Rossignol taipan4/11/2023 In all the conditions we rode in we never felt like we needed more but at the same time, it didn’t feel limitless like the Rossignol Onemagtek. Weight– It’s a medium borderline lightweight board and isn’t going to hurt on the lift but isn’t super light either.Įdge Hold: There is a very good grip here. Uneven Terrain: It deals with all types of terrain very well and its the kind of board that can make bad conditions a little better. We’d say it’s closer to the average side of things but the base is pretty fast and there isn’t too much chatter for its soft flex. Speed: This board isn’t going to be seen near a boarder x track but it’s not that bad for it’s flex. This is a board that can react to different turning moods rather well. When it’s time to make a wider radius turn the Taipan can hold an edge very well. We actually prefer this over the super easy feeling we just described. It’s very easy to transition from edge to edge but doesn’t have that overly easy turn back uphill kind of feeling that makes it borderline good. Turn Initiation and Carving– The Taipan can carve! It’s not the best we have ridden but it’s very good. You can’t get much better for a board of this shape and size. You can set it all the way back like we did and get floaty/surfy/slashy or you can center the stance and take on the powder switch and regular. This is borderline excellent and almost as good as many dedicated pow boards. The setback and all around floaty nature of the Taipan made us all not want to trade boards after riding this. Powder: We have had many deep days (some over 3 feet) and the Sierra cement we often ride in is very tough on a boards powder qualities. It’s the kind of board that allows a stable all mountain ride that performs well (not great) at everything. It’s also easier to one foot off the chair or to flat base on those long cat track runs. On Snow Feel: Hybrid Camber has many of the qualities of rocker or hybrid rocker but doesn’t have that ultra-loose feel like a skateboard with no trucks. It’s personality remains the same from ice to powder. The all condition consistency is what really gets us. It’s nothing exceptional in any category but is never disappointing and that is all you can ask for a true all mountain board. It’s one of those all mountain do everything boards that does everything well. Many companies say almost all of their boards are a peak to park weapon but we rarely say this here at the Good Ride. Years ago when we first tried the Taipan we all did not expect to like it as much as we did. It sits in a higher class of boards than it’s price range would lead you to believe. Set back a little 15 front -6 back approx 23″ wide. Set back all the way for deep powder, 15 front and -3 back. Set Up: Centered 22.5-23″ wide 15 front -9 back and 15 front and -15 back. Riders: James, Eli, Peter, Mike, Jimbo, Mary, and many others.īoots: Burton Ion, Burton SLX, Burton Imperial, Nike Kaiju, Nike Zoom Ites, Burton Hail, Burton Ruler, Salomon Synapseīindings: Burton Cartel, Burton Cartel Limited, Burton Malavita, Burton Diode, Union Force, Flux DMCC, Flux SF45, Burton Genesis, Union SL, Union Contact Pro, and a few others. The real kicker with this board is its the ability to have a consistent ride in all conditions.Ĭonditions: Almost every Condition from 3+ Feet of good sierra powder to good groomers to hard pack that is more like snowment but not true ice like some places see. Each year there are some minor refinements but it still remains the same general ride. The Rossignol Taipan hasn’t changed much since we have been riding it but it’s still a great board. We do make money from the “Where To Buy” links, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective. Best Percussion Massagers For SnowboardersĮthics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Outerwear Reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Boot Reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Binding Reviews.
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