Burton Supermodel vs. K2 Turbo Dream - Snowboarding Forum

richtorscale · 08-31-2010, 10:07 PM

Hi guys I am relatively new to snowboarding I've been a few times but I recently got a season pass and I'm 6'1" 225lbs. Basically I wanted to know what board you guys think would be better for me for all round just freeriding either 163 Supermodel or 164 K2 Turbo Dream.

Nivek · 08-31-2010, 10:19 PM

TurboDream. The Supermodel is characteristically torsionally too stiff in my opinion and honestly a little dead feeling. The TD is a great board and you can choose what bindings you want with it. The Supermodel limits you to EST. The TD also has harshmallow which is awesome stuff. The Supermodel is a tapered diretional board, good for big mountain, not so much for resort. The TD is a setback twin so it is going to do much better for resort riding and will be much more forgiving for you, especially seeing as how it has 3 stage rocker.

Nivek · 08-31-2010, 10:21 PM

You might also want to check the Raygun. Should be a great board and its quite affordable, I'm already betting a best seller.

richtorscale · 08-31-2010, 10:24 PM

It's actually the 2010 TD model or 2009 Burton Supermodel and I'm not sure if the TD has harsh-mellow.I was also thinking of getting Burton Cartels with the TD. Would there be any fitting issues?

Nivek · 08-31-2010, 10:29 PM

As long as they aren't EST cartels you'll be fine. As far as I know last years TD does not have Harshmellow. But I would still pick it over the Supermodel. Its just a more versatile ride.

richtorscale · 08-31-2010, 10:35 PM

Coo, thats what I was thinking from what I had read. Thanks for the help man.

Boardski · 09-01-2010, 10:47 AM

In my opinion go with the Turbo Dream. I have tested it a few years in a row now and I can honestly say it's one of my favorites. It has a super smooth ride that's forgiving and fun. K2's "All Terrain Rocker" is great for all conditions.

08-31-2010, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
richtorscale Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5	Burton Supermodel vs. K2 Turbo Dream Hi guys I am relatively new to snowboarding I've been a few times but I recently got a season pass and I'm 6'1" 225lbs. Basically I wanted to know what board you guys think would be better for me for all round just freeriding either 163 Supermodel or 164 K2 Turbo Dream.

08-31-2010, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	TurboDream. The Supermodel is characteristically torsionally too stiff in my opinion and honestly a little dead feeling. The TD is a great board and you can choose what bindings you want with it. The Supermodel limits you to EST. The TD also has harshmallow which is awesome stuff. The Supermodel is a tapered diretional board, good for big mountain, not so much for resort. The TD is a setback twin so it is going to do much better for resort riding and will be much more forgiving for you, especially seeing as how it has 3 stage rocker. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

08-31-2010, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	You might also want to check the Raygun. Should be a great board and its quite affordable, I'm already betting a best seller. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

08-31-2010, 10:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	As long as they aren't EST cartels you'll be fine. As far as I know last years TD does not have Harshmellow. But I would still pick it over the Supermodel. Its just a more versatile ride. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

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08-31-2010, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
richtorscale Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5	It's actually the 2010 TD model or 2009 Burton Supermodel and I'm not sure if the TD has harsh-mellow.I was also thinking of getting Burton Cartels with the TD. Would there be any fitting issues?

08-31-2010, 10:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
richtorscale Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5	Coo, thats what I was thinking from what I had read. Thanks for the help man.

09-01-2010, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Boardski Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 44	In my opinion go with the Turbo Dream. I have tested it a few years in a row now and I can honestly say it's one of my favorites. It has a super smooth ride that's forgiving and fun. K2's "All Terrain Rocker" is great for all conditions.