Revolts deliver…

Compared to my Rumspringas (MaryJanes, purchased last year), the Revolts aren’t that much longer but are quite a bit wider. I was always hesitant to try a wide board, but after trying out my wife’s Tanshos, I learned to appreciate the stability that extra width offers. My riding preference is to just bomb down groomed runs and the Tanshos just didn’t cut it at higher speeds or bumpy conditions, so what I was after with the Revolts was the Rumspringas’ length in a board about approximately as wide as Tanshos.

And do they deliver?

Short answer: YES!

I started out on a few bunny runs just to get a feel for the boards’ extra length and width, and this allowed me to practice skating, which was a bit more challenging than on Runspringas or Tanshos. Then I got bored and headed down some greens and blues. The conditions were favorable: Light dusting of powder mixed with light crud, and good visibility. The width of these boards felt incredible! Coming from the ski/Snowblade camp, the extra width of these boards is helping me un-learn to snowplough, something that the slim MaryJanes don’t. Easing in and out of carves is incredible with the Revolts: You give a little, they give a little back. Give a lot, and the boards respond with grace and keep you in control. You get an amazing sense of the ground you’re riding on with these boards. My form immediately improved on my first real run! They also feel incredibly maneuverable (I use them with Spruce Risers).

The Revolts feel slower than my Rumspringas, and that’s not a bad thing for me. I love speed, but until I learn to control my carves at high speeds, the Revolts feel just right. They will allow me to try more difficult hills, and keep me in control doing so. The 105cm length feels perfect, as does the 14.5/11/14.5 width. The flex is also great. They really are that “sweet spot” in the RVL8 lineup!