Wanna lap the park? I (27F) board/ski but prefer boarding and would love to ride with another girl. Bonus if you can show me some tips/tricks :) have both epic/ikon full.

Looking for thoughts and suggestions for another set up. I am a low intermediate, passive rider, started boarding in my mid to late 50's, almost 60 now, and looking to get more comfortable cruising around groomers and ducking into trees here and there. I don't ever plan on charging hard, and no park. I currently ride a Yes Womens Basic, which I LOVE. I'm comfortable, in good conditions, on most blue runs and mellow blacks in really, really good conditions (i.e. moderate powder to cushion my fall) and I like powder but either I straight line it while stepping back on my board if it's not too deep (and because I don't know how to turn in powder) or I struggle because my board sinks. Oh well.

I started on my daughters board, an old Burton Feather, flat/rocker?, which I do NOT love. I'm in Montana, so conditions range from sporadic powder to good snow to hard pack. I've been playing with my stance and have found that I much prefer a more forward, positive stance yet that stance, combined with a bit of a "deformity" on my rear leg and foot (toes attached to legs at birth, tibial and femur torsion, etc), resulting in less ability to bend that knee without it "hitting" my front leg, hence a wider stance, results in a lot of skidding heel side (and discomfort on my pelvic joint, due to leg formation), even when consciously putting weight in my front foot. As the Womens Basic is a true twin, I was thinking maybe a positive stance on a directional twin would reduce the "heel drag" while still maintaining a very positive stance? Again, I really enjoy the Yes Womens Basic, but am thinking that maybe I should shift the bindings on it to a bit less positive stance to more of a duck stance and get an additional board that is more suitable for a positive/positive stance? I also have a tough time on hard pack, user error, I know, so still want a board with grip in icy conditions. I was thinking of either a GNU Ladies Choice or Bataleon Push Up Plus. Thoughts? I prefer to be on the ski hill regardless of conditions, just to casually "cruise" around, and looking for a board that I can feel solid on, not catchy, easy turning, grip on ice, etc

Another board gives us the extra set up when my daughter visits from Colorado and so that she does not have to bring her board with her, as the old Burton Feather, which I've used only once this season, is going to be sold and my daughter will pretty much ride any board available.

Thanks for any input.

I'll preface by saying I started skiing at 2 and was a confident skiier that wasn't afraid to ride anything until I was 19 and had a rough fall where I blasted my face on some ice. I took years off of skis, tried and failed at snowboarding and really want to get back into skiing. In the last 20 years I've had a few surgeries including on both feet and my body geometry has changed.

I'm 5'7" 145 lbs and I'm riding some old Salomon 153s just for the maneuverability factor. I've also demoed some 161 Elan Ripsticks. I've been professionally fitted for new boots.

I went to three different resorts this month, all with different, but good conditions and I'm embarrassed to say that some of the intermediate runs had me scared. My comfort level is getting better, but I can't get my skis parallel on steeper runs. I literally did pizza down multiple sections just to get down them and it was humiliating, not to mention my quads were complete 🔥. I get really anxious went it feels like I'm flying with no control and my tips are even occasionally crossing.

How do I get these skis parallel? Squats, other exercises? Easier runs? Lessons?

Hi there, just curious if anyone knows of any snowboard demo days coming up soon in NH? TIA

and was wondering if i’ll break that thing. I noticed the range for the board is 80-110 lbs.

Should i return for a longer size?

I’m mostly looking into craigslist and ebay, but I am pretty young and pretty athletic. Still a beginner but I feel like I’ve picked it up really quick and am really comfortable after only going a few times.

Unfortunately, my choices are very old!!! But as a first board I’m hoping it’ll be fine. These are ChatGPT’s ranked suggestions for me:

   1.     Capita Birds of a Feather 144cm
   1.     Burton Motion 146cm
3.    Burton GTwin 150cm
4.	DC BFF 150cm
5.	Academy Serenity 144cm
6.	GNU B-Pro C3 149cm
7.	Salomon Apex Everything 140cm

I’m just doing groomers now but I want room to progress (not afraid of a more intermediate setup rather than a complete beginner one) and eventually do park.

