Attack Banana or SL?

Posted: 16 January 2012 06:53 PM

Hi guys,

I am an intermediate rider who enjoys piste and off-piste riding (I’m based in Europe) carving down groomers and pow. I don’t ride park at all but I want to start hitting jumps off natural terrain and park-like features on and off-piste and I’ve been looking for a new board that will suit this style of riding.

I’ve now been given, as a gift, the Attack Banana for my birthday but also have the chance to return the Attack Banana for a fully-wrapped (more durable?) directional twin board (Never Summer SL).

I’m wondering if, given the type of riding I want to do, I would be much better-off with the SL or am I just splitting hairs over two boards that will get the job done equally just as well in which case I should save myself the effort and stick with the Attack Banana?

Thanks!

Posted: 17 January 2012 11:13 PM

Yeah the SL would probably make a bit more sense. The full wrap edges are a definite advantage and the directional twin shape will give you a touch more float in powder. It also has a firmer flex which might be better for sticking big drops and railing carves on hardpack. I still think the Attack Banana is going to be a fun board to freeride on, but if you’re asking which is better then my answer is the SL.

Posted: 19 January 2012 06:15 PM

Thanks Rich that is really helpful!

Sorry to bother you again on this; I’ve now found out that since I have to return the board to a non-authorised LIb Tech dealer(have no choice) I effectively have to trade the board in for the SL which will cost me about $70…given this do you still think the SL is going to make such a marked difference that it’s worth the cost? Ultimately if the Lib Tech is still going to really shred freeriding i’d only want to spend the $70 for an “upgrade” that’s worth it.

Thanks again!