What snowboard should I buy ? - GoFuckYourself.com

bagel · 02-06-2003, 08:35 PM

I am looking for a new snowboarding setup
-deck(not burton)
-boots
-bindings(not strap in)

dont want to pay more than $1000
I been riding for about 4 years, ride mostly on the eastcoast and mostly freestyle(ramps, rails, no pipe yet)
looking for the 155-158 range

what should I get?

cali_22 · 02-06-2003, 08:36 PM

Fuck it Stay True To Skiing !

Rilose · 02-06-2003, 08:40 PM

skiing's for homos.... buy a lib tech stick

bagel · 02-06-2003, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cali_22
Fuck it Stay True To Skiing !

I wouldn't get caught dead on skis

skiers

Candyman69 · 02-06-2003, 08:45 PM

http://www.sportmart.ca/store/2produ...3WBR6N1MCL4U0C

i got these babies

$359 Canadian
Sims FS600

Intermediate to advanced freestyle board designed for the rider wanting to explore the whole mountain, but primarily likes to kick it in the park all day.

snowball179 · 02-06-2003, 08:51 PM

I have a burton BMC and a burton Ripey 1998...but since you are not a burton fan, I suggest you to have a look at the forum's ones. One of my friends told me they are the shit...

Tipsy · 02-06-2003, 08:51 PM

If you're newish to it DON'T spend a fortune on a top end board. It's the worst thing you can do. They are far less flexible and forgiving and not suited to a beginner. Simply put an expensive board will mean you spend far more time on your ass until you get above good intermediate. Get a good brand (ie burton, K2, whatever) but go for the boards suited to someone starting out which is usually the lower end stuff. Also if you can try them out.

Personally I like flow bindings. Worth checking out if you can to see if they suit you as some people hate them. I don't get on too well with ratchets and step-ins are a pain in the ass in snow. Flow is a good comprimise.

bagel · 02-06-2003, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Candyman69
http://www.sportmart.ca/store/2produ...3WBR6N1MCL4U0C

i got these babies

$359 Canadian
Sims FS600

Intermediate to advanced freestyle board designed for the rider wanting to explore the whole mountain, but primarily likes to kick it in the park all day.

Its has a capped edge, i been told that a diamond edge is preferable although dont know or understand why ?

is this the board you/your friends ride ?
is it stiff?

GTS Mark · 02-06-2003, 08:54 PM

This is what I just bought. Gonna go up to Whistler tomorrow morning and try it out

DH

lagwagon · 02-06-2003, 08:58 PM

Burton and nothing less

bagel · 02-06-2003, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tipsy
If you're newish to it DON'T spend a fortune on a top end board. It's the worst thing you can do. They are far less flexible and forgiving and not suited to a beginner. Simply put an expensive board will mean you spend far more time on your ass until you get above good intermediate. Get a good brand (ie burton, K2, whatever) but go for the boards suited to someone starting out which is usually the lower end stuff. Also if you can try them out.

Personally I like flow bindings. Worth checking out if you can to see if they suit you as some people hate them. I don't get on too well with ratchets and step-ins are a pain in the ass in snow. Flow is a good comprimise.

I'm not that new, I feel very comfortable riding, doing ramps and park rails so, I dont want a board that to soft...

webgurl · 02-06-2003, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bagel
I am looking for a new snowboarding setup
-deck(not burton)
-boots
-bindings(not strap in)

dont want to pay more than $1000
I been riding for about 4 years, ride mostly on the eastcoast and mostly freestyle(ramps, rails, no pipe yet)
looking for the 155-158 range

what should I get?

HEY BAGEL !!! Remember me?? how's it going? Snowboard Shopping??

bagel · 02-06-2003, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by webgurl

HEY BAGEL !!! Remember me?? how's it going? Snowboard Shopping??

of course I remember, yep, need a new board going up on the weekend..

Tipsy · 02-06-2003, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bagel

I'm not that new, I feel very comfortable riding, doing ramps and park rails so, I dont want a board that to soft...

Wasn't sure. Amazing how many start to learn and go buy top end boards because they've 'gotta have the best'

K2 do some stonking board. The new Giger boards are awsome both to look at and ride and well worth a demo if you can. You can rarely go wrong with burton. All IMVHO of course.

I still say go flow with the bindings. So much easier to use and they don't cut circulation off so much. If you do choose flow have a look at their boots too. As they're made by the same company they obviously fit more snugly into the bindings than some other makes especially the wider boots.

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Candyman69 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 764	http://www.sportmart.ca/store/2produ...3WBR6N1MCL4U0C i got these babies $359 Canadian Sims FS600 Intermediate to advanced freestyle board designed for the rider wanting to explore the whole mountain, but primarily likes to kick it in the park all day. __________________ domain buyer

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Tipsy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: See sig Posts: 6,989	If you're newish to it DON'T spend a fortune on a top end board. It's the worst thing you can do. They are far less flexible and forgiving and not suited to a beginner. Simply put an expensive board will mean you spend far more time on your ass until you get above good intermediate. Get a good brand (ie burton, K2, whatever) but go for the boards suited to someone starting out which is usually the lower end stuff. Also if you can try them out. Personally I like flow bindings. Worth checking out if you can to see if they suit you as some people hate them. I don't get on too well with ratchets and step-ins are a pain in the ass in snow. Flow is a good comprimise. __________________ Ignorance is never bliss.

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snowball179 Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 261	I have a burton BMC and a burton Ripey 1998...but since you are not a burton fan, I suggest you to have a look at the forum's ones. One of my friends told me they are the shit...

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GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	This is what I just bought. Gonna go up to Whistler tomorrow morning and try it out DH