Winterstick : Wasatch

Review:
I had never ridden a Winterstick board until this season and I have to say that I was quite impressed. Being named after the rugged terrain of the Wasatch Mountains, which demand performance and versatility, the Wasatch 164 is a solid, sturdy, multiple-use board that is especially suited to the aggressive and heavier (~200 lbs) rider. No doubt, the board lives up to its name. I've broken bindings (Nidecker Pro 800s) and my body (torn ACL ligament) but the board is no worse for wear. Considering that I've broken 4 of the 7 boards that I've owned, when I say that I feel that durability is one of strongest qualities in Winterstick boards, it is quite an endorsement.

As for the functionality of the board, it has a quick and responsive turn due to the 130 centimeters of effective edge and its extreme side cut (9.2 cm radius). Also, the Wasatch is slightly wider than the rest of the Winterstick boards, which allows freeriders to still stay on top of the powder without switching to a pure powder board. The extra width also helps accommodate riders that have Sasquatch feet.

Overall, the Winterstick Wasatch 164 is a durable and versatile board that focuses on perfecting the essential basics of board design rather than on new and unproved innovations. Basically, the guys at Winterstick have been making boards since the 60's. These guys know what their doing and their products reflect that.