andrion112 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Hi all, I'm looking for some help in choosing a new BX board, and I'm tired of listening to shop guys try to sell me the stuff they happen to have in stock without answering my real questions. I've been riding for 10+ years, got into BX 2-3 years ago, and I was using a NS Premier 159. It works, but I'm looking to get a dedicated board. A Kessler or Oxess is not really in the budget, so I'm looking at production boards like the Volkl Coal, Nidecker Legend, Palmer Crown, NS Raptor/Premier, etc. First question, has anyone ridden these boards? Impressions of whether they are appropriate for BX? Any other boards I should look at? The last time I bought a board, rocker was a mad science experiment by mervin, but now its on every single production board out there. My instinct says avoid it for BX purposes. Any thoughts? Next, I'm thinking of sizing up from 159 to 161-164. I'm 5'10, 150 lb. (177 cm, 68 kg). My understanding was that sizing up allowed you to go faster by distributing the same amount of weight over a greater surface area, thus reducing friction. This of course would have to be balanced against ability to initiate turns. Is my "old wives tale" correct? does anyone know the physics behind this? Anyone of my size have any experience doing BX with a 162-163? FYI, my weight is at the very bottom of the range of manufacturer recommended weights for the boards I mentioned, hence my wariness of just diving in. Also, waist width is not an issue, i wear a 9.5. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 There have been a few limited production Nidecker NBX boards on Ebay for the last few months at decent prices. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NIDECKER-NBX-Race-Boardercross-164cm-snowboard-/290526610388?pt=Snowboarding&hash=item43a4bc43d4 He has a 159 too. There's also this Oxess, but the seller appears to be AWOL: http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=35796 However, if you can swing it, I'd say try out a Donek Saber--made custom for you for significantly less than the higher-end European models you mentioned. It would definitely be a huge step-up from using a freeride board for BX. http://www.donek.com/saber_race.html Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee406 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Before I got my Oxess, I used a NS Raptor with success. Stable at over 60mph, remarkable for a board with some reverse camber, turn initiation is easy, carves well, stable off jumps. Review here http://www.goneboarding.co.uk/review/never-summer-never-summer-raptor-10-11/productid/6669/showproduct.aspx Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 I had an F2 Eliminator for years that I absolutely loved! Don't know what their deal is these days, but I know that was a BX designed board and I think they are still made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrion112 Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks for your responses! I've never heard of Donek, but I will definitely check them out. F2 doesn't seem to make the Eliminator any more, but I'll see what else they have in their line as well. The only problem is that specialty boards from companies like Donek don't really go on sale! But I'll keep my eye on the For Sale boards here, and hopefully snag one. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 F2 makes 4 versions of the Eliminator. Sean (Donek) makes some killer stuff and is a long time Bomber friend. I've been on one of his Inclines (freeride/ old BX-ish) shape for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Call Bola at All Boards Sports (303-415-1600) and get a NOS SG BX board. He might have a demo Kessler that he'd be willing to sell. Just give him a call and tell him what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piusthedrcarve Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 F2 doesn't seem to make the Eliminator any more, but I'll see what else they have in their line as well...... ........But I'll keep my eye on the For Sale boards here, and hopefully snag one. If you are looking one, let me know through PM. I may let go my BX setup at right price (F2 Eliminator WC + Catek FR1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburrill Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 Donek saber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrion112 Posted December 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 F2 makes 4 versions of the Eliminator.Sean (Donek) makes some killer stuff and is a long time Bomber friend. I've been on one of his Inclines (freeride/ old BX-ish) shape for a very long time. Thanks for the link. Not sure how I missed that on their site! I plan on giving Sean a call this week after the holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrion112 Posted December 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 Donek saber. Specs on the board? What size person/experience level was the board designed for? After I talk with Sean at Donek, hopefully I'll be able to better judge whether your board will work for me. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtanner Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 YYZcanuck.com is the F2 Dealer and I know Dave has one of last-years F2 Eliminators around and would surely give you a deal and will certainly ship. www.yyzcanuck.com http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sporting-goods-exercise-snowboard-2011-F2-Eliminator-BX-board-W0QQAdIdZ336882975 -Gord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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