For the ones that are going to start snowboarding: 1. Take all the tips from this vid. 2. Buy used board, used for 1 or 2 seasons - damaging new board is more painfull and spending more will not give you skills - that will only come with a time :) 3. For the money you saved buy good gloves. 4. If you still have money for other purchases buy better clothes that you think will be enough :) 5. Watch guides about good posture on the board - if you want to skip that... Oh God, you will look like you are brain damaged. Keep your board in line with your body, do not counterrotate :) 6. After two seasons buy your brand new, beautifull board that you dreamed off. You should already know what you want to do :)
As an additional, budget for lessons! You'll end up enjoying your time far more if you have someone motivated to teach you. Don't be that guy who slows all your buddies down because you're too cheap (they'll probably ditch you anyway).
But what season is? Two weeks in a year of boarding? Three winter months daily boarding? Half year weekend boarding? All of these damage board and others with different intensity.
Started off 4 years ago on an all-mountain Burton custom and realised that carving and powder is what gives me the most happiness so after watching your epic Japan trip awhile ago and seeing David's Korua board, I picked up the Korua Pencil but sadly covid ruined my Japow plans this year :(
I used to ride a Gnu Carbon Credit which is an all mountian freestyle board. I absolutely loved that board cause it could do litterally whatever I wanted it to do. it was a symmetraical twin with fairly soft flex but not super flexy. pretty much in between a medium flex and a soft flex board and it was insanely good to learn on. that board took me from complete beginner to the black diamon jump line doing spins. and it took it no questions asked. and the best part is that all Gnu boards are signed so you kinda know who built the board, it just so happened that I managed to run into the actual guy that made my snowboard when I traveled to Japan to snowboard. it is interesting how small the world actually is
@@michaelsanders7484BRO forrealll dropped that nuke of a story then didnt even finish it😭 dipped faster than the last airbender. guess we’ll never know but that is sick
This snow blower is great for the cost! th-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN I powered through a foot of blizzard snow yesterday. I had to turn off the machine to clear out the snow several times but it was no big deal. Overall it didn’t save me much time vs. shoveling but it definitely saved my back! The cord didn’t get in the way too often once I figured out a pattern and I was glad to only have to deal with a cord vs. gas and oil in the freezing temperatures.When we used the snow blower on about 4 inches, it was so quick and easy! I definitely recommend this blower if you’re like us and only get a handful of really big storms every year.Also, some of the reviews mentioned that this blower isn’t great on uneven surfaces. Our driveway is definitely pretty uneven in spots and I really didn’t have much trouble. I had to lift the front over a couple miniature steps where there were height changes just like I would have had to do with a shovel. I can’t imagine any snow blower would handle the change in driveway height any better because they all should be scraping right on the ground in order to clear the snow.Sure, if I was willing to spend a couple hundred dollars more, I’d get a more powerful machine that would go faster and could handle deeper snow without me having to clear it out occasionally but I’m not.
Got the Burton Custom as my first board. With no prior experience on any board - skate/longboard. Was a bit rough the first few times till i picked it up, and I really needed a good beginner slope, cause in higher speeds the edges were a pain. It's more of a challenge but i love it. To anyone else who thinks of getting it as your first board, honestly if you can, try the rental ones for the first day or two. If you want to save yourself a bruised ass:D
Great content,TJ. I feel like each brand board has there own character/feeling, would love to see u talk abit more for that since u tried so many brands. I find that words like 'stiffer harder' really hard to let the viewer get the feel of the boards. And we arent able to get many demo days. So the way to let audience know each brand difference is really would help a lot when we choose boards. Like im not really a big fan of burton cuz their boards are like thick stiff feel.
I got an all-mountain Palmer years and years ago. I have hit jumps, knuckles, big snow, very high speed (55mph+) mountain heli-riding and park boxes. Now I’ll replace it when I blow an edge. It’s my old ally every time I drop in at high speed. Rocks, roots, ice, etc, I know how it will behave. Love it. Love it,
Just got a bataleon surfer out here in Tahoe it’s soooo much fun and actually decently flexible. A blast in all the powder we’ve been getting but also fun to just go slay tree runs and groomers too
Great job explaining in a clear concise and intelligent way. Could use a little less music in the mix as it was a bit distracting at moments but awesome content.
