What Burton board to compliment my NS SL - Snowboarding Forum

jas_kidd32 · 06-13-2011, 08:42 PM

Here's my story. I currently ride a Never Summer SL which replaced my old Custom V-Rocker. I have since sold my Custom and now I have a spare '09 Cartel EST. I'm reluctant to sell the Cartels because it was given to me as a present a couple of years ago.

I live in Australia and our snow has started. I'm looking for something more freestyle/park oriented to pair with my Cartel. I'm an intermediate rider starting to learn some ground tricks like presses, buttering, etc. I know the Cartel may be a little stiff for park but I've seen it done by my friend who rides them with a Hero.

What do you recommend I should get to compliment my SL? These boards have caught my eye:

X8V
Hero
Joystick
Process

I appreciate any feedback about any of these boards.

Also, will the '09 Cartel EST be compatible with the newer Burton board with the M6 channel system?

Nivek · 06-14-2011, 01:09 AM

I have heard that the 2012 Hero is a solid board good for everything in the park. Good playful board to compliment the more all mountain drivin SL.

jtchompy · 06-14-2011, 01:36 AM

my friend has a hero and it is definitely a really good butter/rail board, he can do some pretty huge tail presses. i think he would recommend it

Nivek · 06-14-2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jtchompy

my friend has a hero and it is definitely a really good butter/rail board, he can do some pretty huge tail presses. i think he would recommend it

the 2012 gets squeezebox making it useful for more than just jibbing and buttering. Somewhat jumpable now.

jas_kidd32 · 06-26-2011, 06:32 AM

I'm looking for a board to ride this season and I haven't seen many 2012 boards where I'm from.

I've narrowed down my search to either a Process V-Rocker or Hero. Which of the 2 is the better park board?

Leo · 06-27-2011, 06:50 AM

Get the Hero and don't look back. Excellent freestyle stick. It's on the softer side of Sears with decent pop and great edge to edge response.

Here's the thing, I demoed a wide model with my size 10 boot and I still found the thing to be responsive edge to edge. I had a lot of fun just messing around on this board. Definitely good for buttering.

06-13-2011, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
jas_kidd32 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 37	Which Burton park board with ICS? Here's my story. I currently ride a Never Summer SL which replaced my old Custom V-Rocker. I have since sold my Custom and now I have a spare '09 Cartel EST. I'm reluctant to sell the Cartels because it was given to me as a present a couple of years ago. I live in Australia and our snow has started. I'm looking for something more freestyle/park oriented to pair with my Cartel. I'm an intermediate rider starting to learn some ground tricks like presses, buttering, etc. I know the Cartel may be a little stiff for park but I've seen it done by my friend who rides them with a Hero. What do you recommend I should get to compliment my SL? These boards have caught my eye: X8V Hero Joystick Process I appreciate any feedback about any of these boards. Also, will the '09 Cartel EST be compatible with the newer Burton board with the M6 channel system? __________________ Height:5'7" Weight: 165lbs Boards: Never Summer SL 154, Burton X8V 151.5 Bindings: Union Force SL, Burton Malavita Reflex Boots: Salomon Dialogue Last edited by jas_kidd32; 06-21-2011 at 03:53 AM.

06-14-2011, 01:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	I have heard that the 2012 Hero is a solid board good for everything in the park. Good playful board to compliment the more all mountain drivin SL. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

06-26-2011, 06:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
jas_kidd32 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 37	I'm looking for a board to ride this season and I haven't seen many 2012 boards where I'm from. I've narrowed down my search to either a Process V-Rocker or Hero. Which of the 2 is the better park board? __________________ Height:5'7" Weight: 165lbs Boards: Never Summer SL 154, Burton X8V 151.5 Bindings: Union Force SL, Burton Malavita Reflex Boots: Salomon Dialogue

06-27-2011, 06:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	Get the Hero and don't look back. Excellent freestyle stick. It's on the softer side of Sears with decent pop and great edge to edge response. Here's the thing, I demoed a wide model with my size 10 boot and I still found the thing to be responsive edge to edge. I had a lot of fun just messing around on this board. Definitely good for buttering. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

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06-14-2011, 01:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
jtchompy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 197	my friend has a hero and it is definitely a really good butter/rail board, he can do some pretty huge tail presses. i think he would recommend it