Need help deciding on Park Board…

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FlyingCouchEnthusiast

Discussion Starter · 19 d ago

Hi all!

As the title suggests, I need some help deciding on a park board! I’ve been building out a quiver over the last year and the last board which I would like to add is a dedicated park board. This is my quiver as of now:

All mountain freestyle: ‘22 Libtech TRS 159W
All mountain freeride: ‘23 Ride Mtnpig 160W
Powder: ‘21 Ride Sushi 144

My requirements for a park board are as follows:

Shape: True Twin
Camber Profile: Rocker-Camber-Rocker Hybrid
Flex: Medium-ish overall, with softer/larger tips to practice buttering/jibbing (and so it’s somewhat forgiving)
Price: (ideally) around $400-$500
Other:
- I need it to be all mountain friendly so I can take it out of the park and still have a good time (decent carves and can hold an edge)
- Sintered base (nice-to-have, but not required)

So, I’ve narrowed it down to these boards, and need help deciding which one to go for:

Yes Dicey
Dinosaurs Will Die Rat (the new version with a RCR camber profile - not sure if it would be too soft though)
Salomon Huck Knife

Out of the three, I'm currently leaning most towards the Dicey, but I've heard a lot of good things about the Huck Knife and the Rat too (haven't seen any info about the Rat w/ the new RCR camber - all the info online seems to be about the old RFR camber).

Also, I need some help deciding on size. I’m unsure of whether to go for a 152 or 154. I want to downsize from my usual 157-159 sizing so it’s easier to spin/maneuver, just not sure which to go for as I’m concerned the 152 may be too small, but it’s also only a 2 cm difference so idk if it matters that much.

I’m also open to any feedback or suggestions for decks/considerations I may have missed!

Thanks!

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Stats + Additional Info
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 190ish
Boot Size: 9.5-10
Preferred Riding: All Mountain (Love it All)
Skill: Intermediate, working towards Advanced

Closer to beginner at park
- Currently Hitting: hit small-medium jumps (w/ basic grabs and maybe a 180), decent butters, boardslide boxes, and 50-50 the occasional rail
- Want To Work Up To Hitting: boardslides and more 50-50s on rails, better jibbing / buttering, and more medium jumps (w/ 360s and better grabs)

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SennaBlast

· #2 · 18 d ago

Huck knife is ridiculously good, especially on rails for me at least. Just a ton of fun all over. Have not ridden the others. At your size I'd go with the 154 maybe. I'm slightly smaller at 5'9 170 and ride a 152. 10.5 boot

It helped me progress from your currently hitting description to your want to hit this year. Tho I suck at boardslides lol.

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Nivek

· #3 · 18 d ago

Out of your list probably the Dicey. You'll be ok on either size for park, but the 54 is likely the better option since you are concerned about outside the park performance and it will be better if you're hitting medium to bigger jumps. I don't dislike the Huckknife, but I honestly think that many (not all) people that rave about that board have ridden very few or no other twin camber mid flex boards. Its good, but has never blown me away. I would also take a good look at the Rome Agent, Nidecker Sensor, Ride Twinpig, or an Arbor Westmark.

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speedjason

· #4 · 18 d ago

Can't beat Huck Knife in the park although the board is not the main reason whether you do good or bad.

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thecadgod

· #5 · 18 d ago

Name Dropper?

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eLi_1119*

· #6 · 18 d ago

have you considered the bataleon evil twin or the bataleon wallie

unless ur not a fan of 3BT
Bataleon makes pretty good park all mountain boards

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eLi_1119*

· #7 · 18 d ago

maybe JONES TWEAKER

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eLi_1119*

· #8 · 18 d ago

ride twinpig is also an AWESOME BOARD

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FlyingCouchEnthusiast

Discussion Starter · #9 · 17 d ago (Edited)

Nivek said:
Out of your list probably the Dicey. You'll be ok on either size for park, but the 54 is likely the better option since you are concerned about outside the park performance and it will be better if you're hitting medium to bigger jumps. I don't dislike the Huckknife, but I honestly think that many (not all) people that rave about that board have ridden very few or no other twin camber mid flex boards. Its good, but has never blown me away. I would also take a good look at the Rome Agent, Nidecker Sensor, Ride Twinpig, or an Arbor Westmark.

Ahhh gotcha.

Yeah the Huck Knife seems to be one of the more hyped-up decks lately. So, I’m not surprised to hear that it may be a bit over-hyped.

Sounds like the dicey is probably the sweet spot for me, but I’ll definitely take a peak at those other decks you mentioned.

locallawndart

· #10 · 16 d ago

If you want some stiffer options, the Ride Burnout or Capita Outsiders have never done me wrong. They're going to take some getting used to especially on rails though just because of how beefy they are, but if you're looking for a board that you can take outside of the park too these will kill it.

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speedjason

· #11 · 16 d ago

FlyingCouchEnthusiast said:
Ahhh gotcha.

Yeah the Huck Knife seems to be one of the more hyped-up decks lately. So, I’m not surprised to hear that it may be a bit over-hyped.

