I Think I Found My Next Snowboard...

MATCHBX · 11-28-2003

I found this while surfing the net today.

I like the bottom pic. Notice what it is? That's right, an Evo VIII!!!!! Too bad it's only available in youth sizes. The largest one is 138cm. That sucks!!!!

I don't know how much I can get for my old board but I am very tempted to get this new one.

Iceman · 11-28-2003

Is anyone here good at snowboarding actually? BTW cool board i see tons of people like 6 foot and what not riding on boards like that though. They use them to spin faster and just to F around with.

MATCHBX · 11-28-2003

You should have checked out my other thread in the general events. I'm going snowboarding tonite sometime at Buckhill. I was out there for a few hours already today. The snow is great but they only have a few runs open. There are a few small jumps that have been built. I forgot how getting air feels. Before today I hadn't boarded for about 6 years. I learned how to in Norway in 93. I'm decent. Not the best out there but I get out there to have fun.

Call me if you want to meet up out there today. 651-470-0371.

Iceman · 11-28-2003

Yea i saw that but i have lost intreset in snowboarding. I have been snowboarding for 6 years though, not counting this year. Anyway it does sound like fun but im trying to keep the money for the car. I think in the last 3 years my shoes have gone up 2 sizes and we all know how much boosts are.

MATCHBX · 11-28-2003

I bought my board in 94 from a pawn shop for $60. It's an Evol Tarquinn Robbins. That was with bindings. I then went down to Play it Again Sports and picked up some boots for $60. I know how much they are though regularly. Erik's Bike Shop has some good sales going on right now for boards.

If I don't get a new board, I'm gonna get some new bindings. And maybe some new boots. Not sure yet.

Matt D. · 11-28-2003

Erik, I'd laugh to see you on a board that small.

I have a '00 K2 Doublewide (red with yellow) and Burton Custom bindings. I have some cheap Ride boots, fit nice, but would like something that is stiffer and keeps my heel planted better. No matter how tight I lace them up my heel still can pull up when turning toeside.

MATCHBX · 11-28-2003

Tighten your top binding (if you have one). I had that same problem until I tightened mine down real tight. Otherwise I may have a boot that would be perfect for you. It's a combo boot. It could be used for skis or board. It's a little stiffer than normal boarding boots, but more flexible than a downhill boot.