Board for Hagrid: PT. 2 - Snowboarding Forum

MrOverkill · 09-15-2012, 01:57 PM

Alright guys, so it looks like this winter I'll be seeing Ice. And lots of it. Going to Europe for a couple weeks, so it doesn't look to be the oh-so-wonderful powder my Venture eats up.

Given that absolute debacle that my last thread turned into, I'd first off like to apologize to anyone who had their feelings hurt/felt like I disrespected them and/or their advice or anything of that ilk. I apologize.

This time I come in with very few preconceptions. All of my previous research was on humongous powder boards. Now I'm looking for something different.

I really liked the stiffness of the Venture. The big soft nose was very good in powder, but the overall stiffness of the board underfoot was very enjoyable to me. It matched very well to my riding style. I'm looking for a board that will hold an edge well on ice, not so much powder float as I have the Venture for that.

Not really looking to do much in the park at all. Maybe as I progress and get over my fear of head injuries some jumps, but I'm not into jibbing at all. Looking to do a good amount of carving and just in general going quick and having fun.

Just out of what I remember reading and a little bit of research now, these are some boards I'm thinking about:

Rossi Experience (168?)
NS Cobra X
NS Heritage X
Arbor A-frame
.....?

I'm about 6' 230# depending on the day. Boot size is a 12.5/13

Bindings I'm looking at using are my old 2012 Raiden Machines. I could pick up a new pair of bindings, but I don't really see a reason to as I don't plan on taking my Venture to Europe with me.

I need a new pair of boots, looking to go Salomon Malamute for that.

I'd really really really appreciate any help you guys can give me on a solid all-mountain board for ice.

blunted_nose · 09-15-2012, 02:25 PM

Maybe the Gnu Billy Goat? It has magne-traction and stiffer flex pattern to it, but if you come across powder the hybrid shape has got you covered.

Just a suggestion.

Frozen · 09-15-2012, 05:56 PM

Dude I read the entire "Riding a 181" thread. So which of those boards have you already picked?

MrOverkill · 09-15-2012, 06:02 PM

In direct reply: None.

In Indirect reply: Please leave. I don't want another debacle on my hands, I legitimately need advice on a board and have little to no clue what has changed since I last did any significant amount of research, and I really don't have the time to do any research this time around (New school, have almost no time). All that I know is that Flow decided its snowboards weren't closely enough related to Pamela Anderson for their tastes, and a soldier started a board company.

Couple boards I left off the original list:

Venture Zephyr
Echelon Flight Pattern

@blunted nose: I left that one out, I should consider it. I'm mildly wary of Mervin boards due to the non-full wrap edges, as well as a general perception of inferiority that I got the last time around, but that could be an opinion based on biased reports and/or jaded memories. I remember Snowolf liked the Billy Goat though, so I'll definitely have to go check it out.

Frozen · 09-15-2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrOverkill

In direct reply: None.

In Indirect reply: Please leave.

Lol, I'm just ballbustin' man. Good luck on your next board, I hope you like it.

Also your written skills are exceptional. Bosslike even.

MrOverkill · 09-15-2012, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the clarification and compliments man.

Take it easy.

blunted_nose · 09-15-2012, 06:29 PM

[/QUOTE]
@blunted nose: I left that one out, I should consider it. I'm mildly wary of Mervin boards due to the non-full wrap edges, as well as a general perception of inferiority that I got the last time around, but that could be an opinion based on biased reports and/or jaded memories. I remember Snowolf liked the Billy Goat though, so I'll definitely have to go check it out.[/QUOTE]

Ehh, if Travis rides one it has to be good right?!?

Honestly, you wont break it unless you do it on purpose.

MrOverkill · 09-15-2012, 06:34 PM

Will definitely have to throw that into the mix as well.

If anyone has any insight into what I might pick one board over the others for, or why I may want to avoid a board, please let me know.

bseracka · 09-15-2012, 07:31 PM

You failed to mention your budget.

MrOverkill · 09-15-2012, 07:33 PM

My mistake.

