SNOWBOARDERS: What board/boards you ride this Season?

2011 Gnu Rider's Choice.

Rode a capita mid life zero 151 just broke my collar bone so im out for the season if you want a cheap board PM me

burton blunt rome 390s and 32s.

08 k2 WWW rocker with k2 indy bindings. cant believe the thing is still in working order after what its been through, through the years

Still have my Forum Destroyer from like 5 years ago.

2008 Burton Operator. with 07 cartels? I need a new setup too. It's beat to shit haha

just sold my Burton Tadashi Fuse from last season, when I still snowboarded. so much fun, it's real stiff but I was able to butter around on it because I'm size xl, haha. I might buy one of these next season though, so I can both ski and board:

I still have an '04 (maybe, not really sure) Forum JP Walker. That thing is fucking BOMBPROOF. I mean, I only ride it like once or twice a year now, but still, I used to beat the shit out of that thing all season long.

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Just my advice but dont get those bindings(Ride lx). I love the board, but the bindings are terrible

11 Skate banana now,, I want to get the hammerhead next year

2008 Salomon David Benedek Pro model !53
Technine Justin Hebel's

Still working great.

2008 burton twin 155

some burton bindings idr

just me some new burton empire boots so comfy and so fucking nice on the mountain

I have the signal park flat 150, with some technine mfm's

Mang I got burton twin too! Is it the red with tattoo style texts? It was red for my size, could be green for you. Do you think it's stiff as hell?

also had the '04 JP Walker before my K2, and you're definitely right on the "BOMBPROOF" statement.

Rome Garage Rocker 152

Its a wet noodle, if you're into that kind of thing.

Burton Custom XYZ
Walmart bindings
Timberland work boots

BURTON HYPY STICKS

SKIS!

GNU B-Nice (2010). Never rode a board I like this much.

I've been on a Bataleon Airobic 155 since this time last year. Its awesome.

I have a 2012 burton custom flying v with burton diode bingings best setup ever. Nike boots too of corse

1) Arbor Wasteland-$699 – I rode this board on day one in the morning on skierpack/groomed conditions. This is a very well rounded board that was able to stay extremely stable at high speeds and hold an edge and follow through on carves really well. It felt like a solid choice for an aggressive all mountain rider who wants something that initiates quickly and can provide a fun experience anywhere on the mountain aside from being a bit on the stiff side for playing around on rails. The largest drawback I found with the Wasteland was the price, while it is packed full of technology, at $699 I found the price to be a little steep and feel there were multiple boards that performed better than the Wasteland at a lower price. The Graphic is a fairly neutral wood grain that would not offend anyone and may please the audience that this board is crafted towards. 41/50
2) Arbor Formula - $299 – This was the best value board I got on hands down. I rode this directly after the Wasteland ($699) and was stunned at how well it performed compared to a board more than twice its price. This board did very well in all areas. It was quick initiating, poppy and fun, stable at high speeds and an all-around pleasure to be on. I was still able to put it on a rail and really follow through on carves and then slow the board down and put it through some more playful maneuvers that its flex really responded well to. The graphic is a bit understated as is on most Arbor boards but still pleasing to the eye. People who buy this board are going to be very happy with their purchase. 44/50
3) Rossignol Krypto Magtek – This is a great all mountain directional board that grips astonishingly well and still retains a nice amount of playfulness in the flex. I was able to get a couple turns with this board in a few inches of fresh and it responded well with a surfy feel that immediately switched back to a locked in feel once I came back onto the hardpack. My only complaint would be that the board felt like it would hang up a bit at times, but I think this is partially due to the binding I was using. I don’t recall the model but the Rossi bindings did feel like they increased my forward lean a bit beyond what I would find comfortable even when loosened all the way out. 42/50
4) Burton Custom Flying-V - $529.99 – Wow, this board exemplifies everything that an all mountain board should be! I am embarrassed to say that this is the first Burton I had been on in years and I cannot believe what I have been missing. The flying V rocker/camber profile is far and away my favorite. This board tracks like no other without ever hooking up and then surfs the untracked stuff like a monster. The pop this board harnesses is amazing. Bringing it back to the groomers, I was able to make long sweeping carves at very high speeds and feel 100% comfortable with the stability of the board. I would absolutely recommend this board to anyone, especially advanced riders and may even purchase one for myself. 47/50
5) Burton Process Flying-V - $?– This board ranks right up there with the Burton Custom Flying-V. While this board is not as stiff as its Custom counterpart, it is by far one of the lightest weight boards I have seen and still retains an incredible amount of pop. The softer flex allows for this board to be a little more playful and forgiving than the Custom but is still rigid enough to handle high speeds though varying terrain. For the rider who spends as much time in the park as they do all over the rest of the mountain, this board would be a great fit. Turn initiation is effortless and stability is great. I had some fun buttering around on this board on the flatter portions of the hill and for those who want something a little more playful/softer than the Custom or weigh under 165 pounds, this board would be a great alternative. 45/50
6) Rome Tour - $350 – This was one of the more disappointing boards I rode. While I am a huge fan of Rome’s rockered boards, especially the Agent Rocker being right up there with the Burton Custom FV, Rome’s attempt on tri-base technology on one of their more entry level boards seemed to come up short. While I can understand its benefits in the early stages of learning to snowboard by lifting the edges off the snow, at any decent speed this board became very squirrely. I found it difficult to ever garnish any trust in the board. Being able to shift the board back forth approximately 10 degrees in either direction while flat based and moving at a high rate of speed was somewhat unnerving and I feel that it may teach bad habits to beginner-intermediate riders. The board did behave much better in the couple inches of untouched I found but I was once again uncomfortable once I returned to the groomers. The board in general just lacked stability, control and performance on varying terrain although it was easy to initiate. Cool concept, poor execution. 35/50
7) Rome CorssRocket - $479? – This is another tri-base technology board from Rome that performed much better than its entry level sibling, Tour. While it shared a very similar shape with the Tour that did not work well in my eyes, the added stiffness of this board seemed to help counter some of the negative attributes I found in the Tour. While this board did still feel a little on the disengaged side, it did much better maintaining stability at high speeds and could still carve. Turn initiation was quick and putting together the camber combined with the tri-base, this board exuded a lot of pop. I could see this board being fun perhaps in the park or for the less aggressive but still talented playful all-mountain snowboarder, but for a rider who likes stability and something that can be locked in and put on a rail, this may not be the best bet. I did speak to to some who loved this board however, so I am guessing that the tri-base boards will invoke a lot of love-hate reviews. 40/50
8) Gnu Riders Choice – This board has quite a reputation preceding it and I am happy to say that it lived up to the hype. The combination of the unique rocker profile and magne-taction provided incredible grip and flawlessly easy turn initiation. This board remained stable at incredibly high speeds and was comfortable from the first turn I made on it. In the more variable areas the board felt smooth and predictable and was able to effortlessly transition between snow conditions and trail pitch. This board essentially used a different array of technologies to achieve very similar characteristics as the Burton Custom FV. A solid choice for any experienced rider. 47/50




