Snowboarding!!

[futurevr4man]

Hey guys,

Been a little absent as of late - sorry about that! Been busy with life, you know how it goes.

I have gotten real big on snowboarding lately. I have all new gear coming in the mail, and a big 5 day trip (3 days of boarding) in Utah planned two weekends away!

I know Dave is big on boarding, and I saw a few other threads with a few comments, just seeing if anyone is still here that boards? Where do you like to go?

My setup (for those curious ones):
- K2 Subculture 158 (it's the 2013/14 model, got it for a great price)
- K2 Formulas (2015's... flat black)
- Ride Lasso Boots... the double boa and "intuition" liner sold me on these

All in all, it should be a great all mountain setup. I am into everything though, from carving, to jibbing/buttering/ to jumps (natural or otherwise)... I just have a blast the whole time! I also tried to buy a board/setup I can grow into a bit. I am only an intermediate rider, so I didn't want to get something that would be too much to handle. I am a really quick learner at this stuff though... I've done a lot of sports that are similar (skateboarding, wakeboarding, some surfing, etc).

I am going out to Powder Mountain in Utah with a friends family (crashing their family trip HA!) on the 20 - 24th, and I am so freakin hyped! I can't wait. It's the biggest ski resort in America, and has a ton of annual snowfall... fresh powder every time!! It's not a real well known spot, but it's a locals haven, and they kinda try to keep it that way.

Anyhow, boarders, speak up! Give me some feedback on my setup, and tell me about yours!

[j2k4]

DR750s + fuel mods.

Don't worry about anything else.

[TT4ME]

2013 Ride Wildlife 167W


Ride Jackson BOA boots


Ride LX super large bindings


Getting last years models & having large feet has saved me a ton of cash. IIRC, the whole setup was under $400!

Make sure you lean back a bit more than normal in the powder. I've had a few friends eat shit not expecting the resistance.

[futurevr4man]

A Ride fan eh? Same company as K2. They make good stuff for sure.

I am really hoping that my board is something I can grow into. Do you know anything about my board? I have only heard good things about the bindings, so I'm not too concerned there. And boots... well as long as they fit right, there's not much difference these days in durability (from what I've read).

Also (I'm asking you because you've ridden for as long as I've been alive practically), do you know anything about the Rossignol Taipans? The rental boards I have been using are like their baby brother (IDK what the name of the board is though). I am wondering what it's like to have more 'edge hold' compared to them. I hear that the K2 Subculture has great edge hold and I'm not sure what to expect with a statement like that. Am I going to end up locking into an edge and when I try to shift to the other edge, am I more likely to bite it?

Give me your experience, oh masterful one!

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

wow, he is alive!

[futurevr4man]

wow, he is alive!

just been busy enjoying other things in life. Still have plans up my sleeve for the car, don't you worry!

[NickS VR4]

[TurboSinceBirth]

I just got back from boarding 6 days in Steamboat Springs, CO. The mountain was pretty dry but we had one day with 12" of snow which was awesome. I do everything but the double black diamonds since I've only boarded about 13 days total over the past 4 years. I got a little too ballsy in the big terrain park this time and suffered a minor concussion. Other than that I had a blast. My K2 equipment has worked well.

[TT4ME]

Sorry, can't add anything about your board that you haven't already read.

As far as the edge biting statement, I would not think too hard about it. Consider it mostly advertising/marketing bs. The rental board edges are usually not in prime shape, so you will have more "traction" with a new board. That doesn't mean it will throw you face-first into the ground, or "lock" you into a turn. You will be able to lean in and turn much harder, like a good set of tires.

[futurevr4man]

That makes sense, Dave, thanks! I'll be sure to report back after my trip. I am counting down the days for sure.

TSB, what do you ride? 12" of snow... I've never seen a snow storm put down more than 8 or 9 inches before... 12" sounds like a ton to me haha. Glad you got some fresh powder though!


I have some stuff coming in over the next couple of days. I'll throw some pics up when they arrive!