utahcarver
1 post
9-Jan-2006
10:15 PM
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I bought a Tanker 200 last year while recuperating from shoulder surgery and had to stare at it all summer and fall sitting in the corner of my bedroom. But now I"ve ridden it twice in the last two weeks and I'm in love with the ride. Yesterday, 1.8.06 I rode my Tanker in 10 inches of fresh and flew past all the 162's and 156'rs. I actually passed several skiers who looked like fairly good skiers. Even on the more steeper sections (which aren't much at my area) I kept the nose pointed in the fall line and the platform was very stable. I did encounter some problems on heelside slashes because I couldn't keep my mouth closed and ended up gagging from the slough a few times. My goggles would fill with snow on most heelside turns and a few toesides. The Tanker (200) is the best board I 've ever ridden in powder except for Winterstick Swallowtails. But now, I don't have to deal with broken tails. Now, I just need to find a Tanker 200 in a wide version. Mark
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slopetool
1 post
13-Jan-2006
5:38 PM
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Nice day! 10 inches. The Tanker works great all-around not just in the soft powder. It sure works well getting to and from the powder stashes in the ski areas. And the added 30 cm. is very beneficial. Tankers overall cut through that choppy trashed snow that others leave behind too. I love those guys at Rad-Air.
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surfdog
2 post s
24-Jan-2006
5:59 AM
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hey utahcarver and slopetool!
this is harry @ rad air. i am very happy to read your comments about the riding performance of our tankers. it's all about riding one - otherwise you will never understand what it means to ride some size. size matters !
for 0607 are 6 completely new taper/pintail shape in the pipeline, new sidecut radius, new flex patterns, new tip and tailshapes. after 2 years of intensive testruns we are proud to show the new guns to the market at ISPO show Munich/Germay starting Jan. 29, 2006.
hey slopetool - we got a tanker oversize 187, wide body.
0607 available sizes: 172, 182, 200 and wide body 167, 177 and 187.
let's stay in touch and ride on. harry
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RJ
21 post s
3-Feb-2006
1:25 AM
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Hi Harry,
Thanks for coming to visit! Looking forward to getting on some of the new GUNS! I've only heard good things from the few riders that have been lucky enough to get on them, so I'm psyched to get some boards in the shop as soon as they're ready! I'll give you a ring after ISPO!
RJ
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sandman21
2 post s
3-Feb-2006
8:54 PM
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Slopetool and Utahcarver,
If you love the older tankers, wait until you try the 06-07's...I own every years version of the 200's and the new one is fun and different to ride but in a very good way. Harry did an amazing job on it. Hope to see you guys on the slopes soon...we will have to figure out how to get a gathering of Tanker riders together somewhere in the states.
cheers and pray for snow,
sandy
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Speed is your friend!!Contrary to popular belief, size matters...go big...ride a Tanker!!
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utahcarver
2 post s
9-Mar-2006
6:44 AM
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Just a quick update to my first post. I've since ridden the Tanker at Park City Mountain Resort and Snowbasin. The conditions were soft to groomers and the Tanker 200 held well. The Tanker I have isn't as torsionally stiff as I'd like it but, I'm a heavier rider, too. So, that could be making the difference. I've got a Rossignol Undertaker 185 (new) and 198 that I haven't touched all winter because I've been riding the Tanker. A few powder days left so get out there and ride. Mark
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ralph
4 post s
9-Mar-2006
8:50 PM
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--"The Tanker I have isn't as torsionally stiff as I'd like it but, I'm a heavier rider, too."--- hi
just woundering, if i may ask: from which year is the tanker you're riding?
and how heavy are you ?
(in KG please, now clue about the pounts...)