Smashing review, mate. I dare to say it gave me the good understanding for the plethora of snowboard types. From what I've seen, far more confident what to opt for. Massive thanks for that concise and competent help out here. Cheers!
Snowboarding is still relatively new brotha. It’s growing and as the sport gets more exposure the channel will grow . Ya gotta understand snowboarding isn’t something a lot of people can afford to do growing up. Life is hard and a lot of parents just can’t afford to put their kids into a sport like this. Not everyone can have access to the slopes cuz of the region they live in. It’s hard to justify the cost for many parents. It’s growing and it will continue to grow and they will definitely get there one day ! Most people are one medical emergency away from being dead broke. Also the cost of lift tickets just keeps going up too. Unless you can get a season pass and make multiple trips up to ride it flat out costs too much.
My first snowboard (that I haven't upgraded from) is a late 80's Sims All Mountain that I had restored at a local tech shop and it's a little stiff but so far it's been pretty great to learn on. Making my first trip of the season up to Mt. Baker here in a few days!
thats so sick man! If you get comfortable learning on that you're going to feel so good when you try a more modern board. The older stiff/camber boards are awesome but definitely not the easiest to learn with
Didn't expect free-ride snowboards to be beginner friendly. I'm just starting to learn how to snowboard to prepare for my first ski/snowboard holiday. Is it worth looking into second hand gear? I'd love to have my own gear but buying everything brand new is quite expensive😅
I've road all mountain boards most my life and for the last several yrs rode a K2 Union w/carbon fiber center section. It was the top of the line at the time and is a 159cm. The problem I now have is I've lost 70lbs since I bought the board and now it's just too stiff for my liking. Still a good mountain board nonetheless.
I recently started snowboarding and just picked up my first board! Rode several different of my buddies boards, and ended up picking up an all mountain/freestyle board. Cant wait to go back up to the mountain and try it out.
Started off 4 years ago on an all-mountain Burton custom and realised that carving and powder is what gives me the most happiness so after watching your epic Japan trip awhile ago and seeing David's Korua board, I picked up the Korua Pencil but sadly covid ruined my Japow plans this year :(
I bought the capita indoor surivial last year, and I'm very happy with it, it is versitile and fun :) Keep it up with the informative vids, they are great .
Glad to hear you're liking it! I've ridden almost every board Capita makes but that was one of the last ones I was able to try and its one of my all-time favorite park boards now
mann I love that board, I've spent a lot of time riding it in so many various conditions and locations. Definitely could have been included and is in my top 5 recommendation video for that style!
Awesome vid, thanks TJ! Westmark Camber is an awesome board, rode 2 season on it. Switched to the Capita DOA 2021 and just finished up the Aussie season with it. No comparison. The DOA is so much better on edge, able to hold carves with ease whereas the Arbor Westmark Camber would wash out on all but the best of conditions. Apart from the edge hold both boards are otherwise similar. Just my 2c.
@@BoardArchive No, tbh, I wasn't keeping the edges tuned as much as I should have. Still, even when the Westmark was new it still washed out trying to hold an edge. Might be the Grip Tech causing the issues, not sure. The DOA felt so much better on edge from the very first run of the season. First few turns felt so different to the Arbor, almost as if someone had changed my binding angles... just so different... Will be sticking with the DOA for a while, can't fault it.
I have been riding the same board for over 20 years I had no clue what to buy, thank you for this guide. Im sad to see my old board go but it's beyond repair... Sad face.
I’ve been riding a directional twin semi stuff board that’s a flat top rocker board. It’s been decent for powder and park and fast riding. Is there any benefits to getting camber? I never catch an edge on my flat rocker which is nice clearly when going super fast or hitting jumps.
i’ve been riding for about 4 years and i’m comfortable doing all kinds of slopes. i want to now learn to do some tricks (in park or not) while still being able to do slopes like usually. So which snowboard do u guys suggest for me to try? Thanks! :)
@@BoardArchive just fyi, I bought the Arbor westmark camber frank April and Union strata bindings all cause of you! 😁 they should be giving you some commission!!
I picked up the Iguchi Pro late last season as my new daily driver but wasn't able to take it out due to the shutdown. I'm looking forward to getting it out on the slopes this season!
