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CNY Freestyle Board?

2012-02-04T04:15:44Z

Hi all,

Long time reader, first time poster…

ABOUT ME: I recently moved to central NY and now looking for the appropriate board to purchase. I’ll be limited to park / freestyle riding, but due to a prior injury I have an aversion to rails. If the opportunity presents itself I’ll definitely go beyond the confines of the park but doubt this will be a frequent occurrence in CNY. I’m 5’10’’ and 175lbs.

POSSIBLE BOARDS: After some brief research I’ve created the following list and would greatly appreciate everyone’s input:

—Rome Reverb Rocker 154cm
—Ride Agenda 152cm
—Ride Crush 152cm
—Ride Kink 152cm
—K2 Parkstar 152cm (2010/2011 model)
—K2 WWW 152cm (2010/2011 model)

Thanks all!

Getting a new board need advice

2012-02-06T18:19:31Z

Hey guys, i‘m thinking about getting a new board, been riding for about 7 years now and own a rossignol circuit board. Now i want to get my self a board in the upper echelon. what i had in mind was the rossi one magtek, but i want it in 163 and mid wide because i have shoe size 12, but they only have it in size 161 in mid wide. So now i‘m thinking about the Travis rice pro board. I‘m 6‘1, 190 pounds, 185 cm, 87 kg. I´m mostly a free rider ,not much in the park or on the rails, but maybe i‘ll do more of that in the future. I consider myself an advanced rider, can go down any slope the mountain has to offer and love riding powder and off road. Which board would you recommend for me, and is there a big difference between these 2 boards. Ps do you think that shoe size 12 is to big for the Travis rice pro 161.5 / 164.5 board, not sure which size to get.

Endvr Hi5 sizing help and full gear advices please.

2012-02-08T00:40:03Z

Shout to all the riders out there, i’m 10 minutes fresh here!

BOARD
I need some expert advice, because i am about to get an endeavor High 5 2012 as an all terrain board, fun to ride, premium quality, to allow me to do almost everything is out there from freerididing to freestyle trix.

I am 1.81m - 5’11” ,
65 - 67 kg -145- 150 pds
i wear 43 eu - 10 us
I am begginer aiming for the intermediate grade, learning fast, with lots of love for snowboarding from day 1.

I love the endeavor high 5 amazing graphics and specs but i am not sure about the size i should be riding.
All those snowboard perfect size calculators and the FLAT KICKS of the High 5that allows the rider to use a 2 cm smaller board, got me confused. I wasn’t sure about the size i should get anyway.

Should it be a 153 or a 155 ? I’d like to have stability at higher speeds and better pow float when it’s the case,but also to stay able to try some butterings and spins.

BINDINGS
Also, what bindings should i buy for this beauty ?What types of bindings should i be looking for ?I’d like something really comfy but with with a very good response.I was thinking about some Rome Arsenal / 390 cause are easier for me to procure so i can ride it sooner, but if you advise me different, i’ll be pacient to make the perfect setup.

Thank you so much !

Equipment Advice for Boardercross

2012-02-07T20:17:55Z

I’m looking to start entering boardercross competitions, and seeing as I need all new gear anyways I figured that I’d post the topic and see what kind of reponse i got. Will the boots or bindings i use really make much of a difference? And what kind of board would another racer use/recommend? I’m looking at a Donek Saber Right now. I’ve never even heard of that company though. I’ve been more of a Ride guy previously but maybe it’d be better to get a board made with specs for competition/boardercross. And what exactly is a board sauna, and one more thing are there any types of wax that you would recommend. I know it’s a long question but I want to win, so the best lap times will be necessary. I appreciate any helpful comments or suggestions.

Own a board that not exist

2012-02-04T22:18:02Z

Last year I bought a 2011(!!) Nitro Blacklight Gullwing. Now I want to know more about it and tried google it on the internet. I can’t find it anywhere!! In 2011 there was nog Blacklight Gullwing! How is this possible? I really own one. See picture. Somebody please help me. Do I own a fake board?

Agent Rocker size-nitpicking

2012-02-03T08:56:09Z

So finally decided on which new board to get; the Rome Agent Rocker.

I just can’t figure out which size to pick. I probably already know, but I need some opinions to make up my mind.

My reason for switching boards, is that I’ve been riding a Flow Merc 158W for the past few seasons; got no issues riding it, but still wish it was less heavy and more playful, giving me some more control.

I’m about a 5’9” and 154 lbs. So the 153, 154W or 155 come into mind. Currently using a US11.5 boot, which is a bit oversized. Gonna have a look at some new ones today and hopefully squeeze it down to a 10.5 or 11.

153 is ideal for my height. 155 for my weight.

I’m primarily an all-mountain type of guy, rarely hitting the park, though still I want my board to be flexible and playful enough, when I finally do.

I’m kinda leaning towards the 155, though I’m not sure if I be able to feel that big of a difference from my current board.

Then again the 153 is more suited to my height, but I’m not sure if it’ll wreck the mountain as good as the 155. Also, I hate the red graphic on it :D

Lastly, would I be able to tell that much of a difference between the two, taking stance width into consideration as well?

As I said, I might be nitpicking, but any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

How does this board sound?

2012-02-05T06:25:03Z

Hey guys, just read some of the reviews that was posted on this website loving it! Great source of info. Out of this site it made me consider the Atomic Banger. I am about 5’5, weighing in at 160LB. According to my weight Atomic seems to tell me I need a 158CM board, which is the shortest banger they got. Now My big question is that I am still pretty much progressing on my skill levels, would this board be to difficult to use? I can go at a decent speed, but that’s only because my brain is telling that. I live Eastern Canada, so we do get some snow but not deep powder. I want to get down the mountain at the fastest time I can and will probably not hit the park any time soon, maybe just a little hop here and there that’s about it. Thanks in advance and for the great reviews!

Is Palmer leaving the U.S.?

2012-02-06T08:29:58Z

I heard from a source that used to sell Palmer snowboards that starting in the 2012/2013 season, no Palmer’s will be imported to the USA. Is this true? If so that’s a shame. I wanted to upgrade my older Honeycomb to a 2012 model but they are sold out. Sounds like the only way to get Palmers is to order them from Europe and have it shipped to the USA. That’s a deal breaker for me. That’s why I just preordered a Nidecker Ultralight. Thanks in no small part to the excellent reviews from this awesome web site. Thanks for any information on this issue.

Nitro Pantera Wide board for me?

2011-03-28T11:04:57Z

Hi guys,

I have been boarding for my 3rd consecutive week in 3 years now and I want to buy a board now instead of renting it. The thing is, I’ve bought a cheap-ass woodcore board that I tried out once on a Snowworld slope (very short) and I was done with it already. Sold it immediately. I pushed that board so hard on that 50m run that it bended like a hoop. I know I’m a big guy (191cm and 110 kilos) and I am looking for a stiff board that runs like crazy on piste and in pow. I found a Nitro Pantera Wide 166 reasonably priced and I was wondering if it might just be the right choice. What do you guys think?

PLEASE HELP ME!

2012-02-06T18:21:59Z

so i’ve got to the point in snowboarding when piste riding just isn’t doing it for me anymore. I go through parks staying mainly on the small-medium kickers and rails. As i’ve only ever rented boards (travel issues) i’ve never really got into jibbing properly and now is the time for me.
I want a board with quite alot of flex but that isnt so noodle like that when i go over a kicker it throws me out. I’ve done quite alot of research and intend on buying a board asap so quick replies would be great.
I have mainly been looking at the K2 fastplant & the skate banana.
Am i missing any? and which of those 2 is better for what i’m after.
cheers