1st good snowboard buying advice please help =))

Posted: 01 February 2011 07:52 AM

this will be my 1st board, now i’ve done a bunch of research and i am stuck in between the Never Summer evo and revolver? going to do a little trails, board at the resorts a bit, eventually get into doing some tricks and backcountry, thanks guys any help will be appreciated

Posted: 01 February 2011 07:59 AM

The Evo and Revolver are the same board, except the Revolver has a wider waist for bigger footed riders. What is your boot size?

Posted: 01 February 2011 08:45 PM

i am 5"11 160 boot size 10.5 11
also looking to put on union force bindings on it.

thanks.

Posted: 03 February 2011 10:26 AM

Ok for riding mostly park and rails I’d go for the 153 Revolver. For more all mountain and park riding I’d probably go for the 156 Revolver. With your weight there’s no need to go upto the 159, you’ll probably find it a bit too much like hard work. The mid-wide waist on the Revolver should keep boot overhang to a minimum but retain responsiveness. The Evo is a touch narrow.

Posted: 03 February 2011 06:01 PM

really appreciate your help.
not a big fan of hard work lol
think the revolver is a good all around board? or maybe you can recommend something else.
i’ve read around and people say the NS are probably the best durable boards on the market.

Posted: 03 February 2011 06:22 PM

3 year warranty says it all really.

There are tons of boards I could suggest but the NS Revolver is a good board and will meet you needs while your riding improves. No point in complicating the purchase cycle if you’re pretty much decided.

However, if you do want to check alternatives. The Gnu Danny Kass and Riders Choice and the Nitro Addict and Team Gullwing use similar profiles and have similar flexes… the Addict being a touch more flexible and cheaper.

Rich

Posted: 03 February 2011 07:24 PM

thanks man, for a beginners board do you think its worth spending 500+?

the gnu’s look pretty sharp as well.
what about this one? K2 WWW Wide Snowboard 156 2010
its good for park and rails, think will be good in the pow?