Head I.CT Intelligence - 2010

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Rich Ewbank on February 09, 2010 at 01:59 PM

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!

Alaric on February 10, 2010 at 02:42 AM

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.

Mike C on March 01, 2010 at 02:35 PM

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

Alaric on March 02, 2010 at 02:55 AM

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!!!

Alaric on March 02, 2010 at 02:56 AM

sorry here is the link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARfCtJCZY88

Rich Ewbank on March 14, 2010 at 08:47 AM

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

Rick890 on April 03, 2010 at 10:45 PM

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

Rich Ewbank on April 04, 2010 at 09:29 AM

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.

Jordan Polly on December 21, 2010 at 06:57 AM

I am looking at the ICT 2008, and the site says for my 10.5 shoe size and 5’10” height I need the 168.  I am strickly freeride but still want fast maneuverability.  My instinct is telling me to stay with a somewhat shorter board than recommended.  From what I have researched these are top of the line Freeride boards. Just trying to cut cost a little if I can with older model.  Any feedback helps. Thanks