Last Edited ralph on 9-Mar-2006 9:05 PM
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Anonymous
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0 post
16-Mar-2006
11:10 PM
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how and where can I buy a rad-air tanker 200? I recently heard of them after riding my Burton 181 for 4 years now. I have been getting longer and longer boards ever since I rode my k2 Fat Bob on a powdercat trip with my bro Mike Rakowski in Steamboat and the whole crew was pissed at me because I was so slow. It wasn't my fault, I'm an athlete who weighs 250 lbs. and I don't have any weight to lose. On a 168 cm board with not enough pitch in the deep stuff, I would be better off wearing snowshoes. The longer board the more comfortable I feel. Even the 181 just makes me want more board. If someone can point me in the right direction of one these 187 wides or 200 cm tankers, I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks, Pat
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dattilo
1 post
21-Mar-2006
11:35 AM
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After quite a fiasco with shipping (which RJ really went the extra mile to fix :-), I was finally hooked up with my first Tanker 200. I am happy to say that it works like a charm on the slopes of Mary Jane (at Winter Park, CO). The torsional stiffness and edge control are exactly what I need when hammering down the mogul line. If any tanker riders make it out to the Jane, I'll gladly take them on a tour on some of the finest moguls in the Rocky Mountain region. Then, you too can experience the bewildered looks from people in the lift line and comments regarding an apparent lack of sanity for taking something so big down the mountain, let alone the moguls. Plus, you'll be able to find out exactly why Mary Jane's slogan is, "No Pain, No Jane". :-) Many kudos to RJ for making these incredible boards available... Keep the slick side down... -Garth
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RJ
25 post s
23-Mar-2006
11:16 PM
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Hi Pat,
I've got the 200s in the shop right now with more on the way soon!
Just click on the shop and then on the Vault and it will take you to a place to buy your new 200.
Go Big! ----------
RJ
www.exoticboards.com
www.glaciersites.com
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Boardrigger
1 post
30-Mar-2006
8:28 AM
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Greetings Fellow Longboarders!
I've been riding 2 Lib Tech 198 cm Doughboys for about 14 years with 3 strap highback RadAir bindings that I love. While looking for new bindings I found a Rad Air 192 Tanker on ebay & just had to buy it. I can't beleive how much fun it is to ride! I charge hard at Kirkwood riding every powder day of the year & although the Tanker rides really well in the Deep freshies, it really excels in the cut up crud a few hours after the hill has been shredded! I mean it REALLY handles funky snow conditions better than any other board out there! The guys at Rad air have designed an amazing board & if you are thinking about getting one I would recommend them HIGHLY!Thanks for providing a forum for us longboarders! Ride Long & Ride Hard!
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itcforal
1 post
10-Apr-2006
11:54 AM
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Hi,
i tried with friends a 200cm Tomahawk, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. We can say all the good of the world about that kind of "object". Stabilitystabilitystabilty and speed. Just to emprove our way of snowboarding one of us bought a 205cm long Tomahawk skwal. If intrested have a look on www.albertofornasier.altervista.org section snowboard . here there are some pics and a video of the forst attempt on this beautiful board.
Cheers, A.
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Jon Dahl
1 post
11-Apr-2006
9:40 PM
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Questions for all you tanker guys... at 5'7" and 160+ lbs (mondo 27 boots) which way would you recomend, a 187 Heli or a 192? My splitboard is a homemade 178 Oxygen Summit, and I carve a Renntiger 173, and have a Nitro 178 Pow swallowtail. Length, within a reasonable limit is not a problem. Float is. Has anyone done any back to back riding against a similar sized swallowtail? Kinda thinking of a quiver killer board, but not sure if I could justify ridding myself of a swallowtail, especially after splitfest, and one sweet day riding one of Voile's demo boards!
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sandman21
4 post s
14-Apr-2006
9:26 AM
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Jon, based on your foot size, I would recommend the 192. They are a lot of fun to ride and you will not have any problems with floatation. The 187 is going to be a bit too wide for your boot size (even at low angles). I have ridden the winterstick 185 swallowtail, the gentem DPT (a Japanese swallow), and the Voile 195 split swallow and all of them are great in powder conditions, but cannot compare to a tanker as far as being able to be ridden any day of the week in any conditions, especially in the backcountry where your powder slope may have various types of conditions at different altitudes. I was also a little disappointed that the Voile was not very stiff and was a bit too soft for me. I ride the Tanker 200's for everything and my foot is slightly larger than yours at 28-28.5 (depending on brand of boot). Hope this helps and good luck. cheers,
sandy
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Speed is your friend!! Contrary to popular belief, size matters...go big...ride a Tanker!!
Last Edited sandman21 on 14-Apr-2006 9:31 AM
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Jon Dahl
2 post s
17-Apr-2006
12:29 PM
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Anyone else have a suggestion? I had been leaning to the Heli 187, but if you don't think the float would be any different I may have to rethink. Anyone in Washington have one I could test ride?
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sandman21
6 post s
17-Apr-2006
1:19 PM
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Jon,
If I get back to home in the next couple weeks, you can try one of my Tanker 200's, but I am not sure when I am going to return.cheers,
sandy
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Speed is your friend!! Contrary to popular belief, size matters...go big...ride a Tanker!!
