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freeride straight from freestyle board?

2017-01-25T09:36:56Z

Hello

I wanted to buy a snowboard for going down the ski slopes because my first and current snowboard is a really soft freestyle nidecker and it vibrates a lot. Therefore it does not work for carving and going at medium-high speeds. I have heard that the best for stability is a freeride board.

What do you think? Should I go straight for a freeride board? I do not consider going into the park.

What stiffness would you suggest?

I had thought about going straight for a freeride snowboard. Will it be very difficult? should I buy instead first an all-mountain board to get used to stiffness?

Thanks

Salomon Pulse

2016-12-10T13:39:59Z

Hello, I need some help. A couple of years ago my friend bought unused snowboard, Salomon Pulse 145 which I identified to be 2010 model. I can’t finy any specifications of this board anywhere, i would like to know if it is flat or traditional camber and what the flex of this board was. Maybe some informations about the core, but that is less important for me. Can anyone of you help me out?

Burton Custom or Feelgood for intermediate woman

2016-02-12T15:04:59Z

I have been riding the same Burton board since I started snowboarding nearly two decades ago and I realized when I rode a rental board last season that I’m a much better snowboarder than I thought I was. So I think it’s time for a new board. I’m debating whether to get the Custom Camber or the Feelgood Camber. I tried my nephew’s Custom 151 (same size as my current board) and I really liked how it held the edges and found it easier to go from toe to heal side and vice versa than my old board, but I found it a little hard to stop at the bottom of the run (sorry skier whose skis I ran over). I’m wondering if I’d like the Feelgood better. I am a 5’ 6.5” 160 lb woman with size 9 boots. My husband thinks a woman’s board might be too narrow for me. I’m just looking for a board that will be fun to ride on mostly groomed sometimes icy trails. I’m not looking to bomb down the mountain or hit the half pipe. What would you wise snowboard gurus recommend?

Help Shortlisting a new ride

2016-02-01T22:31:05Z

Hi everyone,

first post. Seeking some advice on a new board. My current ride, a Burton Omen 163 is getting a little raggedy, and I’d like to get something with similar characteristics, but take advantage of newer technology.

A bit about me. I’m in my early 40s. Been snowboarding since i was 16. Averaged at least 1 week on snow a year, since then, but sometimes up to 4 weeks. I’m comfortable in powder, can handle any groomed piste, but wanting to venture more into off peseta soon. I started off on a classic Sims board with hard bindings and mountaineers boots. Progressed a few years later to a burton Jim Rippey (1996, 154 model), though only really used it on groomers and some guided powder off piste.I was never any good at the trick park and getting too old to start now. After the Ripe (the gold one with the blue/red fish), I moved on to the Omen which I’ve been very happy with on the whole.

In terms of what I’m looking for, then something which is on the stiffer side, with plenty of edge grip. It’ll be used probably 80% of the time for carving pistes and the remainder chasing power if lucky enough to find.

I’ve reading up on a few boards that have been suggested to me. Jones Flagship, Burton Custom X. Arbour A Frame and a few others. But as I’ll not have a chance to test these out before I buy thought i’d ask - I’m sure this has been asked before, but seeking more up to date advice on the 2016 models).

At the moment I’m leaning more towards the Custom X with Cartel EST bindings - purely on the basis that I read that the Custom X would be a little more forgiving on narrower runs or when the conditions are choppy, compared to the other two, whilst yielding little in terms of grip and bit (for speed) when the going is good.

Am I doing the right thing?

Any help very much appreciated.

Cheers.

Dave.

K2 World Wide Weapon 2016

2016-01-25T21:45:41Z

Hi all

I’m purchasing a new K2 World Wide Weapon. I had the 2013 154cm and loved it but sadly it’s snapping on me. I’m purchasing a new one but this year the sizes are either 152cm or 156cm. I’m around 6ft and found the 154 to be the perfect length, and now can’t decide whether to go 2cm up or 2cm down!!

I’m swaying towards going up as I want a bit more stability for bigger kickers whilst still being able to jib and play around on the piste, but if anyone has any advice or experience with this board that would be a great help!

Thanks

Josh

Cheap snowboards

2016-01-19T20:09:18Z

I need to get a snowboard for this season asap. With also having to buy new goggles and jacket - a new expensive board is not be something I can afford right now. Does anyone know a good place to find cheap snowboards? I might even go for a used one if it’s in good condition. Any advice is much appreciated. Cheers!

