Forum Holy Moly with Republics A Better Look
Ever notice when a company puts every piece of technology and concept into one board it becomes “The Best Board” on Earth? Yeah that’s what Forum is going with here. Sure some say it’s a love it or hate it relationship with no middle ground. Sorry but that’s just a crock of shit there is no love or middle ground there is just pure hate. I guarantee this board will be the biggest flop of 2011. Don’t believe me? Check out what I have to say about this thing!
Board: Forum Holy Moly
Size: 155
Camber Option: Combo Platter so think their Chilly Dog rocker which is just a full reverse between the feet than add to that some beveled up bases just under foot so it’s highly noticeable. It’s like Bataleons TBT fucked Omatics BST and then this thing crawled out of the gaping axe wound of a vagina 9 months later. Can’t forget the Buttercups in the tips which makes buttering better.
Bindings: Forum Republiks
Stance: 22.5
Angles: 18 negative 15
Boots: K2 T1 DB’s size 10
My Weight: 165
Resort: Winter Park and Breckenridge
Conditions: Sunny, blue skies, and all that is awesome when riding a park deck with some spring slush at Breckenridge.
Preconceived Notions: Well when I first saw this board 2 days prior to riding it I had no idea what to make out of all the kinks, bends, and technology in it. This thing definitely doesn’t have a ton of invisible tech it’s right there in front of you like Brian Boitano’s flaming sexuality.
Flex: Somewhere in the middle of the road but with all the added kinks and bends it rides super loose.
Stability: Chuck that shit out the door this thing is about as stable as Brittany Spears sanity.
Ollies/Pop: Haha yeah like you could pop with this thing, maybe if you were really lucky you could weasel out some pop from it but it just didn’t do shit when trying to engage some snap. Don’t even attempt hitting a jump unless you have a death wish. You know it’s bad when I have to tell people before I drop in on a jump line that my insurance card is in my wallet in my breast pocket and to call my mom if I get injured badly.
Butterability: Even though it has Buttercups on it which supposedly make it better at playing around on snow, I’d be scared to really get presstastic with it. This thing is just so squirrelly it’s uncanny.
Cruising: The scariest thing next to hitting a jump was trying to make it down a run on this thing. It wouldn’t engage on edge at all without some sort of death slide. Tracking was out of the question it just pulled whatever way the contours in the snow were going and if you were lucky you’d maybe get it back under control before sudden death might occur.
Jibbing: BAHAHAHA BAHAHAHA oh wait I suppose we should talk about this yeah it can jib but once again highly not recommended.
Rider in Mind: Someone that wants “the best snowboard on earth” or is sipping the Forum kool-aid something fierce.
Personal Thoughts: Every year there’s that one board that ranks as the worst board I have ever ridden to date, this is that deck. If I could I would invent a flux capicator and go back to that day and deny myself from ever riding this thing. In heavy slush where it could ride like the hull of a boat it wasn’t as bad as on hard packed. I’d be curious to see how it handled deep pow but everywhere else it can go lick the shit out of a dead rhino’s asshole. You know it’s bad when the tech reps even say they’re shocked you hit a jump with it and didn’t die because it’s the squirreliest ride in the world.
What They Say: You are welcome. The Holy Moly is the best park board in the world. It includes every technology imaginable to make you go higher, faster, jib and land easier. Combo Platter combines the aggressive ollie-pop and control of the camber with the forgiving playful feel of rocker, ending the rocker vs camber discussion forever. With Booter Boosters NexTreme for carbon-enhanced ollie-pop, Buttercup in the tip and tail to provide a catch-free ride, and the absolute fastest base and lightest wood core possible, the Holy Moly would cost hundreds more if any other brand had the ability to build it. Enjoy. This one’s on us.
Binding Compatibility: Other than the board sucking it seemed to match up fairly well. Though the sizing was off they put me in a large I definitely needed a double small.
Binding Adjustability: At one point I believe we had 3 people working on this trying to get it dialed in. The second time I had them set it up at Breckenridge it was a bit easier.
