I know a handful of board companies (Powell Peralta, etc...) are putting out birch decks these days, and it can be pretty hard to tell the difference when shopping online, since a lot of shops don't bother mentioning.
Is there much of a difference in the strength vs a traditional maple deck? Has anyone even ridden a birch deck that can confirm how they feel in comparison? Does birch suck, or is it a genuinely good alternative? The internet is unsurprisingly pretty devoid of solid information, and I'd trust my local witch-doctor before I'd trust a company statement about them.
How's the feel? Pop response? Does it flex the same way? Should I invest in Birchcoin?