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14What kind of snowboard to get to do some slick cruising?
Filed Under (Cruising) by admin on 14-08-2009
Tagged Under : Cruising, Decent Board
I’m just starting out. I already heard that a board between your nose and chin isn’t the way to go. The kind of riding I want to do is mainly cruising, not so much doing tricks and stuff. I’m about 5 11′ and 170 pounds. Shoe size about 10.5. I want to at least get a decent board, not a starter one that I’ll replace in another winter or two. Thanks peeps. Comment on brands as well if you’d like.
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just go to a ski store.
the people will size you and help you. and actually a board between your nose and chin IS the way to go hahahaha i don’t know who told you it wasn’t but they’re wrong.
usually people who are better and are doing like extreme riding and stuff want a stiffer board. so if your not going to be going to the terrain park and what not then maybe you aren’t that great and you probably want a more flexible board.
my boards a Flow elation and i loooove it
I recommend going to the manufacturers’ websites to check out boards.
You’ll want a board from one of these categories:
“All-mountain” (all-purpose boards, will work well anywhere)
“Freeride” (basically cruising, just like you want to do!)
Then use their sizing chart to choose the right size for you.
Good major brands include Ride (my current gear is all Ride), Burton, Rossignol.
Any “decent” board is going to run you $300-500.
Bindings $150-250
Boots $150-250
For new stuff. Used will be cheaper.
Edit: I read what the chick above me wrote and she’s all wrong. The chin thing is just a generalized “rule-of-thumb.” For just cruising and pow riding, a larger than usual board will be recommended. As far as flexibility, you want a stiffer board for cruising. More flexible ones are recommended for the park and freestyle (not to be mistaken with freeride) guys, because the board turns easier and they are more forgiving, meaning it helps them stay up if they land sketchy. Because they turn easier, they are sometimes recommended for beginners just for that reason, but it’s not what’s IDEAL for cruising. Trust me.
Yeah that girl’s also wrong about having a stiff board for terrain parks, the butterier the better.
Also, to “cruise” wax up your board.
The guy above me is wrong. Well in one sorta. A stiff board is great for carving down the slopes and is also great for big hits and lots of jumps. A soft board will be tons of fun on the rails for Jibbing. You might consider reading up on zero camber boards. Its a great mix between the two. Its also called Banana technology and Vrocker Technology. Almost every major brand has a type of board out with this type of technology. Read up in Trans-world Snowboarding to see who they voted this years Good Wood Winners.