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  Thread Started By:   Spearsy   On:   Tuesday 02/03/2010 @ 14:04 Show Newest First    
Spearsy
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  #1  The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 14:04
Which brand is the best snowboard that money can buy?
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  #2  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 14:08
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I'm not sure that's a question that can be properly answered, because it would suggest that this particular snowboard would be the best for everybody. Each person will have their absolute favourite, and subsequently that would be the best snowboard in the world for them, the best that money can buy.

So, I think you need to expand the question a bit. Do you mean technologically? As in what snowboard uses the most revolutionary technology and materials, and therefore costs the most? Or do you mean what's the most popular snowboard in the world?

Can mean so many things, and like I say, I'm not sure it's answerable.
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stuey01
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  #3  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 14:09
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Burton
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  #4  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 14:11
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QUOTE (stuey01 - 02/03/2010 @ 14:09)

Burton

very good
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inactive_16115
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  #5  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 14:13
yup impossible to answer, its all a matter of personal preference. Its like asking what's the best car, how do you judge what's better out of a 4x4 and a super mini?
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Spearsy
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  #6  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 14:32
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Ok just to clarify more.

Given any amount of money, which brand would you buy?
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cossie
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  #7  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 14:36
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Give me the money for Burton Method @ £1350.00 and I'll by "another" K2 Darkstar (my best snowboard in the world) and keep the change for a nice holiday.
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Zetetic
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  #8  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 14:37
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It would probably be easier to answer what brand you wouldn't buy.
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inactive_16115
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  #9  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 14:54
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very easy, Burton
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inactive_16115
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  #10  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 14:55
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QUOTE (Spearsy - 02/03/2010 @ 14:32)

Ok just to clarify more.

Given any amount of money, which brand would you buy?

Choosing a board isnt about the money, most boards are in a very small range of prices and dont vary between makes. They all pretty much the cost the same, apart from Burton being slightly more expensive.
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  #11  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 15:17
For me, despite them not selling boards this year, I would have to say Option.

However I've been very happy with my Nitro Punisher that has lasted me for years and is a pleasure to ride.
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Abrakfkingdabra
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  #12  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 20:39
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QUOTE (Spearsy - 02/03/2010 @ 14:32)

Ok just to clarify more.

Given any amount of money, which brand would you buy?

You would have a custom board built to your specs.

If you are trying to do some sort of marketing analysis, i think you will find that people buy brands based on the image they are into first, and the cost second
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Ben E C
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  #13  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 20:41
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Kemper are probably amongst the most prestigious snowboards ever created.
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cinquepunto
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  #14  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 21:02
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I'd buy the carbon fibre one with the hole in the middle. X something or other. Just to see how it rode. Then go back to the capita.

EDIT - The Whip FR-117

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/new-carbon-fiber-snowboard-concept-the-whip-fr-117/
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Flinnster
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  #15  Re: The best snowboard in the world  Posted 02/03/2010 @ 21:14
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I'm loving that carbon fibre idea. Needs more stealth bomber markings mind

How about the Makboard, so you can feel what it's like to ride down the mountain on a perspex scraper? http://www.makboard.com/

Good luck finding bindings that match the colour of that...
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