I like your review style! Q: Is it horrible in a bit deeper snow? How much do you really have to lean back on your back leg, to not have the tip dive and risk face planting (i.e. how demanding as an all-mountain 1bq)?
Interesting you're riding a 156? I'm 160lbs no gear, 9.5 boot, 5'10", 156 be the right size with no park, just all mtn? Also, love your reviews! Which is your fav, Mercury, ProtoSynthesis, or the Greats?
I ride the Jones MT for the last 3 years. I was thinking of goign over to the burton custom for a bit more aggressive riding. Then a came upon your review. This board looks dope. Whould you say that the Greats is too close to the MT and i should probably invest in a total different type of board, or does it ride totally different then the MT?
Hello. Question about board width and bindings. Step On size 12 that i'm using going to fit on the board whether the toes and heels will stick out. The width of Greats is like Wild boards or standart compared to other boards.
Thanks for the review! I am 1,86m and 75kgs, and really need the waist width of the 159 as well. Do you think this is a good choice for my specs? I love to do it all: freestyle, butter, carve, and I’ll just use my Uberspoon for carving. Just afraid the board will not be as playful as I’d like
Hey man, cheers for the review. Tossing up this and the ride zero. I'd have to get a wide in the zero because of my shoe size anyway. Did you notice much difference or recommend one over the other?
Hi i have the greats 2020 - i can't seem to find info/specs on changes they make (if any) per year - i ask this because for (my) 2020 model i see bad reviews and for +2021 i see good reviews (from the same reviewer) - Do you maybe know?
Great review really enjoy watching all the different boards you get to test, could you please do a review of the Yes the Y board in the future. keep up the great content.
Great review! Love the riding and b-roll. I have a riding question. I'm more comfortable riding switch and freestyle. I don't know what to progress to next. I'm working on 180s. Is it better to get down all 4 180s before trying any 360s? Thanks!
Thanks! I think that the easiest order (for me anyway) is back 1, cab 1, back 3, cab 3, then front 1, front 3. It definitely is a very good idea to have all 180s first, but if you get bored or frustrated the back 3 and cab 3 are really fun, and just need a bit of commitment, but not too much. The one handy thing I would remember for back 1/switch back 1s is to jump from your toe edge, land on your toe edge and keep your head looking up the hill until you are comfortably riding straight, and won't revert.
Great review. How do you compared it to the asymulator in the same size? Pop, snappiness, turn initiation Weight, and stability at speed. And which do you like better. I have both and it’s hard for me to pick which I like more lol. The great is such a fun board but so is the asymulator.
Thanks! The Asymulator would be a bit faster to turn, though other than the width differences they feel pretty similar. Both light, quick, stable for their flex and good pop. Also though, the Asymulator I rode was a bunch smaller than the Greats, so that also probably helped it feel extra quick and light. I didn't ride the Greats in deeper snow, but I imagine that it would do a better job having more surface area.
Nice review! I'm your height (6'0) and weight (155 lbs.) but wear larger US 10.5/28.5 boots. Would you think a 154 or 156 for me? It didn't seem like you thought the 156 you were riding was too stiff for you. cheers.
Thanks! Unless you really like shorter feeling boards, the 156 would be the best choice. It definitely didn't feel too stiff for me, and with the rocker on the it still is quite playful.
Could you use the Greats as an all mountain board? Im old and brittle and dont venture much into the park, i do love jumping off natural stuff and the occasinal log jib if I get lucky in some trees.
You definitely could, but if you didn't really care about the park I would go for something that is at least a bit directional, rather than a twin. The PYL has a similarish overallish feel, except for the shape of course.
I would go for the Greats, it is pretty solid all around. Nothing wrong with the Indoor Survival, but it is just a pretty boring, standard twin camber board.
Great review. I am looking forward to the 2023 version. Quick question: how’s buttering in this board? Is it easy enough or did you have to put some effort into pressing? Is it stiffer than Never Summer Proto Synthesis?
