new board help

Hey guys I started snowboarding at the beginning of this season and I have to say I’ve loved every minute of it. I’ve gone as much as I could living on the east coast, so I’d say I’m able to get down the mountain on my own at least. I’ve looked at more all-mountain boards as a first board and I...

Hello! I’m a new snowboarder and want to buy my own gear. I’m having difficulty knowing what size board to get. The charts all vary, and the boards I rent all differ so much that it’s difficult to tell. For info, I am a female who is 5’0”. I am 107lb, can fluctuate from 100-115lb. My legs are...

Hi all, Just got back into the sport and already decided on buying a board. So I’m looking at used boards and have a Ride Concept UL 2010 basically in mint condition on hold (saw in person). Doing some research I see that it was a pretty good board for the time. Guy is selling it for 250 with...

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and would appreciate any advice. TIA. I've been snowboarding for about 14 years, seriously for the last 10 years. I'm 5'6" and around 170lbs. My first snowboard was a K2 Lunatique 151 then followed by a K2 BrightLite 151. I rode those for about 6 years. 4 years...

So I've recently started snowboarding, and have been renting the entire time. Before this years season starts, I want to get my own equipment. Any of you have any good suggestions? I live out of New Hampshire, I'm 240+ pounds and like 6'3". I ride all mountain, and do powder whenever I can. I...

I have been snowboarding for 8 years and can do black diamond slopes out west with ease. I am now looking for a snowboard to buy and I am completely blind sided by all the terms, such as camber, profile, directional etc.. I live in the east coast so most of the snow is Icier but our family goes...

Hey Guys, Looking to pickup one of the three boards in the title but unsure which. Little bit of background - currently have a Skeleton Key with Cartel X EST bindings. I’m looking to keep this and supplement this board. Where I board I often find Icy conditions (hence why im leaning towards...

Hey yall – just looking for some new board advice. I’m a solid low-intermediate rider who gets in 20-30 days per year in CO. I’ve been riding a Yes Typo 158, and I’m trying to decide my next moves gear-wise. I would say above all else I love tree riding, and while I was able to get around fine...

Hey Got an Academy Collective 158 Camber from 2009 that’s not really worn out. But I’ve started looking at a Burton Custom 158 Camber and started believing that there will be a big upgrade and more enjoyable to ride a newer and higher end board. But will there really be that much different, or...

I'm 6' 180 lbs and I wear a size 12 shoe. I'm a beginner, but I'm really enjoying learning how to snowboard and I want to get my own board. I'm considering these two mainly because of price, but I can't find anything online about the brand and I don't want to get stuck with a bad board. I'd be...

Hi! Im wanting to purchase my first snowboard, I grew up renting ski's and have snowboarded about 5 times now. Im 25 years old, weigh 135-140 pounds, 5'4". I currently am looking at the Rossignol Gala / Frenemy but not to sure on sizing of what to exactly get, based on the weight reccomendations.

Hello, I need help picking a board and I can’t find it online. Im a big guy. 6 foot and I weight around 260 with size 10 wider feet/high arch Background I’ve been snowboarding for a couple years now. Probably 10 times total. I learned on a ride 162 W. I also didn’t realize because I have a...

Hi guys! I’m currently riding an old K2 Moment women’s snowboard (2009) that I got used a couple years back. I’m looking to upgrade to a newer all-mountain board. I would consider myself an intermediate rider, but definitely closer to beginner intermediate than advanced intermediate. 5’3”, 130...

Hi! So I'm pretty new to snowboarding. I've recently started going on the blue and a little on red runs, finally getting a good grip on turns etc. BUT I have just purchased a Roxy Sugar 142 board and am worried I have made a big mistake on size. I fit within the weight limits- i weigh...

Hi everybody !! i'm going to get a new board and i don't want to make another mistake choosing it , so which one should i Buy ? I want a really playfull board. i want a centered stance board. In the beginning i used to ride a whammybar 153, after that i bought an Arbor Coda Crocker 156 2017...

Hey, gang! I'm seeking some advice from experienced riders for my new board hunt. As I've finally gotten some serious seasons under my belt (not the 1-3 rides a season I've had since a kid), I'm looking to further understand the mechanics that go into my board and how they compliment my riding...

Hey all, Looking to buy my first actual board. Bought a 1994 morrow off of craigslist last year but I'm ready to move up to some tougher slopes and a bookshelf isn't gonna cut it anymore. -I'm a guy, 6'1" 175 lbs (the morrow is a 169cm) -Looking for a board I can use for the next 5 or so...

Hi all! Hope I'm posting in the right spot. Brand new to this site, relatively new to snowboarding. Names TY. I grew up in central Oregon enjoying the outdoors but never got into snowboarding. I joined the Army when I was 22 and fortunately I ended up on Colorado. Some friends got me into...

Hey guys, I bought my first board a couple of years ago, It was a 2013 Ride Kink. I have since advanced my riding and would like to push myself as hard as I can this winter, I do a little bit of everything at the resorts I visit. I bought ThirtyTwo Tm-2 boots and Burton Genesis bindings in the...

Hi, After several failed attempts to progress to freestyle on my own I have just booked a course with Ninja academy over in Davos this season. Is anybody else going/got any tips! Also can anybody advise a board for both mountain and intro to freestyle winter is coming!!!!! :)