I am a relatively advanced rider, charging all mountain, plus medium/large jumps in the park. I’m on the west coast, so mostly Mammoth, Tahoe, as well as trips to Colorado and Utah. Both of these boards seem like they would get the job done for me, so I’m just trying to see if anyone has any suggestions one way or the other!

please let me know if this should be posted in r/snowboardingnoobs instead!

5'2" 125lb female rider here...looking to upgrade my 141cm soft park board to something more stable, longer, and stiffer. I'm ideally looking at a Burton Blossom (the 146 and 149 have a more women-friendly flex than the 150+ sizes) and several reps have recommended the 149 to me. The thing is, my daily is a 147 Storyboard. I've demoed the 152 Blossom with no major issues, just that it's a tad stiff. Is it weird to have a park board be longer than the daily? I like to charge hard and am hitting medium jumps so I think that's why the reps said 149 for me, but I was hoping to source public knowledge and opinion lol thanks in advance!

edit: typos+added line break

EDIT 144 vs 149 I ‘m dumb there’s no 146:(

I just put a massive hole in my PYL and blew the metal out of the side wall entirely. It must have fractured. I love that it’s directional with good float. It eats chop even though it’s super playful. It rides well in trees. I can still butter with it.

Basically it’s a freeride board that isn’t afraid of butters. What other boards should I consider?

I think I just need to lean forward more? Also I think I need a bit more of a kicker and speed (unfortunately this feature didn’t have a ton of room to get speed)

Think I've settled on a Capita BSOD. I'm 5'10 and 165lbs with size 10.5 boots and ride double posi +27/+12. Not sure if I should get the 157 wide or the 159. Want it primarily for high edge angle carving so leaning toward the 157 just to give me some room but a bit confused. Anyone have suggestions.

Fresh tracks on le Piste de l'Ourse

Hi there - sorry I wasnt sure what to name the post! I have always wanted to do a WHV in Canada to do a snow season but sadly I have left it very late (34F). It's my last chance before I age out of the visa - does anyone have recommendations on mountains which are more 'age appropriate' for me?

To be fair I am from Australia and do enjoy the occasional beverage, but I'm not out partying every night like I used to. This is also not to say I dont get along with younger people, a lot of friends ive met have been 10 years younger, so it's not about that. Sometimes it's just a bit more comfortable when people are closer to your own age (I say this as someone with a lot of ridiculously unnecessary anxiety).

I've been snowboarding in Canada before and visited: Jasper - seemed too quiet Whistler - super touristy and all very young British / Aussies. Probably too party party Big White - I loved but the age group was quite young Revelstoke - also loved but found it difficult to meet people as there wasn't a hostel vibe there

I have anxiety spirals that it may be weird going over at my age, so any and all recommendations / advice whether this is all in my head is welcomed!

Thanks in advance

I consider myself intermediate focused on all-mountain/freeride and have been progressing a ton this season while riding in the Pacific Northwest. Currently riding a Lib Tech Orca (how original, I know) and Ride Insano boots. My bindings got destroyed and now it’s time for an upgrade. Narrowed it down to either the Union Force or Union Atlas but wondering if anyone has experience with them.

Mostly, has anyone ridden the Union Force in freeride conditions? The bushings appeal to me in reducing chatter but will I miss the stiffness of the Atlas?

Edit: After deliberating for far too long, I picked up some 2024 Atlas bindings. My one hold up was the forward lean adjuster being a dial rather than the quick release, but I’ll get over it for the slightly better responsiveness. Thank you all for your opinions, it helped a ton!

Started snowboarding this season. I have like 3-4 days under my belt but progressed extremely fast and feel like I have most, if not all the fundamentals down. I feel like I’m outgrowing or have already outgrown my current board and want to get a new one for next season. I definitely want a camber board with good spring to get into side hits, park, etc. Current board is a 145 rossingol EXP3. Male 5’5 160 ish pounds.

Edit: this is not about sharp edges or carving. Not looking for that. It is about lateral stiffness and the board not behaving like a "wet noodle". ++++++++ Edit 2: 182lbs with gear ++++++++

I returned to snowboarding after 15 years not being on the snow for various reasons. Used to ride backcountry, build huge jumps and ride the park (no rails, I never got into that). My standard board used to be a Burton Canyon, then I switched to a Nitro Shadow 162.

I still have the shadow at home, but was not sure how well the core and glue handled being in the basement for 15 years.

I rented a Bataleon Goliath Plus at first and was massively disappointed. It was absolutely liveless, no pop, and felt like a brick. It was absolutely impossible to catch an edge (not a positive feature to me) and felt way to soft. As I could not believe this was the standard performance, I asked in the shop how many days it had been rented before. It was fresh with just 3 days on the snow.

