168
K2 Believer 156
Lib Tech Skate Banana 159
Forum Grudge 156
Ride Society 157
Forum Eddie Wall 154
Capita FCG 157
Bataleon Violenza 149
Arbor Coda 155
Allian Damage 156
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