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Gear Reviews, Snowboard Reviews 37

2014 MarHar Throwback Snowboard Used and Reviewed

By Angrysnowboarder @angrysnowboard · On August 30, 2013

The final award winner for our Best Good Platinum Wood Test Award Picks comes straight out of Michigan from a little brand that’s slowly gaining recognition. The Throwback’s name might throw you off but it is a true all park slayer do it all deck. After a reign of two years the Arbor Blacklist has lost out to relative newcomer MarHar and their Throwback. Read the review below to understand why.

Mahar

Board: MarHar Throwback

Size: 154

Camber Option: Rocker Stache. Full center reverse camber.

Bindings: Rome 390 Boss

Stance: 22.5 Wide 18 Negative 15 Goofy

Boots: K2 Thraxis Size 10

My Weight: 175lbs

Resort: Breckenridge

Conditions: Sunny bluebird skies, that cool crisp bite in the air, and some moderate winds.

Flex: Softer in the tips stiffening up between the feet with a fair amount of torsional give. Over all this is a solid middle of the road all mountain freestyle flex.

Stability: The carbon web in this board helps with some of the chatter typically associated with center reverse cambered decks. Plowing through push mounds and over ruts of death I was not bucked around at all. The board is stable yet lively which doesn’t make for a dead damp ride.

Ollies: If you want pop from a board with reverse camber you have to add things to it like carbon or bamboo. In MarHars case they added both and it pays off. Setting up for an ollie off a roller is easy as it is very skate inspired.

Pop On Jumps: Going into a jump isn’t an issue as the board just wants to be in the air. Hit the end of the lip, snap, and prepare yourself for some air time.

Butterability: The softer blunt shaped tips let you lock into presses and play around. There’s a perfect sweet spot outside the insert pack that just wants to be bent to whatever angle your heart desires.

2014 MarHar Throwback Base

Jibbing: The blunt shape gives a great flat spot for presses and when you lock in you just glide. Between the feet this board slides perfectly and doesn’t have anything to fear in terms of edge lock ups.

Carving: The Attack Arc side cut gives micro contact points under foot. This allows for better edge control under foot which is usually washy on a center reverse cambered deck. I spent most of the day just laying hard carves around the park seeing how deep I could go. For those that have ridden Arbors Griptech it’s a very similar concept.

Rider in Mind: Someone that wants reverse camber they can carve with while still being able to play around in the park or charge the mountain.

Personal Thoughts: Take everything I said about the 2013 model and flip it. The tweaks to this boards sidecut, flex pattern, weight, and tip shape are absolutely amazing. This board hauls ass in a carve without feeling like it was going to wash out, can go into a jib and press, and still hit a jump. This board is the culmination of some advances in technology, geometries, and materials. When it comes to American made product I’m not going to lie that I’m one of the harshest critics as there’s a ton of crap on the market that slaps the good ole U.S.A. made label on it to sell product. This is not one of those decks, this could single handily be one of the best built boards from this country I have ever ridden.

Support your local snowboard shop buy locally. Find a shop here.

Disclaimer: This board was loaned to us for review from MarHar Snowboards marketing department.

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37 Comments

  • Thom Dawson says: August 30, 2013 at 4:40 am

    Wow, what a turn around from last years’ board! Now to try and get one to the UK.

    Reply
  • e says: August 30, 2013 at 5:26 am

    Buy direct from them

    Reply
  • 2014 Throwback Review – “…this could single handily be one of the best built boards from this country I have ever ridden.” | Marhar Blog says: August 30, 2013 at 6:23 am

    […] Check out the full review! http://www.angrysnowboarder.com/2014-marhar-throwback-snowboard-used-and-reviewed/ […]

    Reply
  • Kurt says: September 1, 2013 at 2:17 am

    How does the boards stiffness compare to the Blacklist? The website lists it as more of a stiff/charging board..

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 1, 2013 at 11:35 am

      Similar flex but more snap due to the carbon web.

      Reply
  • Kurt says: September 1, 2013 at 2:59 am

    What’s the stiffness like compared to a Blacklist? Their site lists it as a more stiff/charging deck?

    Reply
  • C.Homps says: September 5, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Beautiful looking board! Love the graphics! Not being a Park rider, I haven’t really considered a full rocker deck, but this review has me giving it some serious thought!

    Reply
  • 2014 Snowboard Review Recap « says: September 9, 2013 at 1:12 pm

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  • Lukass says: September 25, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    I have the westmark and love it but I’m always looking for for something new. What would you say the major differences between the 2 are? What most would make you want to buy the Marhar?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 25, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      The carbon layup is so different it changes all characteristics of the flex pattern. If you love snap this would be the main reason to look at the MarHar over the Westmark.

      Reply
  • Lukass says: September 26, 2013 at 8:33 am

    thanks

    Reply
  • Ben says: November 5, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I wear a size 12 boot. If I go with this board in 158 will the regular width work for me or should I go wide?

