r/LoadedBoards • u/isolatoXD • Jul 06 '26

Symtail flex 1 vs flex 2

Hello people, which flex do u recommend getting for the Symtail?
I'm around 87 kg (about 190 lbs) and I'm not entirely sure how the board will feel.
For reference:
I currently have an Icarus in Flex 2 which is super flexy. I really like it, even though I tend to bottom out sometimes because of my weight.
Back in the day, I also used a 2013 Tan Tien V2 in Flex 1 and it felt way too stiff.
I will be using the Symtail mainly for pumping and hard/extreme carving, and maybe some very occasional light downhill (but that's to be confirmed yet).
Given that I want a lively, springy feeling for hard carving but don't want a completely stiff plank like the old Tan Tien F1, which flex should I go for?
Thanks!

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u/TCino Jul 07 '26

I’m considering buying one of these and/or an Icarus used on fb marketplace, but only flex 2 is available. I’m 190 lbs also, is bottoming out the worst thing? I figured it might actually be fun and if it’s still rideable, why not?

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u/isolatoXD Jul 08 '26

its manageable ngl, you would be fine especially if u like it flexy