Snowboards

[summer06]

I’m thinking of buying my boyfriend a snowboard for x-mas. I don’t have a clue what’s good etc..

Does anyone know any good brands, my budget would be 300 Pounds.

If there’s any Snow borders out there I’d appreciate the help

Cheers

 

[CU_Tyson]

I ride a Burton and LOVE it...

 

[summer06]

I’ve seen a few Wild Ducks and they aren’t too expensive either, are they any good to you know?

 

[Jam Man]

If he is over size 10/11 feet then he will need a wide board.


Good brands include

Burton (probably the best)
Option (Had mine for 3 seasons and love it)
Ride
Santa Cruz
K2

The board should come up to his chin if stood on end. I am 6'4" and ride a 167cm.

Why not get him vouchers for Snow and Rock so he can choose his own if you're not sure?

(Nice idea for a pressie btw. I could do with Mrs Jam reading this )

 

[Mark Sun]

Rome is a snowboard company started by the guys who designed the custom - loads of my mates have them and love them - and they're much cheaper than Burtons.

Anyways, what the guy at the shop will ask you is:

- How tall is he and how much roughly does he weigh? (this will dictate roughly how long the board needs to be)
- How experienced is he? What sort of riding does he like to do? (this will dictate how 'stiff' the board has to be, the stiffer boards are for more experienced riders who like the piste and the park, more flexy boards are to soak up the bumps off-piste or for internediate riders

My advice would be to get him a voucher for a snowboard rather than buying it for him, as what you ride is a really personal choice.