Forum Destroyer Doubledog and Destroyer Doubledog Wide Review
$439 Intermediate to Expert Freestyle Hybrid Rocker Twin Shape So the Forum Destroyer Chili Dog is dead but it evolved into the new Destroyer Doubledog. We like that they kept the camber Destroyer, canned the Chilidog and added the Doubledog. The Destroyer Doubledog is a hybrid rocker shape that has proven to be a good ride for many other boards out there. Even though Forum is owned by Burton or something like that they didn't follow Burton's hybrid rocker design. It seems to feel/be more like the hybrid rocker boards from Never Summer, Mervin and Rome. The double dog destroyer has the same advantages and trappings that most hybrid rocker boards do. There is effortless float in powder for a twin and the ride is super forgiving. There is also a little extension of the edges at the bindings just like Burton has that makes for a little more edge hold than a regular sidecut but it's still needs a little more. If they could do a little more there this board would be even better than it is. If you can live with the limited edge hold the Destroyer Double Dog will do very well as a mellow all mountain freestyle board that is loose, poppy and very playful.
A quick look at the 2012 Forum Destroyer and Destroyer Double Dog
The Good Ride Take on Hybrid Rocker Snowboards
This is what we call a snowboard that has rocker in the center and then a camber bend at the tip and tail. The end result is the tip and tail are still off the ground but it helps bring some good qualities that people liked with camber to rocker. The camber usually keep’s the board from washing out when you lay into a harder carve and for the most part provide a more balanced all conditions ride compared to continuous rocker or camber. This is still nothing like camber board and it provides a loose forgiving catch free ride. Hybrid Rocker comes in all riding styles from Freestyle to Freeride and is a solid next step from where it started with continuous rocker. Hybrid Rocker is usually pretty poppy, floats well in powder, catch free and very forgiving. The one complaint is it can still be unstable flat basing or one footing in some conditions like hard pack or ice. The major companies are working on this problem and it’s been getting better since this was introduced. Most love this loose feeling and get use to the squirrely nature in certain conditions. We at The Good Ride feel this is one of the better shapes out there so give it a try.
Double the Destruction With camber sections under your feet for power and pop and rocker between the bindings and in the nose and tail, the DoubleDog profile makes for a forgiving, park-slaying ride. To further electrify your park experience, Swinger’s Club will help you sneak in that last 180 by precisely shaving the tip and tail to save weight without sacrificing durability. From heavy-metal kinks to massive kickers, you’ve got the power and playfulness only a Destroyer DoubleDog can deliver.
DOUBLEDOG
Playful Power. Prepared fresh, this delicious profile comes loaded with two great tastes in one. Camber sections located under each foot deliver power, pop and edge grip for charging fast and going big. Rocker sections between the feet, and in the nose and tail, keep it a forgiving and playful ride. Add to the recipe a core profile with softer sections underneath the feet and poppy sections between the feet and in the nose and tail for all-day park laps.
