snowboard gurus: need to ID a board
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Its an old Burton board I think 2002. I would stay away. get a one of 2006 boards. I recommend Ride, Forum, Flow. For 200 you could get new Ride Control which is what I did and absolutely loved it.
Dont recommend boards when you know nothing about his riding style, how big his feet are, or his level of experience. For example, your board is too narrow for me and too aggressive a side cut for any serious park or pow riding. But hey, if you just to carve around groomed runs all day more power to you.
OP, from glancing at the board and his setup (looks like duck to me) its a park board. If youre learning carving is going to be difficult (ie, it has a large radial cut).
hmm i am just starting to learn snowboarding and figured i'll just grab something used and start off with that. im 5'10 and about 180lb... i know that board is a bit on the short side.
would that board be ok for just going on the trails?
would that board be ok for just going on the trails?
I am 6', 167lbs, and i ride a K2, 162 i think.
Its a bit sluggish I feel, but i havent ridden any other boards since i bought mine, so i wouldnt know much. Its pretty wide also, probably meant more for trails, but i take it of jumps, and it works alright on the rails.
If you are noob snowboarder, then just try renting a couple times till you get the hang of it. that way you dont go put down 4-6 hundred dollars on something that you might be unhappy with, when you could have spent and extra 60-80 just renting 3-4 times figuring out what you like and dislike.
Its a bit sluggish I feel, but i havent ridden any other boards since i bought mine, so i wouldnt know much. Its pretty wide also, probably meant more for trails, but i take it of jumps, and it works alright on the rails.
If you are noob snowboarder, then just try renting a couple times till you get the hang of it. that way you dont go put down 4-6 hundred dollars on something that you might be unhappy with, when you could have spent and extra 60-80 just renting 3-4 times figuring out what you like and dislike.
No. Not if youre learning. Its radial cut looks too big. This make the board harder to turn unless you know what youre doing. You want something like the guy above me posted. A small radial cut means that i will tend to ride up on an edge with less effort. Look for an "all mountain" board. Im 6' and 195 and ride a huge radial cut on a wide board. I have been boarding for 16 years and skating for 20+ years.
Looks like a board for heavier and shorter people. $150 would be an okay deal at best, given that it is an older board and would probably require the usual edging and waxing. Your best bet would be to examine it yourself or email the seller since board specs should be on the board.
the guy said thats not his board and offered it to me for $125... gonna check it out tomorrow maybe.
what is a radical cut? i noticed most of the boards i see on craigs are freestyle boards...
just browsed some websites... homercles337 do you mean i should go for boards that has a larger arch in the middle?
such as this one, right?
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/spo/296442018.html
what is a radical cut? i noticed most of the boards i see on craigs are freestyle boards...
just browsed some websites... homercles337 do you mean i should go for boards that has a larger arch in the middle?
such as this one, right?
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/spo/296442018.html
A radial cut is the radius that describes the side cut of the board. It describes the arc that the board will follow when on edge. Imagine a circle that is tangent to the edge of your board. A small radius makes a "deep" cut and a large radius makes a "shallow" cut. A shallow cut will tend to carve a bigger arc. This means that its harder to turn but will run faster on edge (meaning hold the edge well, im ignoring effective edge). It will also be easier to ride flat (off edge) for the park. You should also know that deep radial cuts will float and turn better in the pow. If you get a shallow radial cut board it has to be WIDE to float well. I ride a huge radial, wide board. It works for everything if i want to. Park, flat land tricks, pow, all mountain, etc, but i have been boarding for a LONG time.
Edit: if you dont understand geometry. Think of it like the change in width from nose to waist to tail. A deep cut will have a large change and a shallow one will have little change.
No. Smaller will be easier to turn, but you cant stay on edge long because the arc is so sharp.
edit: If youre just starting go for a SOFT board with a deep radial cut and a stance that is >2" back from center. Your link here is better suited. Ask the seller for specs. I bought my last board on specs alone. PM me if you want to continue.
edit: oops, yea. Sorry. If a big "arch" means a small radial cut. My bad.
Radial Cut Figure...
Heres a figure to demonstrate what radial means. Sorry if its crude but i spent 2 minutes in illustrator for this.
edit: maybe i should explain. The dotted trace is a large radial cut, and is thus "shallower" or bigger depending on if you think of cut or arc. They are dual. You can infer the arc from the "cut," but they are both described by the radius of the circle. Make sense? YOu want a board that does more of the solid trace ("deeper cut").
Heres a figure to demonstrate what radial means. Sorry if its crude but i spent 2 minutes in illustrator for this.
edit: maybe i should explain. The dotted trace is a large radial cut, and is thus "shallower" or bigger depending on if you think of cut or arc. They are dual. You can infer the arc from the "cut," but they are both described by the radius of the circle. Make sense? YOu want a board that does more of the solid trace ("deeper cut").
the second link is a pretty decent combo, although he doesn't say just how old the board/bindings are? I had a pair of ride ex bindings when i was starting...good bindings, decent enough flex for a beginner but still good enough to get a bit of air in them. I haven't ridden a plain custom in awhile, i ride a custom x now, a bit more than just a custom and not something you need to worry about yet.
you've yet to mention your shoe size...that can make a pretty big difference in your options
you've yet to mention your shoe size...that can make a pretty big difference in your options
i wear a size 10... im kind of worried that my feet will stick out once i get my own pair of boots!
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