Question for the Terrain Park Rats
 

Hey all,

I’ve been riding since the early 90’s. This year I decided to get a freestyle specific board to compliment my “all-mountain” deck. I have been using the “all-mountain” board in the park for a while, but decided to spend more time there this year. Hence, its time to drop some more money. So, a few questions. First, how much shorter should I go? I currently ride a 155 for my so-called “all mountain” board. I bought it a bit short (to keep some the freestyle element alive), as it comes up to my chin (I’m 5’10, 157lbs). I was debating going as low as the 151-153 range. But I wasn’t sure if that would *too* small. Second, I’ve narrowed my shopping list down to a few decks. Any feedback on these would be great. Thanks in advance.

Atomic: Axom 153/156
Burton: Blunt / Dom (Blunt: 151/155, Dom: 154)
Forum: Youngblood (152/154)
Never Summer: System (151/155)
Nitro: T1 (153)
Ride*: Kink (152/155)

*I’m not a big fan of the Ride company.

i just picked up a rome agent 152 for the park this year. i'm 5'8" 160 or so...i think you'd be good with a 52 or 53.

the forum youngblood is a great board. i've heard good things about the atomic alibi as well

What are you looking to do in the park? Are you more Jumps/Kickers or jibs/rails? makes a difference in the board selection...

Yes. :)

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ok so how big are the jumps we're talking about?

I'd small / med size. I don't heal as fast as I did when I was 15. Hence, I avoid the really big stuff. Hurts too much when I go down.

i would look at the Never Summer...I am kind of parcial but i jib on a never summer and kickers and i love it!..dont go below a 51 if you ride a 55.

Thanks for the info. The 08 System has the best graphics, ever, too.

No to the kink, too soft if your hitting kickers of decent size. Look at the dh 155 or 151, atomic hatchet/alibi or the young blood.

I rode my new Rome Machine yesterday for the first time and it seemed to handle jumps pretty well. I didn't get to hit that many because the assholes tore 'em down. And I've heard it does pretty well for jibbing as well. It is a good all-around board. Check into it.