Hello everyone. I have been snowboarding for 5 years.
I have always had camber deck. For this season I want to try something different.
I have option to buy (very cheap) brand new (mint state) Team Gullwing and Rook. Both are 2011/2012 model (that is why they are cheap).
This year I want to practice tricks and small jumps because that is segment on which I didn't progress because of camber deck preference. Also I want to practice my "back leg" because this year I will ride more with duck stance.
My biggest concern is that my usual ski resorts have rather hard pack snow/ice sections, and I want to be able to go down the mountain without being washed out.
I can't decide which of these two will fit me better? Or do I need to find something different?
Next year I want to progress to Never Summer Proto (or something similar) so keep that in mind.
the rook is a twin tip board that is flat cambered.
The Team. is a directional twin. with Gullwing camber.
both with a comparable flex.
not sure what "practicing your back leg" means.
The Rook is gear more for park with the railkiller edges can handle a bit more abuse. (likely to be better for riding switch. '180s etc)
The Team more of an all around board. proabbly a smoosh easier to turn.
Both are great. I ride a rook now... and id buy another in a heart beat.
all i do is ride groomers... (see location)
its an int/adv board.. not hella stiff but enough for a good snap.
it had good edge hold the first few days i rode it... then i brought the edges down a bit for rails. not its a bit more loosey goosey on the icy stuff. so im not sure how valid my answer is.
as for edge hold, i think most things will fall short from magnetraction
I decided to buy Nitro Rook. I got it very cheap (150 euros) so I think it is a good deal.
When I eventually buy some hybrid rocker I will keep this one for more park oriented rides as a second deck. It should arrive in two days. Can't wait to try it!
Simply put the Rook is designed as an aggresive jump board, the team is designed as a jump board you can take into the backcountry. Neither board is soft or jibby by any means unless you size down on the rook which i've done for my park/spring time board. I have a 154 Rook that's beat to hell from seasons of riding and is a great park board but not the best for jibbing. My 158 Rook is a lot stiffer and i regret buying it because it's along the lines of the team but doesnt hold as good of an edge like the team does. Don't get me wrong the Rook is one of the best boards i've ever ridden as long as you get the correct size for what you're looking to do. I've ridden over 50 different snowboards in the past couple of years which is probably more than most and the Rook, Mod Rocker, Lib Tech Skate Banana/TRS/Attack Banana, K2 Turbodream, Yes greats/basic, are some of the best i've ridden for a good all around board if you are an aggresive rider, the skate banana and basic probably being on the more mellow end.
Rook has more pop, Rook is slightly softer, Rook rides better switch, Rook is more controlable for park style of riding, and rook is more stable on jumps and landings due to the flat camber. The team is a great board but these are the areas where I feel the rook excels.
I've owned the team longer than any other board for one simple reason, it's the funnest freestyle backcountry style board I've ever ridden for pow days. When I know there's a pow day and i'm gonna use the mountain as a winter wonderland park by poppping and spinning off everything in sight.
For groomers you choose the right board between the two hands down. What I think you mean by "back leg" is board presses im assuming. If you have a smaller rook it's definitely doable but not the easiest unless it's highly broken in.
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