REALLY GOOD reviews and recommendations! I appreciate your combined informed and personal insights on each board. You guys killed it!

Love the enthusiasm from these guys!

The best board review I've ever watched. Learned a lot watching it and love the passion.

Best snowboard review I have seen... keep up the great work!

Thank you guys. Your reviews are great, I always come away with a bit better understanding of the latest tech. Looking forward to coming in and upgrading from the last board I purchased from you! Keep up the good work!

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

thx for the Support Tim!!

I WASNT in the market for a board but after watching this video I just may be. I’ve been riding for 39 years now and have ridden everything from a Sims 1500FE, 1650 Kidwells, K2 Fatbob, Glissade Big Gun, LIB Emma Peal wide, Malolo, Fish etc. My current quiver is a 160 Burton 3D Fish, 163 Landlord, 158 StunGun, 161 Barracuda and a Sims 160 Solo purchased for nostalgia, but enjoyed it so far. Several years back I purchased the Korua Tranny Finder 157 and from the first run to the chairlift I noticed I didn’t like the feel, I gave it a couple more runs then ran it back to the car and grabbed the Stungun. I knew they were wide before I purchased it but I had owned wide boards in the past and thought it would be great, but I felt like I was having to put too much effort into initiating my turns especially heal side. In your opinion do you feel the lighter high end model would compensate for that ? Going to check out some of the boards website you mentioned here. Nice to talk with people who know their stuff.

love the coors in the binding

Worked great on about 6"-8" of average snow starts to struggle a bit past 8". kzread.infoUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN Very light weight and the chute spin control works well. For the low price you get a ton of value. My only complaint is managing the cord as it does take a fair bit of effort to watch and pull the cord out of the way. I found myself having to whip the cord out of the way a lot when I needed to make one way passes to mange the blow direction. It's less of an issue when you can work both directions. A battery powered version would be a lot easier to handle but that is also double the price and requires battery care. I chose the corded version so I didn't have to worry about batteries but I do now see how much work the cord is. I let my neighbor borrow it and it outperformed his smaller gas blower, he was totally sold. Very pleased with the power and operations.My only suggestion is to spend a bit more on a cordless version if you have budget for it. The cord is a bit more of a headache than I thought it would be. Very pleased with the Snow Joe brand and quality.

Great picks! So hard to narrow down the top rides with all the amazing brands/tech out there. ps - not very often you hear the Neil Edgeworth mentioned. Such an good event! Might have to make my way out to turning man this season!

@bcsnowboarder7429

Жыл бұрын

I got my spot!!! So stoked.

as a size 14 (48 in EU) I really dig the waist sizing up on shorter boards:) big up

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

You are in custom board territory. Lots out there. You probably need a board with a 28cm waist width.

Best snowboard duo on the tubes

7:12 Thanks for explaining this about wide versus regular sizes for those of us that don’t see powder all the time. I’m downsizing from wides with a 10.5 - 11 because I don’t like that sketchiness happening in ice.

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

For sure. Unless you are riding powder , and soft snow conditions very often, the wider boards are NOT the call. With size 10.5 - 11, you would still want something with a 25.5cm waist width or wider. Once you hit over 26.2 , you'd probably start to notice that " stand-you-back-up " feeling.

@FilmsbyRob

Жыл бұрын

@@markfawcett8142 I'm moving on to dangerous ground disagreeing with you Mark, but I've found that the tendency of a wider board (27 and up) to want to sit flat is something that you can adapt your riding style to. Booting out because your board is too narrow for foot sizes above a 10 at higher edge angles has no "work around".

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

@@FilmsbyRob There is a work around for boot-out...but not many folks want to take the time to do it.....Riser plates. Lots of folks out there dont ride with "heavily tipped over style like us", and the narrower boards so much easier to tip over.

Very GooD JoB indeed...you guys know the techs...especially at 7:00, you have wide, and wide...right on! One point i check, its rising of the nose, i prefer a long progressive, like the MindExpender or Korua than a too "SnowPlowing" one. HappySurfyHoliday!

I started back in the Kemper Screamer days. Cool, how much the tech has improved

Love how eazy and down to earth you describe the boards, but u can tell that u have the deeper knowledge to back it up - without the big words! Keep it up!

The best snowboarding talk on you tube!!!!!!

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Support!

@nol3231

Жыл бұрын

@@tributeboardshop And Thank u for all the awesome reviews and for being the best board shop in Canada. 🤘

Omnidirectional means in all directions. (Eg. “The uk government is an omnishambles” ) great review. Keep up the good work.

I ride the 154 Mind Expander, and it's a beast in pow. The deck just floats with such ease and is so much fun, has that surfy feel to it.

@youjib

Жыл бұрын

What's your weight plz, for the 154.

