Heavy Tools Flight > Reviews > About a tool I know - KFingleton

Author's product rating:   

Durability	Not durable at all
Design	Good
Value for money	Excellent

Advantages:	Talks back, light .
Disadvantages:	Difficult to control, noisy .

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

This is in response to Gavino’s thoroughly unfair review of the snowboard Kevgin Fingleton, so please read his opinion before this one.

Last time I went snowboarding I found Kevin to be a more than adequate piece of equipment. He skidded merrily across the snow, and was remarkably light compared to most pieces of equipment. He was difficult to control at first due to his wild thrashing, but soon became docile after a few near collisions with trees. He would also provide fascinating conversation for those long expanses of snow, something which no other tool can boast.

However, that is not to say that I was without problems. The irritating piglety squeaks which emerged from him whenever I hit a rock or landed heavily after a jump quickly got old, and he seemed to get damaged very quickly, to the point of oozing blood all over the snow. Another problem was the awkward shape, very different from most snowboards. However, once you get used to it, you will find that the flailing limbs can aid you in keeping your balance in the air.

In conclusion, this is definitely one of the more experienced snow-boarders among you. While he may take some getting used to, those with experience looking for something more "mobile" than your usual snowboard will find Kevin to be an intriguing and more than adequate piece of kit. He can get a bit mouthy at times, but if you find this to be the case, aim to hit a rock. It soon shuts him up. Thank you.