I am about to buy a new snowboard but i can't decide between these two?

Question

one is a Avalanche "Crest" 163

the other is a Triple Nickel "examo ____" 163

both are 130$

originally the crest was 200$ and the nickel 230$

the crest seems to be more popular online. i realize these are both off brands... any help would be great thanks.

Answer 1

dear can't decide,

first and foremost...I would have to agree with the other answer that you have, it was a great answer.  the 163 is a big board...one that you might regret later down the road...unless you are taller than 6'1" and 250lbs.  

second, avalanche is actually a really good brand, they were the second brand on the market to come out with a true twin board in their D series boards and use quality building materials in their sticks.  i have actually never heard of the Triple Nickel in my 20 years of riding so I couldn't give you advice on that one...

third, everyone has their own opinion, I myself prefer Ride, Rome, M3, Dinosaurs Will Die...so on and so forth.  If the price is what is grabbing you...check ebay or sites like thehouse.com, boardsforless.com, things of that nature, I bet you could get something you really want for the same price, just shop around.  

fourth, here is a link below to a great website to help determine size/weight and riding style and how to get the best board for you...

I hope this helps, and that you have great riding...have fun!!!

Answer 2

My friend John has an Avalanche "Crest" and he absolutely loves it i live up here in Tahoe City in Northern California theres alot of snow and he has told me that he likes his snow board alot i would probably go with the Avalanche considering that you said its more popular online and than my friend loves his. Afterall that is 2 sources that like that snow board and none to the Nickle. Hope this works :)

Answer 3

Unless you are going to ride in deep powder or are very tall, I wouldn't go with either one.  I'm 6'1 and my deep powder board is a 159 and my park board is a 156.