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07-27-2010, 01:33 PM

I am a 23yr old woman and have been snowboarding since 5th grade, I have not snowboarded for the last 2 years and want to get back into it. I am looking for a good, but not too expensive snowboard. I have been searching online for a few weeks now, I was wondering if anyone could please tell me what you know about Rossignol or 5150 snowboards? or any other suggestions? I used to have a burton. thanks so much

Mirage · 07-27-2010, 01:55 PM

Welcome to the forum! Check out Arbor, Neversummer, Capita and Gnu. They all make great boards and if you aren't too picky can still prob pick up a '10 for cheap! It will be easier to give advice on specific models if you provide info on your preferred ride style. I don't have any personal experience with either of the brands you asked about but one of my buds has a Rossignol that he likes (although I have heard on here that they don't make the best quality boards but take that for what it is--hearsay). Good luck in your search.

07-27-2010, 02:00 PM

thanks so much! I appreciate it. Even though I've been riding for a long time I am not that good, I just go because I enjoy it, I don't like to race, jump, do tricks, but just ride down the hill.

Thanks again!

Mirage · 07-27-2010, 02:09 PM

Ah yea, sounds like me. Haha. Well, I bought my girlfriend an Arbor Push a few seasons ago http://www.rei.com/product/790311 (I swear they should start paying me, this is the third time I suggested it). It is good carving trail board and she loves it. As far as the other companies, I am not too sure about them but I bet that if you get a decently stiff board from any of them, you will like it. Check the board faq sticky for info on sizing based on weight. Should help you narrow it down based on what is available in the '10.

lisevolution · 07-27-2010, 02:11 PM

Skip the 5150, Rossi is ok. If you give us some specifics such as weight and price range you can definitely get some very good recomendations as to specific boards for you and where to get them for good prices.

07-27-2010, 02:25 PM

Thanks! I am going to check that board out. There's so many decisions, and not a lot of reviews I can find, so I appreciate that a lot. As far as how my measurements I am 5'4 and like 120 lbs. sometimes 125. ha.

07-27-2010, 02:27 PM

oh and I am not looking to pay more than 350 for a board.

Mirage · 07-27-2010, 02:27 PM

Yea, so the 148 should be a good length for that. That is what my GF got and she GREATLY improved on it (able to keep up with everyone and has fewer wipeouts

).

lilfoot1598 · 07-27-2010, 05:41 PM

Capita sells some quality boards for decent prices. Take a look at the Capita Space Metal Fantasy and Capita Saturnia.

If you are looking for reviews, check out shayboarder.com. It's written by a woman named Shay and her reviews of women's boards are by far the best I've found.

I would stay away from 5150. I never hear much about Rossignol boards, although I'm not sure why. The Diva Mag, however, is a well-regarded board.

I love Gnu and Never Summer, although their boards are pretty pricey.

07-27-2010, 09:34 PM

thanks so much

Do you know any good websites I can find a board? I am really considering that Arbor Push, "mirage" suggested. Thanks again!!!!!

07-27-2010, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
meganator Guest Posts: n/a	board options... I am a 23yr old woman and have been snowboarding since 5th grade, I have not snowboarded for the last 2 years and want to get back into it. I am looking for a good, but not too expensive snowboard. I have been searching online for a few weeks now, I was wondering if anyone could please tell me what you know about Rossignol or 5150 snowboards? or any other suggestions? I used to have a burton. thanks so much Last edited by meganator; 07-27-2010 at 01:40 PM. Reason: forgot to mention I am a woman :)

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07-27-2010, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mirage Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Da Cut Posts: 107	Welcome to the forum! Check out Arbor, Neversummer, Capita and Gnu. They all make great boards and if you aren't too picky can still prob pick up a '10 for cheap! It will be easier to give advice on specific models if you provide info on your preferred ride style. I don't have any personal experience with either of the brands you asked about but one of my buds has a Rossignol that he likes (although I have heard on here that they don't make the best quality boards but take that for what it is--hearsay). Good luck in your search.

07-27-2010, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
meganator Guest Posts: n/a	thanks so much! I appreciate it. Even though I've been riding for a long time I am not that good, I just go because I enjoy it, I don't like to race, jump, do tricks, but just ride down the hill. Thanks again!

07-27-2010, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mirage Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Da Cut Posts: 107	Ah yea, sounds like me. Haha. Well, I bought my girlfriend an Arbor Push a few seasons ago http://www.rei.com/product/790311 (I swear they should start paying me, this is the third time I suggested it). It is good carving trail board and she loves it. As far as the other companies, I am not too sure about them but I bet that if you get a decently stiff board from any of them, you will like it. Check the board faq sticky for info on sizing based on weight. Should help you narrow it down based on what is available in the '10.

07-27-2010, 02:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
lisevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 1,824	Skip the 5150, Rossi is ok. If you give us some specifics such as weight and price range you can definitely get some very good recomendations as to specific boards for you and where to get them for good prices.

07-27-2010, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
meganator Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks! I am going to check that board out. There's so many decisions, and not a lot of reviews I can find, so I appreciate that a lot. As far as how my measurements I am 5'4 and like 120 lbs. sometimes 125. ha.

07-27-2010, 02:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
meganator Guest Posts: n/a	oh and I am not looking to pay more than 350 for a board.

07-27-2010, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mirage Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Da Cut Posts: 107	Yea, so the 148 should be a good length for that. That is what my GF got and she GREATLY improved on it (able to keep up with everyone and has fewer wipeouts ).

07-27-2010, 05:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
lilfoot1598 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 799	Capita sells some quality boards for decent prices. Take a look at the Capita Space Metal Fantasy and Capita Saturnia. If you are looking for reviews, check out shayboarder.com. It's written by a woman named Shay and her reviews of women's boards are by far the best I've found. I would stay away from 5150. I never hear much about Rossignol boards, although I'm not sure why. The Diva Mag, however, is a well-regarded board. I love Gnu and Never Summer, although their boards are pretty pricey.

07-27-2010, 09:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
meganator Guest Posts: n/a	thanks so much Do you know any good websites I can find a board? I am really considering that Arbor Push, "mirage" suggested. Thanks again!!!!!