a board thats comparable to Rome Agent? - Snowboarding Forum

sheepstealer · 08-19-2009, 11:47 AM

So I've been board shopping for a little while. I've been riding an Academy Rhythm 157 for the past 3 years, and its been gettin kinda weared and teared, as I'm riding mostly Northeast bump and grind shit.

Not too many powder days, as I'm in the northeast, but I go at last once or twice a weekend...I can usually average between 20 and 30 days a season. Been riding for over 10 years.

I ride mostly all mountain but I love to run laps in the park if its a nice day...that's why I was thinking the Rome Agent, but of course everyone and their mother seems to be buying this board and I can't find it anywhere, the 08 model at least. I'm a broke college kid so the $500ish tag on the 09 model is a little too much for me.

Any recommendations for a board thats comparable to the Agent?

linvillegorge · 08-19-2009, 12:01 PM

What size are you looking for and how much are you looking to spend? '09 Agents can be found in the $300 range.

sheepstealer · 08-19-2009, 01:32 PM

sorry about that...

I've been riding a 157 and I like the size on that...I'm pretty sure there's a agent 156...thats the one i'm really interested in. I'm willing to spend anywhere between 200 and 300. I've been watching brociety like a hawk to see if anything comes up.

whereabouts are these $300 09 agents?

spirited driver · 08-19-2009, 01:35 PM

Started last season on an 09 Agent, but ended up getting a Never Summer Evo-R (reverse camber with camber below the binding areas) and couldn't have been happier. The Agent was a great board however, the only reason I gave it up was that I got a pro-form on the NS. Both are great for doing a little bit of everything on the mountain.

Vman · 08-19-2009, 01:36 PM

the rome agent is pretty much a twin but a versitle board. what i reccomend is the never summer circuit. it is a true twin but with the rocker/camber design it floats really well in powder and the full length wood core and rubber damping provides classic neversummer stability and speed, and at $399 thats a great deal.
The P-tex sidewalls are signature to neversummer; making it the most durable board on the market. Of course, this is a freestyle board so the softer flex and damping makes it a great park and jib board as well.

spirited driver · 08-19-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vman

the rome agent is pretty much a twin but a versitle board. what i reccomend is the never summer circuit. it is a true twin but with the rocker/camber design it floats really well in powder and the full length wood core and rubber damping provides classic neversummer stability and speed, and at $399 thats a great deal.
The P-tex sidewalls are signature to neversummer; making it the most durable board on the market. Of course, this is a freestyle board so the softer flex and damping makes it a great park and jib board as well.

Heheh, well said

linvillegorge · 08-19-2009, 01:42 PM

Here ya go buddy, '09 158 Rome Agent. $245
Rome Agent Snowboard at Snowboard Connection

Get on it!

If you really want the 156, the best I can find is $294.
Rome Agent Snowboard 08/09 from Skirack of Burlington, Vermont

08-19-2009, 11:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
sheepstealer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 259	a board thats comparable to Rome Agent? So I've been board shopping for a little while. I've been riding an Academy Rhythm 157 for the past 3 years, and its been gettin kinda weared and teared, as I'm riding mostly Northeast bump and grind shit. Not too many powder days, as I'm in the northeast, but I go at last once or twice a weekend...I can usually average between 20 and 30 days a season. Been riding for over 10 years. I ride mostly all mountain but I love to run laps in the park if its a nice day...that's why I was thinking the Rome Agent, but of course everyone and their mother seems to be buying this board and I can't find it anywhere, the 08 model at least. I'm a broke college kid so the $500ish tag on the 09 model is a little too much for me. Any recommendations for a board thats comparable to the Agent?

08-19-2009, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
sheepstealer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 259	sorry about that... I've been riding a 157 and I like the size on that...I'm pretty sure there's a agent 156...thats the one i'm really interested in. I'm willing to spend anywhere between 200 and 300. I've been watching brociety like a hawk to see if anything comes up. whereabouts are these $300 09 agents? Last edited by sheepstealer; 08-19-2009 at 01:33 PM. Reason: add more

08-19-2009, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
spirited driver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 61	Started last season on an 09 Agent, but ended up getting a Never Summer Evo-R (reverse camber with camber below the binding areas) and couldn't have been happier. The Agent was a great board however, the only reason I gave it up was that I got a pro-form on the NS. Both are great for doing a little bit of everything on the mountain. Last edited by spirited driver; 08-19-2009 at 02:28 PM.

08-19-2009, 01:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,502	Here ya go buddy, '09 158 Rome Agent. $245 Rome Agent Snowboard at Snowboard Connection Get on it! If you really want the 156, the best I can find is $294. Rome Agent Snowboard 08/09 from Skirack of Burlington, Vermont Last edited by linvillegorge; 08-19-2009 at 01:45 PM.

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08-19-2009, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,502	What size are you looking for and how much are you looking to spend? '09 Agents can be found in the $300 range.

08-19-2009, 01:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 245	the rome agent is pretty much a twin but a versitle board. what i reccomend is the never summer circuit. it is a true twin but with the rocker/camber design it floats really well in powder and the full length wood core and rubber damping provides classic neversummer stability and speed, and at $399 thats a great deal. The P-tex sidewalls are signature to neversummer; making it the most durable board on the market. Of course, this is a freestyle board so the softer flex and damping makes it a great park and jib board as well.