help with board for rook - Snowboarding Forum

12-08-2009, 10:33 PM

Hi.

Started boarding 2 years ago. Have only made it out 2-3 times the first year and 4-5 last year. Always rented shitty equipment that didn't really work well for me.

This year I'm lookin to get a board of my own so I can hit the mountain all weekend every weekend but i'm not sure what i need.

not looking to break the bank here, just want some gear of my own that i can make some progress on.

im in the north east, and ride my local resorts so probably groomed/ice/packed (?)

6'2" & 180pOUnds. boot 13

not really interested in hitting the park or rails at this point.. cruising down the mountain is still challenging enough

help is much appreciated.

THANKS

DC5R · 12-08-2009, 11:22 PM

You'd probably want a board somewhere between 157-159. Considering you're boarding mainly in hardpack/ice, look at Libtech or Gnu boards with MTX/magnetraction. Take a look at their websites, pick a board that you like and post up here for more comments.

Nivek · 12-09-2009, 12:01 AM

I will recommend the NS SL-R 158. Vario seems to grip ice as well as magne but without the "hook" of magne.

Phenix_Rider · 12-09-2009, 08:11 AM

I'm the same size, and man 157-159 seems awfully short. I've been riding a heavy plank of a 163W forever

A 158 would feel like a toy kiddie board.

Ghost_Rider_X · 12-09-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I'm the same size, and man 157-159 seems awfully short. I've been riding a heavy plank of a 163W forever

A 158 would feel like a toy kiddie board.

157-159 is a perfect size for somebody 180 lbs. if they've only been out 6-8 times i would even lean towards a 157. i'm about 175 lbs. and prefer a 159 as my everyday ride. granted i have a 156 to goof around on and a 169 for big days...i still find the 159 capable of everything i want to throw at it.

Wiredsport · 12-09-2009, 11:13 AM

Hey Bud,

What stance width and angles to you ride? With size 13 we need to be a little careful about width for you.

Being that you ride hardpack, and have no interest in park/pipe, you will want a traditional camber board. Do you have a brand preference?

A few more details and we will all be able to make some specific suggestions.

DC5R · 12-09-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nivek

I will recommend the NS SL-R 158. Vario seems to grip ice as well as magne but without the "hook" of magne.

forgot about vario...so add NS to my list.

12-08-2009, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bud Y Zerr Guest Posts: n/a	help with board for rook Hi. Started boarding 2 years ago. Have only made it out 2-3 times the first year and 4-5 last year. Always rented shitty equipment that didn't really work well for me. This year I'm lookin to get a board of my own so I can hit the mountain all weekend every weekend but i'm not sure what i need. not looking to break the bank here, just want some gear of my own that i can make some progress on. im in the north east, and ride my local resorts so probably groomed/ice/packed (?) 6'2" & 180pOUnds. boot 13 not really interested in hitting the park or rails at this point.. cruising down the mountain is still challenging enough help is much appreciated. THANKS Last edited by Bud Y Zerr; 12-08-2009 at 10:52 PM.

12-09-2009, 12:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,369	I will recommend the NS SL-R 158. Vario seems to grip ice as well as magne but without the "hook" of magne. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

12-09-2009, 08:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Phenix_Rider Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 186	I'm the same size, and man 157-159 seems awfully short. I've been riding a heavy plank of a 163W forever A 158 would feel like a toy kiddie board. __________________ Snow or sun, not rain I can ride the slopes with snow, the streets with sun, but rain just plain sucks.

12-09-2009, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Wiredsport -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,784	Hey Bud, What stance width and angles to you ride? With size 13 we need to be a little careful about width for you. Being that you ride hardpack, and have no interest in park/pipe, you will want a traditional camber board. Do you have a brand preference? A few more details and we will all be able to make some specific suggestions. __________________ Gnu \| Rome \| Bataleon \| Flow \| Electric \| Roxy \| Arbor \| Flux \| Dragon \| Neff http://www.wiredsport.com/?snow http://www.wiredsport.com/blog/

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12-08-2009, 11:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	You'd probably want a board somewhere between 157-159. Considering you're boarding mainly in hardpack/ice, look at Libtech or Gnu boards with MTX/magnetraction. Take a look at their websites, pick a board that you like and post up here for more comments.