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For tall riders with a big boot (over 6’, 200 lbs., size US 12 boot). u/ultrawidesnowboards maintains a great website with a list of boards that will fit you: ultrawidesnowboards.com
If you want to get into backcountry, u/bobby7tu has put together a guide to getting started.
Gear/Layering Guidelines (thread is a little outdated, but a good start)
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Curious if anyone on here has a Capita Party Shark for sale or knows anyone with one for sale. Ideal size would be 158.
Also on the lookout for a 2019 Spring Break Twin with the girl on the board.
Thanks in advanced.
What you yall thoughts of this being my first beginner board for vail this winter?
Found this thing chilling in the background of a facebook marketplace listing labeled "snow boards $50ea." Contemplating whether I should shred it or toss it on the wall.
if you’ve been snowboarding in Switzerland can u just tell me where u went and ur rating out of 10? in terms of the apres scene and also the quality of the mountain. i’m trying to find the best place there that isn’t Verbier :)
I've been snowboarding for about 14 years now and recently ripped open my old jacket (so sad) and I'm currently in the market for a new one. Specifically, something with a looser fit and shell/insulated shell would be perfect. Pullover/Zip up isnt very important either or would be fine. If anyone knows of anything you think would work please let me know, thanks!
My old "new" rock board. This is an 05/06 (if I recall) Rome Solution 154, bindings are 02/03 (if I recall) Burton Custom Bandit X. Hiked it up the mountain today to get my first turns of the season. Only bit by to 2 snow sharks. Let's show these seasoned boards a little love
Been skiing most of my life but last season took up snowboarding. This season I’m looking to progress. I picked it up quickly as I have a board sports background (windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing).
But I don’t look relaxed when I ride.
I seem to constantly be pushing out with my back leg. I’m a surfer so I assume this is from cutbacks on the waves where you whip out the tail of the board. And kitesurfing and windsurfing are very back leg dominant.
What am I doing wrong? Assuming the obvious answer would be to put more weight on my front foot but any other advice.
29M, 6ft1, Riding a Bataleon Goliath.
Duck stance on widest possible settings as quite tall and long legs. Fairly comfortable doing 180s and riding switch. I feel like I look good but then when I see footage it doesn’t look right.
Hi everyone!
I live and snowboard in Switzerland and am planning to visit a friend in the US this winter. We're trying to figure out where we to go and have the highest chance of good conditions and variety. Given the following, where would you recommend to go?:
Bit more info:
I board approx. 45-55 days per season and would call myself a high intermediate / advanced rider.
Have all avalanche and safety equipment and trainings done.
Will bring 3 boards: Jones solution (split), Burton Fish (powder), Jones Flagship (Lift access riding)
Mix of touring, resort riding (off-piste / side country) and free riding. Not so much groomers.
Looove riding steep terrain and ski mountaineering but we have a lot of that here in the alps so I would like to optimize for tree riding and powder, fun and flowy lines, ... Although a nice technical ride every once in a while would be fun as well!
Based on my own research so far, Utah seems to be a good contender for it's central location, with good historical snow amounts and varied terrain but Cali (eg. Mammoth or Tahoe) or Colorado all seem like good options as well. I'm not super sure how the ocean affects the the snow this time of year and how stable the snowpack is overall?
Also, if any locals are around and would like to meet up, happy to do that as well!
Cheers!
I've been snowboarding on the wrong board (a pro board that is hard to turn) and it has significantly affected my progression. I can barely do an S turn.
I recently received a voucher from Salomon which I want to use to replace my snowboard with something beginner friendly. What would be a good beginner snowboard for someone who can barely snowboard yet?
I am 182 cm tall.
Thanks for all your suggestions
Hey Guys,
I am buying my first Board for All Mountain.
Most likley Resort, Park, just a little little backcountry.
Unfortunatley I have no clue what is good/bad, reliable, crap or just a trend.
So I really need help from so experienced Snowboarders.
Height: 196cm/6ft5in Weight: 95kg/210lbs Level: Intermediate(trying to accelarate to advanced this season, board should be capable) Board: Twin
I really dont care about prints and realease season.
Thanks a lot :)
Copper just got buried and my tits are jazzed for the season
Want to discuss gear, trends, shapes, or tech? Need outerwear recommendations? Travel advice? Question about what board or size you should buy? Add your questions in this thread and let the community help out! Or just shoot the breeze with your fellow shredditors... this is an open conversation of all things snowboarding to help keep the front page organized, thanks everyone!
Here are some resources for frequently asked questions:
Hi everyone,
I’m just wanting some advice on Ride Warpig sizing. I’m 175cm, 85-90kg depending on beer really, haha. Size 9 boot. My park/playboard is 154 Bataleon disaster.
I want to get a Ride Warpig and am wondering what would be best a 151 or 154? Weight specs I’m better suited for a Large but I like to ride shorter boards rather. I rode a 158W DOA last year and didn’t like it, felt too big.
I’m looking for a daily rider, mainly resort, little off piste tree riding with the kids and occasional pow. I’m worried the 154 will feel slow in the trees but realise would give me better float. Question is would I be too heavy for the 151 and how much would it affect me in POW. I do have a Japan trip coming up next year for the 40th.
Any help would be great! I have an option at a second hand 154 at the moment.
Thanks.
Hi all,
With 24/25 season coming up, I'm about to pull the trigger on a new board. I've wanted to have a Burton all my life (kind of like a kid's dream growing up) and this year I'll finally get one.
Looking for some advice on what to buy: I'm based in Colorado and look to do mostly groomed runs, with a bit of powder here and there. Won't be spending too much time in the park. Would consider myself upper intermediate, can do some 180s on green / blue slopes but don't go too crazy.
I've been looking at the Skeleton Key, the Custom and the Deep Thinker. Would anyone have advice about these or other recommendations based on the above? Open to recommendations about step on bindings and boots as well!
In case it matters: I'm 5"11, 190 pounds - boot size about 10.
I am a long time snowboarder that mostly rode backcountry and all mountain in Colorado. If we’re talking about riding fast and bombing I’m pretty legit. But I haven’t ridden park since I was a teen. I moved to Minnesota and I want to start riding their park hills. I’m a bigger guy though so it’s hard to decide. Normally I ride a never summer proto 163x (wide) for all mountain. What’s a good size board that I can play around with.
My dad has an issue that causes his pinky and middle toes to hang lower than his other 2 toes and this creates severe callouses and pain that affect him while riding and he found that burton step on bindings severely lessen the pain but he wishes that he felt more stiffness and response. This was caused by nerve damage he got during ACL surgery. I’m looking for help finding a stiffer solution . Any ideas iare appreciated.
I’m hoping to find a shop/supplier that sells the 686 x Grateful Dead tie dye mittens in Canada or is willing to ship to canada for a somewhat reasonable price. Corbett is selling the ‘Recon’ gloves but i would really like to get my hands on the mittens if possible.
Hi!! I’m looking for new pants or bib and am struggling to find ones that’ll fit properly. I’m 5’2 and normally wear a size M or L but those usually have too much of an inseam. Anyone have any recommendations??