Also open to newer board suggestions that might be a little more expensive. And I know theres a lot here but…

Any insight would be so helpful and appreciated!

So I’ve had a Burton feelgood 2016 for a long time and I’m looking to upgrade. I’m not beginner anymore and I like to ride fast and go through some trees here and there but no park. I’m 150 pounds, 5’5 and size 7 boot, should I stick with a 149 or something longer? Any suggestions of good boards would also be helpful!

I’ve been renting gear and learning the past two seasons how to ride, and I now feel ready to get my own setup.

I’m still a beginner, but I want a board that is forgiving, allows me to ride switch, and a board I can grow into. I ride in NorCal, mainly on groomers right now. Not sure if I’ll be able to tell a difference between the two boards — I was leaning towards the Mystique initially but I love the playfulness of the SMF and the graphics more.

Capita SMF was recommended to me because of how easy it is to ride switch and it’s flex, even though it’s more known as a park board. I really like the graphics of the board and feel it would be nice, but I’ve seen reviews that it’s not best for icy conditions.

Nitro Mystique seems like a good all-around mountain board, but I haven’t seen a lot of reviews on it.

I recently got the Vans Encore Pros in a woman size 7! I saw online that union bindings fit best and just avoid burtons if possible. Any other recommendations besides union? The prices are quite steep and I’m still a relatively beginner rider so 😭 Tysm!

I won’t get into a lengthy introduction but I have a 2006 Burton Troop 156, Salomon Kiana auto fit size 9.5 boots (probably from 2006, too) I don’t board often but I want to get back into at least 4 times a winter. I only ski New England so iced. Went to Loon and one of my bindings broke last weekend. Not a huge surprise considering the age, I probably need a whole new set up but for now I just need a new pair of good bindings. My right heel always comes up as it’s the smaller of the 2 feet. Thinking about getting insoles, always have numbness in both feet. Any recs out there? I thank you in advance!

Does anyone ride the Nitro Cave step ons? I’m struggling to find a review of the boots. I’ll probably be going for the Burton Felix step ons but I’d like to explore all possible options. I don’t like the fact that the burtons is a single boa with a strap. The nitros have a more customizable lacing without using traditional laces. Does anyone ride with Nitros?

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I’ve got my super warm and comfortable sets of base layers - but looking for something cuter for after done skiing and heading out ha thanks!

Hey guys! I’ve been thinking a lot about how hard it is to find people to ride with, especially last-minute or at the same skill level. So I’m working on an app to make it easier to connect with other solo riders. If that sounds useful, let me know.

I spend anywhere from 70-100ish days on the mountain, I work from home and make my own schedule. I’ve been living with my boyfriend at his house which is right next to a ski resort for the past 4 years. He’s actually a very angry person and I can’t take it anymore and we broke up. Well he actually kicked me out and I have until the end of the month to find a new place to live. I have ANYWHERE in the United States to move to so I’m asking you ladies if theres any ski town you would live in, where would you move to? What experiences have you had living in ski towns? I have a big dog so somewhere pet friendly…I’m actually extremely heart broken but trying to use this as an opportunity to be more independent and grow as a woman. I’m in steamboat springs. I’ve been thinking of Tahoe but never actually been. Any input is appreciated:) thank you!!!

**to clarify, end of February

Hi everyone, I’m making this post for some opinions on the Salomon Rumble Fish and whether or not this is going to be “too much board” for me. I know it’s an intermediate to advanced board, but I’m looking for something I can grow with.

This is going to be my second season riding and I’d say I’m more of a low intermediate rider (comfortable on blues and am ok on blacks). I typically ride all mountain (have done jumps and been in powder) and try a bit of everything to get a better sense of what I like so I’m liking that the Rumble Fish seems to handle it all pretty well while giving me the option to dabble in park on some days.

