Ride Machete and DH2 Weight Recommendations - Snowboarding Forum

GoggleTan · 08-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Hello

First post but have been doing lots of research on this site. With some help I have narrowed my new freestyle board down to ether the DH2 or the Machete. I am leaning towards the DH2 and will probably pull the trigger on it but.... I weigh in at 210-215 and Rides site says max is 190 on the DH2. The weight for the machete is no problem.

Should i be sticking to Rides guidelines or can I get away with a DH2? I'm not exactly easy on my boards and have had to warranty two libs (they were the proper size so most likely defects). Thanks.

legallyillegal · 08-10-2009, 09:21 PM

just to let you know, the dh2 is a much different board than the machete

GoggleTan · 08-10-2009, 10:58 PM

I know. I am looking for board for mostly park. I have an all mountain board already. I want to go with the DH2 but if I cant I will probably have to go with a Machete.

laz167 · 08-11-2009, 07:28 AM

If it's mainly for park you'll be fine, with either board. That being said I'm 200lbs and ride a '09 Kink 155 for park and even take it outside the park on groomers. As for being tough on boards they're meant to distroy. I had to warranty my GNU on its first season due to defects. What size you looking at?

GoggleTan · 08-11-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by laz167

If it's mainly for park you'll be fine, with either board. That being said I'm 200lbs and ride a '09 Kink 155 for park and even take it outside the park on groomers. As for being tough on boards they're meant to distroy. I had to warranty my GNU on its first season due to defects. What size you looking at?

159 wide for the DH2. I actually contacted a ride rep and he said the weight rating on the wide boards is 220+ even though their website says 190. I am going to pick up the DH2. He also said the first run of the DH2 LE (DH2.1) will come in wides so ill be trying to get one of those. Thanks for the help.

Incogneato · 08-11-2009, 01:24 PM

those are weight recommendations, not max weight allowances. the heavier you are the softer it will feel thats all.

08-10-2009, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
GoggleTan Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 50	Ride Machete and DH2 Weight Recommendations Hello First post but have been doing lots of research on this site. With some help I have narrowed my new freestyle board down to ether the DH2 or the Machete. I am leaning towards the DH2 and will probably pull the trigger on it but.... I weigh in at 210-215 and Rides site says max is 190 on the DH2. The weight for the machete is no problem. Should i be sticking to Rides guidelines or can I get away with a DH2? I'm not exactly easy on my boards and have had to warranty two libs (they were the proper size so most likely defects). Thanks.

08-10-2009, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	just to let you know, the dh2 is a much different board than the machete __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

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08-10-2009, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
GoggleTan Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 50	I know. I am looking for board for mostly park. I have an all mountain board already. I want to go with the DH2 but if I cant I will probably have to go with a Machete.

08-11-2009, 07:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
laz167 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Jersey Posts: 950	If it's mainly for park you'll be fine, with either board. That being said I'm 200lbs and ride a '09 Kink 155 for park and even take it outside the park on groomers. As for being tough on boards they're meant to distroy. I had to warranty my GNU on its first season due to defects. What size you looking at?

08-11-2009, 01:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Incogneato Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 352	those are weight recommendations, not max weight allowances. the heavier you are the softer it will feel thats all.