Thanks! It feels quite a bit softer than the Proto Synthesis, I could push it around way more. Not too soft where it was hard to ride on bumpy snow, but you wouldn't need to put in a ton of effort for pretty solid presses either.
Love your content! Okay so I own a warpig and dancehaul. Both are great, although I prefer the warpig. What do you recommend for something more hard charging? Same style? Orca? Golden Orca? and real opinion of the greats vs Asymulator? I used to own a greats and greatly miss it!
Thanks! Well although it is a big step up in performance, the Superpig is a good option seeing you like the warpig. A whole bunch stiffer and faster, though it has a way more solid feel with the camber compared to the Warpig, so you would have to get used to that. I haven't been on any of the Orcas, though going to the rocker between your feet would be a big overall change. Except for the width difference between the Greats and Asumulator, they had a very similar ride to me. Both lightweight, good pop, turn well with no major downsides. The extra width of the Greats might help out in deeper snow, but the Asymultor will turn quicker. You can't really go wrong with either, no big downsides to them at all.
Did you find the heel carve a lil washy? Did you like how it carved compared to other ayms such as the ride zero and asymulator. I own asymulator 156 but looking to replace this year as they don’t make them 2023. Want something that’s as fun to turn/carve as the asymulator. Cheers :)
I didn't find it washy - though in the video I wasn't putting in any hard turns as the snow was harder than it looks. In general I really like the feel of heelside turns on asym boards, though I couldn't really prove that I am not just imagining it because I know it has the smaller sidecut. Do you want to stick to a twin and asym board?
I have a dedicated soft park board (Proto Slinger) and am currently using the 2020 Capita Outsiders as a do-it-all/all mountain/freestyle board. It's the same one you bought and reviewed a few years ago. Can you comment on how that board differs from the Greats for that purpose? Which one is easier to butter? Any difference in stability and being able to hold speed? Also do you feel the mid-bite tech is worth it for someone that lives on the East Coast? Wondering if it's worth upgrading the Outsiders for this as my all mountain board. Thanks for the reviews!
Thanks! The Outsiders has the very old school classic camber feel - poppy, good edge hold and good grip. The Greats feels a lot lighter, and overall it feels like a modern board. It feels softer, but is still quite snappy. You won't have to put in a lot of work to get it to grip well, but it is still softer, and has a bit of rocker on the nose and tail, so it won't grip to the level of the Outsiders. It is also quite wide, with the odd step in between the feet, though it didn't feel slow edge to edge. In short, a lighter, more playful twin board.
Great review ! I’m currently looking to get one but need help in the sizing. My condition: Height : 168cm Weight : 68kg Shoe : Us 8.5 I think 151 suit me the best based on the spec but I think 154 is also viable(and I like the graphic/ color more for 154) Just wondering which size should I get ! Thanks !!
Thanks! I would go for the 151, it will work best for your weight and the waist width for your boot size - plus being a bit more fun than the bitter one.
They are tougher to compare, the Greats is light and snappy, with a more classic camber feel. The Proto Synthesis is heavier, with a more damp and solid ride, with very strong edge hold. Never Summers hold a very strong edge throughout the whole turn with very little effort. All just a personal preference, it depends on what board you have been riding and what profile you already like.
Always nice to see your reviews! I tried the last season Yes Greats which I think is the same spec. It felt very stable and also butterable considering its stiffer flex. Great board but not good for beginners. BTW, how do you feel about the Vans Infuse Boot? I tried Vans Boots before in the store. They are so hard to put on even for softer ones!
Thanks! Those boots are a lot of work to get on, they take ages compared to my old double boa Salomons. I wanted something a bit stiffer, though after a couple of days riding I took out the tongue stiffeners, they just a bit too stiff at the start before they broke in. Not I have ridden them quite a lot, I think I'll add the stiffeners back in. They fit me nicely, are comfy for long days but I do have custom footbeds in which helps a ton. I do expect quite a lot from boots that expensive though.
