Snwboard Q

[farquah 0]

Q for boarders. How much overhang is too much on a board (Edge of baord and boot projecting over)?

[montoya 0]

won't matter much if you're just riding powder, but in general you probably want as little overhang as possible.

 

check google for more:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=snowboard+overhang

[nzlegend 1]

as Montoya said as little as possible, get on the groomed stuffed and lean into a big toe side turn and you will find out how much is too much!

 

I am guessing you have big feet Farqhar, yeah?

If you do you are probably a big guy too, so aim for a wide board and set your bindings back as far as possible, and find the foot angle that is optimal.

 

Riser plates are on option but add weight to your board

[farquah 0]

Cheers for the info. Am looking for a new board this year and have been trying to find something a wee bit wider as last year stacked it a few times prety bad after catching my boot on some harder turns on the grromed slopes like you said. But its proving a little difficult finding wider boards for a guy of my height here in Japan. Did read some info about the riser plates but not sure they tempt me too much. Will have a shop around and see whats out there.

[montoya 0]

I think there are some boards from Sims that have less side-cut than others, try checking them out:

http://www.simsnow.com

 

if you know your specs and want to ship from overseas, Prior in Canada has some good deals. The Kyber has a huge nose, but you need to check if your back foot will fit the width of the tail:

http://www.priorsnowboards.com/used_boards.php

[Ocean11 0]

The Palmer riser plates give you wicked edge control with negligable extra weight. They also put your plates of meat about 5 cm or more off the deck.

[tsondaboy 0]

Have you ever ridden a Kyber montoya?

[montoya 0]

yep tsondaboy, I have the split version. lots of taper, supper snappy and turny. ideal board for tree-riding in the powder. if you can get it while you're in the States, might be a good deal.

 

this summer I also got Prior's swallowtail split, since I want the most float I can get. I also think it will be a bit better at higher speeds.

[tsondaboy 0]

I still dont know if I will be going. Anyway, I think this will be my board for this season.

I will most brobably order it from the internet.

[montoya 0]

shipping from them was about $80(canadian), plus a 1500yen import duties fee. they have some pretty cheap deals on their demo/used models.

 

you can compare prices for the malolo in Japan here:

http://www.largo99.com/store/snowboard/burton/2006/index.htm

[SerreChe 2]

Farquah,

 

I have looked high and low for a wide board (I am 190cm, 100 Kgs & shoe-size 30cm) at the beginning of last season and eventually went for the Burton Canyon. Great board, I love it. I ordered it on the net as I could not get the size I wanted in Japan. Not sure if this model still exists though.

 

Otherwise, you can always try using C***s to lift your feet slightly off the board.

[montoya 0]

SerreChe what size is your board? if you're using straps bindings you can try out my 172 split next time

[montoya 0]

tsondaboy, you can also go the other direction and check out Lib/Gnu's Magna Traction. advantage of the serrated edges is supposed to be super hold on icy spots and hardpack:

http://www.lib-tech.com/snowboards/magneTraction.htm

 

they also make Narrow Ass Snowboards as well:

http://www.lib-tech.com/news/2005/10/nas/nas.htm

[tsondaboy 0]

Thanks for the posts montoya, they have been really helpful.

 

Actually I spent last weekend searching in the shops in Ocha-no-mizu about this year’s board. Seen Lib-tech, and Burton and some from Salomon and Dynastar, but I couldn’t find something that I really liked. Burton malolo is a cheap option, but I don’t like this years colours.

I also took a look at Burtons Vapour, its really light board as they say but too expensive and not tapered shaped.

I was checking other brands in the internet also, but it seems that I had missed the Prior site. Thanks for bringing it to my notice. I think that I will be going for the Kyber 160 this year, because I need something with lots of taper but still be able to take it to the groomers. Prise wise is more or less about the money I was planning to spend this year, plus that I will be ordering it with the Quadraxial Glass.

[SerreChe 2]

Thanks for the offer Montoya. My board is 168cm, with some old SIs for bindings. I think I will try to get a big powder board for this season. Not sure which one though.

[farquah 0]

Those deals at Prior boards seem pretty good, Montoya cheers for the link. Know of anyone who has bought from there? Usually as good a condition as they say? Am tempted....!

[montoya 0]

I have always bought new boards from them, so not 100% sure about their used-board conditions. can't go too wrong though at half-price.