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CheoSamad · 11-20-2011, 01:40 PM

I can press properly I just want something a bit softer than what I have now and a bit shorter. I can definitely press my board it just takes a lot more effort than on the other two that I stated. I don't lean to press I make sure I'm balanced over the tail and that I don't roll my knees. I agree that maybe 144 is TOO short but what about the 148?

Nivek · 11-20-2011, 01:48 PM

Well just know, from my experience downsizing and going softer makes you a better jibber short term, but long term it limits you. I stiffer board gives you more fine control.

Get the 148, jib the hell out of and kill it, then get the 151 next year.

CheoSamad · 11-20-2011, 01:50 PM

Also by next year (hopefully) Ill be bigger especially since most of the guys in my family are like 6'3 and im only 5'9.

Nivek · 11-20-2011, 02:08 PM

Leave the interwebz now and go eat a burger then. Grow.

And go skate. Skating helps snowboarding. Cause skatings harder.

CheoSamad · 11-20-2011, 04:21 PM

I skate but im no good I can only like Pop Shuvit Kickflip and Varial Flip.

jdthai · 12-13-2012, 09:13 AM

Reviving an old thread....
I just picked up last year's Lobster Jib Board 153, and was hoping people have had a chance to ride it.
What were your impressions?
I'll be taking it out to a local tiny hill this weekend, but was looking for some insight before I strap in.
I'm putting on a pair of Burton Missions.
Looking forward to some feedback.

CheoSamad · 12-13-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdthai

Reviving an old thread....
I just picked up last year's Lobster Jib Board 153, and was hoping people have had a chance to ride it.
What were your impressions?
I'll be taking it out to a local tiny hill this weekend, but was looking for some insight before I strap in.
I'm putting on a pair of Burton Missions.
Looking forward to some feedback.

I now have the Lobster Freestyle and I love it. A word of advice, if you're a park guy, and this is your first board with TBT, take a few runs on the normal trails first. I spent my first few runs with TBT on my butt as I got adjusted to the way it carves. Other than that I know a few kids with Bataleon Disasters and one kid with a Lobster Jib (they are basically the same thing) and they all love theirs. Shred it up.

jdthai · 12-13-2012, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheoSamad

I now have the Lobster Freestyle and I love it. A word of advice, if you're a park guy, and this is your first board with TBT, take a few runs on the normal trails first. I spent my first few runs with TBT on my butt as I got adjusted to the way it carves. Other than that I know a few kids with Bataleon Disasters and one kid with a Lobster Jib (they are basically the same thing) and they all love theirs. Shred it up.

Thanks for the input!
I'm actually a 2nd season noob. I've just started hitting little jumps and want to work on jibs.
I'm riding a directional rocker board at the moment; last year's Burton TWC. I'm hoping the Lobster is loose enough to let me butter around, but still be ok for groomers.

CheoSamad · 12-13-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdthai

Thanks for the input!
I'm actually a 2nd season noob. I've just started hitting little jumps and want to work on jibs.
I'm riding a directional rocker board at the moment; last year's Burton TWC. I'm hoping the Lobster is loose enough to let me butter around, but still be ok for groomers.

Camber should help on the groomers, but I wouldn't bomb it at mach 9. As for being soft enough to jib around....... lets just say it has the department handled better than almost anything I can think of.......

jdthai · 12-14-2012, 05:24 PM

Thanks Cheo!

I can't wait to get it out on the hill. It's currently undergoing a basegrind and wax before I strap the Missions on it.

What are some tips I should keep in mind whilst teaching myself to jib? I want to concentrate on keeping balance when landing and transferring weight when buttering.

11-20-2011, 01:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,367	Well just know, from my experience downsizing and going softer makes you a better jibber short term, but long term it limits you. I stiffer board gives you more fine control. Get the 148, jib the hell out of and kill it, then get the 151 next year. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

11-20-2011, 02:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,367	Leave the interwebz now and go eat a burger then. Grow. And go skate. Skating helps snowboarding. Cause skatings harder. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

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11-20-2011, 01:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
CheoSamad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Henryville PA Posts: 493	I can press properly I just want something a bit softer than what I have now and a bit shorter. I can definitely press my board it just takes a lot more effort than on the other two that I stated. I don't lean to press I make sure I'm balanced over the tail and that I don't roll my knees. I agree that maybe 144 is TOO short but what about the 148?

11-20-2011, 01:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
CheoSamad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Henryville PA Posts: 493	Also by next year (hopefully) Ill be bigger especially since most of the guys in my family are like 6'3 and im only 5'9.

11-20-2011, 04:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
CheoSamad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Henryville PA Posts: 493	I skate but im no good I can only like Pop Shuvit Kickflip and Varial Flip.

12-13-2012, 09:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
jdthai Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 52	Reviving an old thread.... I just picked up last year's Lobster Jib Board 153, and was hoping people have had a chance to ride it. What were your impressions? I'll be taking it out to a local tiny hill this weekend, but was looking for some insight before I strap in. I'm putting on a pair of Burton Missions. Looking forward to some feedback.

12-14-2012, 05:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
jdthai Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 52	Thanks Cheo! I can't wait to get it out on the hill. It's currently undergoing a basegrind and wax before I strap the Missions on it. What are some tips I should keep in mind whilst teaching myself to jib? I want to concentrate on keeping balance when landing and transferring weight when buttering.