Have the Verse (boa version of the same boot). Once they break in they are soft enough for the park without the stiffeners, then perfect for charging the rest of the mountain with the stiffeners in. Love them for being able to swap boot feel between my park and freeride board. Wear 10.5s in street shoes, but had to size up to 11.5 to fit.. Anyone else notice that? Creates much more of a heel / toe drag issue than I’m used to!
They made the board wider becos if the asymmetrical side or they want to have a wider board? I have size 9 boots and worry it’s going to be to slow and heavy trough turns.
I'm not 100% on what the thinking of making it wider is, but it didn't feel slow edge to edge for me with 9.5s, so I don't think you will have an issue with 9s. It might be because it steps down to be narrower between the feet, but I can't wrap my head around exactly how that would change too much.
Thanks for the review! I've been pretty set on getting the Greats since last season. I'm 6' 155-160lbs size 10.5 US boot which I believe puts me between the 154 and 156 boards. I do more all mountain riding than park which makes me want to lean more towards the 156 but to be honest I'm not a fan of the design. There are some questionable graphics like the dude blowing snot and the guy getting head from a woman crying which I wouldn't want my kids seeing. It's a shame, I should have gone with last year's board instead of waiting until this season to purchase. Oh well.
This years has wider ref stance and is a bit stiffer. Fully agree that with the exception of the 154, the rest have quite adult graphics focusing on the human dark side. Good protest but i would rather see a solution positive graphic. The 154 has some children working in the graphic as well, but maybe your kids can live with that.
I’m looking at an asym for general all mountain, laying turns, riding switch and buttering. Am seriously considering this board. I’d love to here your thoughts. Also I’m 86-87kg and having trouble deciding between the 154 and 156.
I'd go for the bigger 156 I think, it would tick all the boxes you are after, and buttering won't be a problem at all, it felt softer to me than the specs make it seem.
@@SnowboardRobot what stance width did you ride? I notice this is almost a 58cm reference stance (which I find too wide). I like a 56cm stance for most of my riding.
About to get one of this but afraid of the stiffness. Being on the light side for my height 5,7ft - 140lb (172cm-64kg), I always struggled finding the right flex, finding myself in stiff decks, stable but way less playful than I wish. Any word or experience on this? Is it actually hard to butter if you don't have the weight to flex it?
@@SnowboardRobot wow, that was fast. Thanks!! With a 149 it will be the shortest board I ever ride, my hope is that. I will drop a comment as soon I can try it.
@@SnowboardRobot i tried the after your rewiev. And it's a great snowboard. Been riding a lot of stiff boards but nowdays i need to have a more forgiving board and the Zero is just that.
Nice review! good to see the new graphic of 2023 early. Can you share some tips how to use Insta360 one x2 output 4k clips? I know the 360degree raw video is 5.7k, but after output it only support 1080p. How did you make those 1080p clips into a 4k video. And it looks much better than what I did.
Thanks! I've got the older one X, but I assume that everything would be the same for the X2. I'll get all the 360 clips, import them into Insta Studio, then batch export at high/very high the 360 videos to some mp4s. Then I import them all into Premiere. If I am making a video with a lot of 360 footage I will make proxies of the clips so that I can edit/animate faster, but if it is just a couple of shots I will just deal with it, even though my computer struggles through such big footage. I use the GoPro ReFrame plugin to do all the animating in the 360 footage, I like the fine control I have over everything compared to Insta Studio. I made the first few videos on a 4k timeline, but the 360 files are a bit much for my computer to deal with (although quality is really good), so now I use a faster 1080 timeline. When I export the final video I use the TH-cam 4k ultra hd preset, so it scales up the smaller footage. Although not proper 4k, it looks pretty good and makes the editing process much quicker for me. Also filming when it is sunny, and doing some simple colour correcting makes a big difference, otherwise the footage looks a bit flat, and has a warmer yellow tone to the snow.
@@SnowboardRobot thank you so much Lachy, for such detailed explanation and sharing. I am doing all the animating in Insta studio and export with ProRes 422 to 1080p mp4 before moving them to the final cut timeline now. But it does not look as good as your approach. I would try your way and see. Appreciate your advice again. Looking forward to seeing your next video.
