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foss · 01-27-2008, 11:04 PM

Alright my current board is not wide enough anymore and I'm getting some serious toe overhang. I'm in need for a new board. I have a size 12 foot so I think I should go midwide now. It must be:

1. around 154-157 cm
2. around $300
3. look good
4. midwide

HELP.

jdm free · 01-27-2008, 11:24 PM

open up your stance a bit that should help with the toe overhang for now...id wait until summer to pick up a new board for cheap

i like the chb series by gnu...i ride a 159, it seems wide i guess but is definitely a good all around board..i have size 11 boots

sr20de · 01-27-2008, 11:26 PM

Check out Ride's "Fleetwood".

BTW: What type of riding do you usually do? That's a huge factor in board selection.

bastid · 01-27-2008, 11:31 PM

I would suggest that you look at 2007 boards, as many of them can be had for 30-40% off from retailers who are looking to off old inventory. I picked up a Salomon Patrol last weekend for $335 marked down from $480.

jdm free · 01-27-2008, 11:34 PM

ohh and i think burton is extremely overrated...i rode my friends dominant n didnt think it was all that it was made up to be

pinkarrowsnow · 01-27-2008, 11:37 PM

All I can say is dont buy a burton. I broke like 4 the past 2 seasons. I broke 2 twins and now am forced to ride a dominant thats way to small for me and ripped off half of my backside edge today.

foss · 01-27-2008, 11:41 PM

ride style is 100% park. and my stance is already max width so yea haha.

jdm free · 01-27-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foss

ride style is 100% park. and my stance is already max width so yea haha.

not widen your stance...turn out/rotate your bindings a lil bit...that should also help you ride switch a lil bit better to

foss · 01-27-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teggsr925

not widen your stance...turn out/rotate your bindings a lil bit...that should also help you ride switch a lil bit better to

oh true.. didnt even think of that, that would point my toes outward more ..thanks.

SmokeyBandit · 01-28-2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foss

oh true.. didnt even think of that, that would point my toes outward more ..thanks.

rotating the stance... some times it's not comfortable.

Burton boards are fine, can be pricey, but park boards tend to be cheaper anyway.

Some people use risers to lift their bindings up (instead of buying a wider board).

try: http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/out...Snowboard.html

Adam496 · 01-28-2008, 12:27 AM

I will add another stay away from burton. I'd say stick it out for the rest of the season, it's almost over anyway, and get a left over during the summer when the 08/09 stuff comes out.

yellow2000S/R · 01-28-2008, 02:40 AM

All the Burton hate... LOL. Only Burton I've seen have major problems is the Dominants... and that was 06-07 season. Friend went through 2 of them in 3 months. It was all under warranty tho so he got replacements, but still.

Of course, I didnt ride this previous season and probably wont be this season so I havent seen the "newer" boards.

I just put my 05 Burton Floater which is a wide board up for sale... http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...223#post791223

cmr076 · 01-28-2008, 02:49 AM

i use a burton un-inc and a ride havoc, love em both but prefer the burton!

redex04 · 01-28-2008, 03:01 AM

Don't buy a board midseason, boards are dirt cheap in the summer.

SmokeyBandit · 01-28-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow2000S/R

All the Burton hate... LOL. Only Burton I've seen have major problems is the Dominants... and that was 06-07 season. Friend went through 2 of them in 3 months. It was all under warranty tho so he got replacements, but still.

Of course, I didnt ride this previous season and probably wont be this season so I havent seen the "newer" boards.

I just put my 05 Burton Floater which is a wide board up for sale... http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...223#post791223

All that hate on Burton, only because because the percieved notion that Burton sold out by becoming big in the industry.

Though Lib Tech's Magnetraction and banana technology does look interesting----maybe I should give away my Forum Seeker next year...and get one.

SmokeyBandit · 01-28-2008, 11:07 AM

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3459788

Rich @ AWE-Tuning may still have some boards FS for about $250. Not sure about the width

pearl · 01-28-2008, 12:06 PM

What a crappy season to buy any snowboarding gear. I'm glad I didnt get a season pass this season.

foss · 01-28-2008, 08:02 PM

Does anyone know the sidecut(width) a board should have for a size 12 boot? Cause alot of the companies won't list it as midwide but they will list the sidecut.

kouuug · 01-30-2008, 09:42 PM

I just got my new Option Signature 154 cm Freeride Snowboard ( search Option Snowboard at dealstudio.com), this board gives a stable ride and amazing response. Very pleased with the product. I'd say the freeride board is the choice for the true freerider looking for a reliable, durable, performance-enhancing board.

foss · 01-30-2008, 09:45 PM

thats not a midwide board though..

