Cschoen

Hello, this is my first post. The other day someone gave me a board because they were moving and couldn't take it with them. I gladly accepted, I have limited experience snowboarding but ownning a board can definitely change that for me.


Anyways, with that said: I can't seem to find this board online anywhere. The only two things it has written on it is 'Element' and 'DBX'. I know Element is a pretty large company, so I assumed I would find this board online pretty quickly. Does anyone know anything about this board, or where I can find information on it? It has DBX bindings as well, but no boots.

Anything insight in what I should look into before taking it up a mountain is much appreciated as well!

Snowolf

I am betting this is actually and Arbor Element. Is the board`s top sheet natural wood looking? I don`t know about the DBX.

If this is an Arbor, it is definitely a good all mountain board. What lenght is it and what do you weigh and what is your boot size? that will determine if this is the right length for you.

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BurtonAvenger

The company is pricepoint shit. DBX is some chinese knock off brand that was/is under the K2 umbrella if I remember correctly. Sorry but that board is ancient and crap, I used to give those away like 5 years ago to people that wanted to make benches with them.

Snowolf

So I take it that it`s not an Arbor? Is it Element as in the skateboard deck company?

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mpdsnowman

No it isnt an arbor. I in fact have an element DBX. I have had it for five years and honestly I love it. Who cares if its chinese, 95% of everything is from there now anyway. It will work fine, particularly for a beginner. Ive done BC with it, groomed, east coast, west coast...and its held up great! Its relatively stiff and will hold up just fine

I will say the bindings are not good nor are the boots that would most likely come with the package. But the board itself I like and still use.




Keep it, learn on it, then buy up.

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Cschoen

Hey, thanks a lot for the replies, guys! It's definitely not an Arbor, I found those pretty quickly online. I don't know the length, there's a price sticker on the board that says "Size: N/S". What surprises me, though, is that it was $189, but I guess that could have been any amount of time ago. The board didn't come with boots, and I don't know my boot size. Would you suggest getting new bindings and boots, or just boots? I weight 180-185lbs.

If it helps, I'm 6'2" and the board comes up to a little below my chin.

mpdsnowman

In the middle of the board is a serial number. I think it runs along the side somewhere. I think the last three digits represent the size. Mine is a 149. If your 6'2 and its just below your chin I would say its more like a 155??
You can definitely get good bindings and boots with the advent of eventually you will get another board. The board itself holds any bindings ie: it has the holes.

Actually when I was in Colorado I put new bindings on the board and bought some great vans boots. Made a big difference in the control of the board compared to the bindings and boots that came with it initially. The bindings I bought (ride delta movements) are now on my nitro bonzai and of course vans work with any good quality board setup.

So basically have fun for now with it. Again I still use mine. If we go back to Jay Peak this winter I will definitely use it in the glades because its so short

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Cschoen

Hmm, the last 3 digits are 518, I'm not sure that's the size...

Based off what you say, here is my plan: Buy a pair of boots because I don't have any, but hold off on bindings. I don't want to put too much money into the board since I don't know how many times I'll be able to go in the next few seasons.

Any other suggestions on what to buy, or how to pick a good pair of boots?

This is all really helpful, by the way. Thanks a lot!

Snowolf

On boots, go to a shop and try lots of different pairs, brands and models on. The important part about boots is getting a good, snug and comfy fit. Try to eliminate heel lift and make sure the boots don`t pinch anywhere. Don`t assume that the most espensive boots are going to be the best. it is all about how they fit you personally. As for bindings, the best I have personaly ridden are the Rome Arsenals and 390`s. They are reasonably priced also. Very responsive and durable. As a new rider with a stiff board as MPD reports, I would lean toward the Arsenals since they have a stiffer highback than the 390`s and Targas. Other bindings that get a lot of good reports from people here are the Burton Cartels, Ride Delta`s and I think Killclimbz swears by Unions.

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Cschoen

Alright cool, I'll hit up a shop sometime in the near future and check out a bunch of boots. I'm going to use the DBX bindings that are on the board first, if they end up sucking I at least have some sort of a preference when I buy a new pair.

I'm still open to any advice anyone has for a beginner, but the information is much appreciated, and I'll definitely be coming back here for all my snowboarding inquiries!