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I'm looking to get a new snowboard and could use some advice. I don't ride the pipe, rails, etc.. I mostly ride the trails looking for interesting terrain and sometimes like to cruise at high speeds. I'll hit jumps once in a while, but don't usually go looking for them. I suppose what interests me is a board that is stable and will easily turn from edge to edge. I was at a local store recently and they told me the Burton Shaun White would be a good board for this. I'm just wondering if this is true becasue when I google the board it's usually listed under freestyle riding which I understood as more of a skateboard style (piles, rails, etc.). I appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance. |
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On Mar 19, 10:27 am, "
wrote: I'm looking to get a new snowboard and could use some advice. I don't ride the pipe, rails, etc.. I mostly ride the trails looking for interesting terrain and sometimes like to cruise at high speeds. I'll hit jumps once in a while, but don't usually go looking for them. I suppose what interests me is a board that is stable and will easily turn from edge to edge. I was at a local store recently and they told me the Burton Shaun White would be a good board for this. I'm just wondering if this is true becasue when I google the board it's usually listed under freestyle riding which I understood as more of a skateboard style (piles, rails, etc.). I appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance. You are correct, the Shaun White is a freestyle board (goto Burton's website www.burton.com and you will see even they mention it is for park and pipe only). It would help if I knew how heavy you are and what you boot size is (heavier riders need longer or stiff boards and bigger feet require wider boards) - but I'll make some suggestions guessing you are roughly 5'8" 160 lbs (average height/weight). It would also help to know where you are riding to know what type of mountains (big/small) and snow conditions (icy/powder) you ride in. (oh nevermind, you are from MA). I grew up in NY and when to school in Boston. So here are some suggestions - === Top Suggestions === Neversummer Premier (http://neversummer.com/board.php? selectedBoard=premier) - smooth, damp, and super durable and good response. This board has a long sidecut radius which make it very stable cruising at high speeds. The consummate freeride board. Salomon Burner (http://www.salomonsnowboard.com/us/product.aspx? typeProduct=1&product=786037) - cut my teeth riding Killington and Sunday River riding these boards and I recently road the current models and they are killing it. I have the Salomon Benedek, which has the same construction as the Burner and the flex is very nice and fun. Playful, but stiff enough to laid down a mean carve. The sidecut numbers are wrong on the website (look at the brochure link to make sure - 157cm model is a 8.6m and the 161 model is a 9m sidecut). == Other boards === LibTech Phoenix (http://lib-tech.com/snowboards/index.html - warning graphic is perhaps NSFW) - this also has a long sidecut for fast carving, but it has a really nice flex and pop if you like jumping off of rollers and windlips. This is more of an all-mountain freestyle board (like were you jump off of natural terrain elements). I just added it for some variety. If you feel very uncomfortable on icy slopes, you might want to try and demo Libtech's magnetraction boards (I tried it, but didn't like it... but I think everyone should decide for themselves). Madd TT158 (http://www.madd1.com/specs.htm) - very small Boston-based company. I really like their boards, they have excellent edgehold on ice (like the true bulletproof stuff you can get on the east coast) while maintain a mellow, playful flex. Again, long sidecut (over 8m) for high speed carving. Let me know if you have any questions. |
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You're looking for a freeride board. If Burton is what you want, look
at their Custom or Triumph. If you want something a little more unique/better, look at some of the ones Arvin suggested. Neil |
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On Mar 19, 2:11 pm, Neil Gendzwill wrote:
You're looking for a freeride board. If Burton is what you want, look at their Custom or Triumph. If you want something a little more unique/better, look at some of the ones Arvin suggested. Neil These are great suggestions guys. Thanks. To answer above, I'm 5'4", 165lbs, size 9 shoes and generally ride 145/150's. Probably done with 145 since I'm a bit heavier than I used to be. Like you said, from MA so Sunday River is pretty common to me. I'm pretty pumped to get a new board and try it out as soon as possible though. On a side note I'm getting new boots also and just tried out some Vans BOAs a few weeks ago. I really liked them because it was really easy to loosen/tighen them up. Especially on the lift while on my way up the mountain. One minute turning the knob and I was ready to go. |
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On Mar 19, 12:29 pm, Neil Gendzwill wrote:
wrote: To answer above, I'm 5'4", 165lbs, size 9 shoes and generally ride 145/150's. Probably done with 145 since I'm a bit heavier than I used to be. Lord, yes. If you go with a Custom, you should be in the mid to high 150s. The Triumph would be in the 160s for you. This is according to Burton's recommendations for your height/weight. Neil For freeriding at your weight, in my opinion, you should definitely be riding something over 154 cm. I know that's a big step up for you and I want to take a moment to try and address your concerns about this. A 156cm board is only about two inches longer than a 150 cm board, that's roughly a 2.6% increase in length and probably only adds a tiny bit to the weight. Even comapred to a 146cm board, that's only four inches longer (two inches on each end). It will definitely feel a bit longer, but assuming your snowboarding technique is properly, the adjustment shouldn't be too bad. I'm saying this because I gave similar advice to someone in a previous thread and he sent quite an angry email to me in reply claiming I didn't know what I was talking about and that he was very happy with his Burton Motion 146 cm board (he was 5'5 160 lbs) for free-riding and he found longer boards too difficult to turn (I'm pretty sure that's due primarily to to ability and fitness). However, don't only take my advice - look at the the weight recommendation by each company (email them and they will usually get back to you in a few days) for a final verification. Out of the ones I mentioned you could ride the Neversummer Premier 157 or 162 (they don't post weight recommendations, you can email them for an answer) or Salomon Burner 162 (per their weight recommendations). Good luck |
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"angry email..."