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Jon Dahl
3 post s
18-Apr-2006
5:35 PM
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Thanks sandman21, I'll have to take you up on that if I can find a place to ride it! Maybe Mt. Hood? Or Whistler?
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192cm Second
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0 post
4-May-2006
8:27 PM
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Jon, what Sandy said! By all means the Tanker 192cm it is the narrowest until you get down to the 172cm I believe. I ride mine with both hard and soft on the not so deep days and I am around 220lbs. It RIPS! , My only other suggestion would be the new 2007 Tanker 200cm , it is super, super light, softer flexing and with the taper in the tail it turns on a dime when asked. Likely to have to dip into the bank a bit more for the new line of tankers. The 187 wide is indeed a quiver killer , however with your boot size I would agree with Sandy and go with the 192cm.
On the Swallow and Split board comments, again, I can't agree more with Sandy, I have or have ridden a good share of the swallows, they are very special rides that should be appreciated like fine wines. However, most of the time ski areas conditions serve up Beer after the first run. I have broken a number of swallows by riding them past the perfect first couple runs. Honestly the Tanker is so idea in most every condition that you will be "Ruling" no matter what mother nature serves up. As long as you are drinking beer, it should be an excellent tasty micro brew!!Enjoy!!
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Harry
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0 post
4-May-2006
8:38 PM
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Good to hear from the "Maker", You are the "MAN" that brought us the tool which rules! We admire and honor your genious!! I have been a fan of the big board for 20 years. Sims 1711 "Blade", Morrow 175 "Multipro", Matt Goodwill 182cm "Escape", Elan 192cm "Mountainier", Nitro 196cm "Pow-Pow", Rossignol 198cm "Undertaker", and the current "RULING LONGBOARD" Rad-Air Tanker 200cm (along with the 192cm, 187cm Heli_Cat and numerous 200s)
While other companies dropped long boards like a hot rock, Rad-Air continues to invest time, money and energy in bringing the "Enlightened" the tool that gets us there!
Thank you for your continued effort in building these incredible boards. You should NEVER have to buy a beer for the rest of your life if there is a Tanker owner in the bar!! You RULE, Thank you!! Bryan of www.oldsnowboards.com
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Jon Dahl
4 post s
5-May-2006
3:16 PM
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Now all (!) I have to do is find a good used 192 Tanker for my first season. Then we will see what the hype is all about. That may be a tough assignment!
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lb_rider
1 post
28-May-2006
4:47 PM
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can somebody tell me why the 187 is allways mentioned a long with hellicat? why not just 187? a 2m is called a 200 and a 192 is 192. is it so special or do i just not get something?
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sandman21
9 post s
28-May-2006
10:24 PM
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lb, the 2001-2002 and the 2002-2003 187 Tankers were actually Helicat Ltd edition models so that is why you see the reference so much. Those models were the only ones that were like that, but they are the most common years models found in the states (both have white topsheets) as that was the high period of Roces distribution. Hope that helps.
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Speed is your friend!!Contrary to popular belief, size matters...go big...ride a Tanker!!
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lb_rider
2 post s
30-May-2006
4:38 AM
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thx sandman. was lucky to get one pretty cheap a few weeks ago. unfortunately i wont be able to testride it before it'll be split. but i dont really have any worries since it will mostly be ridden in pow. looking forward to next winter.
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Jon Dahl
6 post s
30-May-2006
12:18 PM
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Maybe Harry should pipe up here. I am not so sure the Tanker would be a good candidate for splitting. If it is a light wood core, you have two problems to face. One, if using the Voile split kit, ski screw retention for the pucks is low, and it won't take much to pull 'em, at least on the front pucks. Two, if you insert the board for the pucks, you will get a fair amount of core compression on some of the puck screws. I know from personal experience on both of these issues. I pulled the ski screws on my front pucks in a slow wipeout, actually splitting the core part way under them. When I repaired the board, using hardware store "inserts" there was a fair bit of core compression in some places. My board seems to ride fine in spite of it, it's just something to think about. BTW, the board is an Oxygen 178 all-mountain.
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lb_rider
3 post s
31-May-2006
4:03 AM
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jon, as i said i got it quite cheap and second of all i dont really have any options because of my shoesoze. if you have size 13 or larger you need a wide board. nothing in the range of a 187 is as wide as a tanker is, unless one is not willing to spend an awfull(!) lot of money. plus i've read of somebody that has split it allready and doesn't seem to have any problems with it. the decision is made. its going to be splitted over the summer. i'll write a review on splittboard.com as soon as i can say something about its performance. but thanks for the advise anyway.
