park board choice question - Snowboarding Forum

scottb7 · 01-23-2013, 06:15 PM

I have been boarding 4 years, and spent last 3 years have been on 2010 ride dh...really like it but, now i spend 80% of my time in the park on boxes and rails, and always on groomed hills when not in park.

a. keep my what i am used to...2010 ride dh...$0...camber...
b. 2012 flow verve $170..new..ez rock rocker
c. 2012 rome artifact rocker $181..new....rocker
d. 2011 forum youngblood chilidog...used...but great shape...full rocker....and only $95 bucks

Thoughts on what to choose? Is it really worth the trouble to change...Will I notice it easier to do boxes and rail or not really?

somerscales · 01-23-2013, 06:48 PM

I would go with the forum youngblood! Its a great jib/park board and it doesnt catch edges at all

areveruz · 01-23-2013, 07:12 PM

Although the Youngblood sounds like a steal for the price, I'm a sucker for the Verve. It's a super fun board and it dominates the park. I own a revolver myself, but convinced my buddy to pick up the verve so we could swap decks every once in a while. I love it.

Check out this review from BA.
2012 Flow Verve Used and Reviewed «

Extremo · 01-23-2013, 07:57 PM

If the DH isn't too big I'd stick with that. One of my fav park boards of all time.

scottb7 · 01-23-2013, 08:03 PM

I am about 175-180lbs and it is a 157...So while it could be a bit smaller not too bad...It is a bit of a dilemma cause the ride dh is great, but somewhat stiff. And I don't really know how much benefit I would see with more flex. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.....just found out the youngblood is gone...down to keeping the dh, the verve, or the artifact.

Extremo · 01-24-2013, 05:26 AM

Well if you're looking to add a rocker to your quiver, I'd recommend the Artifact. But I would still keep the DH for your more aggressive days on the hill.

AssassinMonLV · 01-24-2013, 08:55 AM

Is the Capita Horrorskope something you might consider? It's one of the best park boards out there.

01-23-2013, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
scottb7 -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 56	park board choice question I have been boarding 4 years, and spent last 3 years have been on 2010 ride dh...really like it but, now i spend 80% of my time in the park on boxes and rails, and always on groomed hills when not in park. a. keep my what i am used to...2010 ride dh...$0...camber... b. 2012 flow verve $170..new..ez rock rocker c. 2012 rome artifact rocker $181..new....rocker d. 2011 forum youngblood chilidog...used...but great shape...full rocker....and only $95 bucks Thoughts on what to choose? Is it really worth the trouble to change...Will I notice it easier to do boxes and rail or not really? Last edited by scottb7; 01-23-2013 at 09:08 PM.

01-23-2013, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
scottb7 -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 56	I am about 175-180lbs and it is a 157...So while it could be a bit smaller not too bad...It is a bit of a dilemma cause the ride dh is great, but somewhat stiff. And I don't really know how much benefit I would see with more flex. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.....just found out the youngblood is gone...down to keeping the dh, the verve, or the artifact. Last edited by scottb7; 01-23-2013 at 09:09 PM.

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01-23-2013, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
somerscales Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 10	I would go with the forum youngblood! Its a great jib/park board and it doesnt catch edges at all

01-23-2013, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
areveruz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 120	Although the Youngblood sounds like a steal for the price, I'm a sucker for the Verve. It's a super fun board and it dominates the park. I own a revolver myself, but convinced my buddy to pick up the verve so we could swap decks every once in a while. I love it. Check out this review from BA. 2012 Flow Verve Used and Reviewed «

01-23-2013, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,116	If the DH isn't too big I'd stick with that. One of my fav park boards of all time.

01-24-2013, 05:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,116	Well if you're looking to add a rocker to your quiver, I'd recommend the Artifact. But I would still keep the DH for your more aggressive days on the hill.

01-24-2013, 08:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
AssassinMonLV Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mt. Hood Area Posts: 49	Is the Capita Horrorskope something you might consider? It's one of the best park boards out there.