Beginner/intermediate board advice - Snowboarding Forum

01-05-2009, 03:58 PM

Hi,

I've gone riding 5 times now, and though I'm still on green runs, I'm steadily getting better. My stats:
Age: 31
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 160
Boot size: 9
Style: Regular groomed slopes mostly. Not interested in parks, but may eventually try some powder riding.
Budget: $300-$400

Here are the boards that I'm considering:
Ride Antic
Ride Decade
Ride Control
Salomon Tracker

I'm looking for a board that I can progress on, but it has to be the kind that won't kill me if I make a mistake

I'd appreciate any advice from you folks.

01-05-2009, 08:30 PM

Id recommend the ride control 158.

I learnt to ride on one and they are great. They are pretty forgiving but have enough performance that you can enjoy riding them for a couple of seasons. They are really good value boards.

Just what you are looking for.

01-05-2009, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
skipper Guest Posts: n/a	Beginner/intermediate board advice Hi, I've gone riding 5 times now, and though I'm still on green runs, I'm steadily getting better. My stats: Age: 31 Height: 5'9" Weight: 160 Boot size: 9 Style: Regular groomed slopes mostly. Not interested in parks, but may eventually try some powder riding. Budget: $300-$400 Here are the boards that I'm considering: Ride Antic Ride Decade Ride Control Salomon Tracker I'm looking for a board that I can progress on, but it has to be the kind that won't kill me if I make a mistake I'd appreciate any advice from you folks. Last edited by skipper; 01-05-2009 at 06:33 PM.

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01-05-2009, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
powderjet81 Guest Posts: n/a	Id recommend the ride control 158. I learnt to ride on one and they are great. They are pretty forgiving but have enough performance that you can enjoy riding them for a couple of seasons. They are really good value boards. Just what you are looking for.