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I love my gnu. Would def bang again. Going with my son in Dec. Which means more park. Which means SBD skeered. SBD Gonna hurtBig sale this weekend and am in market for new snowboard, something that I plan on using for a few seasons. I've been riding an old 163 Gnu Carbon Series for last decade+, suspect it has lost a lot of pop in it, serviceable board to be sure but I have no faith in its ability to handle and properly bleed speed - there is a lot of chatter.
Time of the season.
A couple of boards that might meet that criteria:Season fast approaching - would be nice if snowfall would too but if memory serves, the norm is for things to start kicking up the day after New Years, as holiday peak ends. Definitely getting hyped regardless.
Big sale this weekend and am in market for new snowboard, something that I plan on using for a few seasons. I've been riding an old 163 Gnu Carbon Series for last decade+, suspect it has lost a lot of pop in it, serviceable board to be sure but I have no faith in its ability to handle and properly bleed speed - there is a lot of chatter.
Generally riding steeper terrain, maybe 5-15% park (may increase as kids get better and I will need to maintain dominance as long as I can cling to it), switch is a stoned diversion percentage (large range come to think of it), moguls maybe 5% so the quick rail to rail isn't a gigantic necessity although some wiggliness for going through tight trees is needed. I don't ride anywhere near pro-level fast but I ride fast. Primarily want a board that can chop through powder/crud, hold long fast arcing turns, and still feel light under my feet, working in all conditions.
Reading reviews, one of the boards I keep coming back to is the 2024 Capita BSOD. Am 6'4 190 w/size 12s, thinking the 161w. Anyone tried this one out or have any suggestions/comments re: other boards that work towards what I'm generally looking for?
Thanks.
Warm pants and goggles are other needs. Find a good pair of Smiths for the latter. Pants I think I have to just check out at store to see what truly works while not breaking bank (the board is going to do that)
Time of the season.
Thanks - checking that out. Doesn't look like my local shop carries Amplids but seeing is believing. From review, sounds like a pretty decent board. I hardly ever jib at all but I do want something I can also throw around in halfpipe/park with relative ease...
Thanks - will check those out.
If you dont want to pay new price, and have an idea of what you want, check ebay for used snow pants. Lots of times people wear snow gear for just a few days. For pants, I prefer bibs to keep out snow on big falls. I've had good luck with Burton AK, and Patagooch.Thanks - checking that out. Doesn't look like my local shop carries Amplids but seeing is believing. From review, sounds like a pretty decent board. I hardly ever jib at all but I do want something I can also throw around in halfpipe/park with relative ease...
Like the sound of those Squads. Keeping that pricepoint under $120 would be nice.
Mtn Hardwares are $300 so that might be tough even on sale. Look like good pants. Sounds funny but pocket quantity, depth, and course interior fabric are major factors. Just gotta check out at shop I think.
Thanks - will check those out.
Stoked to read this. I picked up an Amplid Big Kahuna for this season.
It was a good board when I first got it. But old and tired.
"Picture yourself effortlessly carving the slopes in what can only be described as adult-sized, storm-sealed sweatpants perfection, aka the Airblaster Kook Suit. Equipped with 15K mm waterproofing, 10K breathability, and a host of clever features, from the 350° hip zip for seamless pit stops to YKK zippers throughout, this suit is the epitome of function, fashion, and full kook all rolled into one."Kento, you know this is what you need. It's even aptly named!
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You should probably just move to Bend or Glacier already.
I wear all the pads lol and most importantly TRoy Lee Motocross Knee Braces. Smith helmets and goggle rule.
That looks fun as hell and a lot like the Never Summer Big Gun. Which I have in a 165 and love.
I'm a big guy a few months from 50 and I typically range between a 159 to 162 depending on the board for all mountain barging. That's enough with the right combination of flex, camber and sidecut / effective edge. I dont really like shorter tailed shapes as I prefer large wide turns and push on my tail a lot. I currently have a couple of 160's (Hometown Hero and Deep Thinker) that are both fun in different conditions (I like the HTH better for groomers) and just got this big dog to see how much fun it will be - It might be a revelation or it might be too much board. We'll see. It only came in '58 and '68 and I think '58 would have been too small. There's so many fun looking boards out there but I'm pretty locked into Burton for the time being.
Those shapes do look similar. I bet that NS is super fun for mobing around the mountain.
