Advice a first board for intermediate level

Posted: 21 April 2013 09:02 AM

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

Posted: 05 May 2013 04:37 PM

Haven’t ridden the Salomon or the APO, so I can’t compare the three.  But I own a 2011/2012 Angus.  Have ridden it for two seasons now.  I’ve found it to be everything the review says it is.  Has enough upside so you won’t outgrow it as you progress your skill.  Extremely versatile, so don’t expect it to be a list topper in any single category.

At your size, 155 cm may be a tad too long on an Angus, especially if you want to do a lot of park riding.  I’m 180 lbs and a 158 Angus is plenty enough board for me, even in deep powder.  Upper 140s to low 150s should do you very well depending on the mix of all mountain and park riding you like.

Happy hunting!