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  • niq_nak
    E30 Addict
    • Apr 2004
    • 422

    #1

    snowboards

    well, from a previous thread ive gathered that a good amount of you snowboard so id like some help. i believe im finally getting a snowboard this year, got boots and bindings last yearbut i dont know jack about snowboards. im 6' tall 170 lbs. i mostly freeride, blacks, blues, tree runs, etc but i do like to hit up the park every now and then. i guess i just want a good all around board. not sure what my price range would be cus i dont really know what boards cost. i dont need top of the line.. but i dont want a cheap board, just a nice mid-level board. thanks for the help :D
  • royalflush313
    R3VLimited
    • Mar 2004
    • 2070

    #2
    Rossignol Premier 158 +
    ~ Go Canucks Go! ~

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    • Brew
      No R3VLimiter
      • Oct 2003
      • 3060

      #3
      Ride Timeless 161.
      '91 318is
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      • Digitalwave
        is a poseur
        • Oct 2003
        • 6280

        #4
        Where do you snowboard in Florida? 8)

        RISING EDGE

        Let's drive fast and have fun.

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        • Avus_325is
          E30 Addict
          • Mar 2004
          • 446

          #5
          Depends what kind of riding you are into. I like something a little longer when I am up north or out west cause its so much more open and you can really cruise, plus powder is a bitch when you are riding a 146. But for the most part i spend most of the time in the Poconos and taking day trips out to western Maryland, so that's where I like to ride pipe and spend most of the time in the parks.

          I'm 5'8" 165 so my big board is a 156 Burton that my buddy sold me cheap. I love my 147 Ride with Burton customs that i've had for about 4 years. With a good tune and wax I can keep up with my buddies that are bigger and ride longer boards but still rip it up in the park.

          You deffinately must have some money if you have to travel as far as you do to find a mountian.

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          • e30sd
            Fistee
            • Jan 2004
            • 5517

            #6
            burton seven 155, me loves.

            i heart so cal. surf and snow in the same day, w00t
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            • TheyCallMeDale
              Grease Monkey
              • Dec 2003
              • 321

              #7
              check out Burtons middle of the road stuff. Burton makes the best boards for the money hands down. I ride an 03 Cruzer 156 and it sounds like an ideal fit for your riding ability. 300 new from a shop, but I got mine with Burton freestyle bindings brand new off eBay for 279 shipped. T

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              • royalflush313
                R3VLimited
                • Mar 2004
                • 2070

                #8
                Originally posted by Avus_325is
                Depends what kind of riding you are into. I like something a little longer when I am up north or out west cause its so much more open and you can really cruise, plus powder is a bitch when you are riding a 146. But for the most part i spend most of the time in the Poconos and taking day trips out to western Maryland, so that's where I like to ride pipe and spend most of the time in the parks.
                You know what's a bitch in the powder? Short, twin tip board.

                Niqnak, defenetely check out the Rossi Premier. It's a sweet all-around board. Pretty stiff board, but you'll get used to it. Also Check out the Capitas, and also Lib-techs, I think they are a lil cheaper (just heard good things about them, no personal experence here).

                As for Burton making the best board for money, I disagree. Burton makes good stuff, but there are many companies that make better stuff, or the same quality shit for less money.

                Having said that, my fav. bindings are Burton Missions ( I have been through bunch of bindings, including the ever so popular Drake F60 Ltd, but I hated them ).

                e30sd, Burton Sevens are sweet, same with the customs. I rode them last year few times, awesome boards for the park :)
                ~ Go Canucks Go! ~

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                • Werksmini
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 1658

                  #9
                  Buy a rome snowboard. All the kids are doing it.

                  I bombed Korea every night.

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                  • E30godz
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 1524

                    #10
                    how about a 6 foot 160 pound guy? who only does freeride?

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                    • grapedrink
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 1514

                      #11
                      Never Summer boards are great. Made in Colorado for the best mountains :)

                      Originally posted by DaveCN
                      Welcome.

                      Your car is a piece of shit.

                      Most of them here are, too.

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                      • Brew
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 3060

                        #12
                        Originally posted by E30godz
                        how about a 6 foot 160 pound guy? who only does freeride?
                        Ride Timeless 160-ish
                        '91 318is
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                        • niq_nak
                          E30 Addict
                          • Apr 2004
                          • 422

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Digitalwave
                          Where do you snowboard in Florida? 8)
                          when i know its going to be below freezing over night i take out the hose and soak down my driveway and some of the road out in front of it. and if i really feel like going all out ill do the roof also.

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                          • h0lmes

                            #14
                            lib tech or GNU, both made by Mervin Manufacturing. I have a pacifier and i love it. bit spendy tho.

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                            • Axxe
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Aug 2004
                              • 3355

                              #15
                              I ride a 3 year old Salomon 450, size 159. Best board that I have ever bought, really fucking stiff, great for carving and powder, sucks ass for park though. Way to much snap for half pipe, and any landing made slightly off axis will fuxor up your face (don't ask me how I know).

                              Any high-end Ride will satisfy you, 155-160. They make awesome boards.


                              Keep it slideways!!

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