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By: Stubbsy

Stubbsy — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:01:49 +0000

Paul: I have a Notch 1985 and love the shape when riding pow, but find it doesn’t perform as well when the snow firms up. I have an older Agent, which performs good in most conditions but needs replacing.

If you were to pick a board to ride the whole mountain (except the deep days) would it be the Pusher above or the Agent 1985? And why?

By: Rome Introduces the Pusher 1985 « Liv2Ride

Rome Introduces the Pusher 1985 « Liv2Ride — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:41:30 +0000

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By: Bdawg

Bdawg — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:33:11 +0000

Paul:
Thanks for the prompt reply. Yes I was referring to the directional Notch series. And I was hoping I would here this, “…don’t be surprised if you see the S camber used on more directional powder boards in the future.” Looks like an additional Notch is in my future.
And to clarify, after riding the Arsenals last year I came to appreciate the feel and response an aluminum heelhoop provides. After speaking with some folks on different internet forums and relating my experiences it was suggested to me that the Rome’s 390s or Targas or some Union bindings would be more than sufficient replacements for my Cartels.
Thank you for designing such fun and functional boards.
Cheers,
Brandon

By: Paul M

Paul M — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:05:43 +0000

Brandon – damn I hope Eddie doesn’t check the Rome blog this week or thanks to your comment we could be looking at a knock down drag out lawsuit from that “jumpy’ little guy (http://hypebeast.com/2009/06/van-halen-vs-nike-sb-lawsuit/).

I assume you are referring to the Directional Tapered Notch 158 and 162 models because as you may be aware there are a couple of Notch boards with reverse camber in the line which also come in the 158 and 162 lengths – the True Twin shape Notch 1985′s have our Reverse-Mountain camber profile…just sayin’.

Anyway – as it sounds like you probably experienced yourself, the current Notch 58 performs great in powder even with Positive Camber but you are correct that even a little RC in the nose would enhance the powder flotation. This is the idea behind the S camber profile designs on the Notch Swallowtail boards and the newer Notch 155 tapered shape so… don’t be too surprised if you see the S camber used on more directional powder boards in the future.

On the effectiveness of the Impact Plates – great to hear from someone who understands first hand exactly what we designed them for.

and finally – sorry I am not familiar enough with the Cartels to comment on any similarities between them and our Underwrap technology bindings but I can tell you that our Underwrap heelhoop has dramatically different performance characteristics than a plastic unibase binding. Even though I personally prefer the feel and control I get from Underwrap, I can appreciate that different riders have different preferences and this is why the United and Shift plastic unibase style bindings are in the Rome line.

hope this is what you were looking for.
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By: Bdawg

Bdawg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:12:04 +0000

Paul:
I’m really digging the Pusher. For some reason the Pusher’s graphics remind me of a Van Halen album cover from the 80s. I don’t know why I’m making that association, but I do. Anyway, on a different note, I’m curious why Rome didn’t offer the reverse camber profile on the 58 & 62 Notch series. I have last year’s Notch 58 and love it. It’s great for our East Coast powder days, however, I think it would be even better with some RC on the nose. I assume the RC on the nose allows for quicker transitions and the nose plane’s faster, etc. Also, I picked up a pair of Arsenals for it because I have had a problem in the past of bindings (Burton Cartels) punching through the top sheet of my boards at the corners of my bindings. I read up on the impact plate technology and so far after riding them some last year I’m a believer. So much so that I am selling my Cartels on Cragslist. So…between the 390s and the Targa, which binding is “similar” to the Cartel..if you can make that association. Thanks in advance.
Brandon