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 #16 Re: Womens park boards Posted 08/07/2010 @ 11:55 |
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QUOTE (tanky - 07/07/2010 @ 21:10) It seems to me womens boards are going to be too flexy, and mens boards are potentially a bit too wide. Maybe a stiffer womans twin tip would be the way to go? Any suggestions?
Aren't women's boards more flexible because women, in general, are not as strong as men?
I personally like Never Summer boards, but not sure if the women's are any good.
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| #17 Re: Womens park boards Posted 08/07/2010 @ 12:46 |
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I'm a little lighter Tanky (57Kg) but I ride a womens Nitro Janna Banana 147 all over the hill - piste, park & pow ... although it can be a bit hard work in the pow, my answer is to simply go faster 
It's got a lot of pop and is really fun to ride, turns like a demon! Takes a bit of loading up but once it's there it really gives you back a lot. Not all girls boards are noodles  |
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| #18 Re: Womens park boards Posted 08/07/2010 @ 18:26 |
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QUOTE (ChrissyD77 - 08/07/2010 @ 11:55) Aren't women's boards more flexible because women, in general, are not as strong as men?
You could say that, but in this case the "strength" is more a function of how a rider is able to throw his/ her weight around. If you think about it - as you got better at boarding (better balance, etc) you were able to do nose presses, ollie higher, etc. Second factor I'd say is weight... Someone light simply can't put the same force through the board. I'd put pure physical strength third on the list because the stronger you are the better you're able to balance and throw your weight around, and there is a bit of pure strength in there with the load/ unload too of course.
That's my thoughts anyway, I'd be interested to hear other views.
I used to have a womens Santa Cruz freestyle board. It was good to progress on, but just way too flexible, and really unstable at speed. Even messing around on it was unsatisfying because it didn't have enough pop. In the back of my mind I'm worried about getting another womens board, spending all that money and getting another boring ride.
I have also heard good things said about Never Summer. I'll have a look in to that too.
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| #19 Re: Womens park boards Posted 08/07/2010 @ 19:11 |
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QUOTE (tanky - 08/07/2010 @ 18:26) Second factor I'd say is weight... Someone light simply can't put the same force through the board. I'd put pure physical strength third on the list because the stronger you are the better you're able to balance and throw your weight around, and there is a bit of pure strength in there with the load/ unload too of course.
I don't quite agree with that. As I've said, I'm around 95lbs (41kg) with size 8 boots and I spent all of last season on a mens 155 that was like a door because it had no flex what so ever but I didn't really struggle on it at all. I could turn fine, I was starting to carve and could actually hold an edge at speed. It wasn't until I moved down to the 150 - 143 range that I had to slow down. My Stepchild might be easier to turn but it isn't stable at speed and, realistically, I know I'm not going to use it outside of domes/dryslopes and on rails.
With that said, I'm a horse rider and have huge legs (in comparison to the rest of me) so I might have a bit more strength there than someone who is in proportion  .
QUOTE (tanky - 08/07/2010 @ 18:26) It was good to progress on, but just way too flexible, and really unstable at speed. Even messing around on it was unsatisfying because it didn't have enough pop.
Completely 100% agree with this. I've ridden my Stepchild quite a bit since I got it (and since my original post in this thread) and I'm starting to realise that it's not that good and I can't see myself keeping it beyond next season. I suppose it'd be good if you're into rails and just that, but I'm not. Unfortunately, I'll have to sell a surfboard to get a new snowboard  . |
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| #20 Re: Womens park boards Posted 08/07/2010 @ 20:51 |
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QUOTE (_Pinky - 08/07/2010 @ 19:11) I don't quite agree with that. As I've said, I'm around 95lbs (41kg) with size 8 boots and I spent all of last season on a mens 155 that was like a door because it had no flex what so ever but I didn't really struggle on it at all. I could turn fine, I was starting to carve and could actually hold an edge at speed. It wasn't until I moved down to the 150 - 143 range that I had to slow down. My Stepchild might be easier to turn but it isn't stable at speed and, realistically, I know I'm not going to use it outside of domes/dryslopes and on rails. With that said, I'm a horse rider and have huge legs (in comparison to the rest of me) so I might have a bit more strength there than someone who is in proportion .
Ah ok. So if I understand you right (?) you're saying that you're tiny but with big feet (the opposite of me), and since you manage fine you'd rate the ability to ride park with a stiffer board in the order:
1) Strength (or balance)
2) Balance (or strength)
3) Weight
You've probably got a good point there. However I'm still leaning towards my own theory... maybe you also have very good balance, so your ability to control a stiffer board is better than the average person? (You'd get good balance from horseriding anyway).
Well either way I should be going for a stiffer board. I have strong legs as well - I walk a lot and I do mountain- and roadbiking, I'm slightly heavier than average, and I ride a lot of boards so I have good balance (so I like to think anyway). I think I'll start looking at mens freestyle/ rail boards, but the narrower ones in the range. |
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| #21 Re: Womens park boards Posted 30/09/2010 @ 12:14 |
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Hi guys did you ever make a decision on your board?
I have the 09-10 K2 Va Va voom and am considering swapping for the GNU B-Street as I think that is more flexible, but I'm not entirely sure. I love the K2 and think they are so similar it may not be worth swapping.
Does anyone have any advice on the two different boards. ;-) |
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Do whatever you want... in the snow ;-) |
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| #22 Re: Womens park boards Posted 30/09/2010 @ 13:28 |
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From what I k now about the K2 Va Va Voom, it looks about as bendy as you're gonna get! I like the idea of the shorter nose and tail to create a longer effective edge - benefit of course is you get the more playful smaller board for the park and rails but it doesn't compromise the piste performance in terms of stability and grip - in theory! Having said that a lot of the reviews suggest that anyone hitting above medium kickers might wish to look for something with a larger tail/nose to help absorb the impact of landing.
Having just bought a Never Summer Evo I thiink they are worth a look. THe Infinity is supposed to be very good but the Pandora (park and pipe) board might interest you. |
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| #23 Re: Womens park boards Posted 30/09/2010 @ 14:17 |
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You're a star I actually the old Infinity, 08-09 without the rocker but still an awesome board.
I think i'll stay with the K2 to start the season, and maybe do some board tests, may even go for one of the super bendy nitros, they are mental.
Another Essex girl like me hey? Good name, where you riding this season?  |
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Do whatever you want... in the snow ;-) |
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| #24 Re: Womens park boards Posted 01/10/2010 @ 13:23 |
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