I love the thing. I bought it for my first trip to Jackson Hole and we got 12 inches of powder overnight. I also brough it to Mammoth with several feet of snow forecasted for the next few days. Unfortunately, they closed Mammoth for Covid a few hours after I arrived there. I was super excited to try that board in deep powder. Thanks for the videos.
I’m going for my first season in Niseko Japan, which is known for its powder, is it worth getting a powder board as a beginner or should I go for an all mountain board?
I would think for a beginners guide some of of these boards were a little advanced. I think a beginner would need more a board where he won't be catching edges more than jumping into tree trails on day one.
Yo TJ what do you think of the Burton Hometown hero? I’m thinking of ordering one soon here and I’d appreciate your opinion! Liked and subbed btw! Your vids are great
Great vid TJ. I am trying to help two buddies choose a new deck, so this will really help them. I'd like to know your thoughts on the Iguchi Pro Camber. I bought the first gen and it has to be the stiffest board I have ever owned. It was supposed to be closer to medium right? In the past I have had 2 Nitro Darkhorse, Unity ULS and Jones Mountain Twin LTD. The Nitro's and Unity were super stiff, the Jones medium/stiff, but the Iguchi is stiffer than all of them. It comes alive at Mach 2, but it is no fun for tired morning legs. How does yours feel? All the best, Rich in Sweden.
Interesting, the Iguchi Pro definitely shouldn't feel like the stiffest board ever. I owned the camber version for a season and found it to be on the stiffer side of medium but not crazy stiff. I love the combination of tech in that board
Kinda related to board types would be interesting to hear your thoughts on stances. Lots of people talk about different types of boards but rarely specific stance set up for them. Do you run same stance on all types or flatten your rear foot on directional boards? I run a wide +15 -15 on all my boards atm but thinking about playing around with a positive rear foot for carving - purely out of curiosity.
I usually ride 15,-15 on everything but if I'm on a directional board sometimes I will push the back foot to -12 to open my hips up a little more for carving. I don't get too crazy with stance
@Board Archive I'm a snowboarder of about 4-5 years (14) and I am needing to move onto my 3rd board. Have any suggestions for a good kinda all terrain /freestyle board that's hopefully under $300?
Great video, but honestly, if you really are a beginner, just buy a medium to soft true twin flattop like a Burton Ripcord... It's cheap and great for learning/progressing. After a couple seasons you should know how/what you like to ride and buy a more specialized board. At that point you should also look at camber/rocker/hybrid.
this video was really helpful. thank you. im just gettting back into boarding after about 10 years, so im not sure what the quality brands are. maybe i could get a lil guidance for a brand i should consider? Id consider myself a 50/50 between freestyling and cruising. Thank you!
Hello TJ, please help with my decision! I live in Quebec City, Canada. Our mountains are not that high, and being on the west coast of Canada means sometimes we get a little icy conditions. but also huge amounts of snow. I am an intermediate rider (8 yrs of experience), but by no means an expert or park rider. I ride 99% of the time on groomed resort slopes / pistes. I have never tried the Bataleon, and because I am looking to buy my very first good board, I was wondering if you could help me decide. *** I want to buy the Bataleon Thunderbolt (158cm), but I am not sure if that could be too stiff for me. Again, my main goal is to Go down the slopes of resort groomed pistes / slopes. I dont consider myself a fast rider but maybe because I never had a good board (I would see my friends and wife passing me every time). I measure 5'7, and weigh 172 lbs. Q1: Do you think this could be a good board that I could buy and hold onto for the next 5-10 years? Q2: Is the 3BT shape of Bataleon, something I should be concerned for stopping and control on groomed pistes (stiffness) and having edges enough for full stops? Q3: Do you think is too much of a change if I am going from an old and used gifted board, classic camber, in size 152 cm to a new premium Thunderbolt 158 cm ??? Thank you very much for your advice. Your videos are great, but I feel like you always focus on park and tricks. It could be great to have a video or two for the more average casual snowboarder. Javier. from Canada!
Awesome video, great videos, really informative. I know not technically a “snowboard” only, but would love for you to have included a split board as well.