@@SnowboardRobot Can I ask you another question? How did you make the 3d 'snowboard robot' logo in the beginning video, where you rode through the logo. Did you use mTracker 3d?
Hmm, between the 156 and 159, 156 if you rode in the park a lot, or 159 if you spend a fair bit of time outside the park. Even though I was under the recommended weight range for the 156 there was nothing that made it feel like it took effort to ride.
The next two Korua videos will be the Otto and Tranny Finder Plus, I rode the Pencil a couple of years ago, but still need to try and ride it again properly soon.
Man, you took the far high range, which means that is an all mountain- freeride board then and feels stiffer because of your weight. I am 5'10" and 171lbs and I ride the 154 which is perfect for all-mountain. I'm not criticizing it is just that the board size will affect your ride, if you want more stability and edge and float then 56 is the way to go. I also own the greats 156 2017 before the big overhaul and that was a good all mountain size but it was much thinner.
@@SnowboardRobot That's fair, I guess it's just an asym twin with a mid flex...just felt a little bland on the riding characteristics! Not trying to be negative, just sayin.
@@-tr0n I appreciate the comments, what do you think I should include to make them better? I try to add some basic info (eg not everyone knows what asym is) and all that, and when there is something to complain about some footage of me riding that can highlight it... but anything else I am missing I can try to add for future videos.
Tbf, most “snowboard reviews” are similar to reading spec sheets… Sometimes can’t tell if all this snowboarding tech is “worth it”. I.e… tons of people love the Dancehaul… yet it doesn’t have some gimmicky sidecut, carbon, special sidewall materials etc. Guess it’s hard compare…when there aren’t really “bad” snowboard to review, as so much can be offset by rider skill. Like every review out there is saying so and so snowboard is great at different things, and never..”don’t spent $$ on this, not worth it”. But the detail you go in, with respect to your riding, is very much appreciated! And always helps me want/anticipate to pickup new gear!
@@SnowboardRobot Honestly easier said than done reviewing things. I feel you covered a fair amount but really missed the riding characteristics, what the board might excell at, what it might not. I'd like to know how it compares to claims the manufacturer makes on the website (stiffness etc which you did cover. Everything is either a 5 or a 7, LIARS), how it responded when riding, carving characteristics, pop, tip response etc. IMO pretty much all modern snowboards from real companies are decent, they're all rideable and at least acceptable at what they were designed for, just looking for a little extra at no extra cost, you know how it is! Appreciate the videos either way dude.
Nice detailed review, especially about the on snow feeling. Something you don't come across often.
I like your review style! Q: Is it horrible in a bit deeper snow? How much do you really have to lean back on your back leg, to not have the tip dive and risk face planting (i.e. how demanding as an all-mountain 1bq)?
always on point with the reviews 👍👍
I am 5'7 170 pounds with 10 Vans Boots. I ride the 154 with Union Strata and it is Perfect!!
Nice to see 2023 models. Is there any changes from 2022 version?
Interesting you're riding a 156? I'm 160lbs no gear, 9.5 boot, 5'10", 156 be the right size with no park, just all mtn? Also, love your reviews! Which is your fav, Mercury, ProtoSynthesis, or the Greats?
I ride the Jones MT for the last 3 years. I was thinking of goign over to the burton custom for a bit more aggressive riding. Then a came upon your review. This board looks dope. Whould you say that the Greats is too close to the MT and i should probably invest in a total different type of board, or does it ride totally different then the MT?
Bro your reviews are great!!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it
@@SnowboardRobot no worries dude your reviews have helped me loads and I’m saving for a yes greats now 🔥
Hello. Question about board width and bindings. Step On size 12 that i'm using going to fit on the board whether the toes and heels will stick out. The width of Greats is like Wild boards or standart compared to other boards.
