Prior Fissle 2021 Snowboard Review

Prior Fissle Written Review Review by The Good Ride

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Ethics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews and this is our unfiltered opinion. We do make money from the “Where To Buy” links, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective.

How it rides and who it is for

How The Prior Fissle Review Happened:

We borrowed this for an extended demo.
Size: 166
Days: 5
Conditions: Good Groomers, wet spring snow post shut down and some decent powder right before the total Covid-19 shut down time with the help of our Drift Boards.
Riders: James (Size 9, 5’10” 185-190lbs), Peter (Size 8, 5’11” 175lbs),
Boots: Adidas Tactical ADV, Burton Ion
Insoles: Sandsole Custom Insoles, F.I.T. Gamechangers, F.I.T. Gameghangers LP
Bindings: Union Atlas

Similar Boards (but not the same):Yes Pick Your Line,  Burton Flight Attendant, Jones Flagship, Never Summer West Bound, Rossignol XV

Set-Up: 21.5” Wide. 21 front +3 back and 18 front -3 back. Close to Reference and Set all the way back

Approximate Weight:

The Prior Fissle Felt normal for its weight. Not too heavy or light.

(We don’t put in the exact weight because with wood cores there is no consistency in a boards weight)

Sizing

Here are some ideal US boot sizes for these boards. You can of course go bigger or smaller but these work best for not turning the board slower than it should be and not having the dreaded Toe & Heel Drag.
166- Size 8-9 is a really good match up and maybe size 10 but as you can see in the video review the tail is very narrow and best for around size 9.

Shape/Camber/On Snow Feel/Ability Level

Tapered and directional but not too directional to feel super washy. It needs more back foot weight on groomers but its not a massive amount. The Camber is mellow but extends from almost the tail to past the front inserts before it rockers up.

Flex/Pop/Buttering

Pretty stiff flex. Buttering is doable but it took some work. The tail lets you wheelie up in powder a little easier though.

Speed

The Prior Fissle is fast and damp. All Prior boards we tried have this super damp cool feel to them that blocks out most chatter.

Uneven Terrain

A champ for powering over uneven terrain. The Prior Fissle powered over bumpy wet snow like it wasn’t there.

Edge Hold

Really strong edge hold that borders on being pretty competent in medium hard to hard snow.

Turn Initiation

Pretty quick for the length and we were both ok turning this through the few trees we had.

Turning Experience/Carving

The Prior Fissle is a strong high speed carver

Powder

Really easy float and that early rise before the long nose makes it hard to sink.

Conclusion

There was something Peter and I just loved about the Spearhead but the Fissle is no slouch either and we had a good time on it.