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Thanks for the question. This is one of the best this year! You really do have a special situation and I am glad you got on here and asked about it because getting the right board is CRUCIAL for someone of your size (petite and sweet).You can find a woman's board in your recommended length all right, but they are all going to be too wide to suit your smaller boot size, and at only 100 pounds and being smaller you will not have the mass to power a relatively wide board up on edge — especially on hardpack snow.I say definitely go with the GIRLS board. (sorry couz) It will give you the optimal waist width for best control in the widest variety of snow conditions, reduce fatigue, be lighter and more flexible, and as a bonus they are price-pointed much lower! :grin:You state wisely, “I'm more concern with me being able to control the boar
I`ve got my wax done when i bought my new board and went for 5 to 6 runs. Planning to go for another trip and maybe 9 to 10 runs. I don`t have hot wax so, do rub-on wax is enough? otherwise do I eve need to wax at all?
It really depends on how the board looks. I suggest to take it to the shop at the Mountain and chat with the employees there. They should be happy to look it over with you and point out any signs of dryness and suggest appropriately from there.
Yeah, that was the one I was thinking of. There doesnt seem to be much info available on that particular board, so I cannot really say much for it. Anyone else have on info for this Siren Oynx board?
All week here it has been too cold to ride. Was minus 8 this morning, minus 16 yesterday morning, and minus 19 before that. I love riding but that is just TOO COLD!!!
OK, cool. Also make sure you get the right WIDTH for you. That is more important than length. As for that specific board, I couldn't find the width spec anywhere for it.
I have never tried those boards you get at Costco. They are not a name brand so I wouldn't put too much serious stock in them. I guess the good thing about Costco is that you can return it any time.As far as size, somewhere in the 140cm +/- 3 would be fine. Have you tried the [iurl=http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-guide.htm]calculator[/iurl] yet?
They are both nice boards, but if I had one to choose it would be the Lib Tech Box Scratcher.
Proper width is most important — over length. That being said, longer boards will usually make longer more gradual turns resulting in faster speeds. They float better in pow at lower speeds too. SHORTER boards turn quicker so they are better for maneuverability and places where that is important like trees and moguls.The lengths you mention don't seem too extreme one wey or the other, so it is something to consider.
I haven't had that problem as bad as yours, but hey, that kind of stuff happens. I wouldn't be too upset about two GOOD seasons on a pair of $120 boots, but at the same time I wouldn't go with that same brand and model anymore either.PS.. ShoeGoo is awesome I agree!
Yeah, I FINALLY got into some contacts over the summer and they ruled for mountain biking so I am excited to try them for snowboarding now!BTW … I woke up to 7 inches of POW in my driveway this morning!
Welcome to the community. Zelo has some good points to consider. I can add by saying that you may get an advantage with the longer board being able to stay afloat in powder at lower speeds. As a photographer you may find yourself poking around here and there scoping different setup spots, in which case the longer stick would be advantageous. As with life, many advantages come with drawbacks, in your case would be the larger lug-around size as zelo pointedout as well as the slower/longer turning radius inherant in longer boards — so that means a little more hassle while meandering through the trees.All in all, a 164 isn't too far of a stretch to be reasonable, but be sure it won't also be too wide to be comfortable on the resort hardpack runs.
Asymetrical side cut board? Wow, that's really unique. Riminds me of the old Burton Asym days.Really great review. Well done!