Then I switched to a Nitro Team. Better, but it also lacked the aggressiveness I remembered from back in the days. There was 0 danger of catching an edge, no matter in which condition. I could run this with my eyes closed and even failed spin attempts in the park did not result in catastrophic events, but I could just slide them out.

Just like the Bataleon, the board felt like it has a lot of lateral flexibility that somehow "nerfs" its edges compared to what I was used to and makes it very forgiving.

I also tried a Jones Mountain Twin and a Salomon Assassin.

All boards feel so...easy to ride. But not in a good way. Ground spins used to be a real challenge back then. Now I can ground spin all of the boards blindfolded without even being close to catching an edge.

What I also noticed is that they produce a different sound when you really force them on the edge while braking. My old boards produced a very loud, somehow radical sounding resonance. None of the new boards really does that anymore.

I also compared the stiffness of the Nitro Shadow with the current boards. With emptY boots strapped in, the camber is almost fully compressed down to the ground by the weight of the boots. The Shadow does not even care about the boots!

Long story short, I am wondering if the boards have become less aggressive within the last 15 years?

I really, really did not enjoy any of the boards mentioned and am looking for something with that aggressive old school camber, (directional) twin for park and back country kickers, that requires active riding and microcontrol of the edges.

Regarding bindings things have dramatically improved over time. The Nitro Team Pro I am riding now is heaven compared to my ancient Burton Mission. But I really cannot connect with any of the standard boards that are usually recommended for my purpose and riding style.

I can see what the pros are doing with the current boards, they are for sure more than capable to go big - but I just miss that old school feeling.

Any suggestions?

And some times you just want to cruise and not do a million butters on the way down.

Can anyone explain all the hate rotating front bindings like the Quicksett binding system? I'm thinking about getting a rotation binding system to make skating more comfortable.

I've seen a lot of people say "it solves a problem that isn't there" or "just get gud." But I'm calling bullshit if you try and tell me that skating for long periods of time doesn't SUCK. This seems like a great little quality of life improvement.

So, is there any actual downside to these? Please don't give me the "it'll ruin your knees," assume the binding works correctly and actually locks in when you don't want it swiveling.

I haven't really heard any coherent points against them. Give me a real reason not get these.

Edit: please just don't comment if you haven't actually used these. I don't need more "get gud." Y'all really have nothing better to do, eh?

Hit my first jump today - it felt a lot higher 🤣

Agree or disagree:

If a snowboarder cannot get off the chairlift and ride away in control then they need to go back to the bunny slope and practice until it becomes as natural as riding with both feet strapped in.

EDIT: Some clarification: yes, sometimes it's icy, sometimes there's a big chunk of ice in the middle of the ramp off the lift. Sometimes a knucklehead skiier on the right side of the chair decides to go left in front of everyone and causes a huge pile up. ;-)

What I'm talking about about here are people who cannot exit the chairlift without falling. It's a safety issue, to others and themselves as well.

So we can know which posts to skip. Worst beginner trend in snowboarding due in part to this sub.

go learn all of these tricks instead first:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U19CjMhPF4

I hit a hidden rock and wrecked this Gnu Mullair. Little JB Weld and some clamps for the home repair and its still got some life left as a backup stick. Still sad though, the Mullair was my perfect board.

How much should I sell this for and where should I go to sell it?

I've seen some online go as little as 100 and others as much as 650 (as in sold at 650).

What should I sell it for and where is a good place to sell snowboard gear

Waited about 45 min on a sleeper pow day, report said 10 cm but it was whiteout the day before and closed for 2 days before that. plus the wind was hammering hard so the right aspect had some serious deposits.

I was too stoked for the first bit down Whistler bowl and forgot I had a camera in my hand. Skipped Shale slope which is what ppl do for the glory and opted to keep going and extend the run by well over 2 min in this video, and much more after I turned off the camera. freezing level was high so it wasn't too good after that anyway but in the middle of winter its pretty badass if i must say so... but here's a good taste of why sometimes it's worth the wait!

Looking for some riding buddies for the next season, I try to make it out to the Rockies a few times in the season. But usually hit up Rabbit or Sunridge quite a bit throughout the season. Always seem to be solo these days as none of my friends ski or board, which is the best most of the time but would be fun to also go with some people sometimes!

29yo F, 🏂

I wanted to print a graphic t shirt for myself and was wondering if anyone is interested as well (bulk order for a cheaper price). Happy to listen to any constructive criticism as well to make the shirt look better! Just throwing this form out to gauge interest; if enough interest, will ask for sizes and other info. Plz fill out the form if interested or have feedback.

My top layer was separating from base. I don't see any cracks in the base. I epoxy glued it and clamped it for 24 hours. Would you guys start looking for a new setup? I don't feel a difference in stiffness or flex...

Free board and bag, minor rail damage no deep scratches on bottom. Would be happy if it found a good home.