New board, Infinity, Diva, Vinyl? - Snowboarding Forum

jmca11 · 03-12-2012, 04:11 PM

Hey guys, I've been boarding for a while, I'm 5'6, 120lb, sz 8 boot, I got my board about 9 yrs ago so its a little dated, some sort of roxy 151 no idea what kind, I'm sure most current stuff is better than it. anyway from what I gathered researching 151 is probably too big for my weight. I'd say I was intermediate on the advanced side. Usually I like to bomb down hills, mostly groomers and go off a couple jumps, not much in the park but once in a while its fun and same with trees. I would love a NS infinity but just don't think I can afford it right now, I see some Rossi Divas on sale which I think might be similar, also the Rome Vinyl. I'm pretty sure I'll be looking at 148-149 depending on the board, if anybody has anything to say about these boards or any other that you think would fit that would be spectacular! Thanks!

cocolulu · 03-12-2012, 05:26 PM

Welcome to the forums! I haven't ridden the other two snowboards, but I can say that I'm really happy with my NS Infinity! Maybe you can find it on sale now because of all the end-of-season discounts?

What is your budget, and where do you usually ride?

poutanen · 03-12-2012, 05:27 PM

My GF's loved her K2 Luna so far, it's a couple years old don't think they make cambered boards anymore.

Other than that, you can ride a longer board if you're used to it. A longer board will be better for carving and hard charging, floating in powder, etc., it'll just take a little more muscle to turn quick in the trees and for spin tricks.

For the longest time I was 135 lb riding a 153, then I got fat and now I ride a 159 lol

jmca11 · 03-12-2012, 06:30 PM

Thanks for the responses, I just found a NS for 400 so im pretty stoked on that i think i might go with it, can't find anything negative about the board. 400 is definitely most i want to spend was hoping for something in the the 3's with the end of season sale but hey whats another 100

I wish i could demo some but I can't seem to get that to work out. my 151 is fine, its the only board I've had after a rental or two so its pretty much all i know but i really can't get much flex out of it, I'm hoping this will work in my favor learning on it and going to probably a much better and hopefully a little softer board. I think 149 is probably the right size? do you guys have any ideas on bindings? Again mine are old and came with the board, I just got some salomon F20's a few months ago. Thanks so much!!

dtcy · 03-12-2012, 07:37 PM

There's a 147 NS Infinity on evo. If you go through them they will price match and beat the price by 5%. Riptank has them for sale for $337. Not bad if you want a 147.

jmca11 · 03-14-2012, 03:32 AM

i found a 149 on sale so so so so pumped haha, cant wait untill next week to ride and finally a snow storm in so cal this wkend, so awesome

! does anybody have any advice on bindings that go well with the infinity? thinking maybe rome strut or madisons?

Rider161 · 03-14-2012, 05:33 AM

my wife has the madison's and she loves them

03-12-2012, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
jmca11 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	New board, Infinity, Diva, Vinyl? Hey guys, I've been boarding for a while, I'm 5'6, 120lb, sz 8 boot, I got my board about 9 yrs ago so its a little dated, some sort of roxy 151 no idea what kind, I'm sure most current stuff is better than it. anyway from what I gathered researching 151 is probably too big for my weight. I'd say I was intermediate on the advanced side. Usually I like to bomb down hills, mostly groomers and go off a couple jumps, not much in the park but once in a while its fun and same with trees. I would love a NS infinity but just don't think I can afford it right now, I see some Rossi Divas on sale which I think might be similar, also the Rome Vinyl. I'm pretty sure I'll be looking at 148-149 depending on the board, if anybody has anything to say about these boards or any other that you think would fit that would be spectacular! Thanks!

03-14-2012, 03:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
jmca11 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	i found a 149 on sale so so so so pumped haha, cant wait untill next week to ride and finally a snow storm in so cal this wkend, so awesome! does anybody have any advice on bindings that go well with the infinity? thinking maybe rome strut or madisons?

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03-12-2012, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
cocolulu Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 203	Welcome to the forums! I haven't ridden the other two snowboards, but I can say that I'm really happy with my NS Infinity! Maybe you can find it on sale now because of all the end-of-season discounts? What is your budget, and where do you usually ride?

03-12-2012, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
poutanen Resident Creep-o-saurus Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 3,492	My GF's loved her K2 Luna so far, it's a couple years old don't think they make cambered boards anymore. Other than that, you can ride a longer board if you're used to it. A longer board will be better for carving and hard charging, floating in powder, etc., it'll just take a little more muscle to turn quick in the trees and for spin tricks. For the longest time I was 135 lb riding a 153, then I got fat and now I ride a 159 lol

03-12-2012, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
jmca11 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Thanks for the responses, I just found a NS for 400 so im pretty stoked on that i think i might go with it, can't find anything negative about the board. 400 is definitely most i want to spend was hoping for something in the the 3's with the end of season sale but hey whats another 100 I wish i could demo some but I can't seem to get that to work out. my 151 is fine, its the only board I've had after a rental or two so its pretty much all i know but i really can't get much flex out of it, I'm hoping this will work in my favor learning on it and going to probably a much better and hopefully a little softer board. I think 149 is probably the right size? do you guys have any ideas on bindings? Again mine are old and came with the board, I just got some salomon F20's a few months ago. Thanks so much!!

03-12-2012, 07:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
dtcy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	There's a 147 NS Infinity on evo. If you go through them they will price match and beat the price by 5%. Riptank has them for sale for $337. Not bad if you want a 147.

03-14-2012, 05:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rider161 -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southern MD Posts: 377	my wife has the madison's and she loves them