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  • David Z says: November 6, 2013 at 9:32 am

    @Ben I have the 158 with size 11 boots, no trouble with it at all. With size 12 boots… hmmm the wide is a lot wider at 260mm. If you normally ride wides I’d say probably go with the wide, but if you can make a normal width board work for you then you might be OK with the regular 158. For what it’s worth Josh from Marhar actually wears a size 13 I think and he used to ride their regular width Throwdown (discontinued I think) with a waist measurement of 250mm. If you drop them a message on FB or whatever they can probably make a suggestion for you.

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  • Chris says: November 6, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Sent you guys an Email.
    What would your deck of choice be for just trying to have fun all over the mountain.
    This
    Archaic
    K2 Raygun

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 11, 2013 at 11:03 pm

      My choice isn’t the same as your choice.

      Reply
  • Bob says: November 8, 2013 at 10:46 am

    How would the Marhar compare to the Uberspoon as a quiver board?

    I currently have the Westmark and l am looking for something that is still playful but a little better at going just a tad bit faster.

    Would you recommend Marhar or something else for me?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 11, 2013 at 11:00 pm

      The Uber Spoon shape is the biggest difference. You have a more spooned out elongated tip that helps in butter/slush vs a blunted out shape that is designed for landing in presses. If you want a stiffer Westmark this is the board in my opinion.

      Reply
  • Bob says: November 12, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Thanks!

    Since the Marhar is stiffer than the Westmark, would you also say its less playful?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 12, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      Nope.

      Reply
  • Steve says: November 17, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    This is looking really tempting, I especially love the 60s look. I must admit I have never ridden a full rocker board, the nearest I have come is the Rome Agent Rocker.

    a couple of questions:
    How good is this board in powder? How does it compare with Jones Mountain Twin for both switching between the conditions?
    With the bamboo stringers does it have a similar ride to the Salomon Grip?
    Flat basing and straight lining is it as loose as the Rome Agent Rocker?

    Reply
  • Ashbey says: November 18, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    How would you say the Marhar compares to the Ride Machete?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 18, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Completely different board as it has a different camber profile and flex pattern. It’s far more lively and playful.

      Reply
  • paul says: December 10, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Would you rather have a 54 or 56 if I am 40% park 60% mtn. Cause it is down to this or the villian for me as my blacklist is no more.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: December 10, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      56 for those percentages.

      Reply
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  • mplatt says: January 12, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Hey, I am looking for a board that performs well in trees, moguls, and powder. I already have a board for the days when there is no new snow so everything is firm but I need something with float. Would you suggest this, the Marhar Archaic, or the Nitro Uberspoon? Or is there some other board I should go with. I would look into a NS Cobra but I hate to drink the kool aid. Thanks!

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    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 12, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      Salomon Powder Snake Dirksen if you want a short little pow stick that can rip trees. The K2 Ultradream is a straight pow destroyer and a personal favorite. The Uberspoon has a better shape for powder, but the two you’re talking about are more all mountain versatile and less pow-centric which it seems is what you want.

      Reply
  • mplatt says: January 12, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    Honestly I live in Nebraska but I typically have 20+ days in Colorado. I usually only ride moguls and trees. Right now I have a Ride Machete that I use for that purpose, but after this previous trip where Colorado got pounded almost every day I kinda realized that I need to get a board that is better in powder. Especially after I moved my bindings all the way back and I was still getting ridiculous amounts of leg burn. So should I get a board that is better in powder but still all mountain or should I just get a straight powder board? Thanks for the help.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 13, 2014 at 7:59 am

      Sounds like you just want a straight pow board for those trips to CO as you already have a deck for everything else. I will agree the Machete is le suck for pow riding and an over marketed under producing deck.

      Reply
  • Zach says: January 28, 2014 at 12:40 am

    Curious on your opinion. I am an all mountain rider and i like to play in the park, about 50mtn/50park. I have really been looking at the blacklist and wanted to know how the throwback and blacklist compare.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 28, 2014 at 7:53 am

      Throwback blows it out of the water.

      Reply
  • Bob says: January 31, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    Angry,

    I just picked up the Throwback and have a quick question for you. I got a chance to take it out for just a quick lap, and I found that it couldnt quite lay a carve like my old Westmark. I talked to Josh at Marhar prior to receiving the board and he told me I had to detune the side and base bevel as they were quite sharp.

    Did you sharpen or bevel the edges prior to taking the Marhar out?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 1, 2014 at 12:27 am

      I never touch any of the boards we test, straight out of the wrapper, mount it up, straight to the snow.

      Reply
  • larry says: May 2, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Been looking at this board (2015) and also the following
    2015 marhar bohemium
    2014 arbor element
    2014 arbor coda

    I am currently riding a 2013 arbor formula 161, like it alot, but want to move up to a better board. Most of my riding will be on groomers in PA, NY, VT
    maybe a little trees, not much park. looking for a single board to do everything. Which on the list would be the better choice?
    I was thinking the 161 size

    stats 5’10 215lbs , size 10.5 boot

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 2, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      I would personally go with the 2014 Throwback for what you’re looking to do and if that’s not an option follow it up with the Coda.

      Reply
  • larry says: May 3, 2014 at 9:25 am

    There are no 2014 models available, and marhar offered me a good price on the 2015 models, do you still like the newer model?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 4, 2014 at 10:19 am

      Sorry man but no 2015 products will be talked about before their time.

      Reply

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