Hi Folks.
I'm pretty new to boarding (5 week-long trips in the last 5 years). Anyway, a couple of years ago I got a used Salomon Special 2 for a great price so I used it on my last 2 trips. I have found it to be a bit stiff and cumbersome and not sure if it's the board for me. I've since read that it's a great board for speed but, since I'm still learning basic technique, maybe it's not ideal.
I've seen the Volkl Spade on sale for around £170 and the few reviews I can find on it say that it's a great beginner to intermediate board.
Anybody have any experience with the Volkl Spade? Should I go for the Volkl or stick with the Salomon? I do mostly groomers and the odd kicker but not really into park stuff......yet.
OR.........Do I opt for a Rome Garage Rocker??!!
Hope someone can help cos I'm off to Les Deux Alpes in 3 weeks time.
I'm pretty new to boarding (5 week-long trips in the last 5 years). Anyway, a couple of years ago I got a used Salomon Special 2 for a great price so I used it on my last 2 trips. I have found it to be a bit stiff and cumbersome and not sure if it's the board for me. I've since read that it's a great board for speed but, since I'm still learning basic technique, maybe it's not ideal.
I've seen the Volkl Spade on sale for around £170 and the few reviews I can find on it say that it's a great beginner to intermediate board.
Anybody have any experience with the Volkl Spade? Should I go for the Volkl or stick with the Salomon? I do mostly groomers and the odd kicker but not really into park stuff......yet.
OR.........Do I opt for a Rome Garage Rocker??!!
Hope someone can help cos I'm off to Les Deux Alpes in 3 weeks time.