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Old March 19th 07, 05:27 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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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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Old March 19th 07, 05:56 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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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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Old March 19th 07, 06:11 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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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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Old March 19th 07, 07:13 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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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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Old March 19th 07, 08:40 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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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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Old March 20th 07, 04:00 AM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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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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Old March 21st 07, 05:29 AM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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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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Old March 22nd 07, 05:05 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Mike M. Miskulin
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" wrote in
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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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Old March 23rd 07, 10:19 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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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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