The Line Jedis have performed great for me so far, they are a great board if you are just getting started, as long as you can grab it cheap. If not just get a new RVL8 one. It is quite short in size (only 89cm) and compared to newer boards it is rather slim (11.6/10.1/11.6). This makes it very tiring to ride in powder, which I haven’t quite got the hang of yet, but I’m sure any really light rider like me should manage OK with the bindings set back. They are very stiff, making them ideal for me, but this is down to personal preference. They have capped construction, and to me it seems like they hold up well to top sheet chipping, but that might be down to the fact I really need to get my edges sharpened, rust off etc… Again the difference between capped and sidewall construction are down to personal preference, but seeing as all the RVL8 boards are sidewall you don’t really have much choice.
Now to their ride:
These are very stiff like I said before, so they do well for aggressive riders like me. I have not noticed any chatter so far, but I have not been pushing them all that fast, seeing as I have only ridden them on an indoor slope and a sledging hill. They’re great for just cruising along, but unleash all their force when you let them loose. As any other skiboard with four hole Inserts and symmetrical shape they are great fun (of course Sherpas are supposedly fun as well, and they do look fun, but I can’t really comment on them). Their only drawbacks are that if you’re a bigger/heavier guy/girl they will suck in powder and they won’t be quite as fast as some bigger boards, but good old gravity will still do a great job at getting you down a hill with a big adrenaline rush. As well as that they give you a good shake when plowing through some crud, so keep your tips up and try not to face plant too often, which happens all too easy with the short skiboards.
To make a long story short, their not the best boards out their, but if you can grab a pair cheap, take them as they’re great for getting started or just keep them in your car and when some snowboarder/skier asks you what the hell your riding just give him the Jedis and convert him to the bright side! We have cookies as well. Chocolate ones!
Rider – A.Bucher – Beginner Skiboarder
