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ROME Mod Rocker

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#1 ·
Hey guys and girls, new to the board. Been Ridin the past several seasons very mildly and taking it easy. Had a back injury so I was being cautious. Feeling great, hit motocross hard again this season and now looking to get back hitting the park hard this winter.

Haven't been as serious as I've wanted to be the last several years so as far as following new products, etc i sort of fell off. When I rode hard an consistently the boards to have we're all burton, M3, k2, and forum for the most part. Now I see all these companies and choosing a new board is overwhelming haha.

When I ride I'm 90% of the time in the parks. I live in the Midwest and really besides the parks there really isn't much thrilling hills so ill hit a couple runs an carve a bit then spend the rest of my day in the parks, lots of jumping and rails.

I'm looking for a board that will be great for the park and definitely manageable when I do decide to go to some tree runs, etc.

Looking for a lot if pop and a lot I flex. Been layed off so I'm on a budget but still want to get the best bang for my buck.

Hat I've been looking at is a burton whammy bar that was recommended and also a Rome 2012 mod rocker. So far actually from what I've read I've starrted leanin more towards the Rome board. What are your guys thoughts who have ridden this board?

Also came across a good deal on a used libtech attack banana.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
 
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#4 ·
Can't really say much about the burton or lib tech but Rome has really great boards. If I could I would ride solely rome. If you're hitting 90% par the mod would be good but you might also want to look into the artifact and the garage rocker. They are both mad flexy boards that can shred the park. I rode an artifact pos. camber for the last two seasons and loved it!

As for the lib tech, those are always good boards man so if you find a good deal I might suggest picking that up, the mange-traction is apparently awesome!

Burton, eh idk I've just never been a fan of their boards but they definitely do have solid technology.

In the end, I would definitely go with the rome, or the lib tech if you find a sweet deal.
 
#5 ·
Proto CT seems to be a little out of price range for what I wanna spend right now.

Why the garage rocker or the artifact?

Maybe it's just the site I was looking at (Evo) but the artifacts biggest board was a 147. I'm like 5'5 but 184lbs I'm thinking that might be too small.

Saw the garage rocker for $150?!?

Now to me, I'm thinking the technology can't w up to par w the 2012 mod rocker that's like $285 but that's just me being dumb and thinking more expensive is better. So any help here would be awesome. Like I said I kinda fell off and don't know much about these boards new technology.
 
#6 ·
Well if you can find a good size for you maybe a 156 then they are great park boards seeing as how you said you do 90% park. The Mod is better for most other things but the Artifact absolutely kills it in the park. Just sort of a give/take, Mod better all around, artifact less all around, more park centered.
 
#8 ·
I love all the votes for the Proto CT. It's a solid all round board that does everything well, but nothing great. And the people that are building a quiver including it? Wow. Only way I'd purchase a Proto, is if I was going one board quiver. Otherwise, there are better options for Park, Large Kickers, Big Mountain, etc.

Don't get me wrong. I really enjoyed my time on the Proto as a do it all board. But came away feeling everything it did was a B. Nothing excelled...
 
#9 ·
Spot on man... Felt the same way... just sold my Proto CT from last season for that reason... just didn't do anything great, and I am not a one board quiver kinda dude-breh. Also am not a fan of flying-v type hybrid rocker. More of a rock-flat(or camber)-rock kinda guy. Makes a lot more sense and produces a much more natural board flex progression.
 
#11 ·
Honestly, I'm considering the Mod Rocker myself to add to my quiver... But im the opposite of you- 85% all-mtn-freestyle, 15% in the park (close to never). BUT, I like to get a little freestyle on the slopes so we have similar needs.

The Mod Rocker is about a 5.5-6 out of 10 flex wise (on MY scale). It's not going to be your buttery rail pounder that you might be looking for... But if you're looking to progress with your freestyle skills and want to step it up, as well as have a bad ass all-mtn-freestyle deck... you can't go wrong with the Mod. Again, not going to be a noodley as you might want, but "should" perform well for what you need. Oh, and it's super light. The grip tech edges will get you that extra edge hold as well.

*I have NOT ridden this board, but have read every review imaginable, played with it in some shops, and talked about it with many people that have ridden it. Nothing but good things to say from everyone.
 
#12 ·
When I DO ride outside the park, I still am more freestyle. Basically always trying to find the more fun way to get to the bottom. Manuals, jumping off any little cliff I can find, etc.

The mod-rocker for the price still seems to be a great option but now I'm also looking into the garage rocker and the artifact.

Anyone know how the flex is on the two of these compared to the mod rocker?
 
#16 ·
Solid board. Kind of a do it all besides pow board. Meduim stiff and good pop for rocker. Stable for a rocker too. Pretty much it's the Mod.....but rocker and a little softer. Sill good pop and stability, but with the benefits of rocker. Really a park/freeride board. I've got the 2012 Mod. Solid board. Haven't ridden it yet, but know it's gonna be the last board I'll buy for the next five years. It's sorta like BA and the Draft for me and the Mod. The Draft is another board similar to this to look at. Same characteristics. Just might be better in pow.
 