Do you have just B-roll that you upload? I could watch you cruising all day, though it gives me the heebie-jeebies cause i broke my forearm snowboarding.
a) A board that fits your weight. Check a couple of popular snowboard websites to determine the best length. Two cm too short or too long won't be a problem, but it would be better if you get the right size. b) A used one. If you live near a ski resort go and ask the guys if they have old snowboards they want to discard from past seasons. They might have some slight damage but the price should be lower than buying a new board. Search for facebook groups in your local area for used stuff. In some countries or communities you can post a notification on supermarkets, libraries or school boards that you want to buy a used board. If you have neighbors with tall teenage kids go and ask them if they have an old board they want to sell (you might get very lucky with this). c) Get a generic, symmetrical, medium stiff. You will have fun in the mountain, park and powder. d) Don't buy or take any snowboard just because it's there. You need something to ride properly, not a kiddie size board or a board so large that you can't maneuver. Don't take a damaged board that might injure you or others. Dents and ugly scratches on the base are ok, but heavy structural damage might be a risk.
For the ones that are going to start snowboarding:
1. Take all the tips from this vid.
2. Buy used board, used for 1 or 2 seasons - damaging new board is more painfull and spending more will not give you skills - that will only come with a time :)
3. For the money you saved buy good gloves.
4. If you still have money for other purchases buy better clothes that you think will be enough :)
5. Watch guides about good posture on the board - if you want to skip that... Oh God, you will look like you are brain damaged. Keep your board in line with your body, do not counterrotate :)
6. After two seasons buy your brand new, beautifull board that you dreamed off. You should already know what you want to do :)
As an additional, budget for lessons! You'll end up enjoying your time far more if you have someone motivated to teach you. Don't be that guy who slows all your buddies down because you're too cheap (they'll probably ditch you anyway).
That’s exactly what I did, but for skis 😂
But what season is? Two weeks in a year of boarding? Three winter months daily boarding? Half year weekend boarding? All of these damage board and others with different intensity.
Thanks bro!
I agree with everything but the gloves. Mittens are a luxury we snowboarders can enjoy and should used as often as possible.
I've been riding 25 years and have 4 boards in my quiver but I still really appreciate these kinds of videos, thanks for doing these vids TJ.
Thanks AJ
y. okie
So many great clips!!!!
I agree
@@mattd.7721 Same
Indeed
I know. They're everywhere. There's one not far from my house.
Started off 4 years ago on an all-mountain Burton custom and realised that carving and powder is what gives me the most happiness so after watching your epic Japan trip awhile ago and seeing David's Korua board, I picked up the Korua Pencil but sadly covid ruined my Japow plans this year :(
I used to ride a Gnu Carbon Credit which is an all mountian freestyle board. I absolutely loved that board cause it could do litterally whatever I wanted it to do.
it was a symmetraical twin with fairly soft flex but not super flexy. pretty much in between a medium flex and a soft flex board and it was insanely good to learn on. that board took me from complete beginner to the black diamon jump line doing spins. and it took it no questions asked.
and the best part is that all Gnu boards are signed so you kinda know who built the board, it just so happened that I managed to run into the actual guy that made my snowboard when I traveled to Japan to snowboard. it is interesting how small the world actually is
Wait how?! How did you meet him you gotta finish the story haha
@@michaelsanders7484BRO forrealll dropped that nuke of a story then didnt even finish it😭 dipped faster than the last airbender. guess we’ll never know but that is sick
This snow blower is great for the cost! th-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN I powered through a foot of blizzard snow yesterday. I had to turn off the machine to clear out the snow several times but it was no big deal. Overall it didn’t save me much time vs. shoveling but it definitely saved my back! The cord didn’t get in the way too often once I figured out a pattern and I was glad to only have to deal with a cord vs. gas and oil in the freezing temperatures.When we used the snow blower on about 4 inches, it was so quick and easy! I definitely recommend this blower if you’re like us and only get a handful of really big storms every year.Also, some of the reviews mentioned that this blower isn’t great on uneven surfaces. Our driveway is definitely pretty uneven in spots and I really didn’t have much trouble. I had to lift the front over a couple miniature steps where there were height changes just like I would have had to do with a shovel. I can’t imagine any snow blower would handle the change in driveway height any better because they all should be scraping right on the ground in order to clear the snow.Sure, if I was willing to spend a couple hundred dollars more, I’d get a more powerful machine that would go faster and could handle deeper snow without me having to clear it out occasionally but I’m not.
