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Spanky’s Rockfest

2009 February 28
by Strain

With the lack of snow this season, I have yet to transition from my “rock board”, my trusty 2003 (I think… I got it used in 2004) Option Sansalone. It has its fair share of core shots and edge damage, but Sapphire Bowl dealt a mortal blow this past Thursday, removing a bunch of sidewall from my heelside edge. With a few repairs its probably still fine in pow, but I can’t see it lasting long on hardpack.

I can’t really complain though, as I’ve ridden that board through the rockiest days of the past 5 seasons (and it was a demo board before that), dishing out a ton of abuse along the way. Best $125 I ever spent, long live the Option factory sale!

My poor board:
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We hiked up above the glacier to deliver the last rites:
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The scene of the crime – a very rocky Spanky’s Ladder:
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Read the rest of the post for a few more photos.
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Hereward doubles down:
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All smiles on a bluebird day – this was before my board was so savagely assaulted:
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I never get sick of this view:
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A few more photos can be found on my flickr.

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