rider26
06-07-2011, 04:26 PM
REVIEW: CHEMICAL STORM SKULLTEETH OCTOROCKER
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Rider: Jeremy Sheridan
Rider weight: 65kg
Boot size: 9 US
Board category: All-mountain / freestyle
Board size: 155cm
Stance: 22" and centred
Test location: Whistler, Canada
Snow conditions: Everything
GENERAL REVIEW:
Chemical Storm is a snowboard brand based in Brisbane, Australia. They have a unique approach to design and product development. You can find them on Facebook here (http://www.facebook.com/pages/CHEMICAL-STORM/91404653483).
The Chemical Storm Skullteeth Octorocker (http://www.boardworld.com.au/snowboarding/content/category/chemical-storm-snowboards-mens/) is an incredibly fun board to ride. I tested this board over a six week period in Whistler, Canada. During this time we were blessed with copious amounts of fresh snow. I was lucky enough to test the Skullteeth Octorocker in virtually all snow conditions and terrain.
First and foremost, the Skullteeth Octorocker is an amazing powder board; it floats like an absolute dream. The Skullteeth Octorocker refuses to sink, even in light, waist deep snow. The board is full of energy in the powder; it gives you a very energetic and 'bouncy' ride. Between turns the board just wants to bounce off the surface like a surfboard. As more snow fell and powder days became aplenty, I didn't once think of riding another board (and I have fair few to chose from). Keep in mind, this is a twin shaped board and I was riding it with a centred stance.
The Skullteeth Octorocker excels in soft, choppy snow. Super agile and playful, the board contorts between the bumps to destroy everything in its path. The Skullteeth Octorocker features a noticeable rocker profile between the feet, and throughout the nose and tail, with a very slight amount of camber just under the feet. This rocker profile and forgiving flex pattern enables you to ride over anything; a perfect balance between playfulness and stability. I was able to ride in soft, choppy snow like never before. The Skullteeth Octorocker absolutely loves fresh snow - untracked or not.
Being a twin shaped board with a twin flex pattern, it's not surprising how well it rides switch. The carbon tentacle through the length of the board gives it a nice amount of pop, especially for a rockered board. All of this combines for an extremely fun freestyle board, whether your preference is natural terrain or the terrain park. The Skullteeth Octorocker is great for buttering, pressing, and jibbing natural features.
The sintered base on the Skullteeth Octorocker is lightning fast. This board is just as fast as any board I have ever ridden; it accelerates and hits top speed very quickly. On the groomers, the Skullteeth Octorocker is fast and playful, yet surprisingly stable. I would expect a rockered board with this flex pattern to be less stable, however I was blown away on a daily basis. The camber underfoot gives you just enough edge hold for carving tight turns.
The terrain park is yet another arena this board excels. The twin shape and twin flex, rockered camber profile, carbon tentacle, and soft to mid range flex pattern, makes the Skullteeth Octorocker an obvious choice for the terrain park. Nice and smooth, and stable on landings - there's nothing in the park this board wants to shy away from.
Worth mentioning is the unique octagonal shaped nose and eye-catching graphics. I was approached countless times by strangers asking me about the board. The Chemical Storm Skullteeth Octorocker is not just unique and visually appealing - most importantly it's a high performance, all-terrain, powder and park destroyer. If you love fresh snow and/or the terrain park, this board should be at the top of your shopping list. I can't wait to get back on it next season in Whistler.
PERSONAL RATINGS (out of 10):
Best use: Powder, softpack, park
Flex (10 being the stiffest): 4
Carving: 6
Groomers: 7
Powder: 9
Jumps: 8
Jibbing: 8
Overall: 8.5 (as a powder / park snowboard)
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reply to this thread.
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/4987/octo55.jpg
Rider: Jeremy Sheridan
Rider weight: 65kg
Boot size: 9 US
Board category: All-mountain / freestyle
Board size: 155cm
Stance: 22" and centred
Test location: Whistler, Canada
Snow conditions: Everything
GENERAL REVIEW:
Chemical Storm is a snowboard brand based in Brisbane, Australia. They have a unique approach to design and product development. You can find them on Facebook here (http://www.facebook.com/pages/CHEMICAL-STORM/91404653483).
The Chemical Storm Skullteeth Octorocker (http://www.boardworld.com.au/snowboarding/content/category/chemical-storm-snowboards-mens/) is an incredibly fun board to ride. I tested this board over a six week period in Whistler, Canada. During this time we were blessed with copious amounts of fresh snow. I was lucky enough to test the Skullteeth Octorocker in virtually all snow conditions and terrain.
First and foremost, the Skullteeth Octorocker is an amazing powder board; it floats like an absolute dream. The Skullteeth Octorocker refuses to sink, even in light, waist deep snow. The board is full of energy in the powder; it gives you a very energetic and 'bouncy' ride. Between turns the board just wants to bounce off the surface like a surfboard. As more snow fell and powder days became aplenty, I didn't once think of riding another board (and I have fair few to chose from). Keep in mind, this is a twin shaped board and I was riding it with a centred stance.
The Skullteeth Octorocker excels in soft, choppy snow. Super agile and playful, the board contorts between the bumps to destroy everything in its path. The Skullteeth Octorocker features a noticeable rocker profile between the feet, and throughout the nose and tail, with a very slight amount of camber just under the feet. This rocker profile and forgiving flex pattern enables you to ride over anything; a perfect balance between playfulness and stability. I was able to ride in soft, choppy snow like never before. The Skullteeth Octorocker absolutely loves fresh snow - untracked or not.
Being a twin shaped board with a twin flex pattern, it's not surprising how well it rides switch. The carbon tentacle through the length of the board gives it a nice amount of pop, especially for a rockered board. All of this combines for an extremely fun freestyle board, whether your preference is natural terrain or the terrain park. The Skullteeth Octorocker is great for buttering, pressing, and jibbing natural features.
The sintered base on the Skullteeth Octorocker is lightning fast. This board is just as fast as any board I have ever ridden; it accelerates and hits top speed very quickly. On the groomers, the Skullteeth Octorocker is fast and playful, yet surprisingly stable. I would expect a rockered board with this flex pattern to be less stable, however I was blown away on a daily basis. The camber underfoot gives you just enough edge hold for carving tight turns.
The terrain park is yet another arena this board excels. The twin shape and twin flex, rockered camber profile, carbon tentacle, and soft to mid range flex pattern, makes the Skullteeth Octorocker an obvious choice for the terrain park. Nice and smooth, and stable on landings - there's nothing in the park this board wants to shy away from.
Worth mentioning is the unique octagonal shaped nose and eye-catching graphics. I was approached countless times by strangers asking me about the board. The Chemical Storm Skullteeth Octorocker is not just unique and visually appealing - most importantly it's a high performance, all-terrain, powder and park destroyer. If you love fresh snow and/or the terrain park, this board should be at the top of your shopping list. I can't wait to get back on it next season in Whistler.
PERSONAL RATINGS (out of 10):
Best use: Powder, softpack, park
Flex (10 being the stiffest): 4
Carving: 6
Groomers: 7
Powder: 9
Jumps: 8
Jibbing: 8
Overall: 8.5 (as a powder / park snowboard)
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reply to this thread.