vitger Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 Hi guys! I've been snowboarding for the past 14 years now although I am still splitting up most of my days between skiing and snowboarding and not having too many days on the snow per season. I consider myself pretty good so thought about upgrading my pretty basic equipment. I have an old (quite wide) board 162 cm and was wondering if I should go for a 170 or a 178 cm carver? I think I pretty much have "outgrown" this one. I also like to hit the powder whenever I have the chance (not too often) so I imagine a little longer board wouldn't hurt. Now I am 5'10 and 160 pounds the skinny type. Which size do you more experienced guys recommend? Thanks in advance BG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 hey, check out my thread that I just started. there will be some good advice. (already is) since youre smaller, you can get on a slightly smaller board and have fun if you want to ride in all conditions you probably want an all mountain or "freecarve" board. after someone suggested PRIOR boards, I took a look. They make one called a 4X4 that is designed to go pretty much anywhere. COILER has an all-purpose model as well. cant remember the name. also, keep in mind that a good freeride board (or ...now they have "BX" models) with plates and hardboots might suit you well also. heh. look at the newbie layin down advice:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitger Posted March 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Thanks guys, Currently I am looking at the Oxygens on Ebay, so far seem to be a good deal. Any opinion on those? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3664761368&category=21250&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 yeah, I have an opinion. stay away from the 178:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitger Posted March 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 I assume that's too big for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 yup, its too big for you ;) you know...you should really read all the tech articles that Michaud and others have written, accessible from the bomber front page. probably prove to be very helpful in your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitger Posted March 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 and you're looking at it as well... I see!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 the guy has a pretty long list of boards for sale, so I think theres room for both of us he has a couple 170s and 172s as well. seriously, read those articles to help with your decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawdzira Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 I started on a carving set up last year after 10 years of riding softies at high angles. I was riding a freeride 163 board mostly and then started riding a 169 carving board that is on the softer and more forgiving side for carving boards (Burton Alps). Then I demoed a Donek fc11 I think it was a 171). The size difference was not that great but the stiffness was extreme. Be careful in buying your first carving board. I am not trying to buy that Oxygen but I would caution you against trying to hop on a 178 right out of the gate. You can still do graceful carving on a shorter board, it is just easier to do it. I ended up finding a Nidecker 161 slalom board that I am just starting to be able to make some use out of. I really like the short board. One thing that you can be sure of, if you buy a board and out grow it, you have a captive audience for resale here on Bomber. alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitger Posted March 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Thanks for the advise! Yeah, pretty soon my babies will be here up for grabs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitger Posted March 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 How about these babies? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3664795754&category=21250 Would they qualify as all mountain or what? They seem a bit too wide and short for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 you said youre 5'10" and how heavy? 168 isnt exactly short... might be a good all around, and if the bidding stays cheap...wont kill ya if it doesnt work out, ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitger Posted March 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Hey Jim, it's nice to see a local here! Ever going to Holimont or Whiteface? Drop me an email if you did: vitger@hotmail.com Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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