Buying a new board, any suggestions? + random questions - Snowboarding Forum

07-13-2009, 02:43 PM

Ok,little background story, I'm about 16, and 2 years ago, I took a spill and broke my leg badly and was out for the 08-09 season, during which I grew a lot and needed a new board.

I used to generally grab whatever board was availible and use it for a few seasons before I grew too much and had to get a new one, but since I'm nearing my adult size, I think I might as well take a little more time selecting, and decided to come here.

Height: 165 cm/ 5'5
Weight: 140 lbs
Age:15 (16 in about 15 days)
Size 8.5 feet
Freestyle board

I have an unlimited budget.
I generally ride groomed trails, around Mt-Tremblant, Ste. Anne, St Sauvre.
I rarely do rails, mostly kickers, with a lot spin.
I'm not sure if I'll be needing more or less flex either.

Also, I'll be needing new bindigs, any suggestions?

arsenic0 · 07-13-2009, 03:20 PM

You are more or less exactly my size and ride exactly as i do with the exception i tend to go off groom to do powder runs, i think a 151-153ish Never Summer SL-R fits your requirements exactly.

That or something like a Lib Tech TRS-BTX

07-13-2009, 04:48 PM

Yeah, it seems to be the kind of thing I'm looking for, what about bindings though?

arsenic0 · 07-13-2009, 04:55 PM

You will probably wont a Mid to high stiffness binding for maximum control if your not doing park jibs and what not...
I myself use Burton Cartels with my SL-R, another binding i've heard good things about are the Rome Arsenals..there are a lot of different bindings out there that would fit that style of riding...

08-23-2009, 02:48 AM

Ah, any more suggestionns from this year's equiptment?

DC5R · 08-24-2009, 09:07 AM

SL-R as Arsenic mentioned would be perfect. Look into the 2010 K2 Believer as well. I have an 07/08 Believer with Rome Targas and find that to be a great combination for pipe and kickers.

eastCOASTkills · 08-24-2009, 10:42 AM

Rome Agent 152 with Rome Targas....just another suggestion.

NYinfamous2k2 · 08-24-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastCOASTkills

Rome Agent 152 with Rome Targas....just another suggestion.

I 2nd that..........Fo Sho

07-13-2009, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
LittleJP Guest Posts: n/a	Buying a new board, any suggestions? + random questions Ok,little background story, I'm about 16, and 2 years ago, I took a spill and broke my leg badly and was out for the 08-09 season, during which I grew a lot and needed a new board. I used to generally grab whatever board was availible and use it for a few seasons before I grew too much and had to get a new one, but since I'm nearing my adult size, I think I might as well take a little more time selecting, and decided to come here. Height: 165 cm/ 5'5 Weight: 140 lbs Age:15 (16 in about 15 days) Size 8.5 feet Freestyle board I have an unlimited budget. I generally ride groomed trails, around Mt-Tremblant, Ste. Anne, St Sauvre. I rarely do rails, mostly kickers, with a lot spin. I'm not sure if I'll be needing more or less flex either. Also, I'll be needing new bindigs, any suggestions?

07-13-2009, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
arsenic0 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,106	You are more or less exactly my size and ride exactly as i do with the exception i tend to go off groom to do powder runs, i think a 151-153ish Never Summer SL-R fits your requirements exactly. That or something like a Lib Tech TRS-BTX __________________ '09 151 Never Summer SL-R '10 K2 T1 DB Bots '09 Burton Cartel Bindings Last edited by arsenic0; 07-13-2009 at 03:23 PM.

07-13-2009, 04:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
arsenic0 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,106	You will probably wont a Mid to high stiffness binding for maximum control if your not doing park jibs and what not... I myself use Burton Cartels with my SL-R, another binding i've heard good things about are the Rome Arsenals..there are a lot of different bindings out there that would fit that style of riding... __________________ '09 151 Never Summer SL-R '10 K2 T1 DB Bots '09 Burton Cartel Bindings

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07-13-2009, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
LittleJP Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, it seems to be the kind of thing I'm looking for, what about bindings though?

08-23-2009, 02:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
LittleJP Guest Posts: n/a	Ah, any more suggestionns from this year's equiptment?

08-24-2009, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	SL-R as Arsenic mentioned would be perfect. Look into the 2010 K2 Believer as well. I have an 07/08 Believer with Rome Targas and find that to be a great combination for pipe and kickers.

08-24-2009, 10:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
eastCOASTkills Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 393	Rome Agent 152 with Rome Targas....just another suggestion.