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Burton Custom or Rome Mod

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#1 ·
Looking to buy my first board but can't decide between the normal Custom or Mod. I've had around 15 days of snowboarding experience.

I live in Australia which has pretty varied conditions, so I want a board that can handle them all. Want to do some park, pow and groomers all on one board.

Also, what bindings should I get out of the boss 390's or Burton Genesis'? Do the Genesis work on the mod?
 
#6 ·
From experience I can tell you I went through 2 burton boards my first season because I advanced quicker than the board could keep up.
This is rubbish. ^

One thing to the OP... you mean Burton Custom X right?
The Rome Mod is closer to the Custom X... ie both are stiff cambered boards; and are more likely to kick beginner riders' ass.

The Custom non-X is mid flex. BIG difference.
 
#4 ·
I've only ridden a burton clash, custom flying v and a never summer legacy. I strongly believe burtons look pretty, but arent what they used to be.

I think I could have started on my never summer- it's not very catchy and has great turn initiation. Maybe wait for a few others to chime in.
 
#5 ·
I've ridden a few Burtons and would never buy one for myself again, plus I'm not a big fan of the channel system. As far as experience with Rome products goes I do own a Rome Garage Rocker which is a great board for the park and can handle groomers....well powder is another story. I have ridden my friends Rome Artifact a lot and it was a real fun board to ride on. I have 390's on my Never Summer SL and they're real good and don't cause any ankle pain or foot fatigue for me. If you plan on going with Rome bindings and want a stiffer set go with the targas.

Sounds like you want a cambered board with your two main choices, they wont float as well in powder as a board with some rocker in it. Prices are dropping in the States since the season is over in a lot of places and if your going to buy the Rome Mod you can get a better board for around the same price. That is if they will ship it to you down under and not charge you an arm and a leg.

And are you sure your measurements are correct? Unless google lead me astray you are 5'09'", size 12 boots, and weigh almost 148lbs. If so finding a wide board with your weight is going to be a lot more difficult.
 
#7 ·
I've rode the Mod Rocker and I really love that board. Probably will be buying that model within the next 6-8 months actually. Pretty much a take it anywhere, do anything board for me.

As far as the Mod, I do like camber more than rocker typically and riding the camber version will help you progress well as a rider, if you can handle the learning curve. I made most of my progression on a Rome Agent(pretty stiff cambered board) and I think it has made me a better rider. Rockers can allow you to develop bad habits. Camber seems to make me ride more technically "correct".

And I have reason to believe Rome boards are nearly indestructible. I've thrashed both of my Rome's and had nothing more than a few nicks and scratches on them.

I also rode the 390 Boss model this whole season, and I really enjoyed those bindings too. Plenty of adjustability that will allow you to ride any terrain and really tweak the bindings to your liking. Mid-flexy on the highbacks. Love the canting on the footbeds, my knees have never felt better after a season. The straps are super comfy and still very supportive. Can't really speak on the Genesis.
 
#8 ·
The quality of the 2013 flying v and 2014 clash are what is rubbish. Im just speaking from my experience of actually owning these 2 boards. All i can compare them to are a never summer, of which i can assure you the quality makeup is better with never summer.

If you look at any company out there, its common for one to get large and start mass producing cheaper products, which save them money. Why does burton sell a 1500 board?
 
#9 · (Edited)
Nope. You said, and i quote ;) you advanced quicker than the Burton boards could keep up with.

And THAT is absolute bullshit.

Whether you find the quality of whatever better than whomever, mass production and quality etc etc... fine, you can talk about all that til you go blue. But you said something completely different. And the fact that Burton makes a $1,500 board is absolutely irrelevant. Also, the Clash costs like $350, any NS is like $muchmore, so not even close to warrant comparison. Any NS is probably better built and with better tech than a Clash.

As far as i can read, you just drank the Neversummer kool-aid and liked it...

That said, i do like the Proto's topsheet. Looks cool.
 
#10 ·
There i edited it out for ya.
Its my first season and I started on greens with the clash, which was horrible on steeper runs. Then I tried the flying v which worked fine on everything else, but is not comparable to the never summer on steeper runs. I keep upgrading because i was craving boards that could handle faster speeds. The custom chartered at higher speeds which the ns does not..
 
#13 · (Edited)
chatter doesn't necessarily mean it can't handle the terrain, though may make you feel less comfortable/stable. If you have progressed to the point in your first season to the point where you feel you have outgrown two boards in terms of speed, regardless of the brand make sure you are focusing on your turning technique as the chatter may be from gaining too much speed or not bleeding enough off when you turn on steeper terrain. I have a six year old Burton board that still rides happily in most terrain and gradients.

On the original post- the custom is a well proven good example of an all round board- get the camber for more stability and I believe riding camber will help your overall progression in the long run.

The rome mod is a great board but its pretty stiff and aimed more at high performance, I'd wait a while for taking that step
 
#14 ·
chatter doesn't necessarily mean it can't handle the terrain, though may make you feel less comfortable/stable. If you have progressed to the point in your first season to the point where you feel you have outgrown two boards in terms of speed, regardless of the brand make sure you are focusing on your turning technique as the chatter may be from gaining too much speed or not bleeding enough off when you turn on steeper terrain. I have a six year old Burton board that still rides happily in most terrain and gradients.
See, user error.

I'm not saying it IS, just that it COULD be.
 
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