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What is better?

  • K2 Zeppelin

    Votes: 5 38.5%
  • Forum Grudge

    Votes: 3 23.1%
  • Burton Custom

    Votes: 5 38.5%

Expert help needed with tough decition...

4K views 26 replies 6 participants last post by  ex1stence 
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#1 ·
Hey,

I am looking to step up my game with a new board. I have narrowed it down to three roughly equally priced boards. I was hoping i could get some insight from advanced riders or people who have personally used them. My choices are all from 2008. Forum Grudge, K2 Zeppelin and Burton Custom.

My Riding Style: Intermediate/Advanced
-Love tree runs
-Love powder (but rare to find here, not a major deal breaker)
-like jumps and rails
-Like the occational fast run
-Do not ride pipe, but may try more this year

What is the best fit for me and why?
Are there any boards in this list you would NOT recommend?

I appreciate all your help!!! :D
 
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#2 ·
forum grudge. I work at sierra at tahoe and everyone is riding forum now. I have heard nothing but fantastic things about the grudge and im actually gonna get the wide version for myself, the bully.
 
#3 ·
"Love powder" and "like...rails."
That is very broad spectrum for one board to cover. I have ridden a Custom a few times, and personally, I would not take it anywhere near the park, esp rails. FAR too stiff, IMHO, for that type of terrain. Best advice I could give you is figure out what your primary style of riding is going to be this year, and get a deck that leans a little more in that direction.
 
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That is very broad spectrum for one board to cover. I have ridden a Custom a few times, and personally, I would not take it anywhere near the park, esp rails. FAR too stiff, IMHO, for that type of terrain.
Mainly I spend my time ripping down tree trails, groomers, and often hit jumps. I will hit a rail or box if it is in the way... but I am not a park whore... More of an All-mountain rider... hope that clears it up a bit.
 
#9 ·
not at all.
of the boards you want I would go with the custom or zepplin but I think in the next couple seasons you'll wish you had avoided a board with camber as they are quickly being replaced by reverse camber/rocker boards so I would recommend the SL-R or a K2 turbodream. Note that next season burton will be offering three boards without camber and K2 will be offering 5 in just the men's models
or you can look back in 3 years and say thank god i didnt fall into that fad...ive never used a reverse cambered but they arent ideal for all situations i hear.
 
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#6 ·
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no, with size 10 you are fine on a regular width board.

Here is your dilema...
If I feel like smacking around on rails for a few hours I will pull out my old burton... so no worries there. I guess I am looking for high performace all around. Great for carving, fast, poppy, ability to handle well in most conditions and hit the big jump when needed.
 
#8 ·
of the boards you want I would go with the custom or zepplin but I think in the next couple seasons you'll wish you had avoided a board with camber as they are quickly being replaced by reverse camber/rocker boards so I would recommend the SL-R or a K2 turbodream. Note that next season burton will be offering three boards without camber and K2 will be offering 5 in just the men's models
 
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#10 ·
My other problem is that I am trying to keep costs low (thats why I am buying an 08). I have not come across a good deal on the NS SL-R, but I did find a great deal on the Neversummer 09 Evo-R... any opinions on that board? I know neversummer is sworn to be an awsome board but I have never riden one and am weary about getting one and not loving it. Has anyone riden the Forum Grudge? It was my leading choice but I havent heard anyone say good things in this post...
 
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#11 ·
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Has anyone riden the Forum Grudge?... I havent heard anyone say good things in this post...
Sorry that was false it was mentioned.

I was leaning to the Burton Custom as more of a fall back plan... I know it is a great board, but everyone and their brother has it. I dont need to stand out but I also dont want to be too sterotypical. If the other boards arent on the same level then I will opt for performance and get the burton... for similar ride I would rather get something different. I am really interested in the Neversummer line, but like I said I am not familiar and need advice. I am looking to spend under $400. Also like some of the Lib Techs but too pricey... Unless you know of some deals.

Decisions... Decisions!!!:dunno:
 
#14 ·
I can't say with certainty about this year's decks, but NS boards have historically run on tad on the stiff side. I had the 08 System. It was a little stiff for the park, and a little soft for death speed runs down blacks. It was amazing everywhere else. The 08 has a slightly set-back stance (3/4 to 1 inch. I can't remember). Flex pattern is slightly directional, but still rode well going switch. If you can find a deal on the SL, check that out, too. That deck is little bit stiffer than the System and will handle speed a bit better.
 
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#16 ·
I think I am going to get the NeverSummer EVO-R. Has anyone ridden this. I want to know if I can use it for all-mountain purposes i hear it is a very similar to the SL-R but is a true twin design and has a little less dampening. is the reduced dampening really going to significantly effect my ride? and how?

Thanks!!
 
#20 ·
Burton custom is a good choice

I have a Burton Custom (old model...called something else). I also have Lib Tech's T. Rice, and Never Summer's Summit.

I'm a big guy and the Custom does me well as an all-around board. I still love it. In really good powder, I prefer the Never Summer. In icy crap, I prefer the T. Rice. But, when building a quiver, the Burton is a great place to start.

I agree with the others on the stiffness though...it's not a park board. It handles anything backcountry or on piste well enough though.
 
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#27 ·
my riding style is identical to yours and so far the Rome Anthem is friggin spectacular for that kind of riding.
its stiff as hell for the tree runs and groomers and provides pop when need be. scary on rails though. give er a shot
 
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