Head I.CT Intelligence - 2010
Summary:
Until you’ve seen James Foster (UK halfpipe extraordinaire and boardercross legend) fly past you at twice the speed of sound you won’t actually appreciate what speed on a snowboard actually is. Infact, James likes Head’s I.CT Intelligence so much he said “It’s almost as good as my Palmer Crown”, praise indeed from a Palmer sponsored rider. Loaded with more technology than an Apache attack chopper the Head I.CT Intelligence adapts it’s stiffness to the terrain and speed you’re riding. Boardercross and big mountain riders should definately add the I.CT Intelligence board to their shortlist.
Manufacturer's Description:
Ride fast. Enjoy the speed. The Intelligence technology will transform the speed into possitive energy to allow you to dominate the elements.
The jet fighter-fast Head I.CT Intelligence snowboard is locked and loaded for freeride glory, equipped with Head’s own Intelligence Chip Technology and Freeflex Rail system that actually adapts to terrain and speed as you rip down the mountain.
Year: 2010
Available Lengths (cm): 153, 157, 162, 167, 162mW
Riding Style: Freeride
Specifications:
I.CT Intelligence chip and fibres (reactive reinforcement)
Carbon stringers
Sintered IS Nano Highspeed base
Freeflex Rail (insert slider)
Directional shape
Select Superlight core (Low density Poplar)
Biaxial Carbon fibre jacket
Elliptical sidecut
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What we reckon:
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Hi Alaric,
Tasty tasty setup, I’m sure the PX10s will give you all of the response you’ll ever need. You’ll be pleased to know that the ICT hasn’t changed much for next season (saw it at ISPO this weekend). The AK on the other hand has a crazy new rocker profile… intruiged about that!
Thanks Rich, im wondering why the angle of tip and tail of the I.CT Intelligence is lower than the Transit i. Im in the East coast so we have more icy slopes than powder. i dont do rail, box or halfpipe… just basic shreding down the slope.
I’m interested in the ICT or the AK. They both have some electronics in them, is that well protected? Serviceable and testable? Is there a battery on board somewhere? MC
The above link explains the HEAD I.CT Intelligence technology… From what i gather, the IC chip absorbs the riding vibrations and uses that energy to power itself then it stiffens the intellifibers for ride stability.
The HEAD AK is Sintered 7200 Base while HEAD I.CT Intelligence is Nano Base (according to HEAD fastest base available in the market)
I dont think you need to worry about the IC chip… I have the 2008 HEAD I.CT Intelligence snowboard (cost me $335, with bing.com cashback). COLOR: black PRICE: $372
2010 HEAD I.CT model has different components (carbon fibre stringers, wood core, etc) COLOR: white PRICE: $617.00
if you want to ask “HEAD Snowboard” for more information, you can look in www.ridehead.com or search in www.facebook.com = HEAD Snowboard, and ask them directly.
Snowboard Reviewers Tom, Rich, and Voryfl can provide further information if you need.
RIDEHEAD… snowboarding rocks!!!
sorry here is the link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARfCtJCZY88
Hi Mike,
Basically Alaric’s done all the hard work (cheers dude!). The Head Intelligence system works on Pizzo electricity (Electricity generated from kenetic energy (moving, or vibrating in the case of a snowboard). The ICT uses the chip which amplifies this current and stiffens the fibres more aggressively than the AK. So essentially they both stiffen with increased vibration (chatter) but the ICT stiffens more. However the AK has a more freeride shape and is designed for deeper and softer snow where chatter isn’t as much a problem as it is on rock hard corduroy.
Rich
Hello Rich, Tom, & Tobi,
I was just wondering if anyone has tested the I.CT Intelligence in hardpack man-made ice, which is generally the type of slope we in the Eastcoast have. Is this board better for WestCoast snow or EastCoast ice.
Thanks again for the awesome website… i will definitely bring my 2 snowboards next season… Killington, VT for best EastCoast shredding and visit waffle Cabin for tasty delicious chocolate covered waffle… :P
I hear the East Coast had a bumper season of fresh snow this year! I think the ICT is going to be great regardless of conditions… I’ll be testing the 2010/11 ICT in Austria in 3 weeks so I’ll be able to give you a proper breakdown of it’s performance mid May.
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