Thanks for the review! I am 1,86m and 75kgs, and really need the waist width of the 159 as well. Do you think this is a good choice for my specs? I love to do it all: freestyle, butter, carve, and I’ll just use my Uberspoon for carving. Just afraid the board will not be as playful as I’d like
great review.
would you pair it with Union Force or Union Strata bindings?
Either would work well, Stratas if you want a bit more flexibility, Forces if you want it a tiny bit stiffer/more direct feeling
@@SnowboardRobot thanks for the reply... going with the Stratas since i also have the Atlas on another board.
great videos, keep it up
Hey man, cheers for the review. Tossing up this and the ride zero. I'd have to get a wide in the zero because of my shoe size anyway. Did you notice much difference or recommend one over the other?
Hi i have the greats 2020 - i can't seem to find info/specs on changes they make (if any) per year - i ask this because for (my) 2020 model i see bad reviews and for +2021 i see good reviews (from the same reviewer) - Do you maybe know?
Have you noticed any catchiness while flat-basing due to the midbite?
Nah I didn't feel any catchiness, or even close calls. If I had to guess, it probably doesn't do much until it is way over on the edge.
Great review really enjoy watching all the different boards you get to test, could you please do a review of the Yes the Y board in the future.
keep up the great content.
Oh thanks! I will see if I can get my hands on one
Great review! Love the riding and b-roll. I have a riding question. I'm more comfortable riding switch and freestyle. I don't know what to progress to next. I'm working on 180s. Is it better to get down all 4 180s before trying any 360s? Thanks!
Thanks! I think that the easiest order (for me anyway) is back 1, cab 1, back 3, cab 3, then front 1, front 3. It definitely is a very good idea to have all 180s first, but if you get bored or frustrated the back 3 and cab 3 are really fun, and just need a bit of commitment, but not too much.
The one handy thing I would remember for back 1/switch back 1s is to jump from your toe edge, land on your toe edge and keep your head looking up the hill until you are comfortably riding straight, and won't revert.
@@SnowboardRobot Perfect thanks! Already got back 1 and half cab down on flat and small sidehits, so much fun, the switch grind was worth it!
It's amazing board!
Great review.
How do you compared it to the asymulator in the same size?
Pop, snappiness, turn initiation Weight, and stability at speed.
And which do you like better. I have both and it’s hard for me to pick which I like more lol.
The great is such a fun board but so is the asymulator.
Thanks! The Asymulator would be a bit faster to turn, though other than the width differences they feel pretty similar. Both light, quick, stable for their flex and good pop. Also though, the Asymulator I rode was a bunch smaller than the Greats, so that also probably helped it feel extra quick and light. I didn't ride the Greats in deeper snow, but I imagine that it would do a better job having more surface area.
Nice review! I'm your height (6'0) and weight (155 lbs.) but wear larger US 10.5/28.5 boots. Would you think a 154 or 156 for me? It didn't seem like you thought the 156 you were riding was too stiff for you. cheers.
Thanks! Unless you really like shorter feeling boards, the 156 would be the best choice. It definitely didn't feel too stiff for me, and with the rocker on the it still is quite playful.
Could you use the Greats as an all mountain board? Im old and brittle and dont venture much into the park, i do love jumping off natural stuff and the occasinal log jib if I get lucky in some trees.
You definitely could, but if you didn't really care about the park I would go for something that is at least a bit directional, rather than a twin. The PYL has a similarish overallish feel, except for the shape of course.
As a freestyle all around board this or the indoor survival from capita?
I would go for the Greats, it is pretty solid all around. Nothing wrong with the Indoor Survival, but it is just a pretty boring, standard twin camber board.
@@SnowboardRobot thanks mate.
Great review. I am looking forward to the 2023 version. Quick question: how’s buttering in this board? Is it easy enough or did you have to put some effort into pressing? Is it stiffer than Never Summer Proto Synthesis?
Thanks! It feels quite a bit softer than the Proto Synthesis, I could push it around way more. Not too soft where it was hard to ride on bumpy snow, but you wouldn't need to put in a ton of effort for pretty solid presses either.
