received snowboard, need help on decision - Snowboarding Forum

Juke · 03-06-2013, 02:22 PM

hey, I have been going snowboarding about 3-4 times past 2 years, always renting here in SoCal.

anyway, a friend gave me an old board that he had been using. It is a Morrow Source 159cm ( I am 5'11, boot size 11, 200lb ) It looks preety beat up. I don't know anything about this brand or board. Is it good for beginners?

Ill try to post some pics of how it looks soon.:

since it is missing bindings, or it has one but it is all rusty. I need to buy bindings for them, which I am thinking of getting Burton Freestyle or for $30 more the Burton customs(will they fit?)

That is my option I have or, buy a brand new board like Burton Clash or Burton bullet (on sale ) + bindings , also I have seen the Burton TWC on sale but I looked at the burton website and the biggest board is not meant for my weight, would it be a big deal if I did go for the TWC 158 Wide?

Banjo · 03-06-2013, 02:41 PM

Id say its a good snowboard for the beginner for sure, esp for free!

My advice would be spend the extra $$ you saved by not buying the board and get the Customs. They are a good beginner binding that can take you to intermediate or further. Get that thing tuned (wax, edge sharpen, base grind if needed) then ride that board until you you are a confident novice/intermediate.

Then do some solid research and spend all the rental money you saved a new board in 1-2 seasons!

Juke · 03-06-2013, 03:39 PM

thanks, I am liking the price on the Burton Customs, also is there any benefits of getting the Burton Cobrashark/Mission/Cartel I only ask since the price difference is minimal/almost the same.

From what I have read, the cobrashark are more freestyle/park. While I am still trying to go down the slopes with mastering my turns

snowklinger · 03-06-2013, 03:40 PM

If the Cartels are similar price, get them. They are a higher end binding than the Cobrashark or Custom. They are still very much an all-arounder but you will get more comfort and features from them.

SimonB · 03-06-2013, 03:52 PM

Make sure you get the regular or Re:Flex version and NOT the EST.

ESTs are only compatible with Burton's channel board.

03-06-2013, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Juke Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4	received snowboard, need help on decision hey, I have been going snowboarding about 3-4 times past 2 years, always renting here in SoCal. anyway, a friend gave me an old board that he had been using. It is a Morrow Source 159cm ( I am 5'11, boot size 11, 200lb ) It looks preety beat up. I don't know anything about this brand or board. Is it good for beginners? Ill try to post some pics of how it looks soon.: since it is missing bindings, or it has one but it is all rusty. I need to buy bindings for them, which I am thinking of getting Burton Freestyle or for $30 more the Burton customs(will they fit?) That is my option I have or, buy a brand new board like Burton Clash or Burton bullet (on sale ) + bindings , also I have seen the Burton TWC on sale but I looked at the burton website and the biggest board is not meant for my weight, would it be a big deal if I did go for the TWC 158 Wide? Last edited by Juke; 03-06-2013 at 03:16 PM. Reason: added pictures

03-06-2013, 03:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
snowklinger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: fuck boulder Posts: 2,834	If the Cartels are similar price, get them. They are a higher end binding than the Cobrashark or Custom. They are still very much an all-arounder but you will get more comfort and features from them. __________________ is it late october yet?

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SimonB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Quebec, QC Posts: 326	Re: received snowboard, need help on decision Make sure you get the regular or Re:Flex version and NOT the EST. ESTs are only compatible with Burton's channel board.

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03-06-2013, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Banjo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 251	Id say its a good snowboard for the beginner for sure, esp for free! My advice would be spend the extra $$ you saved by not buying the board and get the Customs. They are a good beginner binding that can take you to intermediate or further. Get that thing tuned (wax, edge sharpen, base grind if needed) then ride that board until you you are a confident novice/intermediate. Then do some solid research and spend all the rental money you saved a new board in 1-2 seasons!

03-06-2013, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Juke Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4	thanks, I am liking the price on the Burton Customs, also is there any benefits of getting the Burton Cobrashark/Mission/Cartel I only ask since the price difference is minimal/almost the same. From what I have read, the cobrashark are more freestyle/park. While I am still trying to go down the slopes with mastering my turns