Advice on second board needed :) - Snowboarding Forum

10-13-2007, 03:46 PM

Hi guys,

I currently ride a Burton T6 and I love it!! I'm looking for another board that's more geared towards the park and freestyle. I'm a 190 lbs/6 ft male who's been riding for 7 yrs +. Any advice on some good boards for freestyling? Not looking to spend too much $$....thanks..

Burton T6

**boarderaholic** · 10-13-2007, 04:28 PM

Boot size? What's your ratio of park as well? Are you a more jump type of person? More jibbing? A fairly even split of both worlds?

10-14-2007, 12:14 AM

What's your max spending??

10-14-2007, 09:50 PM

Thanks guys...I wear a size 10 boot and I'm looking for a freestyle board that is light and really good for jumping mainly. Looking to spend around $300 maybe a little more...Any suggestions? Cheers

BurtonT6

**boarderaholic** · 10-14-2007, 09:56 PM

Atomic Hatchet.

rgrwilco · 10-14-2007, 11:22 PM

never summer evo, 155. great for park, and its a stiffer board. this means you can keep the size down and still be able to press it at your weight. my last board was an evo, and going to that from a nitro was like going from a ford to a porche. i think you can get last years model for under 300. and you will definately love it more than your burton.

10-15-2007, 07:00 AM

Gnu Rider's Choice would by my choice haha.

10-16-2007, 02:52 PM

Thanks for all the advice guys. I am just a bit confused about the length of board I should be looking for. I guess it should be shorter than a freeride board but I also don't want it to be too stiff. I would prefer something that allows me to recover easily and pops nicely. Thanks.

BurtonT6

Dcp584 · 10-16-2007, 03:02 PM

Rome Agent w/ Some 390 bindings. Although it kinda caters to those who prefer natural features, I have a blast riding mine in the park on big jumps and what not. It's not the most flexible thing in the world like the artifact which is like riding a wet noodle but its still fun on boxes and whatever else there is to slide around on.

**boarderaholic** · 10-16-2007, 03:36 PM

At 190, look at a 157-ish board. It'll be more stable for jumps, and handle your weight well.

10-13-2007, 03:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
BurtonT6 Guest Posts: n/a	Advice on second board needed :) Hi guys, I currently ride a Burton T6 and I love it!! I'm looking for another board that's more geared towards the park and freestyle. I'm a 190 lbs/6 ft male who's been riding for 7 yrs +. Any advice on some good boards for freestyling? Not looking to spend too much $$....thanks.. Burton T6

10-16-2007, 03:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dcp584 Danimal!!!!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Frederick, MD in other words to far from the big mountains Posts: 1,812	Rome Agent w/ Some 390 bindings. Although it kinda caters to those who prefer natural features, I have a blast riding mine in the park on big jumps and what not. It's not the most flexible thing in the world like the artifact which is like riding a wet noodle but its still fun on boxes and whatever else there is to slide around on. Last edited by Dcp584; 10-16-2007 at 03:15 PM.

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10-13-2007, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
boarderaholic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,065	Boot size? What's your ratio of park as well? Are you a more jump type of person? More jibbing? A fairly even split of both worlds?

10-14-2007, 12:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
st.stark Guest Posts: n/a	What's your max spending??

10-14-2007, 09:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
BurtonT6 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys...I wear a size 10 boot and I'm looking for a freestyle board that is light and really good for jumping mainly. Looking to spend around $300 maybe a little more...Any suggestions? Cheers BurtonT6

10-14-2007, 09:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
boarderaholic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,065	Atomic Hatchet.

10-14-2007, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
rgrwilco Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly, south jersey Posts: 1,112	never summer evo, 155. great for park, and its a stiffer board. this means you can keep the size down and still be able to press it at your weight. my last board was an evo, and going to that from a nitro was like going from a ford to a porche. i think you can get last years model for under 300. and you will definately love it more than your burton.

10-15-2007, 07:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
djcuba908 Guest Posts: n/a	Gnu Rider's Choice would by my choice haha.

10-16-2007, 02:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
BurtonT6 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for all the advice guys. I am just a bit confused about the length of board I should be looking for. I guess it should be shorter than a freeride board but I also don't want it to be too stiff. I would prefer something that allows me to recover easily and pops nicely. Thanks. BurtonT6

10-16-2007, 03:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
boarderaholic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,065	At 190, look at a 157-ish board. It'll be more stable for jumps, and handle your weight well.