This is my first post and I'm sorry if my terminology is lacking but I figured this would be the best place to ask.
I've picked up a dirt cheap 149cm 5150 amethyst last year since I didn't want to spend on rental and I wasn't sure if I was going to learn/like snowboarding. Well I LOVE IT and it's time for a new board.
Here's what I can/want to do with it:
1. all mountain - eastern side of US so well groomed mostly
2. no park for now
3. I don't think I'm a beginner since I can do any trail and will take a small jump here and there but I will fall on flatter parts ( I dunno if it's my board or me but I'm on a true camber). Not afraid to go faster either.
4. I'm size 9/10 woman, 5'8 and 128 lbs
Budget is up to $500
My friend got the gnu b-pro and she loves it but she's must better then me so I figured I don't need that much of a board? any advice?
If you can get the B-Pro, go for it. You will grow into it and as you progress you'll love its features. The GNU Magne-Traction is excellent in all surface conditions (Ice, PP, MM, ect.). The C2 BTX camber is also killer. Buttery, but not wishy washy like some boards with that camber type can be. You'll get some nice extra pop too.
The Rome LO-FI may also be another choice to consider. Take a gander at it and watch a few review vids. Also go take a look at one at a local shop.
The Velvet is more park oriented. Softer, more flex a bit lighter. If you're looking for an all mountain cruiser definitely go with the B-Pro. If you want more flex and a more buttery board go with the Velvet.
Flow Jewel, GNU B-Pro, Arbor Swoon. Having siad that my wife rides a Nug and loves it at the same wieght as you, not sure about your build but my wife is fairly well muscled in the loves that board.
Oh they are - at least the b-pro is simple. Why are all the good boards so .... 'Busy' and icky. My 5150 has an awesome design but its a crappy board lol.
Arbor cadence, gnu p-pro, roxy banana smoothie, rossi diva were all boards I was deciding between at the start of the season. I ended up going with the diva because I found I good deal on it, but the b-pro was right up there on my want list.... I was looking for a board with a good grip that could handle east coast ice and I could take at higher speeds. I'm definitely an all mountain kind of rider and wanted something that would progress my riding to a more advanced level. hopefully this helps!
depends on the brand. Signal, Never Summer, Arbor, most k2's, some burtons, some rides are not all that busy (IMO) Flows, lib's, gnus, some bataleons/lobsters and capita tend to be busy or have graphics that can only be understood on acid.
For the ice coast I'd go with B-Pro. Although, my new "lady" this year is NS Infinity and I'm deliriously happy with it. To the point of silly giggles. It sails through ice chop, crud, bumps, man-made snow, fresh snow, what have you snow, flies off rollers and have a great edgehold on ice. Infinity is a softer board and I chose it so I can take it to the park if I need to, but it seems that NS Lotus could possibly be a good option for you.
I ride a 2013 flow jewel 152 its a park board....great on groomers and carving....fast board...true twin...whiskey royal tech...good flex to continue progressing ....good for intermediate riding-advanced...im 5'9 135lbs i had the 2012 flow jewel and stuck w it.....i have a roxy ally BTX as well...check out those two....
^OP there are alot of b-pros at baker....perhaps the dominate model ridden by accomplished or aspiring to progress. Get a performance machine, it might kick your ass for abit, but it will force you to become a better rider and it will be funner.
Thanks everyone! This was seriously helpful and so encouraging.
I read up more on the 2012 diva and it seems to be the best value for the $$$. It's definitely what I need - stiffer with c2 btx and magnatraction. I might get new boots too from the budget leftover.
I have the 2012 diva bindings... I really like them and they're on sale on evo right now!
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