Quote Originally Posted by MARK
IMO with Forum you don't quite get as much board for the money as you should. As for the insert system, it was actually used somewhat widely by lesser known labels back in the mid-90s. The reason stopped back then(?), it altered the flex patterns due to a lack of material in the insert channels and wasn't being used by the larger companies.
Yes, apparently they have 'solved' this issue with a carbon plate that surrounds the channels. I can't see it on the F-10 board due to the top sheet, but on another pro model you can see the football shaped disc if you tilt the board just right in the light. Apparently the carbon is supposed to increase the stiffness roughly the same amount that the channels decrease it, resulting in a near consistent flex pattern from tip to tail. I don't know if I believe that, but it's their hype, and their board (Forum that is). I guess with a 2 year warranty, if I manage to rip out one of the channels I'll get a new board. Thanks for the input everyone.

Oh, and as far as board for the money, it's 40% off, so I'm pretty sure I will get what I paid for.