Buying the next board

2015-02-16T15:18:16Z

Hi all,

I’ve been riding for 4/5 years now and it’s time to change my board. It’s one of those board you buy when you know nothing about snowboard. Once of those you manage to bend once or twice a day coz it’s so damn stiff… I’m an all terrain rider, I like powder, slopes, jumps, trying tricks while riding… Not much of a park guy..

Having said all that, I’d like to hear your opinion about my next board. It has to THE BOARD. I have been looking and I have a crush on the burton custom flying v. I was thinking in the twin one, but what are the pros and cons of twin vs. directional?

I have also considered bataleon for its TBT system, though I’d prefer a hybrid rocker. Shall I consider a whatever/boss/omni? Any other I should have a look at?

Another question, I’m 1.80 tall and weights 96Kg (10.5 / 11 feet). Shall I get one 158/9 W?

Your help is highly appreciated!

Thank you!
P

Buying a NS proto hd or hdx for my son

2014-12-28T21:46:35Z

My son is 5’6” and about 165 lbs. he currently rides a beginner board which is a free ride board. He wants a board that is all mountain but can also freestyle. His current board is too long and too stiff for what he wants. The current board hits approx 3/4” above the tip of his nose and is measured at 156plus. He wears a size 9.5 boot.
We chose the NS Proto HD or HDX as the board that will perform well in what he wants to do.

My question is what size?? He wants to do a 152. The size charts put him over for the HD but under the HDX when looking at the 152. The 152 and 154 list boot size 5-7 on HD until you get to the 156. The 156 is too long and he does not want it.

So it would appear that we should get the HDX in 152 but numerous reviews I read all say the HDX is for size 11 or bigger, show people 5’10” or better riding 154s, even quite a few say go small do to expanded side cuts.

So, I am turning to those that ride and not just make charts for the stores for imput.

Do I buy the 152 in HD or HDX?? He wants to ride the groomers with his mother and I and since it is not difficult for him, play with some small jumps, presses, etc. Then start into the parks for some fun.

Thanks in advance for the help!!

Second all mountain freestyle board advice

2014-10-10T12:15:05Z

Dear all at snwbrd-rvw, glad to be back.

Been riding the k2 Raygun 153 for five great years and time to move.
Like to change the shape without losing versatility so a hybrid board think is a good choice.
Been looking around and there are some boards I like the most (in order):

- Jones mountain twn
- Lib tech T.Rice pro blunt
- Bataleon Goliath
- Rossi Angus 156

The more I like is the Jones, but I’ve never ride a camber profile and don’t know how my response and feelings will be on it. I tried once the rocker Burton Blunt for a couple of runs and found it quite funny but that’s got nothing to do with this I suppose.
The Lib, I think is mainly for a high level and aggressive riders, than for me. But the rocker between inserts and the true twin shape hit it.
The Goliath, think is a good do anything freestyle board, true twin, TBT…

My riding is mostly off piste, smooth riding, mainly not too fast with some quick off, and some jumps and tricks. Absolutely no pipe, and occasional park, only when the weather prevent riding around.

My shape is 71kg (about 156 pounds), and 173cm (68,11 inch if I’m not wrong). My boot size: 9

Well, I’d like to know your opinion and advice (again),

Thanx!

First board… questions about 2 camber profiles + bindings

2014-08-22T01:08:39Z

Hey all!

Just wanted to say I’m back after getting advice from you folks 2 years ago on my own personal first board! But this time, I’m shopping for my sister! She’s not as picky as I was, so she just asked for “whatever, something kinda cheap-ish.” Well, I wanted to at least get her something that’d work well for her!

She’s 5’3” and about 140lbs (160cm, 60kg). She’s like an “advanced beginner,” in that she went riding between 5 to 10 times and is right at the cusp of linking turns. But overall, she needs something that she can grow with on the slopes, learn how to control her riding, and comfortably be able to link turns and start carving. Also, we ride on the East Coast of the US, so she’ll likely need something that hold an edge when carving on the icy slopes here T-T

So, based on my options (deals from last season’s models), I’ve narrowed it down to 2 boards for her: the Ride Rapture and the Flow Venus. Which would you recommend between the two, if you had to make a choice? The Rapture’s LowRize camber profile seems pretty straightforward in terms of how it rides, but the Venus’ EZ-Rock seems intriguing because it’s a rocker with camber underneath the feet, and I’m not familiar with how that rides. Can anyone provide some more insights as to how those ride in more detail?

Also, any recommendations for the bindings?

Thanks a bunch!