need a snow board

iandude94 · Nov 3, 2008

k2 turbo dream is pretty nice for 479$

skinny mike · Nov 3, 2008

check out the rome anthem. mine, while slightly broken, is still going strong on it's fourth season. definitely one of my favorite boards that i have ever ridden and it's right up your alley for riding style.

DirtMcGirk · Nov 3, 2008

Ride TMS

cannondalejunky · Nov 3, 2008

what ever happened to slope monkey

LeRoy · Nov 4, 2008

I am on an Atomic Alibi and love it. It's perenially rated as "good wood" by TWS. Don't get sucked into the "it's made by a ski company" trap. The board has been a dream.

That being said... I am also really into the idea of trying the Lib Tech board. They are doing a demo day at the start of the season here and if I like the ride I will probably grab one. If you could grab one first and pass on a review it'd be much appreciated...

ryebread · Nov 4, 2008

Take a look at the Unity Pride. Get a really sick board and support one of the little guys.
http://www.unitysnowboards.com/site/boards/board/pride/

Damo · Nov 4, 2008

I snap boards.
When I changed to Burton, at least they replace boards for free.
I am on my 3rd free Dominant. While people say the Dominant is a park board only, they are wrong IMO. The width and the true twin shape make it an awesome backcountry freestyle board. It handles big drops and powder landing well. And they are cheap.
I'd like to try the UnInc range next.

demo 9 · Nov 4, 2008

pain said:
to bad im going to riding on ice all the time. apparently you've never ridden east coast resorts

apparently you haven't either, get something with EST

jimmydean · Nov 4, 2008

Damn, $600 for a setup? I'm a cheap bastard.

I got a new last years model with bindings and boots for $220 at Play it Again Sports.

Gex · Nov 4, 2008

Arbor dude. My element is like the all mountain bike of the snow. Super nice!

narlus · Nov 4, 2008

cannondalejunky said:
what ever happened to slope monkey

.....

Damo · Nov 5, 2008

If its ice you ride, then MagnaTraction might be worth a look.
Banana? No.

def · Nov 5, 2008

I've been very happy the past few years w/ my magnatraction deck on the icy east coast - and yes, you can tell a difference. I've been wanting to try a banana, but can't justify a new board. But a few buddies are on bananas and love them....and this years TRS and Rider's Choice both have the reverse camber option.

merrrrjig · Nov 5, 2008

Give the skate banana a try! I test rode it last season and loved it! My buddy rode it all last year mostly park, but he also rode it in powder and really really fast. From Burton the Custom is always a good choice, same with the Ride Concept TMS. Could also try the GNU Riders Choice BTX; stiffer and more all mtn than the skate banana.

loco-gringo · Nov 5, 2008

cannondalejunky said:
what ever happened to slope monkey

GTFOH, n00b.

ultraNoob · Nov 5, 2008

For speed over pow pow, I use my Carbon Fiber 160 Heelside Stealth. For the park, I have a cheap Airwalk that's real flexy and has a great snap. I'm poor so I do what I can with what I have. Both boards were under $100

oly · Nov 5, 2008

Reverse camber on ice? Yikes.....

RideRMB · Nov 5, 2008

Never Summer is a must. Handmade in Denver. Go for the Legacy R, width width and flex with a wee bit extra damping.

oly said:
Reverse camber on ice? Yikes.....

Its only reverse when the weight on it is unloaded to an extent. Just riding along it looks like a normal camber board.

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