Straps: Did their job weren’t overly cush and plush and weren’t lacking so much they hurt. Didn’t notice any pressure points where it adjusted.
Highbacks: Came up to the very top of my boot and caused some calf bite while using the larges. Riding these again in a medium fixed that issue entirely.
Binding Flex: Middle of the road.
Ratchets: Yep did their thing.
Rider in Mind: Someone that thinks a hinged disk does anything and wants an all mountain freestyle binding that they can charge with.
Personal Thoughts: Giving these a second try on the Holy Moly but in a size medium was a better way of understanding how these bindings function. They’re not a bad binding but once again hinged disks don’t do shit I’m convinced just another marketing ploy that doesn’t need to exist.
What They Say: Good Vibes, Bad Ass. The Republic is a precise weapon of feel and power. Good Vibes are spreading and they’ve infiltrated the Republic- now equipped with the free-flexing Good Vibes Hinge Disk and baseplate. Blast through the kink while feeling every bit of it. Stomp flat landings without feeling any of it. Take the continuous-rocker revolution to new levels of progressive riding. Enlist in a new experience in powerful freestyle riding while only feeling the good vibes.
Popularity: 17% [?]
Thinking of buying 5 or 10 of them.
Wow.
I was very courious about this deck! Well, I think Andreas won’t be so happy with Forum, hahaha!
But, I don’t understand which camber tech is here: a double camber, a camber between the feet and rocker to tip and tail, or it’s like Bataleon’s TBT?!
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Nic it’s chillydog rocker so bent up from the middle then it’s got those fucked up raised edges right under foot but take the most extreme TBT and it isn’t close to this thing, then there’s the butter cups that I have no clue what they actually do and add to that Forums bullshit marketing and here’s a steamy turd.
E only 5 to 10 come on dude 20 to 50 is where it’s at you could hand them out to under privileged kids and make them hate snowboarding it would be awesome!
Is your flux capicator.. FLUXING!!
But, Forum says it’s a camber/rocker combo.
Is there camber or is just a continous rocker with raised edges under foot?
It just claims it adds the pop of camber it doesn’t say it adds camber. It’s Chillydog rocker with pop. Raised edges only under the inserts.
Thank you.
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Pat Bridges was supposedly raving about how good these decks are – look like a fucking mess of tech to me
Pat Bridges invented chain fashion smoking too.
Just curious, but how long did you ride this board? I’ve heard from a few people they initially hated it, because it felt so different then once they were used to it loved it. When I took it out, initially I felt like a mess. Then through the day and getting used to it, I ended up leaning towards liking it as well.
I have about 3 hours on it total rode it in 2 different conditions of snow. It’s a pile of shit that has too much going on with it to make sense.
To each his own I guess. I spent a weekend on it, and got pretty comfortable on it. The tech worked for me, and I’ve heard the same from a few others. It’s a little weird at first but new stuff can be like that. Once you’re used to it it’s really doesn’t have that much going on with it, and I actually really enjoyed it, but if it’s not for you it’s not for you. I guess that’s the glory of having hundreds of options out there. We don’t all have the same style…
I know ive hated on some of your reviews in the past but this was funny as shit.
this is deffinetly a camber deck just like the honeypot. it has rased sections in the tip and tail and under the bindings. gives you a loose feel but is NOT in any way REVERSE CAMBER. if you didnt like it to each his own, but if your going to talk tech atleast have your facts right.
Seeing as I went with what was told by me from the brand manager I’ll go with it.
maybe your just not a very good snowboarder?
Never said I was. I suck in fact I can’t even get off a chairlift without my strap pad and a helping hand.
just gp to your local shop and lay the deck on the ground. its camber. then compare it to a darkstar. thats zero camber.
You’re still crying about this?
dude youre a moron. this board is sick and glides down the hill like a dream. the only time this board has the slightest trouble handling is in deep powder. all you readers out there, dont listen to this kook take the plunge and buy the holy moly. You will forget all about the price tag on this baby once your at the bottom of the hill after your first run.