Incredible video production! 🏂
Thank you so much 😊
Yo elite I love ur vids bro
No way bro, me and elite shot got the same interests, I’ve been watching elite since beginning of infinite warfare.
Got the Burton Custom as my first board. With no prior experience on any board - skate/longboard. Was a bit rough the first few times till i picked it up, and I really needed a good beginner slope, cause in higher speeds the edges were a pain. It's more of a challenge but i love it.
To anyone else who thinks of getting it as your first board, honestly if you can, try the rental ones for the first day or two. If you want to save yourself a bruised ass:D
Coming back prepared and strong indeed. Dude I love every single board in your quiver 🤤
haha thank you Emilian!
This guy is such a bro , good tips and chill vibe
Loving the new series my dude! Very professional and very polished. Digging the basement board room too!
haha thanks Tim I appreciate it man! 🙏🏼
Great content,TJ. I feel like each brand board has there own character/feeling, would love to see u talk abit more for that since u tried so many brands. I find that words like 'stiffer harder' really hard to let the viewer get the feel of the boards. And we arent able to get many demo days. So the way to let audience know each brand difference is really would help a lot when we choose boards. Like im not really a big fan of burton cuz their boards are like thick stiff feel.
I got an all-mountain Palmer years and years ago. I have hit jumps, knuckles, big snow, very high speed (55mph+) mountain heli-riding and park boxes.
Now I’ll replace it when I blow an edge. It’s my old ally every time I drop in at high speed. Rocks, roots, ice, etc, I know how it will behave.
Love it.
Love it,
So many questions answered in 8 min...
Thanks for sharing the knowledge Maestro!
🙏🏼
Solid content tj im really digging the new format too!
Yewww
Thanks Adam I appreciate it man!
So much amazing riding footy! Makes me so hyped for the season!
it's almost here!
Season here at Hood opens this weekend. I've got my Arbor Westmark and Rosignal Sushi all waxed and ready to go!
I'm all about my Burton Custom board mainly because I find that it is great on all parts of the mountain even the terrain park.
Just got a bataleon surfer out here in Tahoe it’s soooo much fun and actually decently flexible. A blast in all the powder we’ve been getting but also fun to just go slay tree runs and groomers too
Great job explaining in a clear concise and intelligent way. Could use a little less music in the mix as it was a bit distracting at moments but awesome content.
Yes!!! More learnings!! 😅 Wish you made this in April before I made my COVID-19 purchases. 😁👌
Yo
Smashing review, mate. I dare to say it gave me the good understanding for the plethora of snowboard types. From what I've seen, far more confident what to opt for.
Massive thanks for that concise and competent help out here.
Cheers!
I don’t understand why he doesn’t have more subs. Tj I love your content👍🏻
thanks my dude, we're working on it!
Dude forreal
Snowboarding is still relatively new brotha. It’s growing and as the sport gets more exposure the channel will grow . Ya gotta understand snowboarding isn’t something a lot of people can afford to do growing up. Life is hard and a lot of parents just can’t afford to put their kids into a sport like this. Not everyone can have access to the slopes cuz of the region they live in. It’s hard to justify the cost for many parents. It’s growing and it will continue to grow and they will definitely get there one day ! Most people are one medical emergency away from being dead broke. Also the cost of lift tickets just keeps going up too. Unless you can get a season pass and make multiple trips up to ride it flat out costs too much.
My first snowboard (that I haven't upgraded from) is a late 80's Sims All Mountain that I had restored at a local tech shop and it's a little stiff but so far it's been pretty great to learn on. Making my first trip of the season up to Mt. Baker here in a few days!
thats so sick man! If you get comfortable learning on that you're going to feel so good when you try a more modern board. The older stiff/camber boards are awesome but definitely not the easiest to learn with
Didn't expect free-ride snowboards to be beginner friendly. I'm just starting to learn how to snowboard to prepare for my first ski/snowboard holiday. Is it worth looking into second hand gear? I'd love to have my own gear but buying everything brand new is quite expensive😅
Board Archive 2.0! Looking so good man!!! Welcome back 👊🏽
hahaaa thanks so much Art! I appreciate you dude!