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Jon Dahl
7 post s
31-May-2006
7:55 AM
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Was not trying to dissuade you from doing it, just wanted you to know the issues up front. That said, I have considered splitting one myself because I think it would be a better powder board than the Oxygen I split. And after looking at sandman's 200's I think one of the '07's will be in my winter quiver soon!
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lb_rider
4 post s
1-Jun-2006
2:32 AM
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sorry if i sounded a little rough, didn't mean too.
i have a 200 myself (millenium ltd). but only ridden it twice. I'll probably sell it because its just too narrow.
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Jon Dahl
8 post s
1-Jun-2006
7:56 AM
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lbrider, don't talk like that around me, I may have to make an offer on it! I'm still kinda holding out for a '07 200 tanker, just have to see how my finances are in the fall. If your serious, let me know. Oh, BTW, are you over on splitboard.com already? I've seen a couple of posts from someone w/the username of 187tanker.
Last Edited Jon Dahl on 1-Jun-2006 11:37 AM
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lb_rider
5 post s
2-Jun-2006
4:33 AM
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yes I am on splitboard.com. but my username there is averell. talking about my t200 i'm willing to sell: i live in germany, so shipping will be quite expensive. not sure what the prices are, but they should be a lot higher than shipping from the US to GER. if thats ok for you, make me an offer.
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Jon Dahl
9 post s
2-Jun-2006
9:48 AM
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I think I'll wait. Shipping on top of whatever the board is worth may put it close to the range of new. I certainly do appreciate the thought, though!
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SkierBob
1 post
25-Jul-2006
3:01 PM
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Got my Tanker 2K today. It's huge! and narrow. I plan on riding with Palmer Lifters and Flow bindings. I would imagine most ride it with considerable forward stance. I'd like to try some hardboots on the board at some point. Bob
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sandman21
10 post s
25-Jul-2006
11:21 PM
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Skier Bob,
Actually almost everyone rides the 200 either centered or set back. Welcome to the 200 club...which model did you get? Hope to see you on the slopes and pray for snow.cheers,
sandy
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Speed is your friend!! Contrary to popular belief, size matters...go big...ride a Tanker!!
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snwbrder58
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0 post
2-Aug-2006
9:21 AM
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I have 3 tankers. Not the new one yet....... their the best. even if theres no powder(which there seldom is in the northeast)their awesome on groomers. very very fast. i changed the edge grind to 2 degrees to help with the northeast ice flows........ wishing you all good snow good weather and safe boarding
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SkierBob
2 post s
11-Aug-2006
9:14 AM
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sandman21, I purchased the big dog.. 200cm. I've been riding the Winterstick Swally exclusively the last four seasons. One of my riding buddies bought the big Doughboy last season and he'd out run me on the groomers. I have no doubt the Tanker 2K will keep up with the Doughboy. SB
Last Edited SkierBob on 11-Aug-2006 9:14 AM
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first-tracks, ralph
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0 post
12-Aug-2006
3:13 AM
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@ SkierBob
i'm sure you will enjoy it.by the way: just for your info
added on the freeride webpage first-tracks.org a new subforum "Tanker Club" to get all worldwide talk about tankers in one forum... check out:
http://www.first-tracks.org/cms/index.php?option=com_joomlaboard&Itemid=29&func=showcat&catid=5
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SkierBob
3 post s
12-Aug-2006
9:24 AM
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RJ, hey which Tanker 2K do I have? Is it the 06/07 model Ralph calls the 'mask'?
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RJ
30 post s
16-Sep-2006
12:04 AM
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Hey Skierbob,
You have a limited edition Tanker Crown from the last year the Crown's were made.
The Mask's are this years new models that have been re-designed by the crew to handle more pow and big mountain fun.
Different boards, same great stuff! ----------
RJ
www.exoticboards.com
www.glaciersites.com
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SkierBob
4 post s
5-Oct-2006
11:49 AM
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RJ, Thanks for the info. My main reason for purchasing the Tanker is so that I can keep out in front of my buddy riding a Doughboy on the groomers. I'm sure the Tanker will be a hoot in the pow too. Only 35 days until I can try the Tanker out on the slopes, after which I'll post my ride report here in the forum. Bob
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SkierBob
5 post s
27-Nov-2006
7:36 AM
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I just returned from 2 days of riding the Tanker 2K. What a board! Amazing from the first turn. Super, super fast, carves on any type of snow. In two days of riding nobody stayed out in front of the Tanker. The speed of the board got me a finger pointing from the patrol as I speeded pass them layin' down some narly carves... I waited for them at the bottom of the hill for the lecture but they just ski'd on by, so I think they were just jealous more then anything... I now consider the board my #1 ride.. yeah,, I'm super pleased.
