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Advice a first board for intermediate level

2013-04-21T09:02:25Z

Hey guys,

I’ve been snowboarding few days for 5 years and i finally decided to buy my own board. I’m 5’10, 150lbs and 8 for shoes.
I am confident now riding all pists. Only parts where i’m less confident is moguls and deep powder. I started this year hitting the park and really enjoy it.
I plan to go snowboard every weekend next year so I want a all moutain board i can progress with.

I’ve looking to guides on internet and so far these boards made it to my top list:
http://www.snowboard-review.com/snowboard_reviews/review/angus_amptek/
http://www.snowboard-review.com/snowboard_reviews/review/Pulse3/
http://www.snowboard-review.com/snowboard_reviews/review/Line3/

Which ones (or others) do you think is more appropriated in my case? And which size do you suggest? I was thinking 155.

Thanks in advance

Cheers
Shaakha

Nitro Cinema, Subzero, and Forum Youngblood Doubledog

2013-04-19T19:20:33Z

Im stuck between the nitro cinema, subzero and forum youngblood doubledog. Im under the impression that the cinema and subzero are almost the same board with the camber being almost identical. I cant seem to find any indepth reviews on either. Only thing I have found is that the cinema is a little bit stiffer and more park oriented than subzero which everyone says is a noodle. Between the youngblood doubledog and the cinema which one is softer? Can anyone help me out?

I rode a rome reverb rocker last season in the park and it was too stiff for me. however i love the hybrid camber shape and the pop and forgiving ride which is why i chose these 3 boards. Im 5’10 145lbs and i have a hard time pressing the reverb. I will be mostly jibbing and not hitting any jumps larger than 25 ft. Any feeback would be appreciated.
Thanks!

K2 Raygun…but what size?

2013-04-18T13:28:41Z

Hi dudes & dudettes,

I’ve more or less decided to get myself a K2 Raygun to progress on, since it seems to be a very good all-mountain board for a wide range or riders & levels.

My stats:
Height: 6’2” (187 cm)
Weight: 187 lbs. (85 kg) in my birthday suit, add 15-20 lbs. all geared up.
Boot: Nitro Team TLS size 11/290/44, no shrinkage tech
Current board: Burton Blunt 159W (my bad)
Level: Beginner, heading towards intermediate.

Riding style: Um…all mountain, I guess. So far it seems I prefer a little pow to hard piste, and going down winding slopes with treems are just so much more fun that straight, steep pistes. I feel quite uncomfortable riding fast - but I might blame (a cracked rib and) my current board just a little for that. If I’m to charge hard I want something a little more stable than a Blunt underneath my feet. Some interest in jumping and spinning but not very much in jib.

Question then is: 161, 160W or 164W? Not sure if I need a Wide…

Help much appreciated, thx

Bindings for a NS Proto?

2013-04-09T00:42:49Z

Ok so I’m looking at a new board and have been eyeing the Never Summer Proto (would be CT but I may have to wait until next season’s due to the lack of size). I like the all mountain capabilities of this board and feel that it kind of suits me. I have been looking at the Burton Cartels and Malavitas as well as the Rome 390 Bosses. I have no preference on brand really, but don’t want anything much more expensive than these. Any help would be greatly appreciated! I am open to other suggestions. :)

Thanks

Amplid UNW8

2013-04-06T13:20:09Z

I have been able to test ride next year’s Amplid UNW8 (2013-2014).
The size of the test board 159 is in fact one size too big for me.

Although the board was a little too much for me I am still thinking about buying one next year. I hope that a 153 or a 156 will be better suited for me.
What I liked about the board is that it is stiff and fast, plus a little detail the base makes a nice whistling sound on the snow.

At this moment I ride the following boards:
a Lib Tech Jamie Lynn 154
a Capita BSOD 156

What I could not understand is that I had troubles with the grip / edge grip of the Amplid UNW8. Not in a carve but just after making a turn from frontside to backside just before the traverse. And sometimes I do an exercise, I stay on my backside and slide downwards going slowly deeper into the knees and coming slowly up. (I do this exercise to improve my knee bending). When doing this exercise I also have some trouble with the edge grip/hold.
Otherwise I would think it’s my technique but I don’t have these problems with my two boards (Lib Tech and Capita).
Does this mean that the Amplid has less edge hold/grip than the Lib Tech and Capita? Or is this because the board length 159 was too much for me?

The reason why I am looking at the Amplid is because I think that technique will improve when I go back to an ‘old school’ camber board.

Difficult to explain this in writing , but still hope sombody can help…

Recommendations?

2013-04-02T22:28:10Z

Hey guys looking at getting my first board, I’m still at beginner stats, however I want a board I can grow into.. Most of my riding will be groomers, I may attempt some basic park sfuff in the future too.. I’m 5"10, 180lbs.. Would really appreciate anyone’s thoughts for what is a good board for me.. No budget restrictions at all..

Thanks!

Stuck between Burton Custom Flying V and Nitro Eero Pro

2013-03-22T15:13:37Z

Hi.
Perhaps you can help me to decide which one is better.
Thank you.

Forum manual size?????

2013-03-20T22:13:35Z

I’m thinking of buying an other board for street and jibbing. I now own the youngblood doubledog 150 wide and first of all, what a brilliant board but it’s a shame to trash it on concrete ledges and the street
so i’m considering to buy a forum manual as street and jibb board but the only length i can get is the 143 or the 152.
I know the 152 would be to long for me but would the 143 be to short?

I am 165 meter tall, weigh about 58 Kg and i’m a man.

Please help.

Thank you

Greeeeater need help please

2013-03-14T09:51:31Z

Hello, I am writing for the first time.
I have two questions, the first is for а friend.

He is big boy - 6.1”, 290lb, and the big problem with him is boots US15.
Please recommend a large and strong bindings that are for this shoe number.

The second question - I decide to change my old board with Rossignol One Magtek and can`t choose the size. I wonder between 161cm and 163cm.
I`am 6.0” 190lb, boots Northwave US11.

Help buying first womens board

2013-03-13T13:58:47Z

Hey looking for a bit of advice.
Im pretty new to boarding, and looking to get my first board.
Im pretty tall 5’9 and 140lb so looking to get probably about a 152,
so far from what i have demo’d i like the nidecker elle and the artec venus. Im told the k2 sky lite is pretty similar to the venus but would be a better board to last me a few seasons. (not keen on the graphics on the venus!) I also like the k2 bright lite as well.
Any help or other suggestions would be appreciated!

Thanks!