Anyone else buy a rocker and just never fell in love?
I learned on and rode my first ~10 years on a traditional camber board. It was the definition of unforgiving, but once I got it down - I felt unstoppable. Glad I learned young - that kind of regular whiplash now would likely kill me. Most of my buddies ride rockers, and love them - rave about them in fact. I caved and bought myself a nice capita (ultrafear 2018) with a double reverse camber profile back in 2019 or so.
I have been riding the rocker since then, and i've just finally realized/ accepted - I actually don't enjoy riding the new board. I haven't had a good pow day since the first year I got this board, unfortunately. I used to be able to light it up through the trees, when I had an edge down, I never lost it (within reason). The rocker feels so loosey goosey. I never catch an edge on the rocker - but also never feel as stable and maneuverable as my traditional. I do find it easier to throw 3's on the new board, approaching jumps is a different ball game.. but part of me feels like my body just refuses to relearn how to ride on the new profile.
My primary objectives on the mountain are spend as much time in the trees as possible, but also be prepared for the occasional pow day, and high speed stability. As I get older I care less about jibbing and throwing down troi's - but still can't resist the occasional splurge.
Anyone else gone back to traditional after giving something else an honest go? Is there something I should consider or try out before I just mentally decide to get a new board.........
Would love to hear what you ladies and gents have experienced.
tldr; after a decade on an all mountain traditional profile - I bought a rocker, and feel like half the rider I used to be. Have you?