NIDECKER ESCAPE REVIEW (it's a snowboard, it works)

[@jawadmajeedahmed6933]

First test of my Snow Joe was a massive blizzard that dropped 20+ inches of snow with drifts well over 3ft. kzbin.infoUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN This snow thrower is definitely not designed for this much snow but it powered through it. We did have to knock down taller drifts with a shovel and at times the chute was awkward because snow banks were much higher than it could throw, but still much easier than shoveling. The plus side of the small size is the maneuverability. Easy to lift up to walkways and works in tight spaces near cars. Highly recommend.Note: after assembling it started but did not turn. The belt wasn't in place. Easy fix.

[@WontSeeReplies]

Haha. My second favorite snowboarder shouts out my most favorite, AS.

[@dragonfist]

I bought it last week, havent tested on snow yet :/ same size 162XW with the hope that my 46EU feet will not get toe grip on carved turns

[@sl0w0rm]

Great review! Now trying to choose between 162XW or 165W, seems the width is almost the same. I've tried to check how tall are you, and seems you're 188 (same as me). I guess both are good for weight around 85kg. Why did you choose 162XW over 165W?

[@nachobed]

can you do more park and beginner trick tutorials please? . your method of explaining carving is hands down the best on youtube.

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks and yeah good idea!!

[@iddqd6716]

Looking forward for Warca review which I recognized on one of the previous videos 😏 I’m very happy with my Yes Hybrid board!

[@lb259]

Nice! It would be interesting to hear your opinion on Nidecker Thruster if you ever have a chance to ride it. Sidekick is my favorite technology on Nidecker snowboards; it makes switching the edges very smooth and helps with buttering.

[@malcolmmoore]

I have that board ready to test, working too much at the minute to get out on it though!

[@osodubkalako]

Hi Malcolm. Just would like to know your opinion: about a couple of years I bought the escape 156L with positive camber, I come from a 154 beginner camrock snowboard and the escape I found a bit hard and scary to make turns… now I see nidecker have this new model with camrock shape… Do you think will be better for me to change it? My level is intermediate with some bad habits that I have to correct. Greetings from Switzerland and thank you very much for your videos!

[@winterzahn]

nice review. Did not.know that Nidecker is having a 270mm min waist board. Excellent choice for eurocarves.

[@malcolmmoore]

👌

[@kernelle4]

I'd recommend changing the youtube link to "Do you need a wide board" to a regular youtube link, right now it's pointing to your studio URL, which doesn't work for us! Also, awesome video! I'm running a Burton easy livin '16, which is an awsome all mountain board too, with a very similar profile but could be a bit wider under foot

[@malcolmmoore]

Aha, thanks for the heads up, sorted the link now!

[@morugnirmelkoroll319]

i'm using Escape 20-21 with a full camber. And i can say it's very carvy, not so bad on a puffy snow, and realy not good for any flat freestyle tricks. So yeah, you are totally right! From Russia with love! We love you, Malcolm! 😘

[@malcolmmoore]

Awesome, thanks for the info!

[@choyMM]

Since you like carving and wide boards, have you considered getting a Knapton with custom width?

[@malcolmmoore]

I have, but I never pulled the trigger, I worry that its too much of a one trick pony kind of board and will be pretty poor across the rest of the mountain. I could well be very wrong, but that's what stopped me!

[@adpbobcat]

@Malcolm Moore just do it man!!! I think as long as your side cut radius isn't too much, it SHOULD be a good all around board....maybe.

[@choyMM]

I'd like to see Malcolm and Ryan in a video, maybe Malcolm can demo a Knapton twin at that time. What are the chances of that happening? Malcolm and Ryan seem to say in their area unlike a lot of the other YT snowboarders who move around.

[@malcolmmoore]

@@choyMM I'm not heading state side anytime soon I'm afraid!

[@JustineLustig]

@@choyMM that would be amazing, they are the only snowboarders I want to watch and I love each of their teaching styles!

[@paracetamol6601]

hey Malcolm, love your videos! you alwalys break the problem down and tell the theories behind it. I wonder if by any chance, could you make a video about how to choose a snowboard which fits. like, what aspects should we looking after for a snowboard, and how can we know them by touching it. thank you!

