Snowboard experts needed

[toekramp]

I started boarding earlier this year, but have gone out a dozen times already and just love the sport. I want to get something much lighter and a bit shorter than my current board (K2 Dart - 159cm). I'd say my budget is anywhere between 300-400 bucks. My goal is to start doing some tricks/jumps and just have more control in general.

 

[toekramp]

bump

 

[lightpants]

Wait a month and pick something up at an "end of season" sale. You'll save some cash.

 

[chimmytime]

How tall are you?

if you're going to be in the park, look for a shorter board with a lot of pop in it. Meaning that it isn't stiff, and you can bend it pretty easily.

 

[clamum]

I used to have a red 155 Dart until some ****** stole it.

If you tell us how tall you are I could suggest a size. It also depends on your weight too, so even if you're tall that doesn't necessarily mean you should ride a longer board.

 

[toekramp]

6'1", 185 lbs, athletic build... something like 9% body fat if that matters

 

[FleshLight]

Burton Vapor

 

[d33pt]

end of the season sales are going on right now in cali. not sure about where you are. actually most of the sales are about over and they have almost no stock left.

 

[toekramp]

what about this one -> http://www.southport-rigging.com/browse.cfm/4,3679.html

 

[clamum]

Originally posted by: toekramp
what about this one -> http://www.southport-rigging.com/browse.cfm/4,3679.html

That one looks good. Ride makes good boards.

If you think you'll be more into park/freestyle riding you could go with the 152. With your height and weight you could spin and maneuver that board pretty well. Otherwise I'd say go with the 156.

 

[Mo0o]

I"m looking at either a Ride Control 155, Academy Commuter or a Nitro Revolt

Hey is it true that sometimes binding from other companies dont fit burton boards?

 

[Zolty]

Originally posted by: FleshLight
Burton Vapor

I ride a T6, I have ridden the vapor, honestly I cannot tell the differance.

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Hey is it true that sometimes binding from other companies dont fit burton boards?

The plates will mount to a burton board with one exception, the unic which comes in a 2 screw design but also includes the mounting plates.