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Post subject: should i buy a girls board?
 Posted: Jul 06, 2008 - 10:00 PM
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hello all, new to the site, and pretty new to boarding... been into the sport for about 5 months now, loving it... and no turning back...
luckily, i've been away a couple of times for a few days in bulgaria and innsbruck on boarding holidays, and have been going to snozone couple of times a month when i can...
i've now got some boots that fit nicely, and looking for the next step...
what board should i get?
i'm quite a small fella, 5'3", 8.5 stone, shoe size 7... maybe looking for all mountain average jobby...? i suppose at my stage in my boarding career i'll probably be just sticking to the pistes rather than looking for unchartered virgin powder! although a little bit of that wouldn't hurt eh?
my 2nd experience of snowboarding
anyway, back to my original point, given my height and weight, there doesn't seem to be much choice for me.? am i wrong?
weighing up all my experience, (5 months of it) and sieving out all the research online... i think i should be looking for a 148 for my first board... but most of these i have found to be for the ladies.... asking in a shop recently, they suggested me maybe to get a violenza...?
when in the snozone, i try to get a 145, i've found that size is much more maneuverable for me for that slope, and very much enjoy it, but sometimes i can't get the 145, and have to make do with a 150, and found it slightly harder to turn quicker... 
so... should i get a ladies board????
ps, its great reading everyones views on gear and their experiences, it's a great site...! keep it up! |
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Post subject: RE: should i buy a girls board?
Posted: Jul 06, 2008 - 11:50 PM
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I started with a 146 being 5 foot 6 and 8 and a half stone, now ride 152 mountain and 150 park.
Take a look at stepchild, they have a fair few boards that go down to 147/148, demo them if you can cos they have a fair few boards which may suit. I demoed a few of their line up last year and was really impressed  |
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Post subject: RE: should i buy a girls board?
Posted: Jul 06, 2008 - 11:57 PM
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I rock a ride control 146, quite a few of the ride boards go down to 146
I'm 5"5 and 8 stone, but size 9 feet - so in a similar position to you |
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Post subject: RE: should i buy a girls board?
Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 07:13 AM
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do not go for a girls board....there for girls for a reason...
I don't mean this in a condescending way but buying a girls board will not help your riding..girls work different to boys and modern boards take that into consideration
lots of brands go down to 148/149, take a look at the Technine Jib or Split T, both great priced well made boards for a new (or old) rider, both come in 148 i think. |
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Post subject: RE: should i buy a girls board?
Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 08:52 AM
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If you ride like a girl, then buy a girls board, not being condescending, a lot of girls ride better and more agressivly then me. It's really about the weight and power you put into the board. For instance I have a £400 pro level board, and I just don't put enough power into it, so I binned it and got a hatchet which suite me fine.
Go to TSA and demo some boards and see what suits you. There really is no substitute. Forget the labels once you're on the mountain they're irrelevant...unless it's pink and has barbie pictures on  |
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Post subject: RE: should i buy a girls board?
Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 08:55 AM
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i was trying to post this last night but it wouldnt work........
after 5 minuets of looking...
Salmon Ace/scout/drift
Ride Agenda/control/kink
Burton Custon/dominant
theres loads of sub 150cm mens boards |
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Post subject: RE: should i buy a girls board?
Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 09:04 AM
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I'd be dubious. If you get a sub 150 Burton Custom for instance, you're getting a board that was originally designed probably around the 160 mark, and then cut down to 147, or whatever. Just because they do a board in the shorter length doesn't mean it's any good at that length, even if it's a great board at a longer length.
Go try them, but my guess is that if he's built like a woman, and puts the same kind of power into the board that a woman would, then a board designed for a woman is going to be better. |
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Post subject: RE: should i buy a girls board?
Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 09:39 AM
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what??? I think your living in the early 90's still tibs..
I don't think any shorter board is a cut down longer board anymore, they are cad designed and such to change the length, width and effective edge accordingly to their size.
and tbh most modern boards should work well throughout there size range, if the point is try before you buy then of course thats the best solution |
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Post subject: Re: RE: should i buy a girls board?
Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 10:02 AM
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Tiberius wrote:
I'd be dubious. If you get a sub 150 Burton Custom for instance, you're getting a board that was originally designed probably around the 160 mark, and then cut down to 147, or whatever. Just because they do a board in the shorter length doesn't mean it's any good at that length, even if it's a great board at a longer length.
haha it's not like the build all customs in 160, then wack a tape measure against it and just chop away at the 150 mark!
All boards in a range no matter what the size are designed and built to perform the same. Thats obviously if the board is ridden correctly with the right size person for that board.
Its not a case of the board performing bad at a certain length it is more likely a case of the person who rides it can't ride a board of that length or can't ride well enough to be able to tell the difference.
Anyways are you a girl? if so buy a girls board there designed for you, If not buy a real mans board!
But seriously girls boards are built slightly different to mens boards, so i wouldn't buy one if i were you! |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: should i buy a girls board?
Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 10:06 AM
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| The bindings are built different as well [Personal experience: Don't rock girls bindings =P] |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: should i buy a girls board?
Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 10:24 AM
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You could always get a Lib Tech Box Scratcher which is a 145 orrr a Lib Tech Skate Banana 148 orrr a Lib Tech TRS 148 orr a K2 Turbodream which I think comes in a 148 orr a Bataleon Fun Kink 149 orr a Bataleon Evil Twin 148 orr a Bataleon Goliath 145 or 149 etc etc
Basically, what I'm trying to get across is that there are lots of boards under 150, you just gotta look and it depends on what you're gonna be doing with it... I.e. are you looking for something to get you into the park side of the sport, jib side of the sport or you just happy cruising around since there are hundreds of boards as it'll also affect the kinda size you're looking for... |
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Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 11:08 AM
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| I am not much taller / heavier than you and ride an APO selekta 149 - they now do it in a 145 too so check em out! |
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Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 03:28 PM
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Hey man,
I am assuming youre going to CAS snowzone as it didnt say in the above, but if you are nip into SUBVERT, (they dont stock boards there but) at their Manchester store they have one of my 149 JIB boards as a demo kit, which i am sure they will get upto CAS for you to test, and if you like it they will sell you the ex demo board at a really good rate, and the 149 has hardly been used so its a steal. And weve had so many good reviews about the JIB this season, as its more of an all round ride anything board, and just as good for beginners as the more serious park monekys.
They have also got an ex demo 153 which same again hasnt been hammered, and its going for a rather nice price so worth a nip in if you looking to not break the bank on a first board, or a second stick to kill in the domes. |
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Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 03:57 PM
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If, like you mention, it's for piste use, then I'd look at the longer end of the scale, say 150-153. They'll be more stable on longer runs when cruising at speed, and should offer better float in powder. You'll soon get used to it in the dome.
Depends on how much you want to spend, but you can't go far wrong with an intermediate all-mountain board from a known manufacturer.
As mentioned, there are stacks available, but you'll find at a certain price point, there's nothing to seperate them, despite the brochure bs. Only manufacturer specific things like Magne-traction, Rocker, and Triple-base techs make any difference. |
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Posted: Jul 07, 2008 - 04:23 PM
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Plissken wrote:
but you'll find at a certain price point, there's nothing to seperate them, despite the brochure bs. Only manufacturer specific things like Magne-traction, Rocker, and Triple-base techs make any difference.
don't agree, plenty to seperate, wood core, materials used, weave types, stringers & spa construction..thats before you start with the new tech stuff
do ya research & try before you buy |
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