You do realize Ricki I had to approve this comment right there chief? So a board with elevated edges and a hull shape has problems in deep pow? Sounds like a design flaw or else you can’t ride pow. Fuck any snowboard should excel in pow. When you learn how to ride let me know.
I think Ricki works for Forum. Maybe Ricki was the lead designer on this deck…
Anyhow, I appreciate your reviews, keep up the good work.
Angrysnowboarder is stupid with unintelligent comments. Ben I agree, not everyone needs the same style. I used to be a camber kind of guy. I bought the step child jibstick and the contact points were so weird and i hated it. Obviously you have to ride a board far more then 3 hours. I rode it for a week and at the end of the week i was in love and turned into a reverse camber kind of guy. I like trying stuff new and yes it will be weird at first but give the board time. It will grow on you. Stop being rediculous.
And yet you’re the one commenting sounding like a fucktard.
GOOD ONE
Just gotta say you are dead wrong about this board… I was given a holy moly from a rep and rode it today. Id have to say id be skeptical about buying this board after reading all the bad reviews about it. I honestly don’t see how you can bash this board as bad as you do. It really is one of the best boards i have ridden and I have ridden pretty much everything. I have been riding for 11 years im 6’1 190 lbs and rode a 158… First off this board was not as stiff as everyone is making it out to be. Its not a noodle but its not stiff either and when you size down they get softer too. I think it is the perfect stiffness for a all around park board. I was able to press it out on everything just fine and buttering it around was effortless as well. I Was stoked with how stable this board is on high speeds and run ins on jumps. And it does have lots of pop as well. Another thing id like to ad about this board, is that nothing was mentioned about how it was on rails. I get my days in at mammoth but most of my days are riding so cal mountains like bear mountain and mt high so i like boards that jib well too. I have to say pressing this board was easy and it locked on to rails really good. It felt really catch free like most burton/forums do and getting on a rail front or back binding locked on really good which may have to do with the up-lifted edges there. Not trying to bash your review but i had a really good experience on this board and think that people looking at your board review should not be scared of buying this board. I would recommend it to anyone from a intermediate to advanced park rider that wants a fun all around park board. Good Job FORUM on the combo platter!!
You are bashing this review because you don’t agree with it. Perhaps you should go out and create your own website and do your own reviews and maybe just maybe people will listen to you. This board was a straight up fucking lemon even the reps agreed. I’ve never been more scared in my life riding this suck stick. Also the rep gave you the board of course you’re going to be stoked on it you got a fucking freebie so many people are scared to bite the hand that feeds them.
Actually your wrong again.. I get boards from reps alot.. I actually chose this board because i demoed it first. I really dont know how you could be scared to ride this board unless you just cant ride. I felt really comfortable on this board at all speeds. I dont need a website dude i have a shop. I just think that if someone is really looking to buy this board they shouldnt be blinded by your shitty review because this board isnt close to what you make it out to be.
Well aren’t you special. You got it for free you won’t bite the hand that feeds you I know how shop kids are. Oh so what shop do you have huh? If someone is looking at buying this board they should look at all the reviews out there.
I actually really like this board, feels awesome. Although I can’t say I’ve tried enough boards to have a valid opinion. This thing is easy like Sunday morning compared to the first board I used. Although the first board I ever used was an undersized, 10 year old burton custom lol. To each his own I guess.
Got it in test for a few months from rep. Strange at the first time (for sure), but best board I have rode. Hitting kicks with it was really good (never had a stability like this). So taste & color….
you obviously suck and do need a helping hand… pro riders dont seem to mind this technology fucked board ill watch Andreas Ygre Wiig do back flips with it all day hes not dead yet? try joining ski school with that holy moly they may teach you something like IT TAKES MORE THAN 3 HOURS to break a board in or break a rider into the board why are kids who have just picked up snowboarding making reviews about any forum board sad day for snowboarders…
Oh yes the pro argument you must be retarded. Just picked up snowboarding? Got my first board in 87 while the best part of you was dripping out your moms fun hole.
