HELP! Begin/Interm needs 2nd board! - Snowboarding Forum

10-05-2008, 09:16 PM

Hi all,

Ok, so I'm TOTALLY OVERWHELMED by the sheer number of beautiful boards out there!

I'm 5'8", 140, a beginning/intermediate, been boarding for near 3 years & am looking to upgrade/supplement my Burton Cruzer 155 & K2 A-Team bindings (Medium). Probably gonna keep my Salomon Dialogue's (Size 9) for awhile. (Thoughts on this setup? Thoughts on the Dialogues? Got 'em cause they were super-light & comfy. Oh yeah & on sale!)

I mostly do mountain runs. Probably looking for a freeride/all-mountain board. I was told I could keep my Cruzer for when I want to try to advance to the park. This true?

I'm trying real hard not to buy a board based on its graphics, but I'm VERY drawn to the Arbor boards. They also seem like a great company. I really like the Crossbow! Too stiff for me?

How about Atomic boards? The Alibi or the Radon?

I've been recommended the Burton Customs. Other suggestions?

I really love the (look of) the Arbor boards! If I were to get one, would the Crossbow be too firm/stiff for me? What size? 158? Could the Crossbow make me a better rider?

I REALLY wanna step up my skill this season!!!

Other suggestions on boards &, oh yeah, some NEW BINDINGS to go with, too?

I AM SOOO SUPER EXCITED FOR THIS SEASON TO OPEN & HOPEFULLY HAVE A NEW SETUP TO PLAY WITH! (Tryin reeaaaal hard not to pull out my card & make a rash buying decision! So help me out guys & gals!) WHOOOO!!!!

TIA for all your thoughts!!! You guys ROCK!!!

Random Hero · 10-05-2008, 11:55 PM

I'm not good when it comes to suggesting boards, but I have a few suggestions for you to help decide on what to buy. If you can I would suggest just spending the first part of the season demoing boards from shops if thats a possiblity. This is by far the best way to find a board that is right for you. If you get a chance as well perhaps read burtonavenger's snowboard reviews to help you find a board that you would feel is right for you. Just keep in mind that everyones view from a board differs so if you find yourself liking a board that he doesn't stick with it.

10-06-2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soloboarder

Hi all,

I'm 5'8", 140, a beginning/intermediate, been boarding for near 3 years & am looking to upgrade/supplement my Burton Cruzer 155 & K2 A-Team bindings (Medium). Probably gonna keep my Salomon Dialogue's (Size 9) for awhile. (Thoughts on this setup? Thoughts on the Dialogues? Got 'em cause they were super-light & comfy. Oh yeah & on sale!)

I mostly do mountain runs. Probably looking for a freeride/all-mountain board. I was told I could keep my Cruzer for when I want to try to advance to the park. This true?

i do believe the cruzer is not a park board, more freeride board. may even have little taper to it?

BurtonAvenger · 10-06-2008, 09:12 PM

The Cruzer is the same board as the Blunt minus the twin shape.

10-05-2008, 09:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
soloboarder Guest Posts: n/a	Upgrade Time! ;) Hi all, Ok, so I'm TOTALLY OVERWHELMED by the sheer number of beautiful boards out there! I'm 5'8", 140, a beginning/intermediate, been boarding for near 3 years & am looking to upgrade/supplement my Burton Cruzer 155 & K2 A-Team bindings (Medium). Probably gonna keep my Salomon Dialogue's (Size 9) for awhile. (Thoughts on this setup? Thoughts on the Dialogues? Got 'em cause they were super-light & comfy. Oh yeah & on sale!) I mostly do mountain runs. Probably looking for a freeride/all-mountain board. I was told I could keep my Cruzer for when I want to try to advance to the park. This true? I'm trying real hard not to buy a board based on its graphics, but I'm VERY drawn to the Arbor boards. They also seem like a great company. I really like the Crossbow! Too stiff for me? How about Atomic boards? The Alibi or the Radon? I've been recommended the Burton Customs. Other suggestions? I really love the (look of) the Arbor boards! If I were to get one, would the Crossbow be too firm/stiff for me? What size? 158? Could the Crossbow make me a better rider? I REALLY wanna step up my skill this season!!! Other suggestions on boards &, oh yeah, some NEW BINDINGS to go with, too? I AM SOOO SUPER EXCITED FOR THIS SEASON TO OPEN & HOPEFULLY HAVE A NEW SETUP TO PLAY WITH! (Tryin reeaaaal hard not to pull out my card & make a rash buying decision! So help me out guys & gals!) WHOOOO!!!! TIA for all your thoughts!!! You guys ROCK!!! Last edited by soloboarder; 10-05-2008 at 09:40 PM.

10-05-2008, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Random Hero Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: an igloo in Canada Posts: 290	I'm not good when it comes to suggesting boards, but I have a few suggestions for you to help decide on what to buy. If you can I would suggest just spending the first part of the season demoing boards from shops if thats a possiblity. This is by far the best way to find a board that is right for you. If you get a chance as well perhaps read burtonavenger's snowboard reviews to help you find a board that you would feel is right for you. Just keep in mind that everyones view from a board differs so if you find yourself liking a board that he doesn't stick with it. __________________ Shredding the ice coast, one hill at a time....

10-06-2008, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,055	The Cruzer is the same board as the Blunt minus the twin shape. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

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