@davidlarot3691

Жыл бұрын

@@youjib About 140lbs give or take

@NNevil

Жыл бұрын

Does it chatter at all?

@davidlarot3691

Жыл бұрын

@@NNevil no chatter

@ToddSnow

Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 162W mind expander. I havnt been able to ride it yet but I’m nervous it’s going to be an underwhelming carver/bomber. I know this board wasn’t designed to be amazing at either of those but is it atleast a decent carver and can handle speed? Sometimes I like to lay a trench and go fast. Not my main goal but I’m hoping this board can handle that.

I started on Kemper 175🤯😅 13 years old in 91. It was awesome. I learned to cruise on that thing. Now I live an hour from Mt Baker ski area and I ride there almost every weekend👌🏽 Looking at that mind expander🤙🏽

@powdertrax9742

Жыл бұрын

Holy smokes, I rode a 175 Glissade BigGun but I was in my 30’s and 6’ tall

@hawkwind769

Жыл бұрын

@@powdertrax9742 I grew up in rural North Carolina man there was no options... And I could never afford the shit in all the catalogs. I knew somebody that had it and I bought it from them for a hundred bucks. I didn't know any better so I just rode the fucking things😅

@powdertrax9742

Жыл бұрын

@@hawkwind769 me and a couple buddies used to compete back in the day and the two of them got a sponsorship from LIB Tech, the owner of LIB Mike let my buddy try out one of their new boards, I don’t remember what they called it but it was 213cm long.

Yes all of these rip, gotten to try a few of these.

That BSOD has it ALL!

Hi guys! Reaaly like your point of view on boards, and couldn't agree more, choosing Wide snowboards over the narrow ones! I would like to see a review of the Arbor Annex, especially in size 158W. Any plans of reviewing it..?

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully they send us One to review!!

You guys aren't as angry as the other guy.

@horacionochetto8454

Жыл бұрын

lol

@chadlucier

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but that angry guy gives you the facts no matter what.

@EwokyBalboa

Жыл бұрын

@@chadlucier Opinions are often misrepresented as facts. Not necessarily always by the person giving the opinion either

@hawkwind769

Жыл бұрын

@@chadlucier he seems straight up . Who cares about opinions really anyways.. we all have our own🤷🏼 These guysi appreciate also.

@jeffstewart4162

Жыл бұрын

But both loved the bsod and the uninc pyl

You guys should check out the Season Eqpt board! 🤙

Superb review guys! I’m currently owned a libtech Orca 150 (I’m 5’6”/ 165 pounds/ 8 boot size), I’m hesitating between Jones ME 150 or 154. I mostly ride east coast glades “powder” and groomed. Wich do you recommend and do you think the ME will be too close of the Orca ride?

Waist width is 26.0 on the 158 Mind Expander, not 26.8. You would need the 166 to get a 26.8 waist width. K2 Excavator offers similar shaping if you want some decent volume shift

That Jones mind Expander looks killer, I'm 5'8" prolly just my size too...

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Yup....you are same height as Jeremy Jones Exactly.

@fuzzyip

Жыл бұрын

​@@eduardod.martinezflores5367what cm do you have?

Have you guys tried Offshore Snowboards yet. A brand out of Niseko Japan in the Hokkaido Prefecture. I had a chance to run their Fugu Urushi style board and felt like I could do more or less anything I wanted on the mountain. It's been about 9 years since I've done any boarding, so I have no reference point to compare it to when I eventually look for my own board back in the states.

Great list doods! I am tracking that the transition finder is a directional shape but did it ride switch a bit better with the reduction in taper this year? Looking for a quiver killer that can ride switch out of spins and occasionally cruise switch on groomers. Appreciate it!

korua simply makes the best boards out there. I've 3 of them and cant think of putting my feet on any other board atm

@dafinga194100

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%. I have 5 and they all rock.

@DrCrimp-sg5pb

Жыл бұрын

@@dafinga194100 uuuh which ones?

@dafinga194100

Жыл бұрын

@@DrCrimp-sg5pb Cafe Racer Plus, Dart 160, Transition Finder 157, Pencil Plus 165, Escalator Split

@DrCrimp-sg5pb

Жыл бұрын

@@dafinga194100 nice collection my man! I've the Dart 56, Bullet Train, Pocket Rocket. Loving them to death!

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

I love them as well !

Great vid! I'm thinking of buying either a pencil or a transition finder (the normal versions) to add to the quiver. Sadly I don't get much powder these days in Spain, which one would you guys recommend? Cheers!

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

They are actually rather similar in their spec dimentions and exactly the same constructioin. The Transition finder 157 is nice and wide for railing turns on the groomers compared to the 159 pencil. I'd really be looking at size of you feet campared to waist width, and go from there to make your decison.

