Going cat boarding, Jones HC a good choice? - Snowboarding Forum

crazycanucks · 02-12-2013, 11:01 AM

Current ride is Burton Custom X 160 with Cartel bindings which I find I have to fight it trying to keep up with my buddies on skis when going through trees or narrow terrian. I never changed the binding stance since I bought it so don't even know if I have them angled correctly to make quick turns when board is pointed downhill.

Anyways, going cat boarding in Pemberton end of March and wanted to get a powder board. According to Jones website for my weight/height I could get on a 152.
5"11" 180 so maybe a 156 work.

Is the Jones HC a good choice?

huckfin · 02-12-2013, 11:20 AM

YES, you would have an absolute blast with that board on a cat trip, use your cartels, set your angles at 18/-3 22-23" width and you'll love it. i'm 10lbs lighter but same height and sometimes wish i had a 152, but you could have fun on either size... the hovey is very wide and has a long effective edge, even though it's short it rides very long, floats effortlessly, and turns on a dime, much quicker in the trees than your current setup.

enjoy.

wernersl · 02-13-2013, 09:13 AM

Binding angle is very subjective and has been discussed at length on these forums. I wouldnt recommend just setting and forgetting. Stance is all about experimentation. Listen to your body. Your legs will tell you if something is not quite right. It took me 6 years to finally settle on +21/+9. Turns out that is how I am most comfortable and in the best control of my board. Of course Im primarily a freerider, but even the occasional jump this stance doesnt hold me back. Id take a couple of day trips and really concentrate on dialing in the best stance for you. Have fun on that trip.

Mpjames 09 · 02-13-2013, 04:09 PM

Everyone loves their Hovercraft, it would be a great choice for your trip. BC Catboarding, lucky you.

blunted_nose · 02-13-2013, 06:39 PM

Unity whale, bataleon Cameltoe. There are other pow boards that you might like more.

02-12-2013, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
crazycanucks Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The Great Pacific NW Posts: 2	Going cat boarding, Jones HC a good choice? Current ride is Burton Custom X 160 with Cartel bindings which I find I have to fight it trying to keep up with my buddies on skis when going through trees or narrow terrian. I never changed the binding stance since I bought it so don't even know if I have them angled correctly to make quick turns when board is pointed downhill. Anyways, going cat boarding in Pemberton end of March and wanted to get a powder board. According to Jones website for my weight/height I could get on a 152. 5"11" 180 so maybe a 156 work. Is the Jones HC a good choice? Last edited by crazycanucks; 02-12-2013 at 11:31 AM.

02-12-2013, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
huckfin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: pacific nw Posts: 138	YES, you would have an absolute blast with that board on a cat trip, use your cartels, set your angles at 18/-3 22-23" width and you'll love it. i'm 10lbs lighter but same height and sometimes wish i had a 152, but you could have fun on either size... the hovey is very wide and has a long effective edge, even though it's short it rides very long, floats effortlessly, and turns on a dime, much quicker in the trees than your current setup. enjoy. Last edited by huckfin; 02-12-2013 at 11:34 AM.

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02-13-2013, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
wernersl Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 325	Binding angle is very subjective and has been discussed at length on these forums. I wouldnt recommend just setting and forgetting. Stance is all about experimentation. Listen to your body. Your legs will tell you if something is not quite right. It took me 6 years to finally settle on +21/+9. Turns out that is how I am most comfortable and in the best control of my board. Of course Im primarily a freerider, but even the occasional jump this stance doesnt hold me back. Id take a couple of day trips and really concentrate on dialing in the best stance for you. Have fun on that trip.

02-13-2013, 04:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mpjames 09 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: So. Cal Posts: 73	Everyone loves their Hovercraft, it would be a great choice for your trip. BC Catboarding, lucky you.

02-13-2013, 06:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
blunted_nose Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 877	Unity whale, bataleon Cameltoe. There are other pow boards that you might like more.