Fugazi Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I've just started snowboarding recently, and am kinda late on the scene, my friends have been going for years. I was just wondering what some of the better brands of snowboards are? I know Burton and whatever are well known; but are they the best? I don't know if I'll even buy a board anytime soon, but I was just want to know what's out there. Have any writers designed snowboards? I know a few have done skateboards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 stash from NYC designed a snowboard for burton called the 'custom stash'. maybe you east coast heads have heard of him, i haven't. as far as burton being the best, they're basically the brand that everyone uses as a benchmark. good boards, definitely a little too expensive though. but it's not really about having the best board, anyways. you need one that suits the riding you want to do. ride an option :crazy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Originally posted by rubbish heap stash from NYC designed a snowboard for burton called the 'custom stash'. maybe you east coast heads have heard of him, i haven't. as far as burton being the best, they're basically the brand that everyone uses as a benchmark. good boards, definitely a little too expensive though. but it's not really about having the best board, anyways. you need one that suits the riding you want to do. ride an option :crazy: Yeah I know it's not about having the best board, I just don't want to be out there on a shit pile. It's equally stupid to have a great board and suck ass I suppose though. I'm just looking for some feedback... I was hoping maybe Giant or someone had designed a board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 7126 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 www.cheapsnowbaords.com i got my board,boots, and clip in bindings all for 200bucks....just get a snowboard from there...u dont need to spend $400 on a board if u suck....i just started out 2 years ago..i go once every winter...and im doin pretty good just ridin the trails...didnt try any jumps yet....not too hip about it after i separated my shoulder fallin of my snowboard...but the time will come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 7126 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 i spelled it wrong.. its www.cheapsnowboards.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPiTA Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 It totally depends what you plan on riding, and where you plan on riding it. I'd suggest Option, Burton, GNU, Capita, Forum (only this years and last years boards...pre-2001/02 season they had a really shitty factory), Elevation, Endeavor, or Sims. I'm sure I'm forgetting alot of quality brands, but thats off the top of my head. Answer what I was talking about at first before you have anyone start suggesting boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manifesto Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Originally posted by CAPiTA It totally depends what you plan on riding, and where you plan on riding it. I'd suggest Option, Burton, GNU, Capita, Forum (only this years and last years boards...pre-2001/02 season they had a really shitty factory), Elevation, Endeavor, or Sims. I'm sure I'm forgetting alot of quality brands, but thats off the top of my head. Answer what I was talking about at first before you have anyone start suggesting boards. m3 also. boots is most important than almost anything, if your feet are comfortable, it will make any trip 100 time better. even if its shitty east coast, rainy, icy dirt patch stee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krie Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 i want to get my hands on some snow boarding pants they look very stylin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HESHIANDET Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 2/3 of the boards you listed are all made in the same factory and they are all cookie cutter garbage... step away from the magazine and the videos. all hype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 i'm still pushing options. i don't even ride one. demoed a few earlier this season and i was stoked on everyone i demoed. also demoed some a few seasons ago and was stoked, then. but yeah, boots are most important. buy what fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbian bum Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Hmm i got my setup from www.thehouse.com for pretty cheap, its a Sims. What can I say equipment doesnt matter that much as long as it doesnt hurt you and your snoboard doesnt weigh 2000 pounds or isnt as hard as a rock. My snowboard rides, and its somewhat flexible. What more could a man want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krie Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 next time im over the eastern side of aus, im gonna buy myself some of them snow pants, it doesnt snow my side of australia, but they are fuckin stylish lookin i tells ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosoner Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Winterstick! please belive ill never ride anything eles. IMO burtons are overpriced and shitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Thanks for the feedback everyone. So it sounds like boots are of prime importance, followed by board? I'll look into boots first... and then board. Sounds like people like Option boards... time to do some research... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enueone Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 i still have a Type A board from like 98...i haven't ridden much the past couple seasons tho..not too psyched on east coast ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 i have a super old hazmat that has never done me wrong i also have an atlantis if it aint broke dont fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HESHIANDET Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 i've been riding since i was 11. thats about 14 years now. i've ridden primarily burton. and i don't think i'll ever ride anything else........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackSeatBebe Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 i recommend flow bindings, best snowboarding investment i ever made...and if i had money id be buying a lib tech board, those kids know how to make boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Parker Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 woah dude catch a mad jib on this wild powder browdey. gnarly! me and my team always talk like that when we're on the mountain. people look at us like we're total idiots. i use to have a Morrow Spoon from like '94. i had it for ever. then i got a nice Liquid Twin and last year i threw some Burton Freestyle bindings on it. i gotta blast a mad dookie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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