[@viralord]

You should try the 165W capita megadeath 2025 next season :)

[@MrMaxLions]

All these articles talking about there being no snow in the Alps is clearly not true as it seems lovely over in sunny Alp Dhuez:)

[@thahoasje]

In the lower parts its meh. But up higher theres enough, same as in austria. I was in Gerlos early januari. Snowed on our first night there, like 30+ cm dropped. Had a blast the rest of the week. When we left, more snow came in. so the next batch of people had more then enough too.

[@danhentes8569]

Alpe d'huez is a high altitude resort. So yes, it snows, not a lot but the snow stays. The problem is with low altitude ski resorts. Even if it snows, either is not enough to pass with the groomer, either it is melting too fast because of high temperatures

[@1Flyingfist]

@@thahoasje I hate it when it snows just as you're leaving 😶.

[@mtcsypkens]

End of December and beginning of januari was horrible for the lower resorts, but its great now! End November/ beginning December there was a lot of snowfall as well.

[@dannyfourre3322]

What kind of boots do you. have? I just ordered my Nidecker and am looking for a similar set up.

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm in the nidecker kitas this season 😃

[@KonBassTard]

90kg rider here, 13.5 size boot. Wondering which is the best option. 162xw or 165w. It seems that at 16xw I am in the upper limit of weight recomendation. Any feedback of anyone having similar dilema?

[@cedharb1899]

Thanks for the review, been loving your videos and it's really been helpful ! I was just in the French Alps last week and had the chance to try the Nitro Magnum 167 for a week (width of 272mm - I wear size 12 shoes or 46 EU), really loved the carving and directional aspect. I'd love to know what you think of it compared to the Escape if you ever have the chance to try it. Good riding !

[@malcolmmoore]

Never tried that one I'm afraid, sounds kind of similar though!

[@WontSeeReplies]

Beautiful looking board. I wish more boards had classier graphics.

[@ejhayes76]

So true. I am tired of the creepy graphics on so many boards now. I'm looking at you Ride (Shadowban and Algo for example). Jones also has classy graphics.

[@brianrejman7150]

Love you videos! I’m considering getting this as my next board. I have size 13 boots, would you recommend the extra wide for boots my size?

[@naturescreed]

Mikkel was riding a 170cm at the Natty Select! I ride a 172xw Bataleon Stallion & am now smitten with bigger boards, so much float. Love the reviews man thank you & keep em comin. Also dug the @angrysnowboarder shoutout lol.

[@Duke1GB]

Thanks for such an helpful video, looking forward to when/if you get time to post on the Nidecker Thruster as struggling to choose between the two!

[@alejandroares1032]

I have an 46 UE boot size, should i take Wide or Extra wide???

[@Scraper221]

how did you film this section 4:42 ? Did you use a suction cup holder for your insta360?

[@mmcewen9789]

Riding a Nitro Team Pro 162W right now and love it. I've always been intrigued by Nidecker boards but they seem to be at the top of the price range in North America, so never pulled the trigger. This one sounds pretty sweet though. Might need to put a few extra pennies aside before my next board purchase.

[@thereelaccountant9246]

Seems like you got just enough room with the width of that board. May I ask what size boots you run, for comparison sake? I have a size 12 and I'm on a 27cm waist width and can still boot out if I get way over on edge.

[@malcolmmoore]

Size UK 11, US 12, I'm at the very limit with this board and probably would boot out if I pushed it much further.

[@chrismiller4592]

Hi Malcolm, How often did you need to wax the N7000 base?

[@chinchintsang7062]

Is Venus the female version of Escape?

[@malcolmmoore]

Exactly 💯

[@Mani3878]

I actually got this board yesterday and tried it out at my local snowdome for the first time. Coming from the Nidecker Merc (Beginner/Intermediate board) which I picked up in November when I was in lessons I thought the Nidecker Escape would be a good upgrade having ridden for a few months now. First run down doing a toeside to heelside turn, the board gets to where it's pointing straight down the fall line, then it just wouldn't turn any more which was a bit of a code brown moment. It got a bit better during my two hour session but found that I had to be quite aggressive with it to turn it. I suspect it's also highlighted an issue with my riding where pointing straight down the hill I've got too much weight on my back foot making my knee steering ineffective. My older board I suspect was a bit more forgiving in this respect. Still, quite a shock coming from my Nidecker Merc, I kind of assumed that they wouldn't be that different given that they are both CamRock profiles (Escape is less so) and the Escape is only slightly stiffer (at least according to Nidecker).

