MUD Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hey all, I am looking for a (GASP!) park board....... I am leaning toward a Donek twin (I like Doneks). Anyone know of any other small companies (made in the US) that make good freestyle boards? I am really only looking for a play board for bad snow days. NOT a freeride board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I've always been under the impression that for something so "generic" as a park board, you're best off mainstream. You'll reap the benefits of high volume production and sales. I mean, I know nobody really likes Burton around here, but they really know what they are doing with their softie boards. Think of what you need in a park board..Won't break, light enough for tricks. In the alpine world, you're paying for a board that doesn't chatter at speed etc.; that takes a unique builder. Anyone can make a snowboard that won't break, and will work in the park, and get it to you a lot cheaper and more easily than Donek or some other small freestyle builder could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUD Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 That is a good point. I would like to TRY and support the little guys though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Shamless plug for my Prior AMF 159 in classifieds... Should be close to the top right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Donek is the only true park board I've ever seen by an alpine builder. Prior's stuff is all bigger. Convincing Bruce to make you a titanal superboard..jib deck ..is the only other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Venture Snowboards in CO has a good rep for building adult boards (ie. not targeted towards teenage boys). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Madd twin tip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 OP said made in USA. Donek. Why not support those who help keep alpine alive and moving forward? What is the dilemma here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 http://www.novemberboards.com/ This is a small maker in Minnesota. Nice looking boards a lot like Arbors, and it seems that he knows what he's doing. A number of the BOLers here in the Midwest talked to him about construction and what ride characteristics they like as he was looking at making race boards too. He finally decided that he couldn't justify the costs for the small number he'd sell. Not a huge fan of the website, but I think it fits what you are looking for and at a decent price. Here's another site with some better pictures of his boards. http://www.wood-veneers.com/gallery39.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 http://www.novemberboards.com/ I <i>really</i> hate it when board makers don't list the specs of their boards. Maybe they can't be sure they'd be the same from board to board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUD Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 http://www.novemberboards.com/This is a small maker in Minnesota. Nice looking boards a lot like Arbors, and it seems that he knows what he's doing. A number of the BOLers here in the Midwest talked to him about construction and what ride characteristics they like as he was looking at making race boards too. He finally decided that he couldn't justify the costs for the small number he'd sell. Not a huge fan of the website, but I think it fits what you are looking for and at a decent price. Here's another site with some better pictures of his boards. http://www.wood-veneers.com/gallery39.htm I totally forgot about November..... I actually know the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Out of Bend Oregon,makes a 161 directional twin tip.With specs that make it versatile with hard or soft boots (13m ,25 w,129 edge)The price is great for a one at a time builder at 450.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'm all for supporting Donek, great boards and I love mine! But since you asked here is a company in my area making park boards. http://www.smokinsnowboards.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUD Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'm all for supporting Donek, great boards and I love mine!But since you asked here is a company in my area making park boards. http://www.smokinsnowboards.com/ Can't go wrong when Mike Basich is around...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Day Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I would agree with Jack and Randy! If I were looking at a freeride deck, I would most certainly get a Donek! Just my 2cents! $500.00 for a handmade freeride deck that would support a company that supports the very sport that we all love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 If you are already looking at Donek, I would go with them. As some have said, you cannot go wrong. That being said, Never Summer is a great board maker as well. Their park boards are pretty nice. I am not sure if they meet your definition of "small", though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I recently toured the manufacturing facility of Sentury Snowboards, a small reno company that produces freestyle and backcountry boards (no race decks yet). As far as I could tell the boards are high quality and well made, and i would bet they can do a custom job for a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I met the illuminati snowboards guys years ago and have always been impressed with their boards...most of their boards are directional which isn't common these day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 OP said made in USA. Donek. Why not support those who help keep alpine alive and moving forward? What is the dilemma here? What he said. Support Donek. He supports us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I recently toured the manufacturing facility of Sentury Snowboards, a small reno company that produces freestyle and backcountry boards (no race decks yet). As far as I could tell the boards are high quality and well made, and i would bet they can do a custom job for a decent price. I forgot about that. I had just recently heard about a new ski manufacturer here in town called moment skis and I found the link to Sentry while checking out the web site. So are we going to see some race boards in their future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Garage Snowboards by john mcginnis kalispell montana. very much a selective few get to ride these boards as he is not making very many right now. reasonably priced as well 400-500$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Let's see...Unity Snowboards and Never Summer are both made in Colorado and have great reputations for build quality and ride. Signal is a newer company that often has some really good deals (I think they're US-based, not sure.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donek Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 small US producers that I can think of right now: Hayes Brothers Sentury Smokin Venture Unity November Happy Monkey Revolution Broz (might be Canada) Probably missed one or two. But, what they said. Buy a Donek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUD Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 But, what they said. Buy a Donek. Thanks Sean. I think I agree...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donek Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Prior's not really all that far north of the border... I told you I missed someone, but then I did say US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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