Question for the Terrain Park Rats - Snowboarding Forum

sedition · 12-06-2007, 11:41 AM

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.

12-06-2007, 11:52 AM

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

lisevolution · 12-06-2007, 12:27 PM

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

sedition · 12-06-2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisevolution

Are you more Jumps/Kickers or jibs/rails?

Yes.

(don't read this. just adding it to meet the minimum character requirement)

lisevolution · 12-06-2007, 12:51 PM

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

sedition · 12-06-2007, 01:00 PM

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.

12-06-2007, 01:05 PM

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.

sedition · 12-08-2007, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neusch11

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.

12-08-2007, 10:53 AM

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.

12-09-2007, 11:57 AM

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.

12-06-2007, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
sedition -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,744	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. __________________ "Nancy Ninja Nabs Nefarious Nymph. Pays Price Per Pissed Pants!" -Flick "Up, up, my people, let smoke and flame be our sign!" -The White Rose Society

12-06-2007, 01:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
sedition -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,744	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. __________________ "Nancy Ninja Nabs Nefarious Nymph. Pays Price Per Pissed Pants!" -Flick "Up, up, my people, let smoke and flame be our sign!" -The White Rose Society

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12-06-2007, 11:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Freebird34 Guest Posts: n/a	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

12-06-2007, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
lisevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 1,824	What are you looking to do in the park? Are you more Jumps/Kickers or jibs/rails? makes a difference in the board selection...

12-06-2007, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
lisevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 1,824	ok so how big are the jumps we're talking about?

12-06-2007, 01:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Neusch11 Guest Posts: n/a	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.

12-08-2007, 10:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jhonyquest97 Guest Posts: n/a	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.

12-09-2007, 11:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
xevi89 Guest Posts: n/a	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.