Intermediate snowboard choice?

Question

Here's the deal. I've been riding 6 seasons, agressively for 3.. and I have a 5150 vice, which isn't gonna do it for me next year. I have burton boots and bindings (07 moto's and 08 missions) but I'm not sure about the board. I'm leaning towards three companies: Burton, Rome, and Ride. I've checked out Gnu's site, and they seem good, but don't provide as much info as Burton or Rome do.

Let me tell you about my riding style. I do basically everything.. piste, powder, groom, glades, ice (unfortunately), and park. I push myself to my limits when riding groom and sometimes pow/piste, going as fast as I can and carving short, quick turns. the thing is, I sometimes feel that my 5150 is limiting me. I also started park at the end of last season, I do natural jibs all the time, as well as boxes and rails. I'm also looking at gettign into jumps.

In short, I need a board that dominates the mountain, but can hold it's own in the park. Budget's no problem, as I'm getting it next year.

Answer 1

go w/ a burton

i have an old 1 that has lasted at least 7 years and its held up awesome

i just got a new 1 this year      burton all the way

Answer 2

I can walk across the street and back thats good right

Answer 3

I personally am a huge fan of the Ride boards. I always felt like I was more in control on a Ride for some reason. Thats just my personal opinion. Hope that helps. Good luck.

Answer 4

go with the burton they are probably the best ones on the list, i ve been riding a burton for 5 years and is stil have it, no complaints

Answer 5

i would go with Burton they have the best all round boards and they just have the best boards period