Sounds like the dicey is probably the sweet spot for me, but I’ll definitely take a peak at those other decks you mentioned.

I don't think it's over hyped. There is a reason all the top dogs are rocking them or the pro versions. If you ever come to Copper, you will see a lot of big hitters and jib gods ride them.
I have ridden Villain and Assassin before I go to the Huck Knife. What I have found over the years is bindings do a big job when it comes to response and control. If you have soft bindings on a medium stiff board, you will feel soggy response. Just like if you have medium stiff bindings on a stiff board, you will have medium ish control.
I love Union Force on my Huck Knife.

BltByKrmn

· #12 · 15 d ago

I'm still looking for a 156/157 park/ride it with my little kids board as the alternative to my 159 BSOD which is complete overkill at times. The Huck Knife and Outsiders are at the top of my list if I can find a good deal, but I'm also curious to see how the Spring Break Resort Twin rides. Really wish I had just kept my 156 Asymulator, but here we are.

Nivek

· #13 · 15 d ago

speedjason said:
I don't think it's over hyped. There is a reason all the top dogs are rocking them or the pro versions. If you ever come to Copper, you will see a lot of big hitters and jib gods ride them.
I have ridden Villain and Assassin before I go to the Huck Knife. What I have found over the years is bindings do a big job when it comes to response and control. If you have soft bindings on a medium stiff board, you will feel soggy response. Just like if you have medium stiff bindings on a stiff board, you will have medium ish control.
I love Union Force on my Huck Knife.

Salomon has a history of playing the "ambassador" game extremely well in CO. They do a great job of getting boards in the hands of the right people. This has boosted this boards profile immensely. People come in asking for it by name, as they do with the DOA and the Twin Pig. All boards that are hyped hard. In terms of Pros riding that board a lot, well they're paid to so I find no value in that observation, and what else in Salomon's line fits as a park/slopestyle board? That's it, Huck and Huck Pro. Again, it's a good board. But I don't think its as better than the rest to justify the popularity. I think the popularity is 70% the exposure it gets. Villain used to be the same way and that board's sidecut was wack after like year 3. But it was hyped, so it sold. Same with Assassin, hyped, so it sold.

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wazzy

· #14 · 14 d ago

Of your list... go Huckknife. Otherwise check the Rome Party MOD or Ride Burnout.

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Surgeon

· #15 · 13 d ago

I get what @Nivek is saying and I don't disagree and still, I couldn't be more removed from Salomon's PR/Publicity moves or CO.
However, the fact that it didn't blow him away doesn't mean it won't be awesome for you.
Over 30 years of riding camber boards and I'm a big fan of the HK. Great board through and through for me, my riding style, my type of terrain, etc...
I'm trying a Ride Zero next year but I'll have no qualms about going back to the HK if it doesn't work for me. The difference between good and great is usually a matter of personal preference anyways.

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Nivek

· #16 · 13 d ago

Surgeon said:
The difference between good and great is usually a matter of personal preference anyways.

This is also sort of what I'm getting at. It's good for me, not great. I like the personality, versatility, and sidecuts of other boards more. If I was getting back into park and the HK is all I had available I wouldn't be pissed. I just want people to remember that there are other really good twin camber park boards OTHER than the HK.

Surgeon

· #17 · 13 d ago

Nivek said:
This is also sort of what I'm getting at. It's good for me, not great. I like the personality, versatility, and sidecuts of other boards more. If I was getting back into park and the HK is all I had available I wouldn't be pissed. I just want people to remember that there are other really good twin camber park boards OTHER than the HK.

Agreed, I really wish I could demo an Agent somewhere around here...

drblast

· #18 · 13 d ago

I've ridden many Rome boards and owned a few, and there was never a Rome board I've been on that I didn't really like or think "gee this would suck in the park."

All Rome boards kill it in the park. That seems to be their thing, even on the "freeride" boards. Just a matter of picking the flex and camber profile you want. And with as cheap as they are end of season, hard to pass up.

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Nivek

· #19 · 12 d ago

I've always joked that as they sit in their big corporate meeting room discussing new boards they have a guy in the corner who has two jobs.
Job 1: When they are discussing a not-park board, he is tasked with, at some point that will carry the most impact, he leans forward, they all listen in, and he asks, but can it jib?
Job 2: When they are discussing a park/twin board, he is tasked with, at some point that will carry the most impact, he leans forward, they all listen in, and he asks, but can it carve?

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Surgeon

· #20 · 12 d ago

Nivek said:
I've always joked that as they sit in their big corporate meeting room discussing new boards they have a guy in the corner who has two jobs.
Job 1: When they are discussing a not-park board, he is tasked with, at some point that will carry the most impact, he leans forward, they all listen in, and he asks, but can it jib?
Job 2: When they are discussing a park/twin board, he is tasked with, at some point that will carry the most impact, he leans forward, they all listen in, and he asks, but can it carve?

So the big pro of, let's say the Agent, vs. the HK is that the sidecut's much more dialed in making it more versatile in different terrains?

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