I’m currently on the Salomon Oh Yeah, but I’m finding that the board feels too “noodle-y” when I go through rough terrains and doesn’t make me feel stable at high speeds. I had initially got this board because it was a softer flex and was told it would be more forgiving for a beginner, but I’m trying to get more comfortable at higher speeds so I’m thinking of switching to a stiffer board. Ideally, I’m hoping my skill level can grow with the next board I’m choosing to so I won’t need to spend more money switching again. I’ve also been looking at the Yes. Hello as an alternative option, which seems to be less demanding compared to the Rumble Fish.

Let me know if there are other recs/thoughts or if you think I’m going to be absolutely in over my head and miserable on this board lol thanks.

I’ll preface this by saying I am an extremely nervous rider.

I d snowboarded on and off for about ten yrs (mainly off)

In the last few yrs decided to try again, currently on 5th trip to Europe in 4yrs. Had around 12hrs 1:1 private lessons in total across the last 4 trips. We came to this resort in Jan & March last year and it went well. In order to maintain my confidence we’ve been going to the “local” indoor slope (it’s 3.5 hours away so requires an overnight stay), every month. The only closer slopes are dry slopes, and despite having many 1:1 private lessons there I just can’t do the dry slope at all.

Anyway, the indoor slope + a few more private lessons have helped a lot, my turns have been getting good and been starting to properly use my edges. I also got my own board & bindings so I’ve been riding the same set up for a while & I’m comfortable with it.

So, first run on the first day (Sunday) went great. I use slopes to record my runs and I got to 24mph (which I know isn’t fast but my previous was like 11mph), I don’t aim for increasing speed AT ALL I just felt totally comfortable.

Second run, sucked. Was a bit steeper than I’d have liked but I wasn’t too worried the big problem was the slope condition- it was groomed but the snow was soft and by the time we reached it was big piles of fluffy snow with cross cross channels of extremely compact horrible scrapey snow. I managed down but it was super hard work and not fun at all. So returned to the first run. First part of that was by now a mogul field (not as bad as last run but still hard work I was already a bit tired), rest of the run was ok but I struggled, mainly I think I was just too tired, but made it down and called it a day.

Next day, headed out feeling ok. Quickly realised it was not ok. I had completely lost my nerve and was struggling big time with everything, in panic mode the entire time. Managed 2 runs had to call it a day because I was miserable. Also ended up with very achey legs and a sore knee from constant speed checks and too much going down on my heel edge because I was too afraid to turn.

And it’s just really not improved. I’ve forced myself out and I can get down the slopes but it’s messy, awkward, ruddering/back leg steering my way down (not helping the sore knee but that’s certainly contributing to the panic braking) and most of all I just feel so incredibly uncomfortable and not having a good time at all. I’m aware enough of my posture to know what I’m doing vs what I need to be doing, but I just can’t do anything about it, I try and panic mode sets in.

Day 3 & 4 didn’t really help because there was lots of fresh snow and most of the resort was closed for avalanche control so it was BUSY and slope condition deteriorated rapidly.

I’ve also had enough lessons to know that if I get one right now they’ll ultimately just tell me I just need more time on the slope.

So tomorrow is the last day, it’s currently almost 3pm and I’m sat in the room wishing I could be out doing what I’m here to do. My OH (many yrs experience snowboarding) is out by himself as no point in both of us doing nothing but he prefers to have company. So not just my trip that’s kinda spoiled. Also he does try to help but doesn’t really get the fear aspect.

Not really sure the point in the post, just feeling frustrated and disappointed. I don’t really think I could have done more to prepare for this trip and all it took was one not so great run to set me back to square one.

ETA: I’ve not ventured off greens/mild blues. I’m sticking with slopes that I’ve been down many times with ease previously and still can’t get past the mental block. Not helped that the greens involve 20 mins travel (10 min walk + 10 min lift) for approx 3 min of snowboarding.

ETA2: I always ride with full CE rated armour - back, shoulders, elbows, butt & knees

ETA3: it’s maybe worth noting as well that I’m 41 now and my fear level generally has been on a rapid upward trajectory since somewhere in my 20s 😂(I can’t barely even watch scary movies these days without experiencing genuine terror) I also started bouldering & rock climbing (indoor only) as a grown up and have similar issues with that- it’s less of a drama tho cuz I only need to drive 30 mins to get there and if panic sets in 3 feet off the ground it’s no hassle getting back to safety!

