KMACK Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Here it is in a nut shell. Started snowboarding in 83, worked for Burton in 88, 89 started riding hard boots while at Burton. About ten years ago bought a Rossi 165 free carve. Only get out a hand full of times a year (alone) due to work, kids etc. Starting think about a new/used board but I'm lost in all of the new tech on todays boards (flex, radius etc.) and bindings. I'm 5'11", 180lbs w/a 32" inseam. Skill level...C+, B on a good day. I ride on small east coast hills. I "feel" that my Rossi is too short and too stiff but I have nothing to compare it to (nor do I see myself making to and sessions/demo days any time soon). So how and where do I start in considering a new board?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Is that a white and silver Rossi? Not too stiff at all. I wouldn't ride it with very stiff bindings either, it's foam core. Probably not too short either for small crowded hill. Go out and ride it, you'll have a blast. Once you feel you can overpower the board, buy something else. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMACK Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Its both. White tip, silver stripe at front binding and silver tail. Base is white. Has about a 20.5 cm waist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 That's the one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMACK Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Go out and ride it, you'll have a blast. Once you feel you can overpower the board, buy something else. Have fun! That might be the advise I'm looking for. I only "think" I need a new board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 KMACK, Come up to Charlemont Mass. whenever you like and, between the handfull of us that ride there, I'm sure we can get you on a few different boards for comparison. Mountain info:The Thunder Dome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMACK Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks dingbat, I will most likely be at your rally this year. I'm scheduled to work that day but I'll call out sick if I have too. I might be at Butternut on Tuesday, I won two passes and I have Tuesday off. It will be my first time out this year if I can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Kmack, Welcome back to the fold. I've ridden the same Rozzi in the past. Its a very fun board! Just get out and slide around, and get comfortable on it. Come to ECES @ Stratton (see the sub forum about it) and you should be able to try a few boards there :) * also the BEAST is a fun day trip for sure! I'm looking forward to it also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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