Snowboard Review Forums

Advice a first board for intermediate level

2013-04-21T09:02:25+00:00

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

2013-04-19T19:20:33+00:00

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?

2013-04-18T13:28:41+00:00

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?

2013-04-09T00:42:49+00:00

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

2013-04-06T13:20:09+00:00

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?

2013-04-02T22:28:10+00:00

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

2013-03-22T15:13:37+00:00

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

Forum manual size?????

2013-03-20T22:13:35+00:00

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

2013-03-14T09:51:31+00:00

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

2013-03-13T13:58:47+00:00

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!