motoyogi Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 I've been snowboarding off and on for 20 years, in there somewhere was a many years of surfing, waterskiing, windsurfing and an occasional skiing. I currently ride some used, generic everything board that encourages me to push snow around on any mountain though in my mind I am trying to carve constantly. I'm not into my board leaving the ground, sliding on rails, or flipping outta pipes. I'd like a more carving oriented board because thats the sensation that I love, but I don't live on the mountain so I need a board with some versatility. A hard boot alpine set-up probably just doesn't make sense. I see Donek has a soft boot carving board, but if you throw in the plate, bindings and new boots we're in at about $2000.00 which seems steep. my questions are there soft boot carving boards for those of us not destined for race podiums? are there special bindings for soft boots that accommodate such kinder gentler carving boards? am I destined to spend 2000$ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donek Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Nobody rides an isolation plate with soft boots, so you can take that off the list. I think you've likely misscalculated, unless the boots and bindings are coming to $900. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Just sticking with Donek, an Incline or Razor is $600-$750. Add some Burton Cartel's for $225 and boots for another $250 and you're at $1225. You can certainly spend less (or more, of course) on new gear, not to mention all the used stuff out there. There are a lot of good freeride boards out there that would fit the bill, but if you are looking at modern BX boards (long side cuts, variable camber profiles, and carbon/ titanal) then you are looking at race boards with the current top tech- same as the alpine race boards, but to a different end. As such, top end pricing is top end pricing. I have a relatively ancient Incline that hasn't given up the ghost yet after MANY days of freeride/ freecarving and teaching. At some point I'll get another- they have a pretty stellar cost/ value ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeho730 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 You can still do fully laid carved turns with Donek Incline 160 and soft boots and bindings... But Razor might suit you better. Please note that Sean's boards aren't the lightest ones in town, but very durable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 There are a lot of boards people here use with soft boots. Many of those can be found used for $150-$300 in excellent condition. Bindings don't need to be expensive, unless you want Catek Freerides. Used Nidecker Carbon 900 or Burton C60 can be found for reasonable prices, but maybe you have those already. Boots are the hard part. Salamon Malamute or Burton Driver X seem to be favored. I had some 32 boots I liked. I think there are some pretty stiff Deeluxe models. Not sure what else people use. What do you use now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) Welcome to Bomber Online. Have you met Mike Tovino? I ride at Mt Bachelor occasionally and there are some alpine riders that call it home. Perhaps post on the ride board for Mt Bachelor, I am sure there are folks that can offer ideas. If you get up to Portland, look me up. I might have some boards/bindings I can show you that work well for all around carving. Bryan PS. Most boards will carve quite well, even crap boards with some sidecut can carve. Photos, videos of you riding can help a great deal. Nidecker/ Catek / Burton all make stiffer bindings that can help a rider focused on carving. Edited December 9, 2013 by www.oldsnowboards.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroshmero Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 motoyogi, not sure where you are in Oregon but I've got a board that I am just about to post on the classified that would make a great soft boot carver. It's an Oxygen White Room and is in great shape. Message me if you are interested. I'm in Bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 motoyogi, not sure where you are in Oregon but I've got a board that I am just about to post on the classified that would make a great soft boot carver. It's an Oxygen White Room and is in great shape.Message me if you are interested. I'm in Bend. From his profile. Basic InformationAbout motoyogi Location?: OREGON Home Mountain/Resort?: Mt Bachelor Occupation?: artist/professor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 BX Boards baby.. its so old...its new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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