Wanting new board...need help! - Snowboarding Forum

jenniflower2k · 08-20-2010, 11:09 AM

Hey,

I worked a season last year in the three valleys, France, and im going back for another season. I enjoyed my all mountain board however im now looking to get a board that i can play with. Im looking for something that i can do flatland and park tricks, something flexible.

Im currently riding a 155 Salomon board. Im 5'6" and i've been recommended the Ride compact 150 from a friend but as you said in another forum is best to ask the pro's before buying.

I dont want to spend lots of money but looking for something ill have loads of fun on for my second season.

Thanks for your help

Jen

Leo · 08-20-2010, 11:26 AM

Can't really recommend a size without your weight and boot size.

As for the Ride Compact, the female shredders around here love that board. I personally love the Ride brand for men. They make great quality boards.

wrathfuldeity · 08-20-2010, 12:00 PM

my daughter loved the salomon gypsy for park and jibbing the week she was at camp

lilfoot1598 · 08-20-2010, 01:39 PM

Lots of great park boards out there! The Compact is a good suggestion. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, the Capita Space Metal Fantasy is one of the softer boards out there and is a reasonable price. I own one and love it. I also have a Gnu B-street which is a gorgeous deck and very soft as well. Also look into the Roxy Eminence, Roxy Ollie Pop, Burton Lipstick, Arbor Cadence, K2 VaVavoom.

jenniflower2k · 08-20-2010, 02:19 PM

Thank you ill check them all out.

My weight is 70kg boot size uk 7 (41 European?)

Is it best to try and get to a slope somewhere and try them out?

Thanks again for your help

lilfoot1598 · 08-20-2010, 02:23 PM

It's always best to demo boards before you buy them. There are tons of excellent park boards out there; what is best really just boils down to what you like the best.

Check out tons of great reviews at shayboarder.com.

08-20-2010, 11:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
jenniflower2k Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	Wanting new board...need help! Hey, I worked a season last year in the three valleys, France, and im going back for another season. I enjoyed my all mountain board however im now looking to get a board that i can play with. Im looking for something that i can do flatland and park tricks, something flexible. Im currently riding a 155 Salomon board. Im 5'6" and i've been recommended the Ride compact 150 from a friend but as you said in another forum is best to ask the pro's before buying. I dont want to spend lots of money but looking for something ill have loads of fun on for my second season. Thanks for your help Jen

08-20-2010, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	Can't really recommend a size without your weight and boot size. As for the Ride Compact, the female shredders around here love that board. I personally love the Ride brand for men. They make great quality boards. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

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wrathfuldeity Resident poet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bham Posts: 2,701	my daughter loved the salomon gypsy for park and jibbing the week she was at camp __________________

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08-20-2010, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
lilfoot1598 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 799	Lots of great park boards out there! The Compact is a good suggestion. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, the Capita Space Metal Fantasy is one of the softer boards out there and is a reasonable price. I own one and love it. I also have a Gnu B-street which is a gorgeous deck and very soft as well. Also look into the Roxy Eminence, Roxy Ollie Pop, Burton Lipstick, Arbor Cadence, K2 VaVavoom.

08-20-2010, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
jenniflower2k Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	Thank you ill check them all out. My weight is 70kg boot size uk 7 (41 European?) Is it best to try and get to a slope somewhere and try them out? Thanks again for your help

08-20-2010, 02:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
lilfoot1598 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 799	It's always best to demo boards before you buy them. There are tons of excellent park boards out there; what is best really just boils down to what you like the best. Check out tons of great reviews at shayboarder.com.