2013 Skate Banana vs. Carbon Credit - Page 3 - Snowboarding Forum

walove · 01-31-2013, 01:59 PM

Even at your light weight the 147 cc is going to feel loose and jibby. If you want a board that will be different then the riders choice is the better pick. Your going put on a little weight at some point.

guharon · 01-31-2013, 02:02 PM

The Rider's Choice seems like a board I could definitely grow with. I think I'd find myself wanting to upgrade in a year/2 if I got the CC.

I was planning on trying to put on some weight this summer - get to 130-135ish.

Derp · 01-31-2013, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guharon

The Rider's Choice seems like a board I could definitely grow with. I think I'd find myself wanting to upgrade in a year/2 if I got the CC.

I was planning on trying to put on some weight this summer - get to 130-135ish.

You WILL find yourself wanting to upgrade after 2 years with the CC. I love my board, but already feel like I need something more after my 2nd season with it.

guharon · 01-31-2013, 02:54 PM

That's good to know.

redlude97 · 01-31-2013, 03:12 PM

Upgrading in 2 years isn't a bad idea either though. By then you'll hopefully have a better idea of what you like and have a chance to demo some gear

guharon · 01-31-2013, 05:01 PM

I think it'll just come down to price.

I can get a CC for 279, while I'm looking to pay near $400 for the Skate Banana and the Rider's Choice.

phony_stark · 01-31-2013, 05:18 PM

You and Derp are both right.

I love my GNU CC, but it has become my early season board/night time icy shred board. I have since moved to other boards.

However, at $280, that's a fucking fantastic price for a board that will, pretty much, do everything.

xsea · 02-01-2013, 01:47 AM

I ride a 153 CC and I'm about 5"6, 130 pounds. For me its really forgiving and fun though at higher speeds it feels kind of sketchy.

wernersl · 02-01-2013, 09:19 AM

Being a Never Summer fan, have you considered something like the Proto? More of a mid-flex but a true twin, built like a tank and will take you from all mountain to pow to the park. Something to think about. Shortest they make is a 152. Dont know if that would be too long for your feather weight.

guharon · 02-01-2013, 03:21 PM

So I picked up the Riders Choice today, but have a few concerns:

-It seems a tad too big
-The edges are rusted to all hell!! Should I be concerned?

01-31-2013, 01:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
walove Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bozeman/Seattle Posts: 659	Even at your light weight the 147 cc is going to feel loose and jibby. If you want a board that will be different then the riders choice is the better pick. Your going put on a little weight at some point. __________________ SHRED HAPPENS

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xsea Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 54	I ride a 153 CC and I'm about 5"6, 130 pounds. For me its really forgiving and fun though at higher speeds it feels kind of sketchy. Last edited by xsea; 02-01-2013 at 05:08 PM.

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01-31-2013, 02:02 PM	#22 (permalink)
guharon Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 51	The Rider's Choice seems like a board I could definitely grow with. I think I'd find myself wanting to upgrade in a year/2 if I got the CC. I was planning on trying to put on some weight this summer - get to 130-135ish.

01-31-2013, 02:54 PM	#24 (permalink)
guharon Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 51	That's good to know.

01-31-2013, 03:12 PM	#25 (permalink)
redlude97 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle/Portland Posts: 993	Upgrading in 2 years isn't a bad idea either though. By then you'll hopefully have a better idea of what you like and have a chance to demo some gear

01-31-2013, 05:01 PM	#26 (permalink)
guharon Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 51	I think it'll just come down to price. I can get a CC for 279, while I'm looking to pay near $400 for the Skate Banana and the Rider's Choice.

01-31-2013, 05:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
phony_stark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 488	You and Derp are both right. I love my GNU CC, but it has become my early season board/night time icy shred board. I have since moved to other boards. However, at $280, that's a fucking fantastic price for a board that will, pretty much, do everything.

02-01-2013, 09:19 AM	#29 (permalink)
wernersl Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 289	Being a Never Summer fan, have you considered something like the Proto? More of a mid-flex but a true twin, built like a tank and will take you from all mountain to pow to the park. Something to think about. Shortest they make is a 152. Dont know if that would be too long for your feather weight.

02-01-2013, 03:21 PM	#30 (permalink)
guharon Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 51	So I picked up the Riders Choice today, but have a few concerns: -It seems a tad too big -The edges are rusted to all hell!! Should I be concerned?