Love your content! Okay so I own a warpig and dancehaul. Both are great, although I prefer the warpig. What do you recommend for something more hard charging? Same style? Orca? Golden Orca? and real opinion of the greats vs Asymulator? I used to own a greats and greatly miss it!
Thanks! Well although it is a big step up in performance, the Superpig is a good option seeing you like the warpig. A whole bunch stiffer and faster, though it has a way more solid feel with the camber compared to the Warpig, so you would have to get used to that.
I haven't been on any of the Orcas, though going to the rocker between your feet would be a big overall change.
Except for the width difference between the Greats and Asumulator, they had a very similar ride to me. Both lightweight, good pop, turn well with no major downsides. The extra width of the Greats might help out in deeper snow, but the Asymultor will turn quicker. You can't really go wrong with either, no big downsides to them at all.
How did this compare to the mercury ?
Did you find the heel carve a lil washy? Did you like how it carved compared to other ayms such as the ride zero and asymulator. I own asymulator 156 but looking to replace this year as they don’t make them 2023. Want something that’s as fun to turn/carve as the asymulator. Cheers :)
I didn't find it washy - though in the video I wasn't putting in any hard turns as the snow was harder than it looks. In general I really like the feel of heelside turns on asym boards, though I couldn't really prove that I am not just imagining it because I know it has the smaller sidecut.
Do you want to stick to a twin and asym board?
I had the Greats 154 2019. Rode it for a whole season. Not washy at all, grips very well, just a typical tight sidecut with its pros and cons
I have a dedicated soft park board (Proto Slinger) and am currently using the 2020 Capita Outsiders as a do-it-all/all mountain/freestyle board. It's the same one you bought and reviewed a few years ago. Can you comment on how that board differs from the Greats for that purpose? Which one is easier to butter? Any difference in stability and being able to hold speed? Also do you feel the mid-bite tech is worth it for someone that lives on the East Coast? Wondering if it's worth upgrading the Outsiders for this as my all mountain board.
Thanks for the reviews!
Thanks! The Outsiders has the very old school classic camber feel - poppy, good edge hold and good grip. The Greats feels a lot lighter, and overall it feels like a modern board. It feels softer, but is still quite snappy. You won't have to put in a lot of work to get it to grip well, but it is still softer, and has a bit of rocker on the nose and tail, so it won't grip to the level of the Outsiders. It is also quite wide, with the odd step in between the feet, though it didn't feel slow edge to edge. In short, a lighter, more playful twin board.
@@SnowboardRobot Thanks! Sizing advice for someone 5'10, 160 lbs and boot size 9.0 US?
Great review !
I’m currently looking to get one but need help in the sizing.
My condition:
Height : 168cm
Weight : 68kg
Shoe : Us 8.5
I think 151 suit me the best based on the spec but I think 154 is also viable(and I like the graphic/ color more for 154)
Just wondering which size should I get ! Thanks !!
Thanks! I would go for the 151, it will work best for your weight and the waist width for your boot size - plus being a bit more fun than the bitter one.
How does it compare to the Never Summer Protosynthesis? More tempted by the protosynthesis at the moment.
They are tougher to compare, the Greats is light and snappy, with a more classic camber feel. The Proto Synthesis is heavier, with a more damp and solid ride, with very strong edge hold. Never Summers hold a very strong edge throughout the whole turn with very little effort. All just a personal preference, it depends on what board you have been riding and what profile you already like.
Hello 🙂
I want to buy one
I m 5’9 us 10 size and 195 lbs.
Should i get 154 or 156?
Thank you very much !
156 will be best!
@@SnowboardRobotbought a 154, the other was out of stock. Do you think i ll have issues at a higher speed?
What do think?
Always nice to see your reviews! I tried the last season Yes Greats which I think is the same spec. It felt very stable and also butterable considering its stiffer flex. Great board but not good for beginners.
BTW, how do you feel about the Vans Infuse Boot? I tried Vans Boots before in the store. They are so hard to put on even for softer ones!
