Santa Barbara, California

Boot Size: 12  |  Height: 6'2"  |  Weight: 200 lbs                                                                          

I am fortunate to say that I am the proud owner of two Franco snowboards.  My first was a 160 twin with “shark bite” tips that is just gorgeous.  I wanted a board that would make cruddy, crowded bumped up days in the resort fun.  That is exactly what I got!  The board is wide to accommodate my size 12 boots but with the deep side-cuts it turns like you wouldn’t believe.   I remember a day when I was coming down Gros Vente late in the afternoon giggling because making turns was just so fun- this board is TIGHT!

My second board is a 168 swallowtail.  If I had to travel with just one board to any place with powder potential, this would be it.  I joke that the name of the board should be Muhamad Ali because it floats like a butterfly in pow, but still stings like a bee on the groomers.  One of my best experiences on this board was last winter in Japan, carving up groomers under the lights at night, then the next day I was “snow surfing” out of bounds making bottomless turns….crazy versatility.   Anemometer ridge doesn’t stand a chance this winter….

Did I mention both boards are works of art?  Just looking at them makes me smile, thanks Mikey!

Topsheet Species, '68 Swallowtail: Beetle-killed Lodgepole Pine

Source: Mosquito Creek, Teton Pass drainage

Tree Coordinates: Private Property :)

Topsheet Species, Sharkbite Twin: Makore

Source: B and B Rare Woods, Golden, Co.

Tree Coordinates: N/A