lundi 23 mars 2015
New board recommendation...
Posted on 13:57 by Immigration
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So, here's the deal...I am no longer 20-something, and do not ride nearly as hard as I used to. Nor do I get the opportunity to ride as much as I used to. I currently live in the Southern US (North Carolina) and with the exception of a once a year (7 day) trip to Steamboat, I might get another 4 or 5 days if the stars align and conditions aren't total crap. I have ridden in the friggin' RAIN more than once because it was the only chance I had...
I need something that I can take out west, as well as use when I am back on the east coast riding in God knows what (ice, crud, slush, hard pack). I don't go in the jib park, and I might venture into the small/medium jump park from time to time, but other than that, I'm in the trees lookin' for pow, or having fun on the groomers. I am 5' 4"/160lbs, and consider myself to be and advanced rider - we shall see come next season, as I didn't get to ride at all this year due to circumstances beyond my control.
My current setup is a 2009 Burton T6 152 with CO2 bindings. The board is a beast. It is the stiffest thing I can remember ever riding. Heavy camber as well. If you've ridden one, you know. However, I just can't do it anymore. Every single carve requires a conscious effort - there is no "chillin' down the mountain" when riding this thing. At the time, it was great, and it worked for me. The bindings are stiff, but super cushy in the bed - love them, and I am considering re-using as they aren't in bad shape at all.
What I'm looking for:
Not too stiff/Not a total noodle either
Fun and forgiving - I'm pushing 40 now...
No reverse camber bananas
Solid all mountain board for Colorado conditions, as well as east coast.
NOT made in China
Boards I'm considering:
Never Summer Cobra
Never Summer Snowtrooper
Rossignol One Magtek
Burton Custom Flying V
Jones Mountain Twin - heard it can be kinda too stiff - am I right?
Am I headed in the right direction, or should I be looking elsewhere? My local shop is under new management/personnel, and I feel like they just want my $$$ as opposed to making a solid recommendation - tried to sell me on a park board after I said I didn't really do the park.
Thanks!!
I need something that I can take out west, as well as use when I am back on the east coast riding in God knows what (ice, crud, slush, hard pack). I don't go in the jib park, and I might venture into the small/medium jump park from time to time, but other than that, I'm in the trees lookin' for pow, or having fun on the groomers. I am 5' 4"/160lbs, and consider myself to be and advanced rider - we shall see come next season, as I didn't get to ride at all this year due to circumstances beyond my control.
My current setup is a 2009 Burton T6 152 with CO2 bindings. The board is a beast. It is the stiffest thing I can remember ever riding. Heavy camber as well. If you've ridden one, you know. However, I just can't do it anymore. Every single carve requires a conscious effort - there is no "chillin' down the mountain" when riding this thing. At the time, it was great, and it worked for me. The bindings are stiff, but super cushy in the bed - love them, and I am considering re-using as they aren't in bad shape at all.
What I'm looking for:
Not too stiff/Not a total noodle either
Fun and forgiving - I'm pushing 40 now...
No reverse camber bananas
Solid all mountain board for Colorado conditions, as well as east coast.
NOT made in China
Boards I'm considering:
Never Summer Cobra
Never Summer Snowtrooper
Rossignol One Magtek
Burton Custom Flying V
Jones Mountain Twin - heard it can be kinda too stiff - am I right?
Am I headed in the right direction, or should I be looking elsewhere? My local shop is under new management/personnel, and I feel like they just want my $$$ as opposed to making a solid recommendation - tried to sell me on a park board after I said I didn't really do the park.
Thanks!!
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