I guess I thought that the Venture, NS, and Arbor boards indicated that the budget was fairly free.

If I can get one that rips hard for cheap, that would be awesome, but I'm willing to pay more money for a recognizable increase in performance and durability.

09-15-2012, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrOverkill Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 97	Board for Hagrid: PT. 2 Alright guys, so it looks like this winter I'll be seeing Ice. And lots of it. Going to Europe for a couple weeks, so it doesn't look to be the oh-so-wonderful powder my Venture eats up. Given that absolute debacle that my last thread turned into, I'd first off like to apologize to anyone who had their feelings hurt/felt like I disrespected them and/or their advice or anything of that ilk. I apologize. This time I come in with very few preconceptions. All of my previous research was on humongous powder boards. Now I'm looking for something different. I really liked the stiffness of the Venture. The big soft nose was very good in powder, but the overall stiffness of the board underfoot was very enjoyable to me. It matched very well to my riding style. I'm looking for a board that will hold an edge well on ice, not so much powder float as I have the Venture for that. Not really looking to do much in the park at all. Maybe as I progress and get over my fear of head injuries some jumps, but I'm not into jibbing at all. Looking to do a good amount of carving and just in general going quick and having fun. Just out of what I remember reading and a little bit of research now, these are some boards I'm thinking about: Rossi Experience (168?) NS Cobra X NS Heritage X Arbor A-frame .....? I'm about 6' 230# depending on the day. Boot size is a 12.5/13 Bindings I'm looking at using are my old 2012 Raiden Machines. I could pick up a new pair of bindings, but I don't really see a reason to as I don't plan on taking my Venture to Europe with me. I need a new pair of boots, looking to go Salomon Malamute for that. I'd really really really appreciate any help you guys can give me on a solid all-mountain board for ice.

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09-15-2012, 02:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
blunted_nose Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 862	Maybe the Gnu Billy Goat? It has magne-traction and stiffer flex pattern to it, but if you come across powder the hybrid shape has got you covered. Just a suggestion.

09-15-2012, 05:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Frozen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 228	Dude I read the entire "Riding a 181" thread. So which of those boards have you already picked?

09-15-2012, 06:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
MrOverkill Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 97	In direct reply: None. In Indirect reply: Please leave. I don't want another debacle on my hands, I legitimately need advice on a board and have little to no clue what has changed since I last did any significant amount of research, and I really don't have the time to do any research this time around (New school, have almost no time). All that I know is that Flow decided its snowboards weren't closely enough related to Pamela Anderson for their tastes, and a soldier started a board company. Couple boards I left off the original list: Venture Zephyr Echelon Flight Pattern @blunted nose: I left that one out, I should consider it. I'm mildly wary of Mervin boards due to the non-full wrap edges, as well as a general perception of inferiority that I got the last time around, but that could be an opinion based on biased reports and/or jaded memories. I remember Snowolf liked the Billy Goat though, so I'll definitely have to go check it out.

09-15-2012, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
MrOverkill Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 97	Thanks for the clarification and compliments man. Take it easy.

09-15-2012, 06:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
blunted_nose Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 862	[/QUOTE] @blunted nose: I left that one out, I should consider it. I'm mildly wary of Mervin boards due to the non-full wrap edges, as well as a general perception of inferiority that I got the last time around, but that could be an opinion based on biased reports and/or jaded memories. I remember Snowolf liked the Billy Goat though, so I'll definitely have to go check it out.[/QUOTE] Ehh, if Travis rides one it has to be good right?!? Honestly, you wont break it unless you do it on purpose.

09-15-2012, 06:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
MrOverkill Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 97	Will definitely have to throw that into the mix as well. If anyone has any insight into what I might pick one board over the others for, or why I may want to avoid a board, please let me know.

09-15-2012, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
bseracka Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 590	You failed to mention your budget.

09-15-2012, 07:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
MrOverkill Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 97	My mistake. I guess I thought that the Venture, NS, and Arbor boards indicated that the budget was fairly free. If I can get one that rips hard for cheap, that would be awesome, but I'm willing to pay more money for a recognizable increase in performance and durability.