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Teewinot
1 post
28-Nov-2006
1:30 PM
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Well... it's quite an honor to be part of the illustrious group. Tanker 200 Club, hehe. I've been riding my Tanker in and around Montana for the past couple years, and am yet to run across anyone who knows what it is, let alone rides one themselves, so I'm glad to be part of this bunch. If ever any of you are willing and able to arrange a summit of Tanker riders, count me in. Or if you think you might be coming to western Montana, please drop me a line, as I'd love to share stories and some of our local pow. Good snow and zero lift lines are the norm here. Best regards, and get ready to ride...
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SkierBob
6 post s
4-Dec-2006
9:03 AM
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The season is off to a slow start here in Kalifornia.. If there's no accumulation by January I'm loaded up the boards and snowmobiles and I'm headin' North in search of fresh tracks, so I just might end up near Montana. I also have my eye on MtBaker, it appears there off to a wammy of a season.
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Jon Dahl
16 post s
4-Dec-2006
12:40 PM
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Hey Skierbob, if you are going to be near/at Mt. Baker, shout out, I live about 1.5 hours from there. Could try to hook up with you for a day n ride the goods.
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SkierBob
7 post s
6-Dec-2006
3:26 PM
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You bet.. If we don't get any accumulation of snow by January I'll be loading up the snomo's and head your way. If anyone comes to Mammoth let me know and I'll roll out the red carpet. I also have some discount coupons for lift tickets I'd give away if I new for sure they'd be used.. The coupons have some dates they are not valid. A lot of dates in fact... I'll also be in Tahoe around Jan 12th if any long boarders ride in that area I'd be more then willing to chase them down the mountain
Last Edited on 6-Dec-2006 3:28 PM
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SkierBob
9 post s
3-Jan-2007
1:24 PM
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Oh my,, I have over 20 days on my Tanker 2K and it is now my edger of choice. The board is by far the best handling carving board I've ever rode. It's a lot stiffer then my buddies LibTech Doughboy and much faster. I spent last season chasing the Doughboy down the hill,, this season the Tanker has put me out in front and laying down turns the Doughboy can't follow.. I'm still a big Winterstick Swally fan but would choose the Tanker as my weapon for slaying riders on the groomers. I have yet to be passed by anyone when carving the groomers on the Tanker,, the board seems to out run and out carve everything on the hill. I'm really pleased and damn happy I purchased the Tanker. Anyone that says anything other either hasn't rode the board or doesn't have what it takes to put the board to the test. Pretty cocky arn't I? Come to Mammoth and lets ride!
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blulyon
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0 post
1-Feb-2007
12:47 PM
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Dattilo,
I am a soon to be proud owner of a tanker 200cm. I am aslo a liftie on the Mary Jane side of winter park. If you ever want ride sometime let me know
blulyon@comcast.net
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blulyon
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0 post
1-Feb-2007
12:52 PM
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Dattilo,
I am a proud, soon to be owner of a tanker 200cm. I also live and work as a lifty up in winter park. Shoot me an email if you'd ever want to ride or if you know any other tanker riders who'd want to get together for some end of season bashes at the basin.
Hope to see ya on the hill
Blulyon@comcast.net
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utahcarver
3 post s
14-Jun-2007
8:16 PM
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Ralph: Sorry so long to answer your post from last year. I'm 220lbs.(I don't know what that is in kilos because I'm an Ugly American) and the 200 is a 02/03 model with the flames on the bottom. On the occasion of purchasing my second Tanker I thought I'd post again. I laid in bed last night thinking about having a Quiver of Tankers for this winter. A 200 and now a 192. I began to daydream: "Wow, that's a LONG BOARD!", says a fellow boarder in the liftline. "It's only a short 192. I use it for tight trees. My 200 is what I use when I open'er up and press hard on the gas pedal", I retort. With my eyes closed and a grin from ear to ear I amuse myself with this imagined conversation laying in bed waiting to go to sleep. "What the hell are you doing?", my wife asks looking up from her reading glasses and paperback. "Oh, nothing, just thinking happy thoughts", say I. "You're thinking about snowboarding again, aren't you?. Yep, and the world falls away.... Mark
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