Whats a good snowboard for experinced riders and why is it good?

Question

Whats a good snowboard for experinced riders and why is it good?

Answer 1

Experienced in what sense and part of snowboarding?  Sports Authority carries K2.  One of the most respected brands.

If you're looking for a good board for an experienced rider, be looking at popular brands and expect to spend over $400 on a deck.  Then you gotta spend a lot more on bindings and boots.  No point in buying a good board only to have crappy bindings and boots that are a pain.

Answer 2

Any Pro Model that isn't sold at gart sports or sports authority or those kinds of places. Go to a shop thats exclusivley about snowboarding and ask the guys that work there. Why? Because they are the ones up to snuff on whats hot and whats not. Or just move to Summit County for a few seasons and figure it out the right way.

Answer 3

I do not know much about snowboards...and thankfully do not have to even think about winter till next I hope not until Oct or Nov.  I know that my daughter did win one this last year from a drawing..that is about it for me.  But, she has it hanging off her wall in her house and it is very pretty.  I know this is a girl talking here.  But, I know that you go fast in snow...that is about it..sorry.

Answer 4

Lib Tech Skate Banana with Magne-Traction...Banana Technology begins with the premise that a snowboard is not a ski, and therefore replaces camber with rocker between your feet.  This improves edgehold by putting the control underfoot at your balance point instead of in the middle of the board.  It rocks powder, switch, rails, jumps, ice, etc.  It's solid.

I ride a 159, & while it took a few runs to get used to it...I'll never ride anything else.

Answer 5

ckeck out bataleon.com. this is new snowboard technology that has only been around for a few years and started in europe. its amazing, and anyone that rides one will fall instantly in love with the power these boards offer.

Answer 6

Different experience levels require different boards. DIfferent terrains also require different boards. What most people will end up doing is all mountain/all terrain. Unless you live in Lake Tahoe or Colorado, chances are you won't ever get to see a lot of powder let alone board on it. Powder boards will be among the most expensive and they're purpose is strictly for powder. They'll work well in some other terrains but not so great.

What you'll want to look at is all mountain boards or all terrain boards. THey're not so great in powder conditions however for all other kinds of riding, they will be well suited. Most people will usually get a true twin or directional twin which, again, is well suited for most terrain that you'll come across.

You have your pick of the litter really as far as boards go. K2, Lib Tech, Rome or, my personal favorite, Burton. What will really matter is, do you like the board, is is financially reasonable for you and does it suit your style of riding? I'd say look at mountain boards first. They will usually have an offset stance where the front will be longer than the back. On trails, groomers/piste, these will be perfect. If you're more a park rider, look for a true twin. These are probably the best suited for most riding conditions.