Need advice on snowboard choice
Yet another "give me advice" thread :smile:
Background
I consider myself intermediate/advanced rider.
I have been snowboarding for 20+ years (but only about 25 weeks in total).
I can handle black/diamond runs, but prefer red/blue.
I can carve really well (almost can get that elbow down).
I'm 177cm tall (5.8).
I weigh 75kg (165 pounds).
Male.
I want to be able to:
Butter/Press.
Ollies, Nollies, Nose rolls.
Ride switch.
Carve good enough.
Handle hardpack/ice.
And some backcountry off-piste (but no priority)
Currently I have a Lib Tech TRS 157 (2016) and I love it. I can carve. I can ride switch and handles hardpack like a king.
BUT, nose rolls, ollies etc is takes huge amount of effort. Feels like a concrete board.
I'm told Lib Techs will get softer after a "break in", but I have ridden mine for 25 days now and I want to progress with buttering tricks...:frown:
So, is there a magic board that can satisfy my requirements?
I'm thinking Yes Typo 155 might be a candidate? What do you guys think? Any other options? Or will my TRS soften up? Or do I simple just suck at buttering/press?
Yet another "give me advice" thread :smile:
Background
I consider myself intermediate/advanced rider.
I have been snowboarding for 20+ years (but only about 25 weeks in total).
I can handle black/diamond runs, but prefer red/blue.
I can carve really well (almost can get that elbow down).
I'm 177cm tall (5.8).
I weigh 75kg (165 pounds).
Male.
I want to be able to:
Butter/Press.
Ollies, Nollies, Nose rolls.
Ride switch.
Carve good enough.
Handle hardpack/ice.
And some backcountry off-piste (but no priority)
Currently I have a Lib Tech TRS 157 (2016) and I love it. I can carve. I can ride switch and handles hardpack like a king.
BUT, nose rolls, ollies etc is takes huge amount of effort. Feels like a concrete board.
I'm told Lib Techs will get softer after a "break in", but I have ridden mine for 25 days now and I want to progress with buttering tricks...:frown:
So, is there a magic board that can satisfy my requirements?
I'm thinking Yes Typo 155 might be a candidate? What do you guys think? Any other options? Or will my TRS soften up? Or do I simple just suck at buttering/press?