New Burton Models

[tsondaboy 0]

I think the turning problem is more of a being used to the board issue.

I would argue that the specks of the board is not what makes it right or wrong. But like you said in your previous posts, materials and construction is what makes the difference.

[Rag-Doll 0]

definitely being used to the board helps. I stepped off a hot-rod and on to a board that was bigger and wider than any board I had ever used so it naturally felt very odd. I'm sure after a while the differences wouldn't have been so apparent.

 

My point on the materials though is that I don't know whether there really are all that many differences in the materials - are there? there are only so many types of wood cores, base materials, metal edges, bamboo stingers, carbon stringers, types of fibre glass or combos of layers. I'm excluding of course the fancy specialist shaped boards.

[tsondaboy 0]

Sure, the materials are more or less all the same. For the same material though quality may vary greatly depending on the supplier. A wood core made in China does not have the same quality as a wood core made in Aspen.

 

The problem is, you don't know what core your manufacturer actually uses. So I guess its like saying, who would you trust to buy a board from.

[Rag-Doll 0]

Fair point, but BTW, I reckon a lot of the american and european boards are actually made/assembled in china and probably in the same factories.

[Kumapix 0]

Originally Posted By: Oyuki kigan

Prior (small whistler company), Rome, Capita, and some of the slightly smaller ones. I have heard good things about Nitro, as well as some of the ski brands, like K2.

But for me, the absolute best (and one you will NOT see in Japan) is Never Summer. Ladies and Gentlemen, 3-YEAR WARRANTY.

But have heard lots of quality issues with Burton, and lately Lib Tech as well

Never Summer always has good reviews, except for their weight.
Rome- I've only heard good stuff about. 2 year warranty rocks.

Nitro - I broke a board when it shouldn't have and found that to lighten it they use strips of wood with styrofoam in between. I've heard of many cases of nitros breaking. I warrantied one in the past too because the core imploded.

Capita - it's always cool to be hardcore with the small board companies....but they had a huge delam problem a couple of years ago

Prior - check out their site and see how many 'defects' they have on sale....

[tsondaboy 0]

NS might be my next board, although its true that their boards are a bit heavier than others.

 

Most Prior stuff that are on sale are demo boards and it is clearly stated on the sales HP. Their biggest problem is construction time and its what many people complain about. It took 1 month to deliver my first board and almost 2 F*** months for my new one.

[HelperElfMissy 42]

Interesting read.

 

The boys are looking to get new boards for '09, and so the more info to consider the better. I am more than happy to stick to my K2 girly board, no point sticking P plates on a Maserati now is there?

[AK 77 0]

Originally Posted By: tsondaboy

A wood core made in China does not have the same quality as a wood core made in Aspen.

The problem is, you don't know what core your manufacturer actually uses. So I guess its like saying, who would you trust to buy a board from.

I think you mean a core made of Aspen is better than a core made of China.

Seriously you are mixing your metaphors (despite not using any) - boards are made IN China, and OF Aspen.

To be safe, stay away from boards made by Royal Doulton.

Good boards are flourescent.

[Kumapix 0]

what are you talking about AK? Royal Doulton boards are the best

[AK 77 0]

They are pretty good, as long as you put the milk in first.

[thursday 1]

Wedgewood boards are the best, then Noritake ones come a close second.

 

So long as your manufacturers wish to stay io business, your boards will be made where the labour is cheapest. Today China, tomorrow, Mongolia, the day after that?

[Oyuki kigan 0]

Originally Posted By: Rag-Doll

How many of those brands actually make their own boards do you reckon Oyuki?

As far as i know, Capita is pressed in the Elan factory. I don't know about Rome, Nitro, or K2.

But Never Summer and Prior have their own factories, in Colorado and Whistler respectively.

Both NS and Prior boards are slightly heavier and damper than your standard board, but the quality is much, much higher.

Personally, i am looking at getting another NS this season, as they are now making banana boards (and apparently have the shaping down to an art)

[Jyves 0]

I think it varies from model to model. My Burton Malolo (first or second year) was built in Canada. I've had it for a few seasons and the flex and feel is still golden. There are only a few cosmetic blemishes, but nothing that affects the riding in any way.