another "what to buy" thread - Snowboarding Forum

brian_brox · 10-15-2010, 01:24 PM

I read the stickies and searched old posts, but wasn't able to find what I am looking for. The basics:

Weight: 200
Height: 6'4"
Foot: 13 (need wide board)
Style: Freeride, very little park time
Ability: Advanced
Location: Colorado
Price Range: Open, but looking for a deal

Though I've been riding, I haven't been shopping for a long time. Replaced other gear as it failed, but I've been on the same Burton Canyon since 2001. Meant to replace it for the last few years, but boards cost the same as plane tickets...

Looking for everyone's input. Extra points if you can link me to a good deal.

Thanks,
Brian

Extremo · 10-15-2010, 01:41 PM

Damn you're a big dude you'll probably want something in the 165+ range. Check out Nitro boards. They do it right when it comes to all mtn.

Extremo · 10-15-2010, 01:44 PM

You won't believe this but as I exited this page to whiskey militia they had a K2 Format 165 wide for $154.00. That's prob exactly what you're looking for.

brian_brox · 10-15-2010, 01:57 PM

Done. $165 shipped. Cheap enough that I can try again if I don't like it! Thanks

EDIT: Looking at the reviews, the K2 might be a little lower end than I was looking for. I can always return it if I go another direction.

Nitro has boards (Team and Team Gullwing)that they seem to be categorizing as all mountain, but then writing up with a park focus. Is that just me? Is the Magnum a better fit?

Looks like the Ride Yukon or Highlife would be better (stiffer/faster) options for not much more $.

Extremo · 10-15-2010, 03:34 PM

It's a $400 board so I'd say it's mid level but I don't really pay too much attention to all that jazz. I rode a Nitro T1 that was $400 for 2 seasons and the went with the upgrade to the Nitro Misfit at $550and in all honesty I think the T1 was the better board. The Format is still an aggressive and responsive board that will rip hard anywhere you ride it.

Lstarrasl · 10-15-2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extremo

You won't believe this but as I exited this page to whiskey militia they had a K2 Format 165 wide for $154.00. That's prob exactly what you're looking for.

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snowbo · 10-16-2010, 04:22 PM

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10-15-2010, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
brian_brox Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2	another "what to buy" thread I read the stickies and searched old posts, but wasn't able to find what I am looking for. The basics: Weight: 200 Height: 6'4" Foot: 13 (need wide board) Style: Freeride, very little park time Ability: Advanced Location: Colorado Price Range: Open, but looking for a deal Though I've been riding, I haven't been shopping for a long time. Replaced other gear as it failed, but I've been on the same Burton Canyon since 2001. Meant to replace it for the last few years, but boards cost the same as plane tickets... Looking for everyone's input. Extra points if you can link me to a good deal. Thanks, Brian

10-15-2010, 01:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
brian_brox Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2	Done. $165 shipped. Cheap enough that I can try again if I don't like it! Thanks EDIT: Looking at the reviews, the K2 might be a little lower end than I was looking for. I can always return it if I go another direction. Nitro has boards (Team and Team Gullwing)that they seem to be categorizing as all mountain, but then writing up with a park focus. Is that just me? Is the Magnum a better fit? Looks like the Ride Yukon or Highlife would be better (stiffer/faster) options for not much more $. Last edited by brian_brox; 10-15-2010 at 02:19 PM. Reason: more info

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10-15-2010, 01:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,112	Damn you're a big dude you'll probably want something in the 165+ range. Check out Nitro boards. They do it right when it comes to all mtn.

10-15-2010, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,112	You won't believe this but as I exited this page to whiskey militia they had a K2 Format 165 wide for $154.00. That's prob exactly what you're looking for.

10-15-2010, 03:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,112	It's a $400 board so I'd say it's mid level but I don't really pay too much attention to all that jazz. I rode a Nitro T1 that was $400 for 2 seasons and the went with the upgrade to the Nitro Misfit at $550and in all honesty I think the T1 was the better board. The Format is still an aggressive and responsive board that will rip hard anywhere you ride it.

10-16-2010, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
snowbo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1	check this site for awesome verity of snowboards and snowboard accessories