Has anyone ridden the Nidecker Megalight and Ultralight back to back? They're pretty much the top two on my shortlist now but I'm struggling to decide which. Price isn't a factor. I'm 6'2", 210lbs, I ride powder, natural hits but not park or pipe and love fast on the piste.Any thoughts on the difference between the two?

Good question, Steve. I lucked out and bought the new mega-light 163 XL in January. I have 2 of last year's model, both 163's. This year has a spruce core. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to get a hold of the Ultra-light before Nidecker ran out of stock. Anyone know the difference in weight exactly? I only know what I have read on line about the ultra, but it is said that Nidecker eliminated the use of glue itself to save weight, and uses a new compression technology to fuse the carbon composites to the spruce core. I have read that the mega is stiffer than the ultra, although I'm curious to see a reviews to the contrary by Donny and Kendrick below. Interesting! Conflicting reviews! Did you really mean that the ULTRA is the stiffer board? It seems logical that the lighter board made without glue would be flimsier than the heavier one with it. I'm trying to come up with reviews on splitting the Mega, and/or the Ultra into a split board with the voile hardware. I bought 2 mega-lights to make one into a split, but still haven't heard of anyone doing it yet. When I hear back from Down the middle in Utah with a green light, I'll send one to them, and have it for next season. I'll write a review, as I suspect that this is the ultimate split-board design candidate. If the ultra-light is in fact not the stiffer board, perhaps the mega-light is the better to split. Also, which board lasts longer? the one with glue, or without? Are there any issues with the new glue-less ultra-light? Would this present difficulties trying to split the ultra? LOVE the new megalight with the camrock and ultimate grip. This is the fastest board I have ever ridden, with the most control to boot. I switched back to last year's mega-light for a run, and couldn't stand it! I used to LOVE that board too (I have 2). Standard camber is worthless to me now. Once I have my splitboard if all goes well, I'll have no desire what-so-ever to ride anything else but the new mega or ultralight. I honestly don't think they can improve upon this new design very much. This has to be the pinnacle of snowboard design. Thank you Nidecker! Can't wait to try the ultra-light! Darren Dix

I actually have ridden the Ultra and Mega Light back-to-back. Although they are both awesome boards. For some reasons I thought the Mega Light was definitely more responsive. I took the Mega Light on a couple of powder runs and just felt that I could control it better. Like Donny was saying the Ultralight is a very stiff board. I am a little more into big mountain freestyle so the Megalight is easier to spin and is flexier. The Ultralight is definitely a good choice if you are looking for a point and shoot kind of board.

Hey Steve,The Ultralight will ride a little stiffer than the Megalight.It will respond a little crisper but generally be very similar to it.If you are an aggressive rider you will get more out of the Ultralight for sure.If you are a little more passive the Megalight is the way to go.Thanks for the Nidecker support & enjoy the ride Bro.