#31 ·
Solid board. Kind of a do it all besides pow board. Meduim stiff and good pop for rocker. Stable for a rocker too. Pretty much it's the Mod.....but rocker and a little softer. Sill good pop and stability, but with the benefits of rocker. Really a park/freeride board. I've got the 2012 Mod. Solid board. Haven't ridden it yet, but know it's gonna be the last board I'll buy for the next five years. It's sorta like BA and the Draft for me and the Mod. The Draft is another board similar to this to look at. Same characteristics. Just might be better in pow.
How can you fucking possibly give anyone information on a board that you own but haven't ridden yet ?
 
#17 ·
The mod did not change from 2012 to 2013. I haven't ridden the rocker version, but the cambered mod is a beast. Pretty aggressive freestyle board, great for jumping. I'm sure the rocker loosens it up a bit, but unless you're a big jumper or aggressive rider, it might be a lot for midwest park riding.

I'd suggest looking at something a bit softer - boards like the Capita Outdoor Living, Ultafear or Horrorscope. The outdoor is flat camber, will still be fun and forgiving in the park, but will definitely handle anything you throw at it. The ultrafear has rocker outside the inserts and flat between the bindings, but still a mid-flexing deck that'll be fine anywhere. Horrorscope is the softest of these boards, more of a jibber.

My advice, find a board you are psyched on and get it. Whatever you buy will handle anything you are able to.
 
#18 ·
Agreed ^^

Fine one that seems right to you, go for it and own it. Agree with the Mod-rocker statement. Might be a tad much for you on the flex scale of things, BUT, for the price, and given what it is, and knowing it's not THAT stiff... it's still going to rock your world, or do I dare say 'mod-rock' your world. HA! :laugh:
 
#19 ·
Awesome guys thanks a lot. I know I should just choose won that stands out to me but I want to make a decision I won regret.

Looking into the artifact rocker by Rome now-tons of 2012 boards for under 200. To me I don't see how a great board can be that cheap though so I'm hesitant. Wrong of me?
 
#20 ·
You're paying for the tech. The Mod/Mod Rocker is one of Rome's top-of-the-line boards. I just picked up the 11/12 Mod Rocker on a big discount a couple months ago. Have not ridden it but very excited to get on it.

What everyone has said about it is pretty spot on. I'm the same as you...I ride mostly park but almost always venture to the rest of the mountain for at least a portion of the day and so I need something that could charge AND be playful at the same time.

It's a rockered deck but it has more stiffness than most other rockers. Jibbing and butters are very doable but come second to jumps and freeriding.

Have you looked at the Rome Agent? Another great Rome board to consider. I like the Agent's graphics way better too...not that this matters, ha.
 
#23 ·
Agent is directional, but only slightly so. You can't even tell. My last board was an Agent. Loved it. Still love it. I plan to ride it on the harder days or days when I know I'm not going to be in the park as much.

It's a cambered board, great for freeriding and playing all over the mountain, park included. If you want a little more play size down a bit. I'm 5'11" and ride a 158 and its just about perfect for me. It's fast too. Grease this sucker up and you're GONE. Can't say enough about the Agent.

Stiffer than the Mod Rocker, but only by a little bit. This board will carve, jib, jump, butter and then make you a cup of tea at the end of the day.
 
#24 ·
Checked it out-nice board but still a bi out of price range. Really still going back and forth between the 2012 mod rocker and the 2012 artifact rocker.

Sucks, I'm only 5'5 but weighting 180-182 right now so I was hoping to play on a 152-154 but with the weight I may have to jump up to a bigger board which I usually prefer more short.
 
#25 ·
The agent is more than the mod rocker? Where are you seeing these prices? You should be able to find the agent for around the same price as the mod rocker, if not a bit lower. (Althought I think I saw the 11-12 mod rocker going for what...$250, $280 nowadays?)

Maybe look into wide boards? Whats your foot size? (They make an Agent Wide I believe...could be wrong. I know for a fact they make an Agent Rocker Wide, which is also something to consider...basically the same board as the Mod Rocker).
 
#28 ·
Why is someone comparing the Draft to the Mod Rocker? That's two entirely different boards that are no where on the same level.

The MOd rocker is one of those hard charging do what you want but still have fun on it decks. It's a true all mountain freestyle slayer and for what you're looking to do I'd say get it and be stoked.
 
#29 ·
I love what I hear about the mod rocker. And definitely would be great for all riding obviously. But when my MAIN focus is park and a litttttle occasional runs here and there just to warm up or if the fiancé comes (rare, thank god) what you guys honestly recommend? The artifact rocker or the mod-rocker?

I know I'm being annoying and goin back an forth but between the different responses here, friends opinions, and I guy at a local shop I talked to, everyone has a different opinion.

I want to maximize my park skill this season and some make me feel the artifact would allow that better but still be good enough on its edges to do some quick runs down the mountain.

Other part of me gets the vibe the mod will be decent in the park but still old enough to have some fun, but more so going to really feel the benefits of it on the slopes opposed to the park..,

I'm too indecisive haha, sorry guys but really appreciate everyone's time and help.
 
#32 ·
I'd say go with the Mod Rocker. Honestly, any of the boards you are interested in will be able to perform WHEREVER you want them to with your style and level of riding. Albeit I know less about the Artifact, but considering you've found a 11-12 Mod Rocker for $280 you really cant't go wrong. Again, it's one of Rome's BEST boards they make.

I think the poster two or three posts above me said it right - unless your planning on being a total jib monkey, go with the Mod Rocker. The MR is still a very jibbable board but will still take you over the mountain better.
 
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