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Tron004 · 12-06-2012, 03:22 PM

So I am selling my Machete because I am doing alot more park riding now and it too stiff for jibbing/buttering.

I really like the specs of the Arbor Westmark but it is out of my budget, looking to pick up a last years model board for around $250

Can you guys recommend some boards that are similar to the Westmark and include jib tech? I mostly ride groomed hard pack.

background:
beginner/intermediate rider
50% jumps 50% jibs
6'1 175lb
11 nike vapen

CLIFFS:

looking for a mid-soft board that will help me progress in the park, both rails/boxes and small-medium kickers. I am 70% park 30% all mtn

Other boards im looking at:
Ride Kink
Salomon Drift Rocker
Salomon Villain
Flow Verve
Rome Artifact
Forum Destroyer

Tron004 · 12-07-2012, 01:57 PM

cliffs added

Nivek · 12-07-2012, 06:14 PM

OP: look for a Flow Verve, Nitro Swindle, or Signal Park. 154-157

Cliff:
Salomon Sabotage--> Villain--> Destroyer DD--> Verve.

Tron004 · 12-07-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nivek

OP: look for a Flow Verve, Nitro Swindle, or Signal Park. 154-157

Cliff:
Salomon Sabotage--> Villain--> Destroyer DD--> Verve.

Thanks Nivek! I was hoping to get your input. Unsure of what you mean by your cliff though... are you suggesting the sabotage over the villain/destroyer dd/verve or vice versa?

Nivek · 12-09-2012, 06:07 PM

First one. Sabotage first. One of the most fun boards I've ever ridden.

kctahoe · 12-09-2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nivek

First one. Sabotage first. One of the most fun boards I've ever ridden.

How did you like the sabotage on rails and boxes?

Nivek · 12-09-2012, 07:01 PM

Great lock in a press, and being mostly camber it wraps nicely in a board slide.

Tron004 · 12-26-2012, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nivek

Great lock in a press, and being mostly camber it wraps nicely in a board slide.

ended up going with this board, absolutely love it, taken it out twice already. diggin the equalizer sidecut and this board is very fun and poppy. Thanks Niv

12-06-2012, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tron004 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4	Boards similar to Westmark/BL So I am selling my Machete because I am doing alot more park riding now and it too stiff for jibbing/buttering. I really like the specs of the Arbor Westmark but it is out of my budget, looking to pick up a last years model board for around $250 Can you guys recommend some boards that are similar to the Westmark and include jib tech? I mostly ride groomed hard pack. background: beginner/intermediate rider 50% jumps 50% jibs 6'1 175lb 11 nike vapen CLIFFS: looking for a mid-soft board that will help me progress in the park, both rails/boxes and small-medium kickers. I am 70% park 30% all mtn Other boards im looking at: Ride Kink Salomon Drift Rocker Salomon Villain Flow Verve Rome Artifact Forum Destroyer Last edited by Tron004; 12-07-2012 at 02:06 PM.

12-07-2012, 06:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	OP: look for a Flow Verve, Nitro Swindle, or Signal Park. 154-157 Cliff: Salomon Sabotage--> Villain--> Destroyer DD--> Verve. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

12-09-2012, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	First one. Sabotage first. One of the most fun boards I've ever ridden. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

12-09-2012, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	Great lock in a press, and being mostly camber it wraps nicely in a board slide. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

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12-07-2012, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tron004 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4	cliffs added