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Rome machine or artifact?

Is it true that Rome machine and artifact are both good for jibs and the only difference is their width? I like buttering and looking for a board that is better of of the two for buttering! I have size 12 feet.

By rip4stoke at 04/14/2008 - 2:45pm | Questions for SNOWBOARD staff | login or register to post comments | previous forum topic | next forum topic

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but not totally the same. Both boards feature the jib-friendly Impact Base, a harder base compound that is more resistant to the thrash of rails, ledges, etc. Both boards have a ton of flex because of the bi-axl topsheet, but what separates them is the Machines Impact-Plates, which are thin layers of aluminum mounted around the bindings to reduce base compression from a bigger framed rider landing big hits in the park. So basically, you big-footed Yeti, the Machine is your board!

By MikeForester at Mon, 04/14/2008 - 5:43pm | login or register to post comments