I have ridden boards ranging from Head Shape 94 and the RVL8 Tansho to RVL8 KTP, Condor, Mary Jane, Revolt, ALP and the Spruce 120. My favorites, by far, have been the Condors. However, I was really wanting an all-mountain board that would give me easy setback for powder and chop and have bindings that would be easily adjustable to different sole length boots when I wanted to loan them out to a friend.
The Marauders have turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. The direct mount Tyrolia railflex binding has all the on-the-fly adjustability I wanted, and the Marauder is just a perfect board for me in the deep and soft stuff. If I intend to spend an entire day off the groomed runs, this is the board I take. I like it over the Spruce 120 due to the extra width and surface area. I am a heavier rider at around 185-190 lbs and I prefer wider boards.
I typically prefer the shorter boards (specifically the RVL8 Condor and KTP), but until I can devise a way to get on-the-fly setback and sole length adjustability on a release binding setup on the Condors, the Marauders have to fill this niche for me. They are as long as I would ever want to go, have great float, and great edge hold. In all, it’s a good setup and a good choice for heavier riders in pow and for those who want some flexibility in binding adjustments.
Rider – Robert Oshea – Intermediate Skiboarder