When can we expect the top 5 for all mountain freestyle? Looking forward to it!

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Within the next few episodes....Also, watch for this with the 2024 boards in Aug / Sept.

20 years riding 10 years teaching: Endeavor BOD is the greatest snowboard the world has ever seen. 18"+ of snow before I'd consider taking my directional.

How would you compare the Territory Manager to the Flight Attendant? I have an FA 162 wide. I love how it charges and plows the chop, but it feels a bit sluggish swinging the tail around in the trees. Should I consider TM or something else? I’m 6’, 225lbs, size 11 boot.

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

You are on about the perfect set-up. That which makes it perfect in 90% of the terrain and conditions you ride will make it a bit more "work" in those tight sections. I don't think Burton Produces that size anymore in a FA. For your size, you could proably go with the 160 TM.... it might be a few mm more narrow, and help you wiggle it thru thr trees a spec easier. ALSO, can try a wider stance width when riding these condions / terrain....slide the back binding back, leave the front binding. Gives you way more leverage to man-handle that tail section.

Great reviews you guys doing! I love carving but I have been testing a more park focused board for a while. Fun, but I really miss the carving and I hate the loss of edge grip on more icy sloaps with this playfull board. I am now looking for an all mountain freeride board with focus on carving. Not as much Pow where I am but of course I want it to work there as well. What board do you think works best for me?

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

Look at - Jones Stratos , Korua Pencil , Burton Power Wagon ( 2024) , or even a GNU Banked Country! All carve amazing but still versatile

it would of been a good idea to add the links for the snowboard

heh. progressive magne traction. when I got my skate banana back in 2010 i ended up aggressively taking down the edges on the front half of my board as i found it too hooky and inconsistent on steeps when leaning in hard on my front foot

Y'all seriously whet my appetite for that Capita BSOD… then "honourable mention" my fav all mountain of all time, the PYL, so I know they are in the same league. But now I am curious, and perhaps mainly from you Mark… BSOD or PYL… which one is "it", if you had to pick one? 😅🙏

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Both great. I'd choose the PYL by a hair , as I like the more standard radius nose curve and its slightly wider dimentions over the BSOD. Can't go wrong with either to tell the truth.

at 230 ish lbs what size territory manager would you suggest? I am also looking at the flight attendent, keep in mind I am stock east so not exactly what I learned to love while living in BC

BSOD or Aviator for hard carving groomers and side hits. I have a pow board so this is resort only. I’m experienced (30+ years) with sz 11 boot 210lbs 6’2

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

So, you would definately be comparing the Aviator 163W to the BSOD 165W. The BSOD a spec wider with a 27.0 waist compared to the Aviator with a 26.6 Not sure what you ride now, but your height , weight and boot size qualifies you for the BSOD 169W as well !! ( Mikkel Bang rides a 170 ). The aviator will ride more repsonsive to the touch for sure! Carves like a knife. If you like to tip the board over aggressivly onto high edge angles, Prob go with one of those 2 BSODs. If I were your size, I'd go with the 169W....but thats just me ;)

@jeffstewart4162

Жыл бұрын

@@markfawcett8142 currently riding a never summer chairman 164 regular. I miss camber man, I know both of these boards have it and good reviews. I have a 168 powder board, Burton Wishbone

I love the jones mind expander!, i think this board ist exactly the right fit for me, i am riding in powder a lot but i also like to build jumps and i recently learned back flips. Now my question can i also flip with the mind expander because i would like to get better at back flips and some freestyle tricks on kickers but i also want something surfy in the powder. Is the mind expander the right choice for me ?

@jaronneuscheller660

Жыл бұрын

Also i am pretty small, i am 1,65m tall my weight is 50 kg which size would fit for me on the mind expander?

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

@@jaronneuscheller660 Hi Jaron. You are likely to fit the 146 best. One should generally ride the M.E. 2-3 cm shorter than a standard board.

StormWolf, which I know isn't on your list, but it's a KILLER board, but if I were to choose between the Mind Expander and the BSOD, which one? BSOD is probably going to give me a lot different ride and feel in comparison to the Mind Expander and StormWolf

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

3 totally different boards, for different riding styles and conditions. If you give me the choice in decent BC conditions...the storm wolf every time for me too !! Love that thing. If you are doing even small amounts of freestyle riding ( switch, bigger switch landings) then the BSOD 100% your tool. A bit of it all....Mind expander.

For an intermediate to advanced board, that likes all mountain, little park but generally a quick and aggressive rider, would you recommend this or the Captia Merc?

