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wakejumper17 Outlaw
Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 234
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Posted: Oct 10, 2005 1:59 pm Post subject: board companies |
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i need to know what board company is THE BEST for everything. little jibbin, big mountain, pipe, park, the works i was gonna get a burton cause some friends said they were good. now my cousin says burton sucks, get a forum all the way. a guy i know who is really in to snowboarding said i should get a never summer. i dont care about models now i just want to know the best company whether its ride, burton, forum, k2, never summer, volkl, or something i never heard of
THANKS TO ALL WHO RESPOND |
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jryoung Ladies Man
Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 7664 City: Man Jose
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Posted: Oct 10, 2005 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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A boards ability has nothing to do with brand name, it all depends on the type of board it is and it's construction.
But if you really want the best company it would be Burton or Mervin, simply because they have the largest and most diverse lines of snowboards. Your post makes no sense at all though. You should really be looking into the type of board you want and then at the company. Unless you want to be some sort of fashion tool on the hill with hippity hottest names in snowboarding.
If you want a good all-around board there are several companies that make quality boards. Of your list I would look into Lib/Gnu, Burton, or Never Summer.
Tell your cousin that thinks Burton sucks and you should get a Forum, that Burton owns Forum, Uncle Pete cashed out last year. _________________
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Damon Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 2097 City: Federal Way / Bellingham
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sperbet Outlaw
Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 208 City: Truckee
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Posted: Oct 10, 2005 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with jryoung, both Burton and Mervin make very high quality products. Option's are also hand made and I have heard nothing but good things about them as well. |
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wakejumper17 Outlaw
Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 234
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Posted: Oct 11, 2005 3:56 am Post subject: |
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alright thanks so whats the difference from buying offline to buying in a store? |
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JohnD Outlaw
Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 176 City: San Diego
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Posted: Oct 11, 2005 6:43 am Post subject: |
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Buying online is a great way to go if you know exactly what you want. Otherwise, buy from a store in case you have a problem.
You can find some good deals on eBay. Especially during the spring and fall when many board shops are getting rid of their old inventory.
~J. |
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juiced4ever Outlaw
Joined: 11 Mar 2003 Posts: 212 City: Truckee
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Posted: Oct 11, 2005 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Option makes a good stick and so does Academy. try the Merit from academy top ten good wood. Or even the temptaion from K2 it is wille's board it is a fun one to ride. _________________ "Life is a funny thing right when you think you have got a hold of it, it bucks off of a double up funny and break two ribs when you bounce off the bottom of the 4ft deep private lake"
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luonthesnake Criminal
Joined: 02 May 2004 Posts: 51
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Posted: Oct 11, 2005 11:05 am Post subject: |
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another couple of boards you could look at for this season is the Atomic Hatchet and Axum. they're suppose to pretty much ride good in the park or on the mountain. and for the price, the Hatchet definitely would be something to look at. last seasons Hatchet, you should be able to get for half off now and still has everything you need for what you want. |
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wakejumper17 Outlaw
Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 234
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Posted: Oct 14, 2005 3:48 am Post subject: |
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sweet thanks |
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dirtysparks Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 07 Jul 2004 Posts: 2428
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Posted: Oct 14, 2005 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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I just picked myself up an 06 capita for this year. The new libs look rad, I'm curious about their magne trac sidecut....anyone have experience?
Seriously dude, go to your local boardshop and get educated....those dudes love to talk tech... |
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numbfoot Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 21 May 2003 Posts: 1383 City: Bigfork, Montana
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Posted: Oct 14, 2005 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: board companies |
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wakejumper17 wrote: | now my cousin says burton sucks, get a forum all the way. |
Burton owns Forum. So if Burton sucks, then Forum sucks.... but in reality they are a quality brand. _________________
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juiced4ever Outlaw
Joined: 11 Mar 2003 Posts: 212 City: Truckee
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Posted: Oct 18, 2005 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Magna trac is a cool concept but that is about it. i rode it a little last year and basically the way it works is it is like a serated knife. In otherwords there is a lot more surface area of the edge cutting through the snow which equals two things. One more edge bite which is cool and allows a harder cut which is true but number two is that it has more resistance and you lose alot of speed in your turns, which causes a rider to leave that turn sooner than they normally would to save speed. But yah that is just my 2 cents, from having rode it. _________________ "Life is a funny thing right when you think you have got a hold of it, it bucks off of a double up funny and break two ribs when you bounce off the bottom of the 4ft deep private lake"
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