just how bad is FIREFLY? - Snowboarding Forum

fredericp64 · 01-25-2010, 11:49 PM

I got into an argument with a buddy of mine about why he shouldn't buy firefly board + bindings but couldn't really come up with solid ''in your face'' style arguments due to lack of experience.

Would you be better off gluing a crazy carpet to a 2x4?

What are your takes on this brand in general??

avenged1985 · 01-25-2010, 11:57 PM

i guess they are alright for beginers. No expierence with them, so im not really much help. They have low end gear compared to other

DC5R · 01-26-2010, 12:00 AM

I've never heard of Firefly, but it's probably on the same level as Lamar, LTD, etc. It's a price point board. If your buddy is just riding occasionally, then the board will be fine. However, if he's serious about ridign and progressing, he might want to look at something else.

Dano · 01-26-2010, 12:20 AM

Lamar, 5150, Firefly, Bitchboards, etc are definitely lower end boards. Good for 9 year old kids that'll out grow gear after half a season's use, but you get what you pay for. And with these boards you don't get much. If your buddy is serious about shredding he should get some decent gear. There are other ways to save on equipment, eBay, craigslist, brociety.com, whiskeymilitia.com, and 09 models are all affordable ways to pick up goods. Or wait till spring for this years stuff to go on sale

legallyillegal · 01-26-2010, 01:06 AM

firefly is a forzani (sportchek, sportmart, etc) house brand

same level as ltd, lamar, etc

fredericp64 · 01-26-2010, 01:24 AM

is it rental-quality or better?

Dano · 01-26-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by fredericp64

is it rental-quality or better?

Depends where you're renting. I've seen 2010 Burton Customs with Cartel bindings being rented in Whistler, and I've seen step in bindings on a Head board for rent at the local hill. Personal gear can be better because it's taken care of better (sharpened edges, wax, less top sheet and edge damage), but that's no reason to rush into buying shit gear. Research, save some cash, and hunt down a deal on decent equipment, they're out there.

fredericp64 · 01-26-2010, 01:35 PM

wow Whistler is pri beast lol that's like a 1000$ setup. noice!!

01-25-2010, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
fredericp64 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: An igloo in Canada Posts: 531	just how bad is FIREFLY? I got into an argument with a buddy of mine about why he shouldn't buy firefly board + bindings but couldn't really come up with solid ''in your face'' style arguments due to lack of experience. Would you be better off gluing a crazy carpet to a 2x4? What are your takes on this brand in general?? Last edited by fredericp64; 01-26-2010 at 12:00 AM.

01-26-2010, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dano Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 729	Lamar, 5150, Firefly, Bitchboards, etc are definitely lower end boards. Good for 9 year old kids that'll out grow gear after half a season's use, but you get what you pay for. And with these boards you don't get much. If your buddy is serious about shredding he should get some decent gear. There are other ways to save on equipment, eBay, craigslist, brociety.com, whiskeymilitia.com, and 09 models are all affordable ways to pick up goods. Or wait till spring for this years stuff to go on sale __________________ '12 Lib Tech T.rice / '12 Burton Cartels '10 CustomX / '10 Co2 EST Salomon F22

01-26-2010, 01:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	firefly is a forzani (sportchek, sportmart, etc) house brand same level as ltd, lamar, etc __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

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01-25-2010, 11:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
avenged1985 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 323	i guess they are alright for beginers. No expierence with them, so im not really much help. They have low end gear compared to other

01-26-2010, 12:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	I've never heard of Firefly, but it's probably on the same level as Lamar, LTD, etc. It's a price point board. If your buddy is just riding occasionally, then the board will be fine. However, if he's serious about ridign and progressing, he might want to look at something else.

01-26-2010, 01:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
fredericp64 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: An igloo in Canada Posts: 531	is it rental-quality or better?

01-26-2010, 01:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
fredericp64 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: An igloo in Canada Posts: 531	wow Whistler is pri beast lol that's like a 1000$ setup. noice!!