Used 08 Rome Anthem - Snowboarding Forum

12-09-2009, 12:45 PM

So I found this on craigslist, and I was wondering what you all think is a reasonable price for it. The owner says he only used it about 6 times. Also, currently I am solely an all mountain rider, but I would like to get into freestyle at some point (maybe not until next season though). Would the Anthem still be a good board for me? Also, keep in mind that I will be using this board for probably 3-4 years, so would I be better off buying a new board instead of a used one? Thanks.

12-09-2009, 12:48 PM

insist on meeting him, when you look at it, check for major gouges/cuts on the base, major indents in the railing, and check the bolt pattern for the bindings you are using.

other than that, its up to you man. personally, i would never spend over 150 bucks on used mid-range boards.

i have never ridden rome, so do not know to much about their style/quality. your best bet is to buy a used last season model... check out thehouse.com, they have tons of old stock for dirt cheap. look for anything that is your size, and a "true twin" shape, that eveness in the flex will help major with the park and riding switch.

AngryHugo · 12-09-2009, 03:30 PM

That board retails for $499, so depending on its condition, $200-250 should be fair.

I have an '07 Anthem, and it's great. Fast, stable, jumps well, good in the pipe. It's decent in the park, but it's pretty stiff for a freestyle board.

12-09-2009, 06:16 PM

Alright thanks for the responses. Is there anything else I should be checking for when buying a used snowboard? Also, is there any significant difference between the 08 and 09 Anthem?

AngryHugo · 12-09-2009, 06:55 PM

it's the same board for like the past 3 or 4 years, just the graphics have changed

AWNOW · 12-09-2009, 10:38 PM

I wouldn't pay more than $200.

The Anthem is a legit board for sure, plus it is Rome.

12-09-2009, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
sjk Guest Posts: n/a	Used 08 Rome Anthem So I found this on craigslist, and I was wondering what you all think is a reasonable price for it. The owner says he only used it about 6 times. Also, currently I am solely an all mountain rider, but I would like to get into freestyle at some point (maybe not until next season though). Would the Anthem still be a good board for me? Also, keep in mind that I will be using this board for probably 3-4 years, so would I be better off buying a new board instead of a used one? Thanks.

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12-09-2009, 12:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
mistersir Guest Posts: n/a	insist on meeting him, when you look at it, check for major gouges/cuts on the base, major indents in the railing, and check the bolt pattern for the bindings you are using. other than that, its up to you man. personally, i would never spend over 150 bucks on used mid-range boards. i have never ridden rome, so do not know to much about their style/quality. your best bet is to buy a used last season model... check out thehouse.com, they have tons of old stock for dirt cheap. look for anything that is your size, and a "true twin" shape, that eveness in the flex will help major with the park and riding switch.

12-09-2009, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
AngryHugo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philly Phorever Posts: 242	That board retails for $499, so depending on its condition, $200-250 should be fair. I have an '07 Anthem, and it's great. Fast, stable, jumps well, good in the pipe. It's decent in the park, but it's pretty stiff for a freestyle board.

12-09-2009, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
sjk Guest Posts: n/a	Alright thanks for the responses. Is there anything else I should be checking for when buying a used snowboard? Also, is there any significant difference between the 08 and 09 Anthem?

12-09-2009, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
AngryHugo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philly Phorever Posts: 242	it's the same board for like the past 3 or 4 years, just the graphics have changed

12-09-2009, 10:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
AWNOW Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 703	I wouldn't pay more than $200. The Anthem is a legit board for sure, plus it is Rome.