Never snowboarded or looked up snowboards or live remotely close to somewhere I could snowboard but here we are
I just picked up an arbor westmark camber for this season 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Same!
burton kilroy twin camber is a solid park board jon the softer side but the camber keeps it snappy and stable
RIP to that kid at 1:05
I've road all mountain boards most my life and for the last several yrs rode a K2 Union w/carbon fiber center section. It was the top of the line at the time and is a 159cm. The problem I now have is I've lost 70lbs since I bought the board and now it's just too stiff for my liking. Still a good mountain board nonetheless.
I recently started snowboarding and just picked up my first board! Rode several different of my buddies boards, and ended up picking up an all mountain/freestyle board. Cant wait to go back up to the mountain and try it out.
Started off 4 years ago on an all-mountain Burton custom and realised that carving and powder is what gives me the most happiness so after watching your epic Japan trip awhile ago and seeing David's Korua board, I picked up the Korua Pencil but sadly covid ruined my Japow plans this year :(
Hey TJ, I love how we have the same boards. K2 Manifest for all mountain riding, and the Bataleon Surfer Ltd for the deep days!
I bought the capita indoor surivial last year, and I'm very happy with it, it is versitile and fun :) Keep it up with the informative vids, they are great .
Glad to hear you're liking it! I've ridden almost every board Capita makes but that was one of the last ones I was able to try and its one of my all-time favorite park boards now
Thanks for this video, been thinking of buying my own board since I got introduced to snowboarding this year.
just picked up a twinpig for 2020/2021, cant wait!
I’m starting a job at my local mountain this week and I’m hoping to be able to learn to ride in between shifts. Good info here for sure 😁
thats awesome! I'm sure you will be able to do that, have fun with it!
If you snowboard and don’t follow TJ then WTH are you doing! So informative. Superb again, respect from London 👊🏻
Legend! Thanks James!
@@BoardArchive I have a ride warpig, any suggestion for the best bindings combo please? Currently on Union strata’s.
TJ hired a pro video production team. High quality!
🙏🏼🙏🏼 maybe one day!
Surprised the Twinpig wasn't mentioned under all mtn freestyle. I picked one up last season and definitely my favorite board ever.
mann I love that board, I've spent a lot of time riding it in so many various conditions and locations. Definitely could have been included and is in my top 5 recommendation video for that style!
Awesome vid, thanks TJ! Westmark Camber is an awesome board, rode 2 season on it. Switched to the Capita DOA 2021 and just finished up the Aussie season with it. No comparison. The DOA is so much better on edge, able to hold carves with ease whereas the Arbor Westmark Camber would wash out on all but the best of conditions. Apart from the edge hold both boards are otherwise similar. Just my 2c.
interesting! Were you keeping your edges tuned up on the Westmark?
@@BoardArchive No, tbh, I wasn't keeping the edges tuned as much as I should have. Still, even when the Westmark was new it still washed out trying to hold an edge. Might be the Grip Tech causing the issues, not sure. The DOA felt so much better on edge from the very first run of the season. First few turns felt so different to the Arbor, almost as if someone had changed my binding angles... just so different... Will be sticking with the DOA for a while, can't fault it.
Incredible intell that cuts through the fat. Much appreciated!
That party wave behind you
Incredible video production!
I ride on a powder board! Love it!
The best!
I have been riding the same board for over 20 years I had no clue what to buy, thank you for this guide. Im sad to see my old board go but it's beyond repair... Sad face.
Glad I could help man, you're going to love a new board the technology has come a long way
Some awsome clips in there of your riding T.J.
Thanks Josh! Put some heavy throwbacks in this one
I’ve been riding a directional twin semi stuff board that’s a flat top rocker board. It’s been decent for powder and park and fast riding. Is there any benefits to getting camber? I never catch an edge on my flat rocker which is nice clearly when going super fast or hitting jumps.
You’ll be able to grip better when carving and on icy areas for sure.
@@Niloc1922 I haven’t really learned how to do deep carving yet and I try to avoid icy riding as much as possible anyways lol
I don't even ride snowboards, I'm a skiier, but still enjoyed the video. Great work!
THANK YOU. i had no idea what board to get.
Glad I could help :)
Got it. You rock man. Thanks for tips. I'm still beginning in this snowboard world, amazing content. Please, keep it up.
thats awesome man, the early stages of progression in snowboarding are so much fun. I hope you have a great season! Thanks!