Thanks! Those boots are a lot of work to get on, they take ages compared to my old double boa Salomons. I wanted something a bit stiffer, though after a couple of days riding I took out the tongue stiffeners, they just a bit too stiff at the start before they broke in.
Not I have ridden them quite a lot, I think I'll add the stiffeners back in. They fit me nicely, are comfy for long days but I do have custom footbeds in which helps a ton. I do expect quite a lot from boots that expensive though.
Have the Verse (boa version of the same boot). Once they break in they are soft enough for the park without the stiffeners, then perfect for charging the rest of the mountain with the stiffeners in. Love them for being able to swap boot feel between my park and freeride board.
Wear 10.5s in street shoes, but had to size up to 11.5 to fit.. Anyone else notice that? Creates much more of a heel / toe drag issue than I’m used to!
They made the board wider becos if the asymmetrical side or they want to have a wider board? I have size 9 boots and worry it’s going to be to slow and heavy trough turns.
I'm not 100% on what the thinking of making it wider is, but it didn't feel slow edge to edge for me with 9.5s, so I don't think you will have an issue with 9s. It might be because it steps down to be narrower between the feet, but I can't wrap my head around exactly how that would change too much.
Thanks for the review! I've been pretty set on getting the Greats since last season. I'm 6' 155-160lbs size 10.5 US boot which I believe puts me between the 154 and 156 boards. I do more all mountain riding than park which makes me want to lean more towards the 156 but to be honest I'm not a fan of the design. There are some questionable graphics like the dude blowing snot and the guy getting head from a woman crying which I wouldn't want my kids seeing. It's a shame, I should have gone with last year's board instead of waiting until this season to purchase. Oh well.
If you’re still considering this board, you could always throw some stickers over the graphics you don’t like!
This years has wider ref stance and is a bit stiffer. Fully agree that with the exception of the 154, the rest have quite adult graphics focusing on the human dark side. Good protest but i would rather see a solution positive graphic. The 154 has some children working in the graphic as well, but maybe your kids can live with that.
I’m looking at an asym for general all mountain, laying turns, riding switch and buttering. Am seriously considering this board. I’d love to here your thoughts. Also I’m 86-87kg and having trouble deciding between the 154 and 156.
I'd go for the bigger 156 I think, it would tick all the boxes you are after, and buttering won't be a problem at all, it felt softer to me than the specs make it seem.
@@SnowboardRobot what stance width did you ride? I notice this is almost a 58cm reference stance (which I find too wide). I like a 56cm stance for most of my riding.
@@chooseboost I don't remember the exact width, but it would have been set up on the reference points, then the front foot brought in one set narrower
About to get one of this but afraid of the stiffness. Being on the light side for my height 5,7ft - 140lb (172cm-64kg), I always struggled finding the right flex, finding myself in stiff decks, stable but way less playful than I wish. Any word or experience on this? Is it actually hard to butter if you don't have the weight to flex it?
I think you'll be fine in flexing it - in my experience every Yes board I have been on is rated as way stiffer than it is in real life.
@@SnowboardRobot wow, that was fast. Thanks!! With a 149 it will be the shortest board I ever ride, my hope is that. I will drop a comment as soon I can try it.
@@mortystationhow was the board?
I ended up getting a Ride Twinpig, and I will do it again. So much fun
Tried this and the Ride Zero. The Ride Zero is my favorite azym twin.
Yeah the Zero is my regular park board, though I also really liked the Capita Asymulator as well.
@@SnowboardRobot i tried the after your rewiev. And it's a great snowboard. Been riding a lot of stiff boards but nowdays i need to have a more forgiving board and the Zero is just that.
Nice review! good to see the new graphic of 2023 early. Can you share some tips how to use Insta360 one x2 output 4k clips? I know the 360degree raw video is 5.7k, but after output it only support 1080p. How did you make those 1080p clips into a 4k video. And it looks much better than what I did.
Thanks! I've got the older one X, but I assume that everything would be the same for the X2.
I'll get all the 360 clips, import them into Insta Studio, then batch export at high/very high the 360 videos to some mp