Looking for a new board - Snowboarding Forum

01-09-2009, 10:16 AM

I'm still pretty much a beginner/intermediate rider. Over the past 10 years I really haven't gotten much riding time (mostly only 1 day a year). Good news is I took my 9 yr old for the first time New Years eve and he did awesome! This means more ride time for me!!!!

I'm still learning how to carve down the mountainside. I'm riding a really old and stiff K2 Fat Bob 159 with Flow Flite 3 bindings. I'm 6'2" and weigh about 165 and wear a size 12 boot. I really have trouble riding this board and I'm looking for a new all mountain board that would be easy to keep under control, but will last me a few years.

I rode my freind's old Timeless 155 and really liked the the way it turned, however, it really wasn't very stable for me going fast and I didn't feel comfortable on it. My K2 is REALLY hard to turn, but I love how stable it feels under me.

Anyone got any suggestions?

My freind wants to sell me his 07/08 Arbor Mystic 161 for $150. Would this be a good board for me to ride and improve my skills?

paul07ss · 01-09-2009, 10:23 AM

you will need a wide board with a size 12 boot. how about a never summer sl-r or a Rome slash whats your budget?

01-09-2009, 10:36 AM

I really would like to keep the price around $300 or less. The new board would need to work with my bindings, I don't have enough money to get new bindings right now.

paul07ss · 01-09-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dans9717

I really would like to keep the price around $300 or less. The new board would need to work with my bindings, I don't have enough money to get new bindings right now.

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01-09-2009, 04:21 PM

Would a Ride Yukon be a good board for me, or would it be too much to handle. I've heard alot of good things about the Yukons and my friend absolutly loves his Timeless. I was just thinking that I need something between 159-164 in lenght.

Penguin · 01-09-2009, 06:30 PM

Since you only weigh 165, I'd probably go up to 161 at most. I weigh 170 lbs. and ride an all-mountain 156.

01-09-2009, 10:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
dans9717 Guest Posts: n/a	Need Help! Looking for a new board I'm still pretty much a beginner/intermediate rider. Over the past 10 years I really haven't gotten much riding time (mostly only 1 day a year). Good news is I took my 9 yr old for the first time New Years eve and he did awesome! This means more ride time for me!!!! I'm still learning how to carve down the mountainside. I'm riding a really old and stiff K2 Fat Bob 159 with Flow Flite 3 bindings. I'm 6'2" and weigh about 165 and wear a size 12 boot. I really have trouble riding this board and I'm looking for a new all mountain board that would be easy to keep under control, but will last me a few years. I rode my freind's old Timeless 155 and really liked the the way it turned, however, it really wasn't very stable for me going fast and I didn't feel comfortable on it. My K2 is REALLY hard to turn, but I love how stable it feels under me. Anyone got any suggestions? My freind wants to sell me his 07/08 Arbor Mystic 161 for $150. Would this be a good board for me to ride and improve my skills? Last edited by dans9717; 01-09-2009 at 11:58 AM.

01-09-2009, 06:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Penguin Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 904	Since you only weigh 165, I'd probably go up to 161 at most. I weigh 170 lbs. and ride an all-mountain 156. __________________ www.nerdwaffles.com www.thuglifecomics.com www.zombiesociety.com

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01-09-2009, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
paul07ss Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: dirty jerz Posts: 242	you will need a wide board with a size 12 boot. how about a never summer sl-r or a Rome slash whats your budget?

01-09-2009, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
dans9717 Guest Posts: n/a	I really would like to keep the price around $300 or less. The new board would need to work with my bindings, I don't have enough money to get new bindings right now.

01-09-2009, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
dans9717 Guest Posts: n/a	Would a Ride Yukon be a good board for me, or would it be too much to handle. I've heard alot of good things about the Yukons and my friend absolutly loves his Timeless. I was just thinking that I need something between 159-164 in lenght.