Flow technical rep Don Bergeson explains the Flow Merc and Venus 2011-2012 boards at Alpine Accessories.
Taking its shape from the award-winning Myriad, the Flow Venus snowboard offers a comfortable ride made for easy turns and mellow laps in the park, while being able to take a beating if you’re ready to dish it out. Mellow rocker and EZ Transitional Sidecut with a slightly convex nose and tail provides a forgiving ride and makes this board excel in all conditions. Sit back and let the Flow Venus to do the work.
The 2011-2012 Flow Venus Snowboard features.....
SHAPE- The slightly directional design is for riders going forward 90% of the time. But don't be afraid to switch now and then.
ROCKER- EZ Rock has a perfect reverse camber which makes this board good even for the entry level rider.
SIDECUT- The DT sidecut gives you a mellow radius in the tip and tail for response and a tight radius between the boots for quick carving easy turns.
CORE- Many boards at this level use a cap[ construction with foam core. The Flow Venus uses a TruFlex core with different density popular wood core for excellent response and stability. Just like in a more expensive board.
CONSTRUCTION- Biax Fibers run at a 0 degree axis to add pop and make it a easy carve all mountain board for all riders.
BASE- The Optix 2000 extruded base is very easy to wax and easy to maintain when needed.
ABOUT SIZING... Many shops will say your board should be between your nose and chin. If they say that, run out of there. Flow has a sizing chart on the back of each board. They recommend a certain weight range for each length. So who are you going to believe? Some sales person or the manufacture? When between sizes, the rule to follow is the more aggressive you are, the longer you go.
139 cm- 85 -140 pounds
143 cm- 85 - 125 pounds
147 cm- 90 - 140 pounds
151 cm- 105 - 150 pounds
Our comments- Many boards at this price are of a capped and foam core construction. The womens Flow Venus snowboard is designed with a wood core just like more expensive boards.
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