question for the snowboarders...

[surfn]

after todays runs...I am going to take my board in to finally get tuned up.

got it back in summer of 2001, its a 166cm Arbor Heritage. I haven't had it worked on since, but i only am able to go 1-4 times a year.

i know it needs a new wax coat, b/c it looks terrible (all scuffed up), i dont think its warped or anything bad...but what do i know? lol. what other stuff can they do to tune up boards?

i'm having a terrible time turning the past year or two. not sure if its me being less flexible or the board. lol

 

[TyreeUM]

hey surfin how tall are you and how many inches is your board?

 

[surfn]

hey surfin how tall are you and how many inches is your board?

I'm 6'4", around 220lbs. what do you mean by how many inches? how many inches long or wide?

i know its an oversized board. most arbor boards are stiff, and meant for slicing through deep powder on the mountain with wide turns etc. its a 166cm if that means anything.

but for icey/groomed conditions this thing is dangerous, it builds up way too much speed. about impossible to turn on steap diamond slopes. it basically handled like battleship today. lol

would be PERFECT for a 5+mile run on fresh powder in colorado...IF i ever make it out there. :(

 

[jessiesgrrl]

would be PERFECT for a 5+mile run on fresh powder in colorado...IF i ever make it out there. :(

Sheesh, do I ever know THAT feeling...!
:D
Laurie

 

[TyreeUM]

sorry I ment in cm-well its not like that board is overly long for you being 6-4, but you could always get a shorter board, that would make you more moblie for turning. If you can get cheap rentals you should try renting a smaller board. Im 6-1 and I use a 158.5 B custom- just remember... double diamond+long stiff board+ice+a few beers=a broken arm.

 

[cardgenius]

Have them fill in any deep scratches with p-base before they wax and have them sharpen the edges. Adjust your stance if needed and thats about all you need. :)

 

[patedship]

A tune up basically consists of them waxing the board and filling any deep scratches(usually a'lil extra) they will also sharpen the edges which will help you cut thru the snow easier. This all should cost between $30-50 if it is anymore they are taking you for a run. Good luck, have fun and be safe on the slopes.

I went to Aspen about a month ago and it was beautiful, I dont feel like going out again this year because I dont want to spoil my memories of the awesome 13000ft bowl we had to tredge up.

 

[surfn]

Have them fill in any deep scratches with p-base before they wax and have them sharpen the edges. Adjust your stance if needed and thats about all you need. :)

i know how the bindings are set are all personal preference...lol

but just wondering, where they "should" be set for mountain riding?

 

[cardgenius]

What do you mean by mountain riding?

 

[surfn]

What do you mean by mountain riding?

just your standard cruizing around. no tricks/jumps etc. i.e. board for the mountain... i shattered my leg back in 2002 on my current board and had some major surgery on my knee. so i like to keep my riding simple now. ;)

i'll probably keep my current board, as its AWESOME with making wide turns in deep powder since its very stiff/heavy/long. but i'll definitely be getting a new board that is shorter/lighter so i can manage icier conditions, and try to do a little better on some double black diamonds/mogules since its is almost impossible to manage mogules on my current board. lol

i took it in today to get worked on. wound up being $30. they said it didnt need any deep gouges filled. so it will just get a much needed re-waxing and sharpening the edges.

thanks for the help.

does anyone have any recomendations on a new board? want it to be light, and shorter. basically everything the opposite of what i currently have. lol but still not a park board. prob wont get a new board until i see some sales this spring/summer.

still undecided if i'll get new FLOW bindings, or just go with the traditional ones.

 

[cardgenius]

Ouch! You might try putting your feet turned a little to the front. It usually helps you get to you edge a little quicker and can help in turns.

As for boards, Im a big Never Summer fan. I think they make the best product and will stand behind it too. They are more $ than most others, but you can usually find last years model on sale in the summer. But, Nitro Morrow, Burton, Sessions, Lib Tech are all great boards. I like wood cores, so thats usually what I look for:)

I havent heard about the new Flows, are they sweet?

 

[surfn]

Ouch! You might try putting your feet turned a little to the front. It usually helps you get to you edge a little quicker and can help in turns.