01-27-2008, 11:24 PM	#2
jdm free Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Langhorne Member #1481 My Ride: 6spd Civic iTrader: (3)	open up your stance a bit that should help with the toe overhang for now...id wait until summer to pick up a new board for cheap i like the chb series by gnu...i ride a 159, it seems wide i guess but is definitely a good all around board..i have size 11 boots Last edited by jdm free; 01-27-2008 at 11:29 PM.

01-27-2008, 11:26 PM	#3
sr20de Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Delaware Member #1110 iTrader: (2)	Check out Ride's "Fleetwood". BTW: What type of riding do you usually do? That's a huge factor in board selection. __________________ -Kevin 92 Sentra SE-R Turbo 96 200sx SE-R sr20ve

01-27-2008, 11:31 PM	#4
bastid Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1732 My Ride: 2008 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	I would suggest that you look at 2007 boards, as many of them can be had for 30-40% off from retailers who are looking to off old inventory. I picked up a Salomon Patrol last weekend for $335 marked down from $480. __________________ *2008 BMW ///M3 Coupe: Alpine White on Extended Fox Red Novillo Leather Factory Options:* Premium Package : M-DCT : 19" Alloys : Technology Package : Bi-Xenon : Heated Seats : EDC : Premium Audio : iPod/USB Adapter Modifications: APE Performance S65B40 Air Filter : Fabspeed X-pipe : Remus Race Muffler

01-28-2008, 02:40 AM	#12
yellow2000S/R Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York, Pa Member #2462 My Ride: 66 Fairlane, 73 F250, 79 F150, 82 GL500, 96 F250, 98 Wrangler, 04 Hoe, 06 Wrangler, 11 Silverado iTrader: (2)	All the Burton hate... LOL. Only Burton I've seen have major problems is the Dominants... and that was 06-07 season. Friend went through 2 of them in 3 months. It was all under warranty tho so he got replacements, but still. Of course, I didnt ride this previous season and probably wont be this season so I havent seen the "newer" boards. I just put my 05 Burton Floater which is a wide board up for sale... http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...223#post791223 Last edited by yellow2000S/R; 01-28-2008 at 02:47 AM.

01-28-2008, 02:49 AM	#13
cmr076 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: blue bell/gwynedd valley, PA Member #2319 My Ride: S4 iTrader: (8)	i use a burton un-inc and a ride havoc, love em both but prefer the burton! __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246R

01-27-2008, 11:34 PM	#5
jdm free Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Langhorne Member #1481 My Ride: 6spd Civic iTrader: (3)	ohh and i think burton is extremely overrated...i rode my friends dominant n didnt think it was all that it was made up to be

01-27-2008, 11:37 PM	#6
pinkarrowsnow Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Member #5596 My Ride: 1991 240sx iTrader: (0)	All I can say is dont buy a burton. I broke like 4 the past 2 seasons. I broke 2 twins and now am forced to ride a dominant thats way to small for me and ripped off half of my backside edge today.

01-28-2008, 12:27 AM	#11
Adam496 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Jersey Member #906 iTrader: (0)	I will add another stay away from burton. I'd say stick it out for the rest of the season, it's almost over anyway, and get a left over during the summer when the 08/09 stuff comes out.

01-28-2008, 03:01 AM	#14
redex04 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3064 My Ride: civic iTrader: (0)	Don't buy a board midseason, boards are dirt cheap in the summer.

01-28-2008, 11:07 AM	#16
SmokeyBandit Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Hiawatha, NJ Member #194 iTrader: (0)	http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3459788 Rich @ AWE-Tuning may still have some boards FS for about $250. Not sure about the width __________________ my FAST is grown up and drives a family station wagon

01-28-2008, 12:06 PM	#17
pearl Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Member #1108 My Ride: suck it trebek iTrader: (0)	What a crappy season to buy any snowboarding gear. I'm glad I didnt get a season pass this season. __________________ Last Activity: 03-24-2009 12:05 PM

01-30-2008, 09:42 PM	#19
kouuug Noob-Jersey Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Member #6750 iTrader: (0)	I just got my new Option Signature 154 cm Freeride Snowboard ( search Option Snowboard at dealstudio.com), this board gives a stable ride and amazing response. Very pleased with the product. I'd say the freeride board is the choice for the true freerider looking for a reliable, durable, performance-enhancing board.

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