Hello and thanks ! I ve been snowboarding with used sh*t gear for 20+years because i was poor and young … Finally now i m a dad , less active and less in shape but i get to buy something « good » , im leaning for a « all mountain freeride » to casually enjoy groom ski resorts , the view , the feel : hopefully practice some carving and buttering along the way… i m more of a laid back 6foot guy and i also enjoy cutting in powder on the sides or just pure backcountry once in a while .. but mostly on groomed sometime icy terrain ( because here on the east the snow is often less good - tho i sometime ride in the alps too) … i m still not 100% of what to get : any suggestions ? Eventho my lvl is « advanced » i never took the time to learn about boards and i only used what i could cheaply get ..so im not quite sure what im supposed to look for … im a total noob : i m not evensure if the bindings really do much difference i actually rode few season on broken binding and still managed lol ! In fact im flabbergasted when i see people with luxury new gear all around yet clearly dont know how to ride… also is 2023 board really important or a 2022 good too ? I heard of proto fr and lib something too

for east coast icy groomers, what do you recommend, i wanna do a lot of euro carves and reverse euro carves. Thank you, height 178cm, weight 180lbs, siez 9

I think I'll be replacing my original flagship with the mind expander soon :)

@ToddSnow

Жыл бұрын

Just bought a ME. I’m excited to take it out. I’m nervous it’s not going to be able to carve aggressively at speed (something I like to do). Obviously I didn’t buy this board for that exact purpose, but I’m hoping it can do that so I don’t have to add a flagship or more aggressive ride to my quiver

Thanks for these great reviews. Did you guys think some of these boards will be better for the east cost Canadian riders ?

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Territory manager , banked country , would be my top two picks of these 5 boards for East coast conditions. The Capita BSOD a great and popular one too. Also depends on your riding style, height , weight and boot size

I wanna add allrounder to my quiver - groomers and pow (if I will find some this year in Europe), no park - Yes PYL uninc (I like the features, curious for testing) or Korua Transition? (I dont need dedicated carver, I have 169 stiff camber for that). Need something I can take everywhere in resort, out of resort and trees :)

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Hello Lukas. Almost a matter of what is avaible in your area to purchase. Every one of these boards will perform as you are asking. That Yes PYL board has a bit more "life" or "snappiness" than the korua. That being said the korua feels like you are surfing on the snow. Would be a tough call for me to choose between the two.

@lukasvrana6388

Жыл бұрын

@@markfawcett8142 I have already checked local shops but there is only standard Transition available, so I will go with Yes PYL UnInc 161 :) Thank you :)

Banked Country 160w is such a blast 😱💥 so damp and extremely nimble when riding it on the back foot…such a hard surfy feel 💥🤟🏽 an absolute weapon for me 🔥👊🏼

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

I had the exact same feelings about it !

@cameronharris2862

Жыл бұрын

I have more of an all mountain freestyle board with traditional magnetraction. I want another board to bomb and crush everything with. Banked country sounds interesting. Everyone says it’s so damp. How good is it to bomb and go fast? Could it double as a big mountain board?

@EwokyBalboa

Жыл бұрын

The one they showed in this looked super sick as well

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

@@cameronharris2862 Appropriately sized...yes could easily serve as a big Mountain board. When in doubt on sizing with this particular board, size UP.

@matiasgibbs251

Жыл бұрын

sweet, I have my eye on the Banked Country but I kinda want to buy a Jones board like a flagship. I'm stuck there, anyone have any suggestions? I love riding pow and I want to get better at steep alpine terrain as well.

Hello guys, whatvis your opinion and review on the CUSTOM X ? I love carving and our conditions here in eastern Canada are not much on pow but half groomed or not . Thank you

Is the mind expander a great carver and can it handle a decent amount of speed? These aren’t the only things I’m looking for but they are dealbreakers for me. Thank you!

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

The new 2022-23 mind expander, with camber, is a great carver. older versions, not so much.

Hi guys. I really appreciate your work on this channel. I've been surfing and skateboarding for 30 years and started snowboarding more seriously this season. I nerd out on design and your explanation of specific design nuances is great. I have a question-on the Capita board, Mark says he rides the stance back sometimes. I assume that means set back from the reference point suggested by the manufacturer. What happens to board control/turning when you set back the stance on a board that has a centred reference point to begin with? I understand that for powder it makes the nose come up so you don't pearl. But how does it affect it on groomers? In other words, is it a bad idea to change the intended reference stance when riding groomers? Thank you!

@WontSeeReplies

Жыл бұрын

Generally 3/4 inch improves a board in one direction. While you sit multiple inches back on a skateboard or surfboard, 3/4 is good for a snowboard.