As for boards, Im a big Never Summer fan. I think they make the best product and will stand behind it too. They are more $ than most others, but you can usually find last years model on sale in the summer. But, Nitro Morrow, Burton, Sessions, Lib Tech are all great boards. I like wood cores, so thats usually what I look for:)

I havent heard about the new Flows, are they sweet?

really? turn my feet to the front huh? hmph, thats how i had them when i started learning. but someone (either an instructor or a friend), told me to turn them back to perpendicular (i dont remember why). never thought about turning them back. will have to mess around with that this weekend and try out some different things.

i have a friend who is (actually *was*) sponsored by Nitro. i tried out one of his Nitro boards that apparently isn't even sold (may have been a pre-production model at the time). it was insanely light, very wicked. i'll find out what it was called. i loved it.

i was looking on burtons website, and i see they have different boards for different types of riding now. different rather than just the size. crazy...have no idea what the subtle difference are other than weight and size.

my FLOW bindings are from back in 2002. i have mixed feelings about them. they have broken twice (just a nut/bolt breaking). i'm not sure if they could take alot of pounding on tricks though. but i love the ease of getting in/out of them. i saw some people this weekend with ones that looked brand new and they look sooooooooo much better than my old ones.

 

[patedship]

I would get a newer burton board... they should run around $400 but well worth it when you take into consideration the weight and performace you will get out of it.

 

[TyreeUM]

honestly I have burton custom and I think there are way better boards for the money, I just got a good deal on mine. Check for some used ones locally-people are always spending a ton of money to get into boarding and then realize you cant just be good instantly and give up and sell their equipment cheap.

 

[surfn]

honestly I have burton custom and I think there are way better boards for the money, I just got a good deal on mine. Check for some used ones locally-people are always spending a ton of money to get into boarding and then realize you cant just be good instantly and give up and sell their equipment cheap.

price doesn't really bother me. but i'm by no means competitive, so $800 sounds a bit ridiculous.

but $400-$500 seems reasonable for a kick butt LIGHT board. i beleive when i got my Arbor board (which are known for being expensive b/c of the special wood the core is made out of)...was around $600 retail...but was 50% off over the summer. ;)

i guess if i wait until right at the end of the season, or summer time...i should be able to get a pretty good deal on a $500 board...ya think?

 

[surfn]

which size board would be appropriate for my girlfriend?

she's been renting for the past 2 years, and cant remember what size boards she's been riding. lol

i was looking at the Burton FeelGood boards. she's about 5'9", 140lbs. what size board (keeping in mind a very light and manuverable board), would be the most appropriate?.

i think they make that board in sizes: 156, 152, 149, 144, and 140

 

[cardgenius]

which size board would be appropriate for my girlfriend?

she's been renting for the past 2 years, and cant remember what size boards she's been riding. lol

i was looking at the Burton FeelGood boards. she's about 5'9", 140lbs. what size board (keeping in mind a very light and manuverable board), would be the most appropriate?.

i think they make that board in sizes: 156, 152, 149, 144, and 140

Ive always been told to stand the board up and it should come right up under your chin. I would probaly say something in the mid to low 40's.

I always wait till summer. No point in paying $600-$700 when you can wait a couple months and get it for half that or less.

 

[surfn]

cant remember where my board comes up to on me, i'll have to go check. i think its around my eyes.

yeah, i'm looking for around 50%, i see some places online, and local are already putting their boards at 30% off, once i see them go up another 15% or so i'll probably jump on something. around 50% off is plenty affordable IMO for what i'm looking at. i just dont want to wait too long or things might be picked over and hard to get ahold of. so early spring, just as the season is ending over here may be a good time.

there is a small local store in town (very small town in the mountains), that sells a tiny bit of equipment, they have 2 burton Vapor's already marked down to $600 (retail for $950)

i'm thinkin about a burton jussi for me, and a burton feelgood for her. they seem like pretty good all-around boards, that are plenty light and flex well. they look good for groomed/icey conditions (good for the east coast), and light enough to be able to switch back and forth on something steep like a diamond.

if i ever need something for deep powder, and large carving on a moderate slope i'll prob go back to my Arbor board since its very stiff and long.

are there any other boards (nitro/k2 etc.) that are comparable to the jussi and feelgood?