I just wanted to share a paired down version of this story. I think it's good to share these near-miss stories and commiserate with each other on mistakes we make (but luckily walk away from.)

I was riding with 2 male buddies. Person 1, (let's call him A.) and I were on top of a zone we know, when we ran into mutual friend Person 2 (let's call him B.) at the top. We all agreed to do a specific line together, although I originally had told B. that we were planning to do the slightly easier version. I got convinced to follow the group.

B. is a phenomenal skier, and so adept in any terrain. A. is a better skiier overall than I am a rider, but makes dumb choices frequently so I don't always follow him everywhere.

I had done this once before with B. in previous seasons. I knew there were some cliff bands in the middle and off the sides of this line that may or not be navigable without mandatory air, depending on the season. This is a good season, and I heard it was "in" (no air required).

I navigated the first cliff band well enough. An awkward little board/butt slide and it was done. I remembered doing this the first time too, so no problem there. The next section was going well, but both A. and B. had gotten ahead of me to the left and right, and my goggles were fogging up slightly so I felt a little limited by my vision. I also felt some internal pressure to "keep up", so I was partially just following B. without slowing down to take in my line or navigate properly. I had only done this once following someone so I didn't fully know the safest path down, but just kept moving. I saw B. out of the corner of my eye to the left, and trended that way. A. was to the right up on a knife ridge in the teees; stupid I thought.

Then, I was suddenly on top of another band of rocks. I thought "no problem, I'll just slowly board slide around/off of this to the next snow patch." Next thing I knew I was in the air and falling rapidly into the rocks below. Thankfully it was more of a ramp shape rather than blocky or sharp boulders. I hit my back and bounced off of the rocks into the snow. I definitely panicked when I realized I was in the air, and also having felt the impact on my back.

All in all I was okay. Deeply bruised, disoriented and embarrassed but able to ride again in the future. B. estimated I fell 8 feet or so. Luckily A. had been higher than me in the trees, so was able to come check on me.

Have you ever had a scary near-miss experience on a board? How did it affect your riding, your mental health, or your outlook on the sport? I'm okay overall, just kind of wishing I had known how to land a big cliff jump like that - I may have had a cooler story to tell lol. I'd like to hear from anyone else who has had a wild experience!

TLDR: I'm starting to get comfortable turning and stopping, but linking turns, going straight, and gaining speed still scare me and I'm feeling stuck, help!

For context, I'm still very much a beginner (or at least I feel like it), and this is my 2nd season snowboarding. I fractured my arm my first season, on my 3rd day riding, stupidly caught myself with my arm when I caught an edge and it was my first day going down a blue. I've maybe gone 7-8 times total now and I feel like I'm just starting to do full green runs without falling, but I'm still struggling actually carving or switching from heel to toe without basically coming to a full stop.

Whenever I start to pick up speed, I instinctively speed check, which then turns into basically a stop or a fall. I know I need to embrace going faster and it's probably mostly in my head, but is there anything that helped things "click" for you???

Hey ladies! I'm interested to know what snowboards a girl that is similar to my size have. I'm 5'2, 110lb, US7 boots. I have 142 Jones Dreamweaver as my daily driver and 142 Jones Mind Expander as my pow and steeps board when there's tons of snow😁.

I am looking to get the Jones Statos 143 next year as I'm wanting to have a more stiffer board. I'm hoping to get into Flagship but their sizing is too big for my weight.

Came across this air bnb in Vermont that has a backyard terrain park. Pretty sick !

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Hi I am looking for some snowboard recommendations. I have been snowboarding for 5 years now and would say I’m a good intermediate level, doesn’t always look the prettiest but can snowboard most terrain (hoping to even learn hopping some small cliffs this year). I currently have a snowboard I got used 4 years ago and can’t even figure out how old the model is online. It’s a 145 k2 illusion with this magic video game design.

I’ll be snowboarding in colorado mostly the next few years, I’d love to get multiple boards for different conditions but don’t have the funds for that now but potentially in the future would get a used powder board if I find one cheap.