[@malcolmmoore]

Good insight, I was also surprised when I went from the escape to the thruster, I though the thruster would be even stiffer but I found it less so! Im actually getting back on the escape for some glacier riding next week.

[@Phos9]

Are those the Nidecker Kitas you were in for this review? I ordered a pair of those but ended up sending them back because they put too much pressure on my medial malleous (The bony bump on the inside of the ankle). I think mine is relatively pronounced.

[@malcolmmoore]

I was on rifts for the part I filmed a while ago, but I'm using kitas now, I haven't had any issues but yeah, boots can be a pain. I used to get burton ions every year and then one year they were super painful, no idea what changed!

[@olih.]

Nice review

[@malcolmmoore]

🙏🙏 thanks!

[@ianscottcastillo7709]

Do you have any other videos of you riding this?

[@EwebeeProduction]

Bonjour and thank you for your review. I've just bought the Escape 162w. I'm 188cm and more and less 90kg with size shoes 45/46. I think my level is intermediate and was wondering if I made the good choice with the size. it's my first board, I've always rented before and the goal is to please myself.

[@malcolmmoore]

Sounds right, you're pretty similar to me, works well for me!

[@KonBassTard]

Any feedback for the flex of the board? I am in the same spot as you, wondering if the 162xw is the right choice. 90kg rider here, concerned of the „right on the limit” of the chart of mine, will ruin the flex.

[@nargescreekbaum]

Hi, I just started snowboarding and your videos have been incredibly helpful❤ I wish you lived in Denver, CO!

[@malcolmmoore]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@vanya226x]

Hello. Are you sure it's camrock? I saw this board in the store and wanted to buy it, but it seemed to me that this is a pure camber. Can you recommend 162w for a weight of 90kg? (us11 boots)

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah you're in the right weight range, the escape plus is full camber and this does have a little bit of rocker but that doesn't mean it's in any way a forgiving lazy ride. If you want piste and pow mainly then it's a great board. It's good on jumps and going fast, but riding slower and jibbing around isn't it's strong point.

[@vanya226x]

@@malcolmmoore 🤝

[@jimmybushkill5295]

Hey Malcolm great to see ya again I’m back from my 3 state tour made a lot of connections and conditions were great glad to here from ya peace brother great video as always peace brother 🤟

[@malcolmmoore]

Cheers Jimmy appreciate the support!

[@awiegwa]

Those look like Now Pilot bindings, if they are how are you liking them?

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah I like them, a good lightweight binding, they do the job!

[@JustSotoff]

Hi Malcolm, I was considering this board to progress with carving and was happy to see you reviewing it. Could you please write what your body weight is to get the full picture of its responsivness? Relying on nidecker size chart, the width I want from it doesn't correspond to my weight, so I'm a bit hesitant if I can be like 4 kilo lighter than their recommended weight.

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm 85kgs, I've since tried the nidecker thruster which is very good for carving. The 162w isn't quite as wide as the 162xw on the escape, but I can do everything apart from fully laid out carves on it

[@ejhayes76]

@@malcolmmoore Interesting. I demoed the Thruster recently and meant to try the Escape series, but didn't get to it. The Thruster has a fairly significant tip spoon 3D contour, which I don't think the Escapes have? Which of them would you say has the best edge hold on firmer groomer days? BTW, my wife and I enjoy your videos. You are the best at breaking down skills step by step.

[@michaelpodlesny9227]

Hey Malcolm, i am 176cm, 70kg and riding with 43 boots. Most time i am just carving around and would like to try powder as well. Do u think salomon dancehaul would be a good choice for me ? Was also looking at nidecker mosquito/smoke.

[@malcolmmoore]

Dancehaul is softer and more playful, mosquito is a bit stiffer and prefers just to carve

[@malcolmmoore]

Smoke I've never ridden!

[@michaelpodlesny9227]

ty for answers, i like the idea of volume shifted snowboards, downsizing sounds nice, not sure if its good for lighter riders tho :D @@malcolmmoore

[@FDGO]

Because of you I bought the Benatar One from The Bakery I love it even though after 10 years not riding, it was a little bit of a challenge to get back into boarding! Thanks for your review of the board and all the tips to get back into riding!

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks 🙏🙏

[@puuhapet]

Ordered my Escape yesterday. Can't wait for it to arrive and start focusing on learning to carve.

