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McCallieJ · 11-06-2011, 12:02 PM

Looking for a new board for my wife... she's currently riding a gnu bnice, but it's starting to show pressure cracks and it will probably delam before this season is out. We live in Northern Michigan, and there aren't any demos or anything like that where she can try new stuff.

She's small, so a guys board is out. She rides park and backcountry, and wants something that is playful, with a lot of pop. She's thinking she wants the b-street. Any advice, or any hard riding ladies out there with any suggestions? We ride just about every day, so durability is important!

Thanks!!

Nivek · 11-06-2011, 12:20 PM

Look into the Arbor Cadence. Basically the womens Westmark. Poke around here for a few and you'll see plenty of people talking about the Westmark.

I am not a girl though.

earl_je · 11-06-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by McCallieJ

Looking for a new board for my wife... she's currently riding a gnu bnice, but it's starting to show pressure cracks and it will probably delam before this season is out. We live in Northern Michigan, and there aren't any demos or anything like that where she can try new stuff.

She's small, so a guys board is out. She rides park and backcountry, and wants something that is playful, with a lot of pop. She's thinking she wants the b-street. Any advice, or any hard riding ladies out there with any suggestions? We ride just about every day, so durability is important!

Thanks!!

Cracks that quick? you're kidding? what year, maybe you can warranty it. B-street might not be too stable for backcountry... My wife rides a NS Infinity and she takes it anywhere with me, both park and backbowls. She debated on it and the B-Nice.

McCallieJ · 11-06-2011, 01:32 PM

She was looking at Arbor, I'll poke around and see.

It's a 2010, she bought it end of season and only rode it one year. But she's learning butters and presses, and its starting to crack and peel. She loves the board, just wants a little more pop. She has a hard time with ollies and nollies. But she also has a blown knee, so that's most he pop hindrance. I noticed the double dog has added pop, is there a womens?

Thanks again guys

jdang307 · 11-06-2011, 03:26 PM

what's her weight and foot size?

McCallieJ · 11-06-2011, 03:59 PM

119 pounds, 6 and 1/2 boot

lilfoot1598 · 11-06-2011, 09:07 PM

Never Summer Infinity - excellent all around board. Would hold up well in the backcountry, long lasting.

Roxy Eminence - a more aggressive freestyle board. This would be a good option if your wife liked the feel of her B-Nice.

The B-street is a good board, but it's pretty soft for backcountry. It really throws the rider around in choppy or rough conditions.

The Cadence is another popular choice if you like Arbors.

Burton Feelgood - similar flex to the Infinity. A very popular board.

Check out shayboarder.com for tons of reviews.

McCallieJ · 11-07-2011, 08:08 AM

She had a feelgood, but she wants twin. She rides switch as well as she rides regular. We're going to check out that site for more reviews. Is Roxy still Mervin?

Thanks a ton! It's really helpful to have so many share their knowledge!

wrathfuldeity · 11-07-2011, 09:26 AM

when my daughter was riding alot (now mostly skis) she really like the salomon gypsy, she thought the ns infinity was too flexy but she was used to riding these rather stiffys option bella, option starr and salomon lush.

jdang307 · 11-07-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by McCallieJ

119 pounds, 6 and 1/2 boot

How about a 2011 arbor flight that is essentially an arbor cadence, for $230?

Arbor Flight Snowboard - Women's - 2010/2011 at REI.com

Arbor said there were minor differences. It is Slightly stiffer than the cadence but not by much. Can't beat that price for an Arbor board. has griptech, parabolic rocker etc. etc. go read reviews on the cadence.

11-06-2011, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
McCallieJ Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 11	board advice Looking for a new board for my wife... she's currently riding a gnu bnice, but it's starting to show pressure cracks and it will probably delam before this season is out. We live in Northern Michigan, and there aren't any demos or anything like that where she can try new stuff. She's small, so a guys board is out. She rides park and backcountry, and wants something that is playful, with a lot of pop. She's thinking she wants the b-street. Any advice, or any hard riding ladies out there with any suggestions? We ride just about every day, so durability is important! Thanks!!

11-06-2011, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,416	Look into the Arbor Cadence. Basically the womens Westmark. Poke around here for a few and you'll see plenty of people talking about the Westmark. I am not a girl though. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks. Buy my stuff 2014 Flow Rush LTD 153 $200 2014 Flow Fuse SE Med $100 2012 Trek Remedy Carbon 9.8 $3500 http://rockies.craigslist.org/bik/3766331309.html

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wrathfuldeity Resident poet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bham Posts: 2,733	when my daughter was riding alot (now mostly skis) she really like the salomon gypsy, she thought the ns infinity was too flexy but she was used to riding these rather stiffys option bella, option starr and salomon lush. __________________

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11-06-2011, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
McCallieJ Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 11	She was looking at Arbor, I'll poke around and see. It's a 2010, she bought it end of season and only rode it one year. But she's learning butters and presses, and its starting to crack and peel. She loves the board, just wants a little more pop. She has a hard time with ollies and nollies. But she also has a blown knee, so that's most he pop hindrance. I noticed the double dog has added pop, is there a womens? Thanks again guys

11-06-2011, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
jdang307 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,075	what's her weight and foot size?

11-06-2011, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
McCallieJ Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 11	119 pounds, 6 and 1/2 boot

11-06-2011, 09:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
lilfoot1598 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 799	Never Summer Infinity - excellent all around board. Would hold up well in the backcountry, long lasting. Roxy Eminence - a more aggressive freestyle board. This would be a good option if your wife liked the feel of her B-Nice. The B-street is a good board, but it's pretty soft for backcountry. It really throws the rider around in choppy or rough conditions. The Cadence is another popular choice if you like Arbors. Burton Feelgood - similar flex to the Infinity. A very popular board. Check out shayboarder.com for tons of reviews.

11-07-2011, 08:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
McCallieJ Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 11	She had a feelgood, but she wants twin. She rides switch as well as she rides regular. We're going to check out that site for more reviews. Is Roxy still Mervin? Thanks a ton! It's really helpful to have so many share their knowledge!