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Review: Forum Grudge

The Forum is less like a snowboard and more like an extension of your body. The first time we tore downhill in it, it felt like we had been riding it all season. Aggressive yet silky smooth, the Grudge owes its ride to a low-density carbon laminate wrapped around a machined aerospace composite core. Translation? […]
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Rating:

7/10

WIRED
Fluid feel never forces you to ride in any particular style. Board for grown-ups: not festooned with a bunch of ridiculous looking graphics. Yields more pop than a Redenbacher.
TIRED
Flex sometimes feels a little spongy. Power riding can be mushier than mom's oatmeal. Perfect for: Intermediate riders who want a board that can handle any sort of terrain.

The Forum is less like a snowboard and more like an extension of your body. The first time we tore downhill in it, it felt like we had been riding it all season. Aggressive yet silky smooth, the Grudge owes its ride to a low-density carbon laminate wrapped around a machined aerospace composite core. Translation? Explosive rebounds and effortless maneuvering. One warning though: the board's lightweight is perfect on fresh powder, but rough, icy terrain makes it feel loose and wiggly.