Angrysnowboarder I can’t even take you seriously. You bash everyone that has a different opinion. There are different styles of riding and boards for that matter. I will never listen to one of your reviews, u sound like an Ass anyway. Have fun bashing all your readers.
That’s nice I don’t take people that can’t post their real name seriously either. Maybe people should go past the hype and ride shit for themselves.
You may know me as forum guy. Iv ridden forum for the past 13 years and haven’t been dissapointed. I owne 6 forum boards and none have dissatisfied me in any way. Don’t let one pricks opinion ruin your thoughts. This guy sounds like a stubborn 40 year old that can’t cut it anymore. Oh I hope your happy I used my name this time…childish that’s what u are. Bash some more readers.
I forgot to mention the holy moly is my favorite.
I’ve ridden hundreds of boards over the last 13 years this thing was a turd. Also did you see the review was from 2010 we’re in 2012 hmm. Eh it’s my site if I wanted to make it about farting unicorns and talk shit I could. Remember it’s easy to criticize when you don’t run it.
Whatever dude…I guess I touched a nerve with the can’t cut it anyore comment. I have the one u are bashing and love it.
Only 13 years though u started in 87
Or was the better part of you dripping out of your moms fun hole then.
You actually make no sense which is typical of any dipshit that grew up in Buffalo and was a bus kid. You’ve ridden 13 years of Forum I’ve ridden 13 years of hundred of boards on top of having gotten my first deck in 87. Must suck for you being a weekend warrior that only gets in 15 days a year and can’t comprehend riding another brand due to the fear factor of complacency. Have fun being a douche bag cum sucker that has a small minded opinion of one brand and not a broad opinion of many brands. Forum makes some fun boards this one is a turd.
I owne other boards all I was saying there are different boards for different styles of riding. I owne my owne business and get to travel all winter. I get about 40 days in all over the country. Unfortunately when I was 13-20 I had to ride shitty conditions because I had no money to travel. I didn’t think it mattered were u ride anyway and I did get out every day in the winter Anywere we could find a hill or a handrail. Like I said before keep bashing readers.I was just looking through some reviews and will never take u seriously because you seem like a real dick in this case and ripped other people opinions apart. Why even have comments if you cant take them. I think we have small wiener syndrome going on here
There are allot of good brands I just said forum has never let me down.
FYI dumbass go look at the comments from them. It starts off with you’re a fucking moron, or you can’t ride, or you don’t know shit about snowboards. That’s an offensive nature coming in. I’m all for different strokes for different folks not down with people that feel the need to keyboard warrior and armchair quarterback on a personal level. It shows that they are too stupid to fucking comprehend a difference of opinion. Much like you failing to read the comments and seeing that. But hey don’t take me seriously not upset about that I can recommend sites that are all fluffy bunny hugger no real opinions if you want. I’m sure they’ll tell you whatever you want to hear to boost your ego and stroke your opinion.
There are some that do that. Im not for arguments over a keyboard too. So some people jumped to conclusions. U did the same to me. Even had to jab at my first job,u looked up info on me that was irrelevant. So u can say what u want I didn’t jab first. There was some stupid comments made to you but some relevant ones too and u treated everyone as a n attack. So squash it between us u were a dick to me right off the get go. I was jusi t looking to see what others thought of this board and u attacked it after only one day. I owne a k2, burton, ride, and two lib tecks along with my forum boards. I like some more than others but ride my holy moly the most, and occasionally throw it back with my 2000 Pete line 154.
Not trying to be a dick but you need some long term reviews on jackets too. No one does that itu would beu helpful.need to see how some of the pricer ones stand up to before u drop big bucks that’s what I was originally searching but figured what the he’ll ill search my board first. Every coat works good the first month but stuff starts ripping after that.
Eh I’m a dick, your an ass, and everyone else is a pussy. You know where that saying goes. As far as long term reviews would be nice but would mean I need next years gear in January to have it reviewed by November. For now tug tests and seam pulling will do.