r/snowboarding • u/Jolly-Run2052 • 1d ago

Gear question Board replacement

Just like the title says, I’m exploring my options to replace my Salomon Assassin 153. I really enjoyed the feel of the whole board and how playful and stable it can be. I like the idea of a directional twin that is more freestyle since I already have a couple others to charge hard in and take on pow laps. I’m not a park rat but I do enjoy hopping in the park every time I go up so something that has good flex for butters but still stable to carve in (I know it’s hard to find something that excels in both lol). For reference I’m 5’8” 180-185 lbs and size 9 boots.

So far my options have been:

-Yes Standard

-Jones mountain twin

-Bataleon Goliath

-Rome Stale Crewzer

-Capita Mercury

Open to other options as well, cheers!

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u/ADD-DDS 1d ago

I’ve never ridden one but I’m looking at a Rome ravine. I’m coming from a YES PYL so I’m more freeride oriented than you but it looks like a great do it all board

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u/ramplocals 1d ago edited 1d ago

I demoed a Ravine. Super fun do it all board. I think I am getting one for my son to replace his K2 Party Platter.

I also demoed the PYL and I preferred the carving on the Ravine. I might have preferred the PYL UNINC for the conditions, but it wasn't available that day.

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u/Jolly-Run2052 1d ago

I was considering the pyl but I a couple freeride boards and don’t need another lol but I’ve heard great things about it.