Suggestions please for a new board

Post by **tungstentim** » Wednesday 14 November 2007, 18:22

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking for suggestions for a new or second board. I've already got an old, very old Niedecker Predator 155 that I've had since 1992 and it's worn out.

I'm 174cm height and (these days) 86kgs.

Suggestions greatfully recieved.

Tim

Post by **voodoo** » Wednesday 14 November 2007, 18:59

Swoard normaly

you must tell us what you want and what you expect from board
how good are you in SB

EC , speed, .....

Post by **nils** » Wednesday 14 November 2007, 19:12

Tim

1. what is your level?
2. do you have the gear adapted to a modern board?
3. what do you want to do on the snow?
4. what is your budget?

Nils

Post by **voodoo** » Wednesday 14 November 2007, 21:44

this is almost like buying a car ....

you must tell us more

Post by **tungstentim** » Saturday 17 November 2007, 10:49

it's a nightmare, last time I bought a new board was so long ago.

I'm intermediate to advanced, enjoy carving and freeriding.

I do have some Burton light weight race bindings that will fit a new or second hand board. O1 thing I might need is shims or cants of about 3 degrees. Do I need them?

My current board is asymmetric 155cm and I just don't know which length I need this time.

The real shame for me is that I only get on the slopes once a year.

Not sure about budget, will probably end up with a second hand bard.

Hope this is a bit more info.

Thanks,
Tim

Post by **pokkis** » Saturday 17 November 2007, 10:58

I would recommend something mid 160, slightly wider, in region of 20-21 wide board. But try to find boiard made during last 5 or so years

If you can find Prior 4WD or Donek Axis they would be great choice.
Second, but not as good can be also Burton UltaPrime which might be asier task to find. Naturally all depends where you are located

Post by **tungstentim** » Monday 19 November 2007, 16:54

would I get away with a board length of 161 or 162?

Tim

Post by **Arnaud** » Monday 19 November 2007, 18:24

I'm also 174 cm, but a little lighter than you, and ride a Donek Axis 172. It's size is perfect.

Post by **pokkis** » Monday 19 November 2007, 18:30

I would also recommend 170+ except current board is 155 and he rides once a year, so change might be quite dramatic. So i would recommend rather Prior 167 4WD

Post by **tungstentim** » Thursday 17 January 2008, 18:36

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for your suggestions. I've ended up getting a F2 el diablo 161. In reality it gives me over 8cm more edge length than my old board.

The edge length has increased as my old boards metal edges don't run tip to tail.

I would have loved to have gone longer, but i don't get on the slopes as much as most of you. I wish I did but we don't get much snow in London!

Thanks again,

Tim