Need suggestions for a nice light forgiving park/jib board - Snowboarding Forum

Jenzo · 11-20-2008, 10:53 PM

Ok my standard ride this year is a 158 NS SL-R. I rode it 2 days this past week(first of the season for me) and its amazing. It holds everything I can throw at it.

I am basically a freerider, the point down the mountain hit every jump on the way down type of rider, the faster I go the better I like it.

Now however I will be waiting for a friend a lot (whos learning this year) so I figure its a great chance to hone my rather lacking freestyle skills.

I am about 200 pounds but I want something easy to use and fairly light that I can whip around all day. Suggestions welcome.

Extremo · 11-21-2008, 06:43 AM

200 pounds is a lot for a softer jib board to handle but I would recommend either the Ride DH or the K2 darkstar. Both are light, flexible, and would handle your weight in the 155-157 range. The best part is they will both ride well all over the mountain but have a good mellow sidecut you'll like in the park.

11-20-2008, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jenzo Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 819	Need suggestions for a nice light forgiving park/jib board Ok my standard ride this year is a 158 NS SL-R. I rode it 2 days this past week(first of the season for me) and its amazing. It holds everything I can throw at it. I am basically a freerider, the point down the mountain hit every jump on the way down type of rider, the faster I go the better I like it. Now however I will be waiting for a friend a lot (whos learning this year) so I figure its a great chance to hone my rather lacking freestyle skills. I am about 200 pounds but I want something easy to use and fairly light that I can whip around all day. Suggestions welcome.

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11-21-2008, 06:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,112	200 pounds is a lot for a softer jib board to handle but I would recommend either the Ride DH or the K2 darkstar. Both are light, flexible, and would handle your weight in the 155-157 range. The best part is they will both ride well all over the mountain but have a good mellow sidecut you'll like in the park.