[@malcolmmoore]

Heck yeahh enjoy

[@rrroman870]

Malcolm, how to handle a steep slopes? Cannot find a video on your channel. I still have 4 days of my vacation and cannot find a tutorial. Everyone else seems to me doing a counter rotation 😢

[@nacho_2434]

I was feeling exactly the same earlier this season. I was riding my Dancehaul a lot, and also a longer board sometimes, but wanted something like the Dancehaul that’s a little more all mountain, something like the dancehaul with a little longer of a tail. So I came across the XW version of the escape and the K2 passport. The 162 escape XW with a 272 waist width sounded much better than the 266 waist width on the 162 W escape, which is already wider than other 162 W boards. I ended up deciding on the K2 passport 162W with a 269 waist width. And let me tell you, the K2 passport is awesome. So if you get a chance to demo the K2 passport, I highly recommend it. And I just may end up picking up an escape 162 XW next season if they keep it the same as this season’s, or I’ll just pick up another K2 passport after I destroy the one I have now. Anyways, I really enjoy your content. I like the shout out you gave to AngrySnowboarder, that dude is a legend when it comes to the honest and accurate product reviews.

[@malcolmmoore]

Ah nice, would love to try put the passport for sure!

[@rutgerros9514]

Hey Nacho, I was on the exact same path and chose the passport over the escape. I just found the base a bit slower (I have a graphite base on my pow board) so at this moment I am having the base structured for next week's spring slush. I love the passport so much, however still curious about the escape. Did you end up trying it/ buying it / comparing it? I must say I can't think of anything but that base that I don't like about the passport. Still have to take it to features in the park but think it will do okay...

[@GTS00000]

Hey Malcolm, video suggestion: Edge sharpening and esdge detunning. Important questions: i) will detunning the contact points and sharpening edges decrease one's chances of catching edges? ii) what are the best ways to keep your edges sharp? iii) what are the best tools?

[@fartman10284]

I found my escape 156 a little catchy in the rear in the rough crud on groomers...and led to a concussion. 1) You're just detuning the shovel edges, but not the contact points. 2) for maintenance, you just need diamond stones. For detuning, you need a rougher file, and then use a diamond stone to clean up the edge you cut. 3) File guide (base and side edge specific or multi-edge tool), bastard file for guide and diamond stones. The Willi Wiltz videos for edge tuning are good videos.

[@GTS00000]

Hey @@fartman10284, thanks a lot for the detailed msg! I will check Wiltz out! Sorry to hear about your concussion.

[@explorerkurt]

Nice review Malcolm. What are your stance angles?

[@malcolmmoore]

+18 -12

[@danhentes8569]

I noticed the bindings today. Were you riding the same board this morning? (We met on the rifnel cablecar :D )

[@malcolmmoore]

Ah no, I was riding the yes warca today with the now pilot bindings!

[@mikizhang7758]

@@malcolmmoore how do you like bindings from Now? Does the skate tech work? Are they as good as your old cartel? Thx in advance

[@Krepid]

Is the mic you're recording audio on just from the 360 X3? Sounds so clear

[@MinamiX3]

He mentioned using the rode mic in the comments on another video a few videos ago

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah, as Hono says, I'm using a rode lav mic

[@bertbert9347]

Hey Malcolm, Is the Amplid Dada still one you ride? Anything changed from that review? Greetings from Germany :)

[@malcolmmoore]

Hey, still love the dada, it's probably my favourite of all the volume shifted boards, just completely forgot to mention it here!

[@josiahwaldron3713]

Hi Malcolm, I'm curious as to what size your boot is?

[@malcolmmoore]

UK 11 👌

[@Asaabe]

@@malcolmmoore Can you fit UK 11 / EU 46 into the (L) of Supermatic or you got some promotional of (XL) size?

[@malcolmmoore]

@@Asaabe I'm on the L here, having now got the XL though I would wait for the XL

[@pritcharddavidjohn]

Don’t buy this board. After one day of riding the top sheet chipped and delaminated in large sections. Nidecker claims the warranty doesn’t cover this. It’s a poorly manufactured board. The wood edges get soaked, become soft and are destroyed ina matter of a few runs.

[@Bubtomsan]

Sounds like you did something to break it mate.

[@mr.force1036]

Thanks man, looks like a deck I would like😎greetings from Mt. Hood🏂

[@malcolmmoore]

Greetings!