Need help getting a All mountain/freestyle board - Snowboarding Forum

08-06-2009, 12:27 PM

Hi all,

I am 5'7" and wear a shoe size of 8.5, I am 158lbs. I am looking for an all mountain/freestyle board and need help.

I was looking at the never summers but the 09 sl-r I cannot find it and the new 2010 sl-r looks like its mostly for freestyle. I would rather have all mountain.

I was thinking about going with a board size of 152/155 is that a good size for me?

What I would mostly be riding is not too much pow, jumps a little park riding etc.

Also, what binding would be good with what board (if you suggest a board for me please suggest a pair of bindings as well).

Thanks.

legallyillegal · 08-06-2009, 12:47 PM

the 2010 sl-r is the same as the 09

08-06-2009, 02:29 PM

What size board should I get and what bindings would be good for the 2010 sl-r? Given my height and weight plus shoe size. Thanks.

This is an all mountain board correct? Fly down as well as hit the park once in a while?

Incogneato · 08-07-2009, 11:02 AM

you are way too caught up in categories. there is not much difference between the definitions of all mountain and freestyle or whatever and every less difference in the boards. the boards don't know where you are using them and its not like they are going to shock you if you take a "park board" out of the park.

legallyillegal · 08-07-2009, 11:50 AM

you ever folded a board up in a turn?

08-07-2009, 12:01 PM

Ok well. I really like to mess around on the mountain. I like to ride everywhere. I would like a board thats pretty flexible but also all around board. I am new to buying a snowboard. I have an old board which I dont like and would want to purchase something else. I dont care if its an 2009 model. I would just like some advice as to which boards you guys would recommend. I just want some input and help not to be bashed. Everyone posts "Help buying a board" and they actually get some advice and help. Thats all I am looking for is to get some suggestions of what boards are good for all mountain freestyle with some good bindings. Is that too much to ask for? Geesh.

paul07ss · 08-07-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by recoded

Ok well. I really like to mess around on the mountain. I like to ride everywhere. I would like a board thats pretty flexible but also all around board. I am new to buying a snowboard. I have an old board which I dont like and would want to purchase something else. I dont care if its an 2009 model. I would just like some advice as to which boards you guys would recommend. I just want some input and help not to be bashed. Everyone posts "Help buying a board" and they actually get some advice and help. Thats all I am looking for is to get some suggestions of what boards are good for all mountain freestyle with some good bindings. Is that too much to ask for? Geesh.

Boards... rome agent, burton custom, k2 darkstar, bindings.. Union force, rome 390's..

08-07-2009, 12:27 PM

How about the never summer evo-r?

FLuiD · 08-07-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by recoded

How about the never summer evo-r?

Winner winner, chicken dinner! The SL-R is stiffer and more damping then the Evo-R.

08-07-2009, 12:55 PM

Hah thanks Fluid!

08-06-2009, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
recoded Guest Posts: n/a	Need help getting a All mountain/freestyle board Hi all, I am 5'7" and wear a shoe size of 8.5, I am 158lbs. I am looking for an all mountain/freestyle board and need help. I was looking at the never summers but the 09 sl-r I cannot find it and the new 2010 sl-r looks like its mostly for freestyle. I would rather have all mountain. I was thinking about going with a board size of 152/155 is that a good size for me? What I would mostly be riding is not too much pow, jumps a little park riding etc. Also, what binding would be good with what board (if you suggest a board for me please suggest a pair of bindings as well). Thanks.

08-06-2009, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	the 2010 sl-r is the same as the 09 __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

08-07-2009, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	you ever folded a board up in a turn? __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

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08-06-2009, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
recoded Guest Posts: n/a	What size board should I get and what bindings would be good for the 2010 sl-r? Given my height and weight plus shoe size. Thanks. This is an all mountain board correct? Fly down as well as hit the park once in a while?

08-07-2009, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Incogneato Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 352	you are way too caught up in categories. there is not much difference between the definitions of all mountain and freestyle or whatever and every less difference in the boards. the boards don't know where you are using them and its not like they are going to shock you if you take a "park board" out of the park.

08-07-2009, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
recoded Guest Posts: n/a	Ok well. I really like to mess around on the mountain. I like to ride everywhere. I would like a board thats pretty flexible but also all around board. I am new to buying a snowboard. I have an old board which I dont like and would want to purchase something else. I dont care if its an 2009 model. I would just like some advice as to which boards you guys would recommend. I just want some input and help not to be bashed. Everyone posts "Help buying a board" and they actually get some advice and help. Thats all I am looking for is to get some suggestions of what boards are good for all mountain freestyle with some good bindings. Is that too much to ask for? Geesh.

08-07-2009, 12:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
recoded Guest Posts: n/a	How about the never summer evo-r?

08-07-2009, 12:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
recoded Guest Posts: n/a	Hah thanks Fluid!