Mantas 3 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Yes . Yet another punter asking for advice on snowboards. I know this has been done a few times lately. I read with great interest about some of you saying how much your riding improved on a new board. Which prompted me into thinking about an upgrade. I have no reason to dislike my current board. It has served my well for years now. I really haven't ridden many other boards. So it begs the questions. Is it the right board for me and would I be riding better on a different board ? I have to admit I'm not very technically wise on snowboard features. So please give me your 2 bob's ( or quarter, dime, pence, yens ) worth. I'll give you the following information; I'm 6'3" ( 189cm ) 80 kg I'm currently riding a Nitro hazard 162 that I bought in Colorado years ago. It's got a good wide nose with not a lot of curve cut along the side ( does that sound good ) I would describe my level as being somewhere between intermedeate and advanced. I like riding powder( no suprisses there) I don't go any where near a park ( too old) I like drawing big turns out on the open mountain but also like weave through the trees and skip through little gullys ( once again, no suprisses there) Looking through most of the snowboard shops around here it's hard to find a board bigger than 162. So lets hear it guys. Do I need a new board? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I was going to ask you about this when you mentioned your board in another thread. hmmm, big solid guy, not a play ground spinner (freestyle), like a powerful long turn, like pow, going to Japan. Get a 'Tom Burt' by winter stick (watch my Alaska clip) http://www.winterstick.com/tb.php or Arbour A-frame http://www.backcountry.com/store/ARB0027/Arbor-A-Frame-Snowboard.html?id=BTvunToU There are loads of other boards that will do what these boards do. But these ones have.... something about them (?) Other options: Burton Malolo Something from Never Summer. I could recommend more specialised boards (like one of mine, it is a surfboard for snow, search on Dupraz). But I reckon you might do better with something more conventional. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 More specific Spud. Dimensions ect. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I have the and physique (and social life) of Golum so for a guy of your build I really can't comment on what length board you need, but let your weight and foot size be your guide. In fact, the first thing you need to do is determine what waist width is too narrow for your foot size and stance angles and then rule out any shape with less than that width. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 Who's Golum? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 He's from a movie. Check out SerreChe's review of the Tanker by Rad-Air. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Mantas I am the same build as you (189cm 76kg). I take it you live in Australia and just go riding abroad on holidays.... btw Mantas...is this you: http://www.eaves.org/jon/personal/whistlerIntro.shtml I was just trying find something about the nitro hazard and this guy came up Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Computor geek ! Your kidding. It takes me half a day just to post on S-J's No not me mate, I'm much more handsome. >I take it you live in Australia and just go riding abroad on holidays....< Yes. Not much snow in Boat Harbour. Lots of pippies and crabs though! Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 well, I couldn't find anything on the nitro hazard - it must be too old. This definitely means new board time Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Thanks Kumapix for the marathon, db style reply. Food for thought. I think I need a longer board for open mountain stuff. But i think I would stuggle to throw around a longer board when hopping through the trees ect. Best buy 2 boards then ay. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Mantas: I think I need a longer board for open mountain stuff. burton malolo eliminates the need for a longer board. also define open mountain stuff. steep bc extreme? Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Steep bc extreme...?.. pfft. I'lll leave that for the videos. No just plain old riding down the hill. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 then u should be fine with a 162 board. if u don't ride switch then a malolo would be good. or malolo equivalent boards ie prior khyber/lib tech snow mullet Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I dont know about malolo, but Khyber is not that fun to ride switch. I have my bindings all the way to the back of the board, so when I turn switch I find myself riding at the tip of a inversed 3 cm tapered board. I almost broke my ribs till I find a way to initiate turns.... Still it behaves really great if you ride it normal. I want to get a freeride board for the groomers and BXC. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 trying to ride a malolo switch in pow is a bit silly and I gave up after a couple of turns. I then but my bindings on full set back and don't bother with switch. I do miss 180's though now I just have to stomp the 3's Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Yap thats the problem with taper shaped boards. I was talking about the groomers by the way. The only advantage of riding it switch sometimes is that it helps with the muscle burn if you are just traversing long flat areas. In any other case I dont bother with switch anymore. The bright side is that now I am trying hard to learn 360`s. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Here you go Mantas: http://www.snowjapanforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/2/232.html?#000001 there's an awesome board great for you. I would have gotten that board if I hadn't got my nitro Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Thanks guys. I like to do research on this sort of thing. Appreciate the help. Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 i ride a winterstick Tom Burt 172 and while i'm a bit light for this board (only 65kg), it's a beauty in powder. never taken it out on non-powder days tho. 2 boards might be your go. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Arbor A-Frame Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 A friend just got the newest model from Vector Glide . Quite expensive Japanese maker, but one of the best domestic BC board makers. I have only heard the best form people that have one. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 The new board fever is on! I'll stick with my trusted old canyon & tanker for this season. Mantas, sounds like you need something in the 170+ range with wide waist if you are a powder freak like most of us. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 By the way, wonder if you can get your hands on a Dupraz in Japan. Doubt it. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Sounds like the Tanker would be too big to meet your requirements. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 SerreChe- i think you may be right, 170+, I rode a 170 at Whistler this year and must say I enjoyed the extra length. Link to post Share on other sites
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