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ricardo. I find MANY of the reference stances are labeled for twin-tip board riding. The set-backs they use from this centered reference for a directional board are really small...way too small. You end up with all this tail that is very difficult to bend, or push thru with your back foot so far forward. Akin surfing with your back foot just forward of the thruster fins, you have no leverage over it. We recentkly had a "mega-pro" in on the show, and behind the scenes, he Totally agreed with this sentment. He even runs min disk bindings so he can get his back foot even further back on that aft-most holes. Control the tail , control your destiny.

How do the Mega Merc, Orca and Flagship fit in here? Thanks for the great video and merry christmas

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

If we did a top 10 , those would have been discussed :) All Great options for this type of riding!

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Mega Merc an all mtn freestle....Prob the best one too ! Orca is serioulsy resonsive, great for those that want the board to do all the work. Flagship....Probably could be in there. Aligns more into the "Big mountain freeride board" category. Depends what size flagship you choose. It's a great board !

@extropy

7 ай бұрын

​@@markfawcett8142Is it worth buying a Mega Merc and a BSOD ( or mega death ) for all mountain freestyle and freeride respectively or do they cross over too much? Also throw in another option of Yes Uninc PYL. What two would be best and not crossover too much? Cheers!

Whats a wide enough for a size 14 US? The 260mm waist width isn't enough. Been shredding an ultra flagship. It was warrantied, thas another story. Glad to see some companies are including foot width at the suggested stance width. So toe drag is an issue always its to minimize the drag. Its a big issue in deep pow too.

How do you compare the StormWolf to the Mind Expander? I have the StormWolf and it's a GREAT Christensen, all mountain board

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

A lot of obvious similarites between these two. Construction, both cambered ( this year anyway ) and purpose. Essentially, if you do not do much switch riding, or switch landings , and love a VERY surfy feel, storm wolf all day long !! Want to ride in flatter areas with deep snow ,. some switch riding capabilities...Mind Expander.

Would the Regular Transition Finder and Mind Expander be too much overlap in quiver? Ive been riding the TF for years and I love it. But id like to have something a little “knifeyer” for super hard days and Icy NewEngland conditions. Mark- I ride at Loaf, I think you spent some time there. Size9/160lbs- TF 54 and im friggin old

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

The Jones boards have a MUCH different feel ( construction and core profiling ) compared to the Koruas. It will feel different, and lilkely have better grip compared to the TF. That said...they are generally very similar Not sure you need all that nose on a standard day at the Loaf. If you want to try a Jones for a typical East coast conditions day, look at the Stratos ( my 2nd fav Jones after the Storm wolf ). Want really Knife-y ??? See the boys right there at Sugarloaf about a Custom Wintersick Seth Wescott. Slice down to the dirt with one of those !

@ndill1597

Жыл бұрын

@@markfawcett8142 Thank you Mark. This is great info. Hopefully I can come by and say hi to you guys when im there next.

Do all capita boards come with base structure? What other mothership boards?

Mind Expander over the Flagship for freeride from Jones?

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

If you want to maximize the fun factor on those very best days ( powder days ), Mind expander for sure. Its great as a daily driver too. If you ride the resort a ton on non powder days, and or big Mtn style terrain with variable conditions often, Flagship.

Great video guys. Just two questions on the mind expander. What weight are you? I sit close to the top of the range for the 158. My other question is how do a you find it compared to the korua pencil? Would love to see a comparison between the two! Thanks!

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

Shane is 155 ( rides a 59 pencil often ) Mark is 185 - Whenit comes to the Jones ME topping out it totally fine as that board has VOLUME! No worries on losing the nose in powder. You can go up in size however if powder is the primary use. As for the pencil , we find it quicker edge to edge , a little more snappy also ... its one on Shane's top 3 for sure!

For the BSOD at 180lbs 6ft 11US boot, should i be looking at a 157w or 161w? I was originally thinking 162. I ride a 159 Rossi one mag with a 255 waist but i boot out. The 162 BSOD says 262 waist. That not enough?

@ryancuda45

Жыл бұрын

im the same specs and on a 159 bsod most of the time. if im on good snow at a smaller mountain i rather be on the 157w for more of a playful day. if im in amazing deeper snow going off piste hard charging chunder i rather be on the 161w. weigh your options. i only ride the bsod

@cameronharris2862

Жыл бұрын

@@ryancuda45 thanks. I grabbed the 161w BSOD and a 152 Soloman dance Haul. I think they’ll compliment each other well.

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

161W all day long !!

I tend to scratch up the bottom of the board going into the trees in Tahoe. Any recs for that? Does that make the nice bottom finish on the Black board of Death a bad idea?

