what sizing on skate banana?? - Snowboarding Forum

LTshredTN · 02-22-2010, 10:56 AM

ok, ive been thinkin of getting a banana possibly...ive rode anywhere from 151-155 before, currently i ride a 152 capita indoor FK, i love it...but kinda want something thats alittle more stable at high speeds but yet easy to butter and play with....im just torn between if i oughta go longer or not? either lookin at the 152 or 156....

Leo · 02-22-2010, 11:44 AM

Providing your weight and boot size would greatly aid us in helping you pick a size.

Zany · 02-22-2010, 12:09 PM

U've got Indoor survival and want banana for more stability at high speed? Did I miss something?

LTshredTN · 02-22-2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo

Providing your weight and boot size would greatly aid us in helping you pick a size.

5'11" 155lbs

LTshredTN · 02-22-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zany

U've got Indoor survival and want banana for more stability at high speed? Did I miss something?

yeah the banana is stiffer then the indoor and the edges on the banana suppose to be better on the groomers & ice....i see alot of ppl here on east coast with the bananas using them allover then mtn...my indoor does good, but on my recent trip to snowshoe it didnt like the double black diamonds too good! lol

Leo · 02-22-2010, 12:27 PM

I'd do a 154. This board will definitely hold up well on groomers and ice. It is stable as well at speed. Not the most stable, but stable nonetheless.

FLuiD · 02-22-2010, 12:30 PM

I am still confused how the Indoor FK is to soft. I am 180lbs and have a IS FK in a 156 and it bombs. I actually wish it was softer!!!

Leo · 02-22-2010, 12:34 PM

It's not just speed. It is probably the terrain condition that he is riding. Also, he is riding double blacks which are pretty steep. There is no doubt that Magnatraction works on ice/groomers. That factor alone stabilizes the board on bombers.

baseline6 · 02-22-2010, 12:38 PM

banana is stabl when goin fast but thats because its not fast at all. just so u know it gets beat up very fast i swear every skier that bumps my nana in line leaves theyre mark. its also doesnt have much pop and it also craps out pretty fast ive riden mine probably 8 times and its loseing its camber. it doesnt stomp out landings very well either. i still like to ride mine because its loose and playfull but i wish i would have got the NS EVO instead

LTshredTN · 02-22-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FLuiD

I am still confused how the Indoor FK is to soft. I am 180lbs and have a IS FK in a 156 and it bombs. I actually wish it was softer!!!

the indoor isnt too soft, its just real chattery at high speeds and not very responsive on steeps like blacks & double blacks....i love the board dont get me wrong...just thinkin about adding another for the days i hit bigger stuff

02-22-2010, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
LTshredTN Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 550	what sizing on skate banana?? ok, ive been thinkin of getting a banana possibly...ive rode anywhere from 151-155 before, currently i ride a 152 capita indoor FK, i love it...but kinda want something thats alittle more stable at high speeds but yet easy to butter and play with....im just torn between if i oughta go longer or not? either lookin at the 152 or 156....

02-22-2010, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	Providing your weight and boot size would greatly aid us in helping you pick a size. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

02-22-2010, 12:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	I'd do a 154. This board will definitely hold up well on groomers and ice. It is stable as well at speed. Not the most stable, but stable nonetheless. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

02-22-2010, 12:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
FLuiD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver, CO USA Earth Posts: 957	I am still confused how the Indoor FK is to soft. I am 180lbs and have a IS FK in a 156 and it bombs. I actually wish it was softer!!! __________________ on Backcountry.com! http://twitter.com/Mr_FLuiD

02-22-2010, 12:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	It's not just speed. It is probably the terrain condition that he is riding. Also, he is riding double blacks which are pretty steep. There is no doubt that Magnatraction works on ice/groomers. That factor alone stabilizes the board on bombers. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

02-22-2010, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zany Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Slovakia Posts: 166	U've got Indoor survival and want banana for more stability at high speed? Did I miss something?

02-22-2010, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
baseline6 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ 4 hours from sunrise Posts: 302	banana is stabl when goin fast but thats because its not fast at all. just so u know it gets beat up very fast i swear every skier that bumps my nana in line leaves theyre mark. its also doesnt have much pop and it also craps out pretty fast ive riden mine probably 8 times and its loseing its camber. it doesnt stomp out landings very well either. i still like to ride mine because its loose and playfull but i wish i would have got the NS EVO instead __________________

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