Boards I ride and use daily, Ride dh2 and Ride Slackcountry, both awesome.

I have to say, I love my Union bindings more than anything. I've ridden on them 3 seasons now, and the only issue is the cloth started ripping up on my back toe strap. I've never had a pair of bindings last more than a season or two, mainly buckles.

YEAH!

2008 burton clash and 2011 burton blunt :)

Since I'm a chick I suppose my other answer didn't help you at all.... I'm biased towards Mervin brands so GNU and Libtech. Also know a lot of dudes newly stoked on YES.

I don't snowboard too much, and i don't own a board, but occasionally i'll let my buddy ride my skis and i'll ride his board, and he has a burton Mr. nice guy with Malavita bindings

Union bindings are great! I just bought a pair this year and i love them!

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/cult/home/id/2874/t/NS+snowboard+cult/


Snowboard cult if anyone wants to try and revive it.

I really like them for urban but their toe straps just kinda bug me I'm more of a toe cup type guy. But for the rest of my days I will only ride union and technine.

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Same with me, i came from the toe cups and like them better. Other than that though they are great

yes union toestraps tend to slip, even with the new force toestraps this year. otherwise they are awesome.

See I can't stand toe caps. They drive me nuts an it feels so awkward to have your foot pulled back into the binding rather than have the weight of the strap over top of the toe. But then again, I was riding before the toe caps came out. I prefer a normal strap.

this is the first snowboarding with absolutely no hate at all.

i'm so proud :,)

My roommate has the 2013 brand new size 153 if you want one for cheap - he has no need for a 3rd board.

YES!...i have skied my entire life, but all my riding buddies are mainly snowboarders....I bought a weapon back in the day for when im board on skis...and that thing is the shit also have the tech nine marc frank montoya bindings on em, it is a sweet set up.

I have a 2010 skate banana with union bindings, never been happier with a setup in my life.

ALL SNOWBOARDERS HELP MY FRIENDS OUT:

can you ask him about its flex? how is it compared to the other boards he has?

I've hand flexed it - its nuts. Pretty soft even flex, but real snappy.

The craziest thing about it, is the weight. It literally weighs next to nothing.

i'll think about it

this setup made me so much better, its literally the key to life

Want an Ultra Fear soooooooo bad

Right now my decision has come down to Rome artifact for $200 or Capita Ultra Fear for $360
not sure if I should swing the extra money or not


Since everyone else is posting bindings and boots I guess I will too

Union Forces

32 Lashed

Burton Nug

I ended up buying a Rome Artifact Rocker in 153, and now I'm selling it PM me its in excellent condition only road it about a week before the mountain closed.

Rome agent kills it. I have been riding it for 2 seasons now absolutely love the board.

I rode my 2010 Rome Machine with 2011 Rome 390 bindings. The bindings are great, 10/10 in my mind. The board is decently light and strong. Good topsheet and all, but its a little too flexy for me. Personal preference.

Storytime: Last year someone stole this board while I was in the bathroom at my mountain. 3 weeks went by of no luck in finding it, then I saw these kids who I previously knew were scummy. They were staring at me as I ate one day in the lodge, so I got up to go look outside. They all immediately got up and ran out, grabbed their boards and ran down the street. I called the cops, waited 45 minutes for one to show up, promptly offered to mail him a letter next time in hope of a better response time(I had thought all hopes of getting my stuff back were gone), and sent him to their houses...

3 hours later and the police delivered my board and bindings to my house. I didn't press charges because I didn't want to get stabbed.

09/10 Yes board 154