FreeBird wants a Nitro Swindle! - Snowboarding Forum

FreeBird · 12-20-2012, 06:15 PM

Ok, so i`m the new guy...
I just have like 5 days total on a snowboard, so i`m a total beginner. I kinda feel drawn towards the park already, and have been looking at the Swindle. Is it beginner friendly?

I am 5' 11", and about 160lbs, and wondering wich size I should go for. Feel free to recommend other boards as well.

Thanx in advance for helping me out!

zk0ot · 12-20-2012, 06:46 PM

Swindle would be alright. 52 or smaller. I liked the swindle. A lot. The rail killer edge and flat camber are awesome park features to have. I also rode the k2 WWW. Its pretty similar.

FreeBird · 12-21-2012, 08:52 AM

Ok, thanks for the reply! Just how soft flex would you say it has? Total noodle, or more like a medium?
Hopefully i get to order it right over x-mas, if i can stick to the budget this year.

zk0ot · 12-21-2012, 09:27 AM

Well. Nitro has the haze And the subzero. Which are both softer. And k2 has the playback. I wouldn't say they're medium. But they're not the noodliest.
They'll be fine for controlled speeds. Once you get that need for speed the swindle and WWW get a little chattery

FreeBird · 12-21-2012, 10:14 AM

There is definitely no need for speed yet, haha. I have more than enough with trying to make good heel/toe turns, and basic stuff.

12-20-2012, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
FreeBird Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 14	FreeBird wants a Nitro Swindle! Ok, so i`m the new guy... I just have like 5 days total on a snowboard, so i`m a total beginner. I kinda feel drawn towards the park already, and have been looking at the Swindle. Is it beginner friendly? I am 5' 11", and about 160lbs, and wondering wich size I should go for. Feel free to recommend other boards as well. Thanx in advance for helping me out!

12-20-2012, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
zk0ot Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WIS Posts: 634	Swindle would be alright. 52 or smaller. I liked the swindle. A lot. The rail killer edge and flat camber are awesome park features to have. I also rode the k2 WWW. Its pretty similar. __________________ BUCK FURTON

12-21-2012, 09:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
zk0ot Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WIS Posts: 634	Well. Nitro has the haze And the subzero. Which are both softer. And k2 has the playback. I wouldn't say they're medium. But they're not the noodliest. They'll be fine for controlled speeds. Once you get that need for speed the swindle and WWW get a little chattery __________________ BUCK FURTON

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12-21-2012, 08:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
FreeBird Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 14	Ok, thanks for the reply! Just how soft flex would you say it has? Total noodle, or more like a medium? Hopefully i get to order it right over x-mas, if i can stick to the budget this year.

12-21-2012, 10:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
FreeBird Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 14	There is definitely no need for speed yet, haha. I have more than enough with trying to make good heel/toe turns, and basic stuff.