The start of my quivver - Snowboarding Forum

Taskmaster · 05-22-2012, 09:46 AM

Been having a good read of the umpteen similar posts on here and various other forums but thought i'd start my own thread anyway (if you can't ask for advice here with all the talent/experience where can you???)

So i'm looking for a new board for next season to start a quivver and eyeing up the end of season sales at the moment.

I've only been riding a few years, competent on the groomers, a little park, a little back country etc and class myself as an intermediate rider. I currently ride a 2012 NS Evo 154 and i LOVE it but am doing my BASI 2 qualification in Jan and want something more suited to all mountain riding that does well in powder.

I'm fortunate enough to say money isn't much of a problem but obviously the Evo is perfect for the park and for just chilling down the groomers. I'm looking for something more all mountain, rides well in pow, some back country and the odd hike.

Been looking at various Ride and Capita boards to compliment my NS and one's i have my eye on are Bezerker, the new Highlife and the BSOD but i would love any extra input you guys could give (other options, sizes etc).

Help/advice mucho appreciated

genebike · 05-22-2012, 10:55 AM

Have you thought about a NS SL in maybe a 158? If you're interested in one of those, hit up Salty Peaks out in SLC they had a TON of them at the beginning of April when I was there.

Taskmaster · 05-22-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by genebike

Have you thought about a NS SL in maybe a 158? If you're interested in one of those, hit up Salty Peaks out in SLC they had a TON of them at the beginning of April when I was there.

Yip have thought about the NS but heard differing views on it and am unable to demo (am based in the UK). Thanks for the heads up though dude.

Nivek · 05-22-2012, 07:43 PM

just in general, Ride build quality > CAPiTA build quality. I had to size up to the 159 (145lbs) to get the desired stability. A 155 Berzerker would do better for me. Even with the 10lbs I gained.

For a full charger the Highlife, for a nimbler freeride machine the Berzerker.

linvillegorge · 05-22-2012, 09:18 PM

If you already have an Evo, definitely don't get an SL. They're just too similar to rationalize having both.

If you want to stick with NS, I'd look at the Heritage, Raptor, or Summit. The Heritage will be the most playful, the Raptor best for balls to the wall bombing, and the Summit for powder.

I personally have an Evo/Heritage/Capita Charlie Slasher/old rock board/old cambered NS Heritage quiver. I'm probably gonna sell the cambered Heritage this fall. I'd think about splitting it if it was a tad bigger.

I agree with Nivek on Capita build quality. It's not terrible, but it's definitely not great either. My CS is holding up quite well, but then again, it's a pure powder stick too and I generally only take it out on deep days so it's not like it takes a ton of hits.

Taskmaster · 05-23-2012, 04:32 AM

Thanks guys, how does the Bezerker hold up in powder against say the BSOD? They're the 2 boards i have my eye on at the mo, i'm definately not keen on going to a regular cambered board.

bntran02 · 05-23-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taskmaster

Thanks guys, how does the Bezerker hold up in powder against say the BSOD? They're the 2 boards i have my eye on at the mo, i'm definately not keen on going to a regular cambered board.

I have the highlife UL which has the exact same shape as the Berzerker and can say that the shape holds up very well in powder if that helps. So well, in fact, that I rode fully centered for anything less than 1 foot of fresh powder. A slight setback or backwards lean becomes necessary at you approach 2 feet of solid powder. I would assume that the Berzerker performs very similar due to its shape

Nolefan2011 · 05-23-2012, 11:06 AM

The BSOD has the worst dampening for a free ride oriented all mountain board. When that snow first falls. Awesome. When it gets chopped by midday, you will hate it. Hate it.

Taskmaster · 05-23-2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nolefan2011

The BSOD has the worst dampening for a free ride oriented all mountain board. When that snow first falls. Awesome. When it gets chopped by midday, you will hate it. Hate it.

Cheers for that mate, going from the dampening on the NS would probably make it a million times worse lol

lernr · 05-23-2012, 02:58 PM

I'd get the Raptor if I were you. Not that it has to be NS, but I just love them and the Raptor.

If it has to be a different brand - I'd go Smokin or Venture.

05-22-2012, 09:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Taskmaster -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 52	The start of my quivver Been having a good read of the umpteen similar posts on here and various other forums but thought i'd start my own thread anyway (if you can't ask for advice here with all the talent/experience where can you???) So i'm looking for a new board for next season to start a quivver and eyeing up the end of season sales at the moment. I've only been riding a few years, competent on the groomers, a little park, a little back country etc and class myself as an intermediate rider. I currently ride a 2012 NS Evo 154 and i LOVE it but am doing my BASI 2 qualification in Jan and want something more suited to all mountain riding that does well in powder. I'm fortunate enough to say money isn't much of a problem but obviously the Evo is perfect for the park and for just chilling down the groomers. I'm looking for something more all mountain, rides well in pow, some back country and the odd hike. Been looking at various Ride and Capita boards to compliment my NS and one's i have my eye on are Bezerker, the new Highlife and the BSOD but i would love any extra input you guys could give (other options, sizes etc). Help/advice mucho appreciated __________________ www.baptism-records.com

05-22-2012, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,371	just in general, Ride build quality > CAPiTA build quality. I had to size up to the 159 (145lbs) to get the desired stability. A 155 Berzerker would do better for me. Even with the 10lbs I gained. For a full charger the Highlife, for a nimbler freeride machine the Berzerker. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

05-22-2012, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,499	If you already have an Evo, definitely don't get an SL. They're just too similar to rationalize having both. If you want to stick with NS, I'd look at the Heritage, Raptor, or Summit. The Heritage will be the most playful, the Raptor best for balls to the wall bombing, and the Summit for powder. I personally have an Evo/Heritage/Capita Charlie Slasher/old rock board/old cambered NS Heritage quiver. I'm probably gonna sell the cambered Heritage this fall. I'd think about splitting it if it was a tad bigger. I agree with Nivek on Capita build quality. It's not terrible, but it's definitely not great either. My CS is holding up quite well, but then again, it's a pure powder stick too and I generally only take it out on deep days so it's not like it takes a ton of hits. __________________ "People say that marijuana smoking is going to get in the way of my career. I say to them that on the contrary, my fighting career is getting in the way of my marijuana smoking." -Nick Diaz

05-23-2012, 04:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Taskmaster -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 52	Thanks guys, how does the Bezerker hold up in powder against say the BSOD? They're the 2 boards i have my eye on at the mo, i'm definately not keen on going to a regular cambered board. __________________ www.baptism-records.com

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05-22-2012, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
genebike Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 12	Have you thought about a NS SL in maybe a 158? If you're interested in one of those, hit up Salty Peaks out in SLC they had a TON of them at the beginning of April when I was there.

05-23-2012, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nolefan2011 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 344	The BSOD has the worst dampening for a free ride oriented all mountain board. When that snow first falls. Awesome. When it gets chopped by midday, you will hate it. Hate it.

05-23-2012, 02:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
lernr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 167	I'd get the Raptor if I were you. Not that it has to be NS, but I just love them and the Raptor. If it has to be a different brand - I'd go Smokin or Venture.