opinions on k2 podium - Snowboarding Forum

11-01-2009, 10:37 PM

hey guys, i am an begginer-intermediate snowboarder, just wanting to get a new board. I'm really into just cruzin on the groomed trails and a few jumps here and there, but this year i may also go into the park a few times. From what i've been reading, the k2 podium seems like a good board for me for an all mountain board that curves nicely and is priced nicely too. Anyone have any other ideas of a board or comments on the k2 podium?

also, i'm 6'4'' 185-190lbs and have a size 13 boot, so i'd be getting a 164w I would need a wide board for anyone who wants to pitch ideas of other boards to look at.

thanks!

BurtonAvenger · 11-01-2009, 10:57 PM

Ah I don't know where you read that about the Podium that's not the board you want for what you're describing. Go look at the Believer, Turbo Dream, Darkstar, Parkstar, or jibpan instead if you have your heart set on K2.

11-01-2009, 11:06 PM

yes, but i was thinking that the darkstar, parkstar...etc were more for only park. i'll be spending almost all my time out of the park with a few short sessions just fooling around trying to learn a few things. sorry, didn't make that part clear. should i be looking more towards the darkstar instead? I really like just riding on the slopes most of all and want one that is responsive when i turn.

BurtonAvenger · 11-01-2009, 11:25 PM

Podium is for hard charging oldschool style riders. That board is seriously designed for a small percentage of the riders out there. Honestly I'd say look more towards the Slayblade for what you want then.

11-02-2009, 12:21 AM

ok, thanks for the info! i'm looking at last years models so i'm looking more of a price range of 250-300. the slayblade looks awesome, but out of my price range. one of my friends said he just got a burton twin board but i'm thinking that is more of a park board than i want. could you suggest something for me, one that is from last year...any brand thanks again for all your help!

was also thinking maybe the burton deuce?

hoboken · 11-02-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurtonAvenger

Podium is for hard charging oldschool style riders. That board is seriously designed for a small percentage of the riders out there. Honestly I'd say look more towards the Slayblade for what you want then.

Just curious..why do you think it's designed for only a small percentage of riders?

bubbachubba340 · 11-02-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoboken

Just curious..why do you think it's designed for only a small percentage of riders?

Because most people these days aren't the type of people to charge hills. Most people like Park, Pipe, Powder, Trees, etc. I know it wasn't my question to answer, but deal with it.

11-02-2009, 06:18 PM

yes, but i said i don't do much park or pike...

would the zeppelin be too much board for me? I was talking to a guy on sierra and he mentioned either the podium or the rome slash, but i also found a great deal on a zeppelin

legallyillegal · 11-02-2009, 07:21 PM

zeppelin is more of the same

11-02-2009, 11:10 PM

more of the same as i shouldn't get it? this is really confusing me a lot now with the the whole "hard charging" thing

11-01-2009, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
5.0kid Guest Posts: n/a	opinions on k2 podium hey guys, i am an begginer-intermediate snowboarder, just wanting to get a new board. I'm really into just cruzin on the groomed trails and a few jumps here and there, but this year i may also go into the park a few times. From what i've been reading, the k2 podium seems like a good board for me for an all mountain board that curves nicely and is priced nicely too. Anyone have any other ideas of a board or comments on the k2 podium? also, i'm 6'4'' 185-190lbs and have a size 13 boot, so i'd be getting a 164w I would need a wide board for anyone who wants to pitch ideas of other boards to look at. thanks!

11-01-2009, 10:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,019	Ah I don't know where you read that about the Podium that's not the board you want for what you're describing. Go look at the Believer, Turbo Dream, Darkstar, Parkstar, or jibpan instead if you have your heart set on K2. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

11-01-2009, 11:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,019	Podium is for hard charging oldschool style riders. That board is seriously designed for a small percentage of the riders out there. Honestly I'd say look more towards the Slayblade for what you want then. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

11-02-2009, 12:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
5.0kid Guest Posts: n/a	ok, thanks for the info! i'm looking at last years models so i'm looking more of a price range of 250-300. the slayblade looks awesome, but out of my price range. one of my friends said he just got a burton twin board but i'm thinking that is more of a park board than i want. could you suggest something for me, one that is from last year...any brand thanks again for all your help! was also thinking maybe the burton deuce? Last edited by 5.0kid; 11-02-2009 at 12:36 AM.

11-02-2009, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
5.0kid Guest Posts: n/a	yes, but i said i don't do much park or pike... would the zeppelin be too much board for me? I was talking to a guy on sierra and he mentioned either the podium or the rome slash, but i also found a great deal on a zeppelin Last edited by 5.0kid; 11-02-2009 at 06:24 PM.

11-01-2009, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
5.0kid Guest Posts: n/a	yes, but i was thinking that the darkstar, parkstar...etc were more for only park. i'll be spending almost all my time out of the park with a few short sessions just fooling around trying to learn a few things. sorry, didn't make that part clear. should i be looking more towards the darkstar instead? I really like just riding on the slopes most of all and want one that is responsive when i turn.

11-02-2009, 07:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	zeppelin is more of the same __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

11-02-2009, 11:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
5.0kid Guest Posts: n/a	more of the same as i shouldn't get it? this is really confusing me a lot now with the the whole "hard charging" thing

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