Great video! I have a all mountain twin, a freeride, and a pow board!
i’ve been riding for about 4 years and i’m comfortable doing all kinds of slopes.
i want to now learn to do some tricks (in park or not) while still being able to do slopes like usually.
So which snowboard do u guys suggest for me to try?
Thanks! :)
I have a question? What is a good snow board for doing tricks and going fast?
I just got the 2016 solman villian snowboard. Best butter board ever and is extremely good at rails and jumps would not recommend for powder tho
damn looks like I need more boards
I love the F2 Eliminator
Someone’s back!
Thanks TJ! Its really helpful! Looking forward for the next videos. 👍
Freestyle = 0:33 / All-Mountain = 1:58 / Freedride 3:13 / Powder 4:30 / Do-It-All or All Mountain Freestyle 6:09
thanks
still relevant. thx for the overview
I love my burton customs, I have one from ages ago, and I just bout a custom twin. Best board I’ve ridden.
Should do another top 5 park and powder board video
Hey TJ waiting for your top 5 do it all boards for 2021!
Love it! Thanks for all the good board recs TJ
Thanks Felipe!
@@BoardArchive just fyi, I bought the Arbor westmark camber frank April and Union strata bindings all cause of you! 😁 they should be giving you some commission!!
Have you tried the Capita Slush Slasher? Got mine this year, it's now my favorite board even on groomers! Sick vid by the way TJ!!!
Love the content keep it up, your review on the capita indoor survival is the reason I got one
awesome so glad to hear that! I hope you're enjoying it
Great work TJ
Thank you
I picked up the Iguchi Pro late last season as my new daily driver but wasn't able to take it out due to the shutdown. I'm looking forward to getting it out on the slopes this season!
enjoy it dude! I owned that board for a season and loved it
Great informative video, but you missed out All-Mountain/Freeride ;)
😆
🤙Good change in approach dude!
I got a K2 Simple Pleasures last year. It does great in powder and carves awsome on groomers.
really fun for carving
I love the thing. I bought it for my first trip to Jackson Hole and we got 12 inches of powder overnight. I also brough it to Mammoth with several feet of snow forecasted for the next few days. Unfortunately, they closed Mammoth for Covid a few hours after I arrived there. I was super excited to try that board in deep powder. Thanks for the videos.
No Ride War/Twin-Pig suggestion?
They're so much fun
Other than that, loved this one, great Video as always!
big fan of both of those boards, i've owned them both in the past
Hi TJ, could you do a review about the K2 Manifest?
I’m going for my first season in Niseko Japan, which is known for its powder, is it worth getting a powder board as a beginner or should I go for an all mountain board?
Awesome Vid TJ, just pick up my 1st brand new board can't wait 4 da season 2 start riding, Nidecker Era got it on sale with Cartel Bindings
Epic! Have fun!
TJ, yo, amazing video man.
Midwest snowboarding is short lived, but it’s great to go out and ride in your own state
Just picked up the Arbor Coda! Super Stoked to try it out. Anyone else have this board?
I would think for a beginners guide some of of these boards were a little advanced. I think a beginner would need more a board where he won't be catching edges more than jumping into tree trails on day one.
This is a great video, what is you opinion on the burton process Flying V board or process camber board
Thanks for the information! I have been wanting to get into this and I feel like this video helped me understanding.
Dropping true knowledge
Yo TJ what do you think of the Burton Hometown hero? I’m thinking of ordering one soon here and I’d appreciate your opinion!
Liked and subbed btw! Your vids are great
Great vid TJ. I am trying to help two buddies choose a new deck, so this will really help them. I'd like to know your thoughts on the Iguchi Pro Camber. I bought the first gen and it has to be the stiffest board I have ever owned. It was supposed to be closer to medium right? In the past I have had 2 Nitro Darkhorse, Unity ULS and Jones Mountain Twin LTD. The Nitro's and Unity were super stiff, the Jones medium/stiff, but the Iguchi is stiffer than all of them. It comes alive at Mach 2, but it is no fun for tired morning legs. How does yours feel?
All the best,
Rich in Sweden.
Interesting, the Iguchi Pro definitely shouldn't feel like the stiffest board ever. I owned the camber version for a season and found it to be on the stiffer side of medium but not crazy stiff. I love the combination of tech in that board
I need to send you.the Squid for a review. U must love it!
shipping costs may be insane!
