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Don't believe the hype.

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Don't believe the hype.

KingsX from Wasatch Pow

Not to be a bummer, but this ain't ultralight. I hate looking at ad copy from a manufacturer, where everything references how light a product is, but they never get around to telling you what it actually weighs. Just an average will do, but we can't even get that. Anyway, I ordered the 161 as soon as I saw it available. I was downright giddy when I realized it was also on sale. The dream didn't last though. My Union binders are XL and hung over the edge. I didn't even bother putting boots in 'em, I knew there'd be heinous toe/heel drag. I was kicking myself for not comparing specs to my current Ride. Funny, I never really thought I needed a wide ride (US11) but apparently I do. I tried to be fair and rate it only in areas I could substantiate. I have no idea how it actually rides but I can tell you the top cloth (sure can't call it a top sheet) showed signs of wear when I received it. It wouldn't matter to me, after all it was just that a bit of the fabric was fuzzy around the T-nuts b … Read more

From T6 back to the Concept, UL that is!

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:01 GMT

From T6 back to the Concept, UL that is!

HB Rider from Huntington Beach CA

From having had the 2003 Ride Concept 162 and having moved to the '06 T6 162, I had my doubts on this new Concept UL 161 impressing me. I must say I was uberly surprised. This deck is clearly all it is hyped to be and more. First of all I'll admit I don't spend much time in the park, so I cannot tell you much about that. But when it comes to steeps, fast groommers and powder, I'm there. Firts of all this board is fast, probably as fast as the T6, but without any chatter, AT ALL!! Also, it's shape made it immediatly easier to ride fakie, which impressed me. On the steeps it has held on very well, even on hard packed icy conditions. Which reminds me of a recent trip to Squaw Valley after a recent melt; I was rocked by how well this board did on icy conditions, fast and safe! Not once did I slip! Finally where I wasn't the happiest with my T6; powder. The Concept UL is about 1 mm wider thatn the T6 and although this may sound like a very little I believe it makes a differen … Read more

Flexibility and Performance

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Flexibility and Performance

JibberDaHut from Banff, AB

Ride upped the ante with this board... I used to ride the 2007 Prophet and then this shows up... looks like I'll be riding this one for awhile! With its Carbon Stringer Array. 90A Slimewalls and ultra light top sheet that looks like 3D camouflage... there's enough technology to be a head of its time for years to come... this thing can handle just about anything - from back country to groomers... i wouldn't go too hard in the park though... the top sheet wears easily. If you want something that beats the Burton Vapor or the Rome Design in stability and flexibility for way cheaper ... look no further! Read more

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Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

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Kade from US

this board is nuts! fastest base i have ever ridden. once i got into a tuck i picked up speed STABLE as all hell, but i slowed down due too the fact my mind was tellin me .. hey, you havent went this fast , this is too fast lol its solid as well. landing on transitions is no problem as this board as so much pop once you land it springs you right up.. i dont recommend this for a park board at all. It can do the whole mountain, but its very stiff and slow speeds and doesnt maneuver well.. butterin... lol good luck Read more

It's light

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT

It's light

Northern boarder from BC

KingsX, Better not try to buy a mountain bike if you think it's weird to pay a lot more for less weight. Rough math, in your case -- your 159 weighed 6lb 13oz = 109oz -- gross that up x 161/159 for your UL being larger = 110.4 oz Ride UL = 6lb 5oz = 101oz So 100% x 101/110.4 = 91.5% -- it's 8.5% less weight. A mountain bike or a car weighing 8.5% less costs a hell of a lot more than it's heavier counterpart. I don't think I paid that much more for my Concept UL. Read more