RRD POISON 131 x 39cm, 2010
AT A GLANCE
The 2010 RRD POISON Classic is the younger brother of the 2010 RRD Poison Limited. The RRD Poison Classic is a dedicated freestyle board from RRD, aimed at the top end of the market looking for the ultimate in performance. It geatures a snowboard style laminated wood core but lacks the polished finish of the Limited edition. There is a step cap construction in the tips and the board has a very thin edge profile. Perfect for cutting through the chop. The tops are very wide, as you would expect from a board of this style. The board comes equipped with RRD's Screw-IT system, which makes putting the straps on a breeze. You don't even need a screwdriver! Just twist the plastic pieces into place and then put the strap on top. Easy and simple!
ON THE WATER
The board itself feels very crisp under foot, perhaps a touch less lively than the Limited edition. The stiff mid section makes the RRD Poison Classic ready for a fast ride. In the chop the thin rails cut through really well, get the board on some flat water though and you start to see it's true potential. The pop is excellent with the wide tips giving the rider a huge platform to boost off and also offering a super wide and stable landing platform.
Upwind the board flies too. Those harp hard rails allow it to point really high. If you like a fast board with plenty of pop for your freestyle then the RRD Poison Classic certainly delivers. It is worth mentioning that the first point of contact, the footpads, can make or break a ride on a board. They need to be comfortable, offer plenty of grip and also allow the rider to still feel connected to the board beneath, rather than giving the feeling of being sat on top of it.
The new Screw-IT footstrap and pad system from RRD fills all these criteria perfectly and offers a super comfy connection to the board. Plenty of padding for those big powered moves and also lots of grip so there is no chance of the board flying off your feet after you pop for a trick.
POSITIVES:
Super cool looks and colors. Excellent fittings and some fantastic top end freestyle performance. Great pop and excellent upwind ability.
OVERALL:
For freestyle heads out there, the RRD POison Classic offers a perfect balance of speed and pop with a huge landing platform to help you nail those tricks.
[Excerpt from IKSURF MAG RRD POISON CLASSIC 2010 131 x 39 TEST, issue 17]
The RRD Poison LTD V2 2010 is the absolute reference board in terms of quality, performance and value! Snowboard Technology on the RRD Poison Classic:
- Laminar Woodcore
- ABS Sidewalls
- DC/DC
In typical RRD tradition, RRD believes that every rider needs to have every possible option available in order to get the perfect fit for their board. As a result the RRD Poison Classic is made in 1cm increments (0.3 of an inch) on both length and width to maximize perfect fitment. This way you get the maximum grip / response from the board during carving and jumping. Sizes available: - 130 x 38
- 131 x 39
- 132 x 40
- 133 x 41
- 134 x 42
- 135 x 43
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