From about 8:30am till 12pm, did about 14 runs on the KTPs. Conditions were great, groomed but not iced, powder spots all over the place, etc… How did the KTPs react?
The KTPs reacted very very well. They turned very quickly similar to my old MNPs and to the BWPs, but with the added width, you can plow through powder spots without missing a beat. On the MNPs, when you hit a big powder spot, the skiboards would lift you up slightly, or even get caught, with the KTPs, they ran right through them. As someone who tends to gain as much speed as I can, the KTPs do show signs of chatter when making a fast turn, but they grip and hold onto edge without a problem. The added width also made them faster, on flats skating with them wasn’t a problem. For anyone that uses 98s who feel that going up to 105s or 110s would be too much but want something that is more “all terrain”, I would definitely recommend getting the KTPs. You won’t lose the turning quickness of 98s, but have the added width and stability of a wider skiboard. Extremely nimble. These are slightly stiffer than the BWPs, but there is enough flex to be forgiving for those who prefer a medium-flex for their skiboards. I’m not a park rider, but I’m sure the added width is perfect for park riders doing rails, boxes, jumps, etc…
Rider – Edward Ho – Expert Skiboarder