Im probably looking for too much from one board but realistically something I can use all over the mountain most conditions, but with an emphasis on learning park whether rails or jumps.

I have a friend who can get me a big discount on salmon and get me demos so if there’s any if there boards that’d work good for me that’d be amazing. I’ve also been recommended the Capita Space Metal Fantasy. I demoed the Salomon Abstract but it felt a little unstable doing runs, I think because so light but maybe that’s just something I’d need to get used to. I added an image of boards I know I can for sure demo which I think would be good before I commit to a board.

Some last things are I have the FLITE Union bindings and would like a twin so I can ride switch as well. Additionally if you have preferences on riding a longer versus shorter board, I’d be interested. Someone on Curated told me I should ride more like a 142 but someone I spoke to recently said they like a longer board for stability in learning jumps and I should get like a 148/150. I am 22, 130ish pounds and 5’5.

Anyone around hakuba that would be keep to T up for a few laps let me know! :) Staying around happo one

Hi everyone, my girlfriend really likes this year's Capita Paradise's top sheet, but she can't decide which length to choose.

Here's some background about her:

- 168cm (5’6”), 52kg(114 lbs), US 7.5 boot size

- 150+ days of skiing over the past 2 years, on/off piste, black/double black

We recently decided to also learn how to snowboard and she already can link turns on blues after a few days on rental boards, which length should she choose for the Capita Paradise?

Based on the website's picker it seems 147cm is the best for her, but unfortunately it's in the blue color, unlike 145cm (pink) and 149 (purple). So she's very torn between 145 and 149, and I would appreciate any advice to help us decide between these 2, thanks in advance!

Hi all,

I've been snowboarding my whole life maybe 10 days per season. I'm a high-intermediate all mountain rider. I've been riding the last 2 seasons with Ride Hera boots and had endless problems with them. I have crazy heel lift and foot pain, numbness. The issues cause me to only be able to do 4-5 runs before calling it a day.

I've tried everything with these boots. I've tried heat molding, heel lifts, binding angles, different socks, J-Bars and ankle wraps.

I recently went to a boot fitter and he put ankle wraps in the liners, along with my J-Bars, and insoles. If this doesn't work, then I've decided to give up on the Heras. My next 2 steps are buying new boots and taking a lesson to see if it's something to do with my technique.

This is the year I've decided I have to figure out these problems or I will need to quit snowboarding. I don't love spending the money on a season pass, gear and gas and taking the time to go snowboarding and not enjoying it.

Here's my problem. I do like my street shoes comfy and on the bigger size and I usually wear size 9-9.5 women's. I bought my Ride Heras in size 8, this was with the help of an employee measuring my feet and talking through the fit, etc.

I went to a new boot fitter recently and after measuring my feet he's trying to put me in a size 7.5 boot. He says going down to 7.5 will help with the boot packing out and the heel lift issues. This would be a whole 2 sizes down from my street shoes. Is that down sizing too much?

I seem to have a pretty wide foot but a narrow heel, making boots hard to find without heel lift. I also have very high arches which makes most boots feet tight on the top of my foot.

I tried on a few different pairs of boots and I still want to try on more but the ones that felt best so far were thirtytwo lashes. I experienced something with these boots I never have before. For the first time in a boot, I was able to tighten the BOAs enough where my calf and ankle feels locked in but it wasn't squeezing down the top of my foot and arch area. In all other boots, it feels like I can't tighten the BOA too much or it starts putting too much pressure in my foot and cutting off circulation.

Unfortunately, they only had size 8 in the thirtytwo lashes so I wasn't able to try size 7.5. I plan to try them on using Sidas insoles. The boot fitters explained to me how adding insoles actually should give you more room in the boot because my arch won't collapse.

My questions are...do I take the advice from the new boot fitter and go to 7.5 or is this too crazy of a downsize compared to my street shoes? Does it sound like I'm on the right path or is there something else I could be doing? Has anyone had similar boot problems and what did you end up doing?

Managed to work a mountain trip into part of a work trip and am looking forward to it! Anyone around?