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Post subject: 2009 Ride DH
 Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 03:09 PM
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Hi all,
I am new to this site, and have trawled through it, picking up as much info as i can on the DH before i post..
I currently ride a Burton Malolo, which is stiff, with a set back stance and narrow taper..its great for the powder and charging down the pistes, however in hindsight i wish i had purchased something a bit more freestyle orientated..
I have about 6-8 weeks experience on the slopes, and i would say i am at the intermediate stage in my boarding..Im not going to pretend to be anything i am not. I am competent, and am just starting to learn how to ride switch/small kickers etc. I am also interested in getting into the park at some point. As i'm sure you can appreciate, the Malolo isn't the most suitable board for this.
Ideally i want a board that is at home on the piste aswell as in the park..and i want to be able to progress on it. I have read some good things about the DH being poppy, flexible enough to butter and use in the park, yet stiff enough to be stable at speed on the piste...
I have test ridden a DH 155 at hemel, and had great fun on it, Much more fun for general messing around than my current board! I am pretty sold on this board, however i value your opinions about other boards which may be suitable for me..
I would also like some advice on what size to get..most people i have spoken to in shops have told me to go for the 151, I currently ride a 158, so its quite a big difference, but i understand they are completely different boards.
What advantages/disadvantages will i experience from a 151/153 0r 155?
I am 5'7" tall
Weigh 9.5-10 stone (60-63kg)
Wear size 9 vans BFBs with Burton Mission Bindings.
Apologies for the long post, but i want to make the correct board choice this time.
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Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 04:18 PM
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| Hey ive also test the DH its pretty decent board but im thinking about getting the DH2. The size looks pretty reasonable for you based on your weight. You will probably find the smaller board better for indoor park and groomed slopes but not as good in powder. |
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Grill
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Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 04:22 PM
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| Undersizing is for tools. If you felt comfortable on the 155 then there is no reason to go smaller. |
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Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 04:36 PM
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I tend to agree (but more politely) that many UK riders tend to go for a smaller board. Whilst this is fine for dryslope or domes, once you hit the mountains you severely limit what the board will do for you.
Can't comment on the DH as never ridden it. The Signal Park is comparable I guess and I love mine. If you like what you've tried, go and buy it and better still join SCUK first and get a 10% discount with one of our partners  |
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Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 04:37 PM
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If you really liked the 155 that you demo'd, just go with it. If it ain't broke and all that.... Or else you start 2nd guessing yourself and going round in circles with all the choice out there...
It's good to have a few boards to compare for your knowledge. You've got a great powder board with the malalo. I stick to Ride kit and their stuff have never let me down, even years old stuff... |
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Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 04:44 PM
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The Dh and the DH2 are completely diffeernt board, the first has camber the second has a rocker. Just because the guy liked the DH doesn't mean he will like the DH2.
I third the size thing, people do have a habit of getting the smallest board possible in the uk. Fine if you only ride a dome but a wee bit silly if you intend to take it on holiday with you. |
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Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 05:20 PM
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If you are looking for a board that is at home on the piste and in the park i would definitely recommend the 155. Any shorter and it wouldn't hold up so well on the piste carving/speed etc. I've had three dh's (pre reverse cambered model) and they hold up fine all over the mountain, and if you have the Malolo you have the powder days covered no problem!  |
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Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 08:57 PM
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Thanks for your input guys. I have had a look at the weight/length chart for the DH:
151=45-69Kg
153=57-80Kg.
155=59-82Kg
157=59-82Kg
Based on this, would it be better for me to go for a length where my weight sits somewhere in middle of the manufactures recomendations? I have been thinking about a happy medium between the 151 and 155- The 153? Unfortunately, nowhere offers demos in these sizes, so i will be unable to try them.
Whilst im typing, will the DH fit the bill for what i want it for?..does it have enough flex to be buttery enough to mess around on? Im sure that you can appreciate that there is only so much you can get a feeling for a board in a fridge..
Finally..I have only really considered the DH as i have read good things about it from many people...are there any other boards i should look into? Going away on the 2nd Jan, so i better get moving!
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Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 09:51 PM
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| DH will fine for buttering about. It is a park board that is just stiff enough for all mountain riding. |
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Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 11:21 PM
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i've got this seasons DH and i really like it. it's got plenty off pop and has enough flex for butters without being to floppy. i'm sure it will be fine for piste bashing but i wont know till i take it to Laax in jan.
so far i'm really enjoying it and thats what it's really all about at the end of the day. |
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Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 11:53 PM
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Is it worth me trying anything else, or am i just going to go round in circles and confuse myself?! Im not overly keen on the topsheet graphics on this seasons DH, but i'm sure i can live with them! I have very little experience of freestyle boards, so i guess the fact that i could ride it with ease, probably means im on the right track..
Just out of interest Karl86, did you go for a shorter board than normal? if so how does it ride? what weight are you/size did you go for? ...
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Grill
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Posted: Nov 28, 2009 - 08:11 AM
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| Darkstar/Parkstar may be worth a fling. Similar flex and pop. |
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Posted: Nov 28, 2009 - 09:47 PM
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First post: Nov 25, 2009
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lowback wrote:
Just out of interest Karl86, did you go for a shorter board than normal? if so how does it ride? what weight are you/size did you go for? ...
yes mate i did go slightly shorter than normal as i intend to do quite a bit of park with it. i'm 6'5" and 84kg an i went for the 159 wide.
i find it rides very well, it's alot easier to mess around with than my previous burton baron which is what i wanted.
the board spec is 64-86kg so i'm close to the upper limit but i dont see that being a problem.
i can see hows the graphics may not be to everyones taste but i like them alot. |
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Posted: Nov 29, 2009 - 02:56 PM
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First post: Nov 27, 2009
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Ok- update...
I popped into Conspiracy in St Albans, and had a long discussion with the owner- i forget his name, but he was very knowledgeable, and apparently is pretty well known in the snowboarding scene..We discussed what i wanted from the board-to hit the pistes, and to use from time to time in the snowdomes.
In the end, I was advised to go for the 151, as im a pretty small and light guy (5'7'' and 9.5 stone), and this came up to my chin...(I know the whole chin nose thing doesnt really come into it, just illustrating the size of the board compared to me..)
The guy in conspiracy told me outright that the 151 was the perfect size for me and he would not sell me another size..I trusted his judgement, as he knew his stuff, so i'll just have to wait and see!
Hopefully i'll love it as much as he said i would!
Does anyone know the name of the guy im talking about? I was very impressed with the level of service, even though he was busy. He was not pushy and i got the board for a good price |
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