Never Summer T5 168cm - Snowboarding Forum

selp · 03-19-2010, 02:01 AM

I can get my hands on this board for pennies on the dollar of what is worth.
At the time I have a Sapient pnb2 161cm snowboard which I love,
I know the Never summer is designed for back country big mountain riding,
I was wondering what you guys felt or if anybody has experienced this board or a similar one in a simple mountain run, no big mountain riding.
I believe it might be a little too big for me, I am 6.1' and weight at about 190lbs, but since it is such a great deal, I wanted to get the experienced to shime in.
Thanks a lot
Sergio

linvillegorge · 03-19-2010, 02:18 AM

That's a big ass board for 190#.

selp · 03-19-2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by linvillegorge

That's a big ass board for 190#.

I know it is, how uncontrollable will it be for me? or better yet how much control will I have over the board?
I just want to make sure if I am going to pass on this deal it is something out of my reach.

david_z · 03-19-2010, 10:34 AM

that's going to be a crazy board for your size. Friend of mine got rid of his 167 burton Baron, and he's like 230 because it was too much of a board for him.

FWIW i use a 163w NS board, and I'm about 6' and 210#. I wouldn't touch a 168 no matter how good of a deal it is.

03-19-2010, 10:52 AM

Ha u just remind me of how my local shop sales rep tried to get rid of their 168 F1-R on me, i'm a 6' 175lbs and the reason he used to convince me is: i've seen smaller guy riding bigger board than this with out any problem, he said it like a champ... I just walked away from that store..

Rufus · 03-19-2010, 11:17 AM

If the price is as good as you say, I'd be tempted to buy it, ride it and if I didn't like it then sell it. It might turn out to be a fun board for carving or powder days.

david_z · 03-19-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by weipim

the reason he used to convince me is: i've seen smaller guy riding bigger board than this with out any problem, he said it like a champ...

Total bullshit. Good thing you walked away.

david_z · 03-19-2010, 11:21 AM

I've got 25 pounds on Selp... jesus, can you give us an idea what sort of deal you're looking at? Problem is that a board that big is going to be hard to resell if you don't like it or can't ride it.

I would consider buying it for $200 or less. But I'd still be very, very hesitant - it would by no means be a "I have to buy this board" decision like that X8 that I got for $179 or the Machete that I got for $270. Ended up ditching the X8 but it was only a 157, much easier to sell than a 168.

03-19-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by david_z

Total bullshit. Good thing you walked away.

yeahhh, this is the part that i hate local store, the sales rep think that you are the perfect candidate to have their comission/bonus

selp · 03-19-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by david_z

I've got 25 pounds on Selp... jesus, can you give us an idea what sort of deal you're looking at? Problem is that a board that big is going to be hard to resell if you don't like it or can't ride it.

I would consider buying it for $200 or less. But I'd still be very, very hesitant - it would by no means be a "I have to buy this board" decision like that X8 that I got for $179 or the Machete that I got for $270. Ended up ditching the X8 but it was only a 157, much easier to sell than a 168.

I am getting the board for less than $100.
The board is in pretty good condition, I am just hesitant about the size. It freaked me out when I saw the size, but the deal is what is reeling me in.
Lets get technical here, what happens if I ride that board? Why is it that I would not be able to control?
The longer the board means more stability but less speed due to the friction it is generating on the snow this is all theoretical. I understand that my weight on that board will require more force on my part to be able to control it, aside from that, what else am I looking at possible problems with it?

03-19-2010, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
selp Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 15	Never Summer T5 168cm I can get my hands on this board for pennies on the dollar of what is worth. At the time I have a Sapient pnb2 161cm snowboard which I love, I know the Never summer is designed for back country big mountain riding, I was wondering what you guys felt or if anybody has experienced this board or a similar one in a simple mountain run, no big mountain riding. I believe it might be a little too big for me, I am 6.1' and weight at about 190lbs, but since it is such a great deal, I wanted to get the experienced to shime in. Thanks a lot Sergio

03-19-2010, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
david_z Official SBF Blogger Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Detroit suburbs Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 5	that's going to be a crazy board for your size. Friend of mine got rid of his 167 burton Baron, and he's like 230 because it was too much of a board for him. FWIW i use a 163w NS board, and I'm about 6' and 210#. I wouldn't touch a 168 no matter how good of a deal it is. __________________ Repping the world's smallest mountains... Mt. Holly - 12 Pine Knob - 9 Alpine Valley - 2 Vail - 4 Breckenridge - 3 Crystal Mountain (MI) - 3 Hawk Island Snow Park - 5 Caberfae Peaks - 1 Boyne Mountain - 1 aGNARchy: no rules, just gnar!

03-19-2010, 11:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
david_z Official SBF Blogger Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Detroit suburbs Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 5	I've got 25 pounds on Selp... jesus, can you give us an idea what sort of deal you're looking at? Problem is that a board that big is going to be hard to resell if you don't like it or can't ride it. I would consider buying it for $200 or less. But I'd still be very, very hesitant - it would by no means be a "I have to buy this board" decision like that X8 that I got for $179 or the Machete that I got for $270. Ended up ditching the X8 but it was only a 157, much easier to sell than a 168. __________________ Repping the world's smallest mountains... Mt. Holly - 12 Pine Knob - 9 Alpine Valley - 2 Vail - 4 Breckenridge - 3 Crystal Mountain (MI) - 3 Hawk Island Snow Park - 5 Caberfae Peaks - 1 Boyne Mountain - 1 aGNARchy: no rules, just gnar!

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03-19-2010, 02:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,501	That's a big ass board for 190#.

03-19-2010, 10:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
weipim Guest Posts: n/a	Ha u just remind me of how my local shop sales rep tried to get rid of their 168 F1-R on me, i'm a 6' 175lbs and the reason he used to convince me is: i've seen smaller guy riding bigger board than this with out any problem, he said it like a champ... I just walked away from that store..

03-19-2010, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rufus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 418	If the price is as good as you say, I'd be tempted to buy it, ride it and if I didn't like it then sell it. It might turn out to be a fun board for carving or powder days.