2012 Ride Machete VS 2012 Rome Reverb Rocker - Snowboarding Forum

EatMyTracers · 10-02-2012, 07:49 PM

I am planning to get one of these boards but am unsure which one to get. Which one would be better in your opinion.

Nivek · 10-02-2012, 08:11 PM

More information than just snowboarding with them would be helpful.

EatMyTracers · 10-02-2012, 10:09 PM

Ummm I think I am going to get the ride ex bindings and thrity two lashed boots not sure how that would make a difference because we are still comparing the same boards. I am also 5'8" 125lb if that matters. I want the board for all mountain and park but that should be obvious because of the two boards we are comparing.

Nivek · 10-02-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by EatMyTracers

Ummm I think I am going to get the ride ex bindings and thrity two lashed boots not sure how that would make a difference because we are still comparing the same boards. I am also 5'8" 125lb if that matters. I want the board for all mountain and park but that should be obvious because of the two boards we are comparing.

It's not obvious. We get people asking about jib boards for all mountain use and all mountain board for jib use.

The Machete is not a great park board as the tips are pretty gnar for any sort of tech jibbiness. The Reverb Rocker is a solid board, I'd say of those two go for that.

DrrrtyChurro · 10-02-2012, 10:36 PM

The Rome Reverb is a great softer all mountain board! The MTN Pop camber on it really gives the board a good feel! For the price too, it is a great board! Definately wouldn't be disappointed!

EatMyTracers · 10-02-2012, 10:38 PM

So far it looks like I will be going with the rome. What about quality, will they both last a long time? I am saying when treated properly, I know if i ride it on dirt it will get messed up.

Nivek · 10-02-2012, 10:54 PM

It will last as long as it should. Like 90 days on mountain thrashing it in the park.

Triple8Sol · 10-03-2012, 12:21 AM

Never tried the Rome Reverb, but the Machete is a sick AM FS stick. Definitely not a park board, but does great from groomers to pow, etc... One of the guys in my crew swears by his.

EatMyTracers · 10-03-2012, 08:41 AM

So the machete is not good at park board at all. Looks like I am going with the rome then.

Wiredsport · 10-03-2012, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EatMyTracers

Ummm I think I am going to get the ride ex bindings and thrity two lashed boots not sure how that would make a difference because we are still comparing the same boards. I am also 5'8" 125lb if that matters. I want the board for all mountain and park but that should be obvious because of the two boards we are comparing.

Hi,

Please post up your foot size as well. Height is not a factor in board sizing but foot size is a big one.

Thanks!

10-02-2012, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
EatMyTracers Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 226	2012 Ride Machete VS 2012 Rome Reverb Rocker I am planning to get one of these boards but am unsure which one to get. Which one would be better in your opinion.

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Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,416	More information than just snowboarding with them would be helpful. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks. Buy my stuff 2014 Flow Rush LTD 153 $200 2014 Flow Fuse SE Med $100 2012 Trek Remedy Carbon 9.8 $3500 http://rockies.craigslist.org/bik/3766331309.html

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Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,416	It will last as long as it should. Like 90 days on mountain thrashing it in the park. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks. Buy my stuff 2014 Flow Rush LTD 153 $200 2014 Flow Fuse SE Med $100 2012 Trek Remedy Carbon 9.8 $3500 http://rockies.craigslist.org/bik/3766331309.html

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Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	Never tried the Rome Reverb, but the Machete is a sick AM FS stick. Definitely not a park board, but does great from groomers to pow, etc... One of the guys in my crew swears by his. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 14 Now Drive . 13 Now IPO 13 NB x 686 580

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10-02-2012, 10:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
EatMyTracers Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 226	Ummm I think I am going to get the ride ex bindings and thrity two lashed boots not sure how that would make a difference because we are still comparing the same boards. I am also 5'8" 125lb if that matters. I want the board for all mountain and park but that should be obvious because of the two boards we are comparing.

10-02-2012, 10:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
DrrrtyChurro Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 26	The Rome Reverb is a great softer all mountain board! The MTN Pop camber on it really gives the board a good feel! For the price too, it is a great board! Definately wouldn't be disappointed!

10-02-2012, 10:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
EatMyTracers Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 226	So far it looks like I will be going with the rome. What about quality, will they both last a long time? I am saying when treated properly, I know if i ride it on dirt it will get messed up.

10-03-2012, 08:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
EatMyTracers Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 226	So the machete is not good at park board at all. Looks like I am going with the rome then.