Kinda related to board types would be interesting to hear your thoughts on stances. Lots of people talk about different types of boards but rarely specific stance set up for them. Do you run same stance on all types or flatten your rear foot on directional boards?
I run a wide +15 -15 on all my boards atm but thinking about playing around with a positive rear foot for carving - purely out of curiosity.
I usually ride 15,-15 on everything but if I'm on a directional board sometimes I will push the back foot to -12 to open my hips up a little more for carving. I don't get too crazy with stance
Great video !
Can we set back stance on a true twin to feel like directional board ?
Thanks
@Board Archive I'm a snowboarder of about 4-5 years (14) and I am needing to move onto my 3rd board. Have any suggestions for a good kinda all terrain /freestyle board that's hopefully under $300?
Great video, but honestly, if you really are a beginner, just buy a medium to soft true twin flattop like a Burton Ripcord... It's cheap and great for learning/progressing. After a couple seasons you should know how/what you like to ride and buy a more specialized board.
At that point you should also look at camber/rocker/hybrid.
this video was really helpful. thank you.
im just gettting back into boarding after about 10 years, so im not sure what the quality brands are.
maybe i could get a lil guidance for a brand i should consider? Id consider myself a 50/50 between freestyling and cruising. Thank you!
Hello TJ, please help with my decision!
I live in Quebec City, Canada. Our mountains are not that high, and being on the west coast of Canada means sometimes we get a little icy conditions. but also huge amounts of snow.
I am an intermediate rider (8 yrs of experience), but by no means an expert or park rider.
I ride 99% of the time on groomed resort slopes / pistes.
I have never tried the Bataleon, and because I am looking to buy my very first good board, I was wondering if you could help me decide.
*** I want to buy the Bataleon Thunderbolt (158cm), but I am not sure if that could be too stiff for me. Again, my main goal is to Go down the slopes of resort groomed pistes / slopes. I dont consider myself a fast rider but maybe because I never had a good board (I would see my friends and wife passing me every time). I measure 5'7, and weigh 172 lbs.
Q1: Do you think this could be a good board that I could buy and hold onto for the next 5-10 years?
Q2: Is the 3BT shape of Bataleon, something I should be concerned for stopping and control on groomed pistes (stiffness) and having edges enough for full stops?
Q3: Do you think is too much of a change if I am going from an old and used gifted board, classic camber, in size 152 cm to a new premium Thunderbolt 158 cm ???
Thank you very much for your advice.
Your videos are great, but I feel like you always focus on park and tricks.
It could be great to have a video or two for the more average casual snowboarder.
Javier. from Canada!
Awesome video, great videos, really informative. I know not technically a “snowboard” only, but would love for you to have included a split board as well.
Do you have just B-roll that you upload? I could watch you cruising all day, though it gives me the heebie-jeebies cause i broke my forearm snowboarding.
Just a thought TJ , maybe you should do this kind of review with snowboard boots
Nice. Thanks. Content like this is very useful
Hey guys, I’m a pretty new rider so what’s a good board for me?
Any recommendations would be much appreciated.
I've got absolutely no clue... I'm also a beginner lol
a) A board that fits your weight. Check a couple of popular snowboard websites to determine the best length. Two cm too short or too long won't be a problem, but it would be better if you get the right size.
b) A used one. If you live near a ski resort go and ask the guys if they have old snowboards they want to discard from past seasons. They might have some slight damage but the price should be lower than buying a new board. Search for facebook groups in your local area for used stuff. In some countries or communities you can post a notification on supermarkets, libraries or school boards that you want to buy a used board. If you have neighbors with tall teenage kids go and ask them if they have an old board they want to sell (you might get very lucky with this).
c) Get a generic, symmetrical, medium stiff. You will have fun in the mountain, park and powder.
d) Don't buy or take any snowboard just because it's there. You need something to ride properly, not a kiddie size board or a board so large that you can't maneuver. Don't take a damaged board that might injure you or others. Dents and ugly scratches on the base are ok, but heavy structural damage might be a risk.
I just got my first own snowboarding and it is a flow merc 165 (a old one god it from my uncle)
What is the location of the shot at 6:52. definately a mountain to be on my togo list.