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Can someone tell me what pow surf to buy. I don't know any of the brands out there, which ones are """core""" or at least made in US/Canada? No idea what shape I should be looking for either. Mostly just need something I can strap onto the sled and play around with when I don't feel like putting ski boots on.
I made mine, Pretty simple to make if you have some know how. Make a mold out of a couple10x2 glue up some plywood, get it in the mold, make a ramp and park your car on the mold. Cut it out with a jigsaw, glue on some woodschips for grip and coat in a hard laquer.
or just get the burton one.
lil.BoyeI made mine, Pretty simple to make if you have some know how. Make a mold out of a couple10x2 glue up some plywood, get it in the mold, make a ramp and park your car on the mold. Cut it out with a jigsaw, glue on some woodschips for grip and coat in a hard laquer.
or just get the burton one.
idk much about the world of "serious" pow surf boards but damn they look expensive. i just have a burton retro one that was like $170 and it's fun as hell...works for me but maybe you're looking for something more serious and someone else can chime in
RudyLget an aesmo, easy choice, easily the funnest boards out there. all my friends would approve.
yeah I used to be team Grassroots, and tbf they make amazing quality products, I love my wood slasher 140cm, but it's not really usable outside of deep untracked snow. Äsmos on the other hand are fully ridable on anything from groomers to deep fresh and anything in between. The Asmo 3D base channel design isn't a gimmick and lets you trust your edge on variable snow in between powder stashes/getting to and from the lift. I know Asmos are basically the most expensive pow surf on the market but its worth every penny imo, they are truly next level
IanAvery-Leafyeah I used to be team Grassroots, and tbf they make amazing quality products, I love my wood slasher 140cm, but it's not really usable outside of deep untracked snow. Äsmos on the other hand are fully ridable on anything from groomers to deep fresh and anything in between. The Asmo 3D base channel design isn't a gimmick and lets you trust your edge on variable snow in between powder stashes/getting to and from the lift. I know Asmos are basically the most expensive pow surf on the market but its worth every penny imo, they are truly next level
wouldn’t be riding inbounds sadly, all the lifts near me require metal edges. sounds like grassroots might be the move for my first board. my local shop carries them too
@powsurfjournal here. Grassroots is definitely your best bet if you're looking for something purely for deep snow. Its also the cheapest "high quality" board on the market. Made in Utah by Jermey, the person who coined the phrase "powsurfing". If your sled surfing and you can access the deep stuff it's a great option that's durable and easy to learn on. I recommend the Flying Carpet 150 or 140 or a Slasher 140 or 150 for your first board. Size up to a 150 if you're a bigger guy or you are confident things will be consistently deep.
As your skill grows and you move out of the powder, an Asmo board is way more versatile. I find myself riding my asmo 80% of the time because it's so fun in every condition. Also living in BC you're guaranteed to hit a hundred different types of snow on a long descent. There's a more "core" asmo following too. I ride the SI 148.
Lots of other brands out there, depending on what type of snow you're riding you could get a bunch of different options. Anything will be fun though. I've been a die-hard skier for my entire life until I stepped on a surf. Now I have to make a hard decision every morning. Probably had more days on a board last year.
Just don't get a shitty Burton board, you'll be disappointed. and their mass-produced in Aisa. Anything with a flat base will be much less fun and usable
Edit: actually in hindsight, I started on a shitty Burton board. It'll definitely work if that's what you can get
**This post was edited on Nov 7th 2024 at 8:39:34pm
BrattyTick@powsurfjournal here. Grassroots is definitely your best bet if you're looking for something purely for deep snow. Its also the cheapest "high quality" board on the market. Made in Utah by Jermey, the person who coined the phrase "powsurfing". If your sled surfing and you can access the deep stuff it's a great option that's durable and easy to learn on. I recommend the Flying Carpet 150 or 140 or a Slasher 140 or 150 for your first board. Size up to a 150 if you're a bigger guy or you are confident things will be consistently deep.
As your skill grows and you move out of the powder, an Asmo board is way more versatile. I find myself riding my asmo 80% of the time because it's so fun in every condition. Also living in BC you're guaranteed to hit a hundred different types of snow on a long descent. There's a more "core" asmo following too. I ride the SI 148.
Lots of other brands out there, depending on what type of snow you're riding you could get a bunch of different options. Anything will be fun though. I've been a die-hard skier for my entire life until I stepped on a surf. Now I have to make a hard decision every morning. Probably had more days on a board last year.
super helpful thanks boss. just followed you on gram the other day hahah
Have you ever considered a powder snowskate? Hovland Bubba comes to mind. The ride is very similar to a powsurf, but there's major advantages - traversing edges, being able to ride in the resort, skitching.
In bounds pow days ya get fkn knackered taking hot laps on your "street legal powsurf".
mountaindewgirlHave you ever considered a powder snowskate? Hovland Bubba comes to mind. The ride is very similar to a powsurf, but there's major advantages - traversing edges, being able to ride in the resort, skitching.
its been discussed earlier in this thread, an Äsmo does all that but way better. You get the same trusty turn grip on hardback, but then you're not stuck with an inferior (imo) snow skate in the pow. They are not really comparable, the äsmo is a whole different level https://www.aesmo.at
IanAvery-Leafits been discussed earlier in this thread, an Äsmo does all that but way better. You get the same trusty turn grip on hardback, but then you're not stuck with an inferior (imo) snow skate in the pow. They are not really comparable, the äsmo is a whole different level https://www.aesmo.at
Eh. I've not ridden an Assmo specifically, but have had the opportunity to demo a few different pow contraptions with channel edges (even a powder snowskate with channel edges). Like, they're aight, certainly more control than something edgeless like a traditional powsurf... but nowhere near as responsive and mobile than actual metal edges.
We'll probably have to agree to disagree because you and I likely have opposite levels of experience with snowskate/powsurf, so our preferences don't make sense to each other.
I like how the leverage and metal edges of a powder snowskate add power and control to my turns, while still experiencing bindingless freedom. Can do it all day at the resort, maybe get ~6-10 days of it per season, always perfect conditions in my stashes. Powsurfs are like ah riding a lunch tray for like 60 seconds for 3 runs, and I might only get the opportunity to powsurf for like a day or two each season.