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no material science availbe yet that can deflect or prevent scratches on your base. We've tried withn other , harder materials....WAY TOO SLOW. That said, The standard Koruas and Lib techs have a base that is easier to repair than the others on this list. I wouldnt let this sway your decison on a board to select howeve. r

@carsythe

Жыл бұрын

@@markfawcett8142 thanks, Ive always rode on very standard Arbor twins since I was a kid. I am excited to try a premium, directional board with a rocker front section. Also, I am sick of heal and toe drag stopping me in powder

While travelling to Switzerland the airline managed to destroy my Burton Ripcord… thinking of what to buy next without being too adventurous… would the Flying V be a good upgrade but still playful enough (not too intimidating) or should I just buy another Ripcord or maybe a Burton Instigator?

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

We tend to stick with board that have camber - Ripcord has a great profile and really good value !

185 pounds, 6’ tall, size 10 boot, Union Atlas 2023 binding. What size in the Capita would you advise? Standard out west resort riding. Jackson Hole yearly.

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

You fit in the 161W BSOD nearly perfectly. That said you also fall in line with the 165W BSOD. It would require a bit more effort to roll onto edge, as it is a spec wider, but it would be more stable at speed and will crush those deep days better than the 161W.

@steveroberts5366

10 ай бұрын

@@markfawcett8142 I am almost those same specs (175#). You think the 159 is too small to float well in the PNW Pow? How nimble is the BSOD? I'm worried about it being a little slow edge to edge in the trees but never really had a wide board

I’m trying to decide between buying the black snowboard of death and the mind expander. What do you think? I’m 37, 6’2, 200lbs. Don’t ride park just looking for resort explorer mainly ride at Lake Tahoe.

@tributeboardshop

5 ай бұрын

Go with the BSOD , its a bit more all around than the Expander!

I normally ride a 158, when you say you can ride the mind expander down, how far down would you say? Would 154 be too small?

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

2-3 cm down sizing for this board as a loose rule. Watch your foot size for downsizing too much. If you have a size 9.5 boot or larger, and are 5'8" or taller , prob stick with the 158. Smaller than this, 154 is amazing !

I wish they made the BSOD in smaller sizes. What about us short light dudes? I'm 5'4" 150 lbs, I can't ride a 156 cm.

A lot of the K2 and Ride boards are stone ground as well.

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh. Makes sense. I'll check it out.

Which one of these is best on hard snow groomers and icy groomers?

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

The Korua or Capita may edge the others out there !

Korua TF vs Jones ME? Which one is better for carving?

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

we are leaning towards the Korua TF!

How do you like the mind expander twin? Other than graphics different with last years?

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Most unfortunately, we have yet to get our hands on one of those to test yet !! We will test the 2024 ones this spring , with episodes coming out late this summer !

@WAco-se9wf

Жыл бұрын

@@markfawcett8142 great thx !

I'm torn between the Gremlin, Mind Expander (or UME), and Stratos......

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Guessing your ride in the PNW...that means Pow and plenty of dense , bumpy snow too. If you want to maximize your enjoyment on Pow days ( best days of yoyur life ) and still have a good board for the more "Standard" conditions, I'd go Mind Expander for sure.

In doubt between the jones mind expander and the yes pyl uninc. I consider myself a solid to maybe high intermediate, I ride the alps , from soft to icy, carving groomers, bit off piste , normal groomers to steep,… no park. And I’m 1m78 tall and 80kg. What is your pick ?

@tributeboardshop

11 ай бұрын

Both are great boards but for your area go with DCP's Board - the PYL is amazing and so stable in variable conditions!

@WAco-se9wf

11 ай бұрын

@@tributeboardshop thx ! and 157 or 155 ?

@freshflash8335

3 ай бұрын

​@@WAco-se9wf159

I don't get the hate for Burton. The Channel, as you mentioned, is one of the greatest innovations in snowboarding, only 2 screws per binding and infinite adjustment.

@daveg8212

Жыл бұрын

I've always had issues keeping those two screws tight. And 2x4 gives me better toe to heel response.

@ToddSnow

Жыл бұрын

@@daveg8212 same

@ToddSnow

Жыл бұрын

My issue with Burton is the durability. It’s honestly just dogshit tbh. I have a hometown hero and a process and it’s a joke how quickly they get banged up

ya man, wider is better! great decks, great reviews!

I heard you mention the standard korua has a 2000 sintered base. Is that what they mean on the website with prelatec ? Would would suspect korua had a higher standard as 2000 sintered, if you look at the competition with 8800 and 9000 sintered

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

Yes that was mis quoted ! the "red" base is for sure above 8000

@WAco-se9wf

Жыл бұрын

@@tributeboardshop thx for the answer !

guys, been whatching a lot of your great reviews videos and i wonder whats the intro song you guys use?

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

Its from Shane's band The Automation - its unreleased but they will likely do so soon!

