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Stuntman · 01-25-2012, 09:36 AM

Once an intermediate rider. Moved away from the mountains but hope to make it out for a few outings per season. Would like to upgrade from the antique sticks I have been riding.

5'9" 165lbs. Really like the 157 size.

I do more freeriding than park tricks, especially now that I don't get out as much as I used too. I felt an all mountain board would be fine for going fast down blues and blacks, yet forgiving enough I can pick it up and ride after lengthy intervals between trips to the slope. (agree?)

So my question: Any good ideas for boards to look at? Something from a few years ago that I could pick up used would be nice too.

Appreciate the input.

Sassicaia · 01-25-2012, 04:02 PM

not from a few years ago, but add the burton process 157 cm to your list.

It seems to do everything well.

onefutui2e · 01-25-2012, 04:06 PM

the k2 raygun seems like a solid do-everything-well-to-decent board based on reviews online, from shoppies, and from riding my friend's.

Riley212 · 01-25-2012, 04:11 PM

what is your budget?

Its tough to suggest a specific older board as what you find used or on ebay is a crapshoot.

Also if you wait a few months you will be able to get deals on this years models.

jcam1981 · 01-25-2012, 04:23 PM

I went with 157 Lib Tech Skunk Ape! Great all around board.

Stuntman · 01-25-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riley212

what is your budget?

Its tough to suggest a specific older board as what you find used or on ebay is a crapshoot.

Also if you wait a few months you will be able to get deals on this years models.

I understand what you mean, but I really haven't set a budget. My hope here is to get a list of boards that meet or exceed my skill level, then when one pops up for a good deal, either used, or as you said, as an end of season deal, I will pull the trigger. I'd just like a quality board, which will hopefully last me a long time.

For now I have my old standby (and I do mean old), but would like to get rolling on getting sometime that fits me a little better.

djsaad1 · 01-25-2012, 04:48 PM

No specific order, but these are boards that I have ridden that I have really liked as all around boards.

Lib tech trs c2btx
Arbor Coda
Neversummer SL (proto would probably be better for you but never rode it)
Banana magic

Here is a good deal on the 2011 arbor coda Arbor Coda Snowboard 2011

And I have a 2012 trs c2btx for sale if you are interested http://www.snowboardingforum.com/buy...btx-157-a.html

If you want a banana magic, I would wait a couple more months, thats when they usually drop in price.

GorgeDad · 01-26-2012, 11:42 AM

I'm a lib fan and would throw the T.Rice in there as a great all mt. stick. More free ride oriented than the TRS and probably geared more for your size than the Skunk Ape which is like a TRS for big dudes (wider waist).

I also rode and liked the Rossi Angus Amptek and OneMagTek.

Nivek · 01-26-2012, 04:46 PM

My favorites have been the Signal Omni, Arbor Coda, Flow Drifted, Flow Infinite rocker, Nitro Team Gullwing, or a K2 Turbo Dream or Raygun.

eelpout · 01-26-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GorgeDad

I also rode and liked the Rossi Angus Amptek and OneMagTek.

Love my 157 One MagTek (and 164 Experience too

)

01-25-2012, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stuntman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 7	All Mountain Board Suggestions Once an intermediate rider. Moved away from the mountains but hope to make it out for a few outings per season. Would like to upgrade from the antique sticks I have been riding. 5'9" 165lbs. Really like the 157 size. I do more freeriding than park tricks, especially now that I don't get out as much as I used too. I felt an all mountain board would be fine for going fast down blues and blacks, yet forgiving enough I can pick it up and ride after lengthy intervals between trips to the slope. (agree?) So my question: Any good ideas for boards to look at? Something from a few years ago that I could pick up used would be nice too. Appreciate the input.

01-25-2012, 04:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Riley212 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Seattle Posts: 476	what is your budget? Its tough to suggest a specific older board as what you find used or on ebay is a crapshoot. Also if you wait a few months you will be able to get deals on this years models. __________________ Good gear doesn't make you better; good gear makes it easier to get better

01-26-2012, 11:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
GorgeDad Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hood River, OR Posts: 151	I'm a lib fan and would throw the T.Rice in there as a great all mt. stick. More free ride oriented than the TRS and probably geared more for your size than the Skunk Ape which is like a TRS for big dudes (wider waist). I also rode and liked the Rossi Angus Amptek and OneMagTek. Last edited by GorgeDad; 01-26-2012 at 11:46 AM.

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Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	My favorites have been the Signal Omni, Arbor Coda, Flow Drifted, Flow Infinite rocker, Nitro Team Gullwing, or a K2 Turbo Dream or Raygun. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

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01-25-2012, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sassicaia -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 509	not from a few years ago, but add the burton process 157 cm to your list. It seems to do everything well.

01-25-2012, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
onefutui2e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 218	the k2 raygun seems like a solid do-everything-well-to-decent board based on reviews online, from shoppies, and from riding my friend's.

01-25-2012, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
jcam1981 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 78 Blog Entries: 1	I went with 157 Lib Tech Skunk Ape! Great all around board.

01-25-2012, 04:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
djsaad1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 432	No specific order, but these are boards that I have ridden that I have really liked as all around boards. Lib tech trs c2btx Arbor Coda Neversummer SL (proto would probably be better for you but never rode it) Banana magic Here is a good deal on the 2011 arbor coda Arbor Coda Snowboard 2011 And I have a 2012 trs c2btx for sale if you are interested http://www.snowboardingforum.com/buy...btx-157-a.html If you want a banana magic, I would wait a couple more months, thats when they usually drop in price.