K2 Turbo Dream v Never Summer SL-R - Snowboarding Forum

10-31-2009, 04:10 PM

Perhaps posting this topic in this forum is bordering foolishness but these are the two boards I'm looking at this year. Only 1 will be my all-mountain slayer. I was about to give the TD the nod but I like what I'm hearing about the SL-R. Any suggestions welcome. Just wondering where the gurus be at.

BurtonAvenger · 10-31-2009, 04:42 PM

I own both. Really depends on what your preference is whether it's reverse camber with a micro camber in the tips or a rockered deck. Both are solid choices but two different rides. The SL R has a better sidecut due to the vario for gripping in all conditions and you don't have to stay centered on it like you do with the Turbo Dream. But the Turbo Dream I find to be better in deeper pow due to the rocker design.

10-31-2009, 04:50 PM

I will be tracking pow fields all winter, but I still want a board I can take to the butter pad if necessary, ride occasional groomers and jibs in case I'm riding with someone slow. On a typical mid-winter day at Squaw, which board would you have more fun with?

BurtonAvenger · 10-31-2009, 07:07 PM

Squaw hands down I'd go Never Summer it's just a more damp board that's suited to those Sierra Cement days. Love K2 but that sl r is more what you're looking for.

11-01-2009, 04:04 AM

and how does the SL-R fare in powder?

legallyillegal · 11-01-2009, 12:15 PM

if you're looking for 3-stage rocker boards with bulletproof construction and made primarily for park, look at Smokin's D.I.R.T. rocker boards (they also come with MTX)

11-02-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by legallyillegal

if you're looking for 3-stage rocker boards with bulletproof construction and made primarily for park, look at Smokin's D.I.R.T. rocker boards (they also come with MTX)

thanks but I'm looking for a rocker board that rides really well in powder and all over the mountain; good carving/cruising/edgehold on groomers, and still kill it all over the park. I'm leaning toward the Turbo Dream but I'm genuinely intrested in the SL-R. I know what size I'd get if I got the TD, but I'm not sure for the NS- 165lbs 5'9 should I get a 155 or a 158?

legallyillegal · 11-02-2009, 09:54 PM

park isn't just rails and boxes

smokin

park-based:
mip
big wig
superpark

mountain-based
kt22
basich (jibtips = wtf?)
pinner (powder)

10-31-2009, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
RallyBowls Guest Posts: n/a	K2 Turbo Dream v Never Summer SL-R Perhaps posting this topic in this forum is bordering foolishness but these are the two boards I'm looking at this year. Only 1 will be my all-mountain slayer. I was about to give the TD the nod but I like what I'm hearing about the SL-R. Any suggestions welcome. Just wondering where the gurus be at.

10-31-2009, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,050	I own both. Really depends on what your preference is whether it's reverse camber with a micro camber in the tips or a rockered deck. Both are solid choices but two different rides. The SL R has a better sidecut due to the vario for gripping in all conditions and you don't have to stay centered on it like you do with the Turbo Dream. But the Turbo Dream I find to be better in deeper pow due to the rocker design. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

10-31-2009, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,050	Squaw hands down I'd go Never Summer it's just a more damp board that's suited to those Sierra Cement days. Love K2 but that sl r is more what you're looking for. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

11-01-2009, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	if you're looking for 3-stage rocker boards with bulletproof construction and made primarily for park, look at Smokin's D.I.R.T. rocker boards (they also come with MTX) __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

11-02-2009, 09:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	park isn't just rails and boxes smokin park-based: mip big wig superpark mountain-based kt22 basich (jibtips = wtf?) pinner (powder) __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT Last edited by legallyillegal; 11-02-2009 at 09:57 PM.

10-31-2009, 04:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
RallyBowls Guest Posts: n/a	I will be tracking pow fields all winter, but I still want a board I can take to the butter pad if necessary, ride occasional groomers and jibs in case I'm riding with someone slow. On a typical mid-winter day at Squaw, which board would you have more fun with?

11-01-2009, 04:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
RallyBowls Guest Posts: n/a	and how does the SL-R fare in powder?

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