"very happy with his Burton Motion 146 cm board (he was 5'5 160 lbs)..." Just wow... |
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On Mar 19, 9:00 pm, Christopher Cox
wrote: "angry email..." "very happy with his Burton Motion 146 cm board (he was 5'5 160 lbs)..." Just wow... I know I like a longish board for my size, but I'm 142 lbs and love my 160, might move to something longer. Had fun with a 168 when I had to rent and there was nothing in my size. |
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ups.com: These are great suggestions guys. Thanks. To answer above, I'm 5'4", 165lbs, size 9 shoes and generally ride 145/150's. Probably done with 145 since I'm a bit heavier than I used to be. Like you said, from MA so Sunday River is pretty common to me. I'm pretty pumped to get a new board and try it out as soon as possible though. er.. nobody has suggested a donek yet? incline is a great freeride board, holds edges on hard carve and is great at speed or through crud. Not the best board in frozen bumps due to higher radius and stiffness but once they are soft its ok. As long as you don't plan on big air its fine for whatever you find on a run. burton, imho, is overpriced/overrated (I've owned a couple over the years). As to length - where do you normally ride the most and what type of conditions will you be in? At 165 lbs 156-161 should be good, don't feel compelled to go long as I think the lower center of gravity you have makes a mid 150s suitable. Really think about the mountain(s) you ride at most of the time and the conditions. Are they wide open and get a lot of deep pow? Then go longer. If you see a lot of hard pack and have narrower trails/uneven terrain then you'll probably be better served on the shorter end. Being from the NorthEeast you probably see much more of the latter. fyi I ride a donek incline 160 in VT and use it in all conditions. I'll break out the Fish for over 20" but have found the donek ok in the deep stuff as long as you set the bindings back and frankly I find it easier on the legs once stuff gets chopped up and blocky. mike |
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On Mar 22, 12:05 pm, "Mike M. Miskulin" wrote:
" wrote roups.com: These are great suggestions guys. Thanks. To answer above, I'm 5'4", 165lbs, size 9 shoes and generally ride 145/150's. Probably done with 145 since I'm a bit heavier than I used to be. Like you said, from MA so Sunday River is prettycommon to me. I'm pretty pumped to get a new board and try it out as soon as possible though. er.. nobody has suggested a donek yet? incline is a great freeride board, holds edges on hard carve and is great at speed or through crud. Not the best board in frozen bumps due to higher radius and stiffness but once they are soft its ok. As long as you don't plan on big air its fine for whatever you find on a run. burton, imho, is overpriced/overrated (I've owned a couple over the years). As to length - where do you normally ride the most and what type of conditions will you be in? At 165 lbs 156-161 should be good, don't feel compelled to go long as I think the lower center of gravity you have makes a mid 150s suitable. Really think about the mountain(s) you ride at most of the time and the conditions. Are they wide open and get a lot of deep pow? Then go longer. If you see a lot of hard pack and have narrower trails/uneven terrain then you'll probably be better served on the shorter end. Being from the NorthEeast you probably see much more of the latter. fyi I ride a donek incline 160 in VT and use it in all conditions. I'll break out the Fish for over 20" but have found the donek ok in the deep stuff as long as you set the bindings back and frankly I find it easier on the legs once stuff gets chopped up and blocky. mike I second the recommendation of the Burton Custom. I do similar riding and have had two of them. Look around on Ebay and you can probably find a good deal on one, especially a good demo or used one. |
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