2013 Skate Banana vs. Carbon Credit - Page 2 - Snowboarding Forum

lo0p · 01-31-2013, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guharon

Also, I can get a 2012 Rider's choice for the same price as the 2013 Skate Banana.

The 2013 RC has the asymmetrical sidecut, but only some models of the 2012 RC have that. I think it's the ones labelled PTX and they have a different topsheet.

I have a CC and I like it, haven't tried the other 2 boards.

phony_stark · 01-31-2013, 01:23 PM

I also have a CC, it was my first board and I still use it from time to time....I love it.

If money is no object, why not get the RC?

Mervin nerds can correct me on this, but I'm pretty sure while the CORE of the Skatebananna is different, the TNT base is the same as GNU's CB397898745XNiner (no idea what it's called, but it's a silly name) extruded base. SO the carbon credit, essentially, has the same base. I've also heard the skate bananna is a bit softer than the Carbon Credit, which is not super soft at all.

guharon · 01-31-2013, 01:26 PM

My concern with the RC is that I'm a smaller/lighter guy (5'7 125lbs) and I'm worried that the 151.5 might be a bit too big to be playful.

Lstarrasl · 01-31-2013, 01:29 PM

It's not too big.

phony_stark · 01-31-2013, 01:33 PM

You are on the VERY light side of that board, weight wise. For reference I have an inch and 30lbs on you and I'd ride a 151.5 for playfulness. That being said, it will hold up for you at speed and steeper stuff...iono.

lo0p · 01-31-2013, 01:45 PM

Well, any shorter and he's looking at chick boards

Like someone said, the Lib Tech TRS comes in shorter / narrower sizes, it's supposed to be pretty close to a RC (without the asymm sidecut).

EDIT:

TRS 148N
http://www.lib-tech.com/snowboards/t...ripper-series/

Waist width is pretty narrow though (23.7cm), that may be an issue.

guharon · 01-31-2013, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lo0p

Well, any shorter and he's looking at chick boards

Like someone said, the Lib Tech TRS comes in shorter / narrower sizes, it's supposed to be pretty close to a RC (without the asymm sidecut).

EDIT:

TRS 148N
TRS: Total Ripper Series – Lib Tech

Waist width is pretty narrow though (23.7cm), that may be an issue.

Alright, I'm not THAT short!

The TRS is slightly out of my price range.

I think it's looking like a 147 CC might be the board for me.

phony_stark · 01-31-2013, 01:50 PM

That's a good choice because you're tall for your weight. The shape should make it a little more playful feeling as well.

lo0p · 01-31-2013, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guharon

Alright, I'm not THAT short!

I was talking about board length

The problem isn't your size, it's that you are too damn skinny.
Eat yo soup!

Didn't know the CC came in 147, that could be a good fit.
Again, careful with the waist width.

guharon · 01-31-2013, 01:56 PM

So if I went with the 147 CC, would you guys say that it's an upgrade over the Whammy Bar for more all around riding?

01-31-2013, 01:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
phony_stark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 488	I also have a CC, it was my first board and I still use it from time to time....I love it. If money is no object, why not get the RC? Mervin nerds can correct me on this, but I'm pretty sure while the CORE of the Skatebananna is different, the TNT base is the same as GNU's CB397898745XNiner (no idea what it's called, but it's a silly name) extruded base. SO the carbon credit, essentially, has the same base. I've also heard the skate bananna is a bit softer than the Carbon Credit, which is not super soft at all. Last edited by phony_stark; 01-31-2013 at 01:26 PM.

01-31-2013, 01:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
lo0p Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 210	Well, any shorter and he's looking at chick boards Like someone said, the Lib Tech TRS comes in shorter / narrower sizes, it's supposed to be pretty close to a RC (without the asymm sidecut). EDIT: TRS 148N http://www.lib-tech.com/snowboards/t...ripper-series/ Waist width is pretty narrow though (23.7cm), that may be an issue. __________________ .lo0p

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01-31-2013, 01:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
guharon Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 51	My concern with the RC is that I'm a smaller/lighter guy (5'7 125lbs) and I'm worried that the 151.5 might be a bit too big to be playful.

01-31-2013, 01:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lstarrasl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 617	It's not too big.

01-31-2013, 01:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
phony_stark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 488	You are on the VERY light side of that board, weight wise. For reference I have an inch and 30lbs on you and I'd ride a 151.5 for playfulness. That being said, it will hold up for you at speed and steeper stuff...iono.

01-31-2013, 01:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
phony_stark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 488	That's a good choice because you're tall for your weight. The shape should make it a little more playful feeling as well.

01-31-2013, 01:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
guharon Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 51	So if I went with the 147 CC, would you guys say that it's an upgrade over the Whammy Bar for more all around riding?