Why lower a hood?

[EightySeven550]

Hey all, I constantly see lowered hoods for sale , whats the advantage or is it just for looks. ( I do many things just for looks too)

Thanks,
Andre

 

[snowxr]

Well for starters, we all have our own reasons. Some prefer the lower profile and shape for doing hood tricks. Others like that the lower profile has les drag on the ski for doing subs. Still others do it for the rear air intakes, that seem to allow less water into the ski. The center of gravity is lowered, too. Anyway you look at it lowered hoods are beneficial for freestyle riding.

 

[WaveDemon]

hood tricks.

 

[ksarge91]

Lower center of gravity and helps the ski spin on more of an axis during rolls apparently. How much of a difference it makes is pretty minimal, but it does look cool!

 

[BruceSki]

they are usually much lighter than the stock hood setup as well, so people will do it to drop weight on their ski.

 

[onesojourner]

They are usually stronger.

 

[lakeboy183]

they look awsome

 

[stanton]

last 3 x2