@GuilhermePulice

Жыл бұрын

@@tributeboardshop oh man, def should release that one, its a banger. cheers guys

Do you guys like the Korua TF or Pencil better in the Plus? Thx!

@tributeboardshop

7 ай бұрын

Pencil wins due to the super quick edge to edge !

@jasonlorance1918

7 ай бұрын

@@tributeboardshop thanks!

Korua Transition Finder or Jones mind expander?

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

This is a common question - you cannot go wrong with either!

What bindings did you ride on the territory manager?

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

Step-On's mostly but also rode it with the Cartel X - Both were Great Choices just different for obvious reasons!

@6to8john

Жыл бұрын

@@tributeboardshop I’ve been riding the 165 wide with cartel X, and this board has been kicking my butt! But super aggressive and responsive. Coming off the Hometown hero 65 I thought I would be jumping onto something a bit similar, but I feel they are day and night. Territory manager feels aggressive like a custom. Thing has been kicking my butt on trying to spin it. But she charges hard!

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Burton Step-ons

What about the ride super-pig?

How does the mind expander compare to the the kind expander twin?

@tributeboardshop

9 ай бұрын

The twin is so much fun - still great in powder but obviously not directional - we rode its centered and buttered all over the hill!

Any word if Korua will make plus model split boards?

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

the " escalator" is their PLUS equivalent it seems - but the top sheet is different!

@finboyYYC

Жыл бұрын

@@tributeboardshop footprint on that one is narrower than the non plus transition finder yea? I watched koruas video on it and then mentioned thinning it out to stay in tracks easier

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

@@finboyYYC very true , but not a determent to the ride-ability at all !

Love my Banked Country. Have the 59 but sometimes I wonder if the 60w would be better for my 10.5 boots but I’m only 165lb and thought the 60w might be a bit much for me.

@vhex61

Жыл бұрын

You can try sizing down your boots by trying different boot models, brands and moulds. a lot of people wear oversized boots , because shopkeeper. Checkout wiredsports fit tip.

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

10.5 should be fine for most riders on the 159. I like to ride by aggresively tipping the board over onto high edge angles, so I'd choose the 160W for how and where I ride. ( I have a size 10 boot , ride in British Coulmbia )

How far back did you end up riding the Territory Manager? I'm very curious.

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

Shane was at the "2" tree setting - 22" wide

@lukedesaulniers5943

Жыл бұрын

@@tributeboardshop So he was 50mm back (25mm back of the reference which is already 25mm back). Good call Shane! Cheers.

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

@@lukedesaulniers5943 exactly!

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Hi Luke. I did the same on the 160. The board begged me to run it back more than the reference stance.

@lukedesaulniers5943

Жыл бұрын

@@markfawcett8142 Yes, I can now concur. I got to ride the 160 on a pow day and I moved it back to the "2" setting, which is as far back as it'll go on the front foot with EST bindings. I would've liked even more setback since I'm used to a more directional board on pow days (Stun Gun 158). For me, the Territory Manager would be an amazing all mountain freestyle board. A beauty fer sure!

With most pro riders and the presenters here being under 5'10" and around 150 - 160 lbs (sorry metricians... figure it out), the width of these boards sold as "wide" really needs to be examined through YOUR OWN prism of body type. If you have a boot bigger than a 10, you NEED the widest board these manufacturers make AT A MINIMUM if you want to carve with higher edge angles. If you are heavier and taller than the pros who deigned these boards (or the presenters themselves) you also should have a LONGER board. For bigger people with bigger feet and heavier weights, don't be scared off by the fear in the presenters eyes when they reference the longest boards in the lines they speak about here... you may NEED those boards. Granted, Mark Fawcett is a f'in BEAST, but he's still only 5'8" / 160 lbs. Mark F at one point does make a notable comment around one mannerism of the wider boards (for me, anything above 27) and that's the tendency for them to want to "stand you up"... Specifically, this means that wider boards want to sit flat on the snow and are harder to lever up to high edge angles. That said, it is IMPOSSIBLE to not boot out if you have bigger feet and are on a narrow board, while it is possible to ADAPT to a wider board through varying riding scenarios.

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for complimenting me on looking slim !!! I'm tipping the scales at 185lbs !

Could you do a ladies version of this?

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Working on it !! Two of our gals that are on our shop team will be doing WAY more testing this spring as we recieve the 2024 gear. episodes to air late this upcoming Summer.

What about ride split tail? Is it not as good?

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Have not tesed it as of yet...sorry !

For us thats tow from the states. What's behind the north west referance in terms of terrain/snow?

@homealone5087

Жыл бұрын

Behind the north west? What do you mean?

@prebensimonsen2910

Жыл бұрын

@@homealone5087 hey, sorry! Fixed my question

@thecertifiedboss

Жыл бұрын

Tons of snow, steeps, trees… definitely worth a trip!

@homealone5087

Жыл бұрын

@@prebensimonsen2910 depends where you go. Different resorts offer different flavors

I’m a big time bsod guy. Would you go DCP or BSOD? Cheers fellas

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

This is a common question actually - both are amazing , you cannot go wrong .... DCP rides a little more "backseat" so maybe a slight lean to the freeride side , BSOD more to the ' allmountain"

Omnidirectional

I want a damped snowboard. What should I look for?

@j.davenport6065

Жыл бұрын

Never summers ride pretty damp

@WadLecool

Жыл бұрын

Have a Banked Country 160w, so damp and in the mean time nimble and very very fast 💥🤟🏽

@mathblier

Жыл бұрын

@@WadLecool Does it hold the edge well at high speed on hard snow?

@snowbdr89

Жыл бұрын

@@WadLecool how is the banked in trees and carving ?

@WadLecool

Жыл бұрын

@@snowbdr89 In carving it is such a unique feel as you power it totally with your back foot. The nose will engage smoothly and then let you transfer all you weight on your back foot while disengaging the nose. You will find your self doing wheelies when transitioning from edge to edge and finishing your turns. The magtrac on the fin like grippy tail is the main reason how and why you can do that so easily. Also you will notice a mellow flex point in the middle of the board helping you raising your front foot towards you. So rad man. Ok it’s not a classic carver but for me it’s just more fun and you can really maintain hard speed between the turns. Quiet a physical experience for sure 🤟🏽 In trees or any banked track you have to apply the same technic if you want it to be nimble enough and then just let the nose dampening everything and the tail fast power turning 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽 I am riding since 1990 and for me it’s such a revelation 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼 enjoy man

Something I really miss about snowboards is the graphics on older boards. The technology is obviously better but the boards look so boring now. Classic designs like burton terje knife, burton love series, ride cartoon series, Lamar Szazbo, were like works of art.

@jayyteeET

Жыл бұрын

See but that's subjective because all those boards you named I personally think are ugly. The boards in this video just happen to be more plain and simple. There's plenty of cool designs out there on newer boards.

I am 186cm 96kg with 46EU feet and there are very few choices 160W and above :(

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

165 Capita Black SnowBoard Of Death! That'ss our recommendation!

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Or the 165 Burton Territory manager. It will handle your foot size and 96kg No prob at all. That 157 korua Transition finder rides like most 162's , and could also be a great choice.

has this promised "all-mountain-freestyle top 5" materialized yet?

@tributeboardshop

3 ай бұрын

the terrible snow year stalled us for 2 months - our mountain we film at was closed .... we did hit all the dealer demos so those episodes ( next years boards) will be coming this summer! apologies!

@stupid_sleazoid2

3 ай бұрын

@@tributeboardshop yay! will be looking forward to it! summer is the best period for such content imo!

what's your height and weight?

No Donesk and Kessler??????

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

Those will make it to the carving top 5 most likely! haha:)

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

We have yet to recieve boards to test from some of the more"boutique" brands. Winterstick boards will likely be in our Spring testing for the 2024 boards.

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

And I have a shed full of Kesslers and 2 doneks ! Lovely ! Won multiple Banked SL's on my Kessler since 2011...the same board the whole time !

These wider boards.. Me with my size 14 boots. To slim.....

@FreeBless

Жыл бұрын

Libtech ape 170w look at that board 28 in wide

@Runetone

Жыл бұрын

@@FreeBless yes I was looking at Nitro Pantera 169 wide or magnum 😊

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

Winterstick , Kindred, Vaughn, Donek can do custom widths...you are in the 28cm WW territory

@Runetone

Жыл бұрын

@@markfawcett8142 If a Donek Board. Makes me carve half as good as Ryan Knapton. i May go that way ;) I Don't know, I live in europe. And the shipping and tax it may be a bit to expensive.

@FreeBless

Жыл бұрын

@@markfawcett8142 libtech ape is 28.5 yee

Fakey... or... Switch. Let's debate.

wheres the all mtn freestyle vid?

@tributeboardshop

Жыл бұрын

soon! we still trying to re build the studio from the flood!

@andrewgreenawalt7503

Жыл бұрын

@@tributeboardshop ended up buying the t rice pro

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewgreenawalt7503 Can't go wrong with that one ! I LOVE the feel of the boards that come from the Mervin Factory !

Make wider boards ..wider boards..wider boards

@markfawcett8142

Жыл бұрын

See Vaughn snowboards , Winterstick and Donek. You are in custom board territory, and all these manufactors make them as wide as you'd like ! Some 31 cm WW boards on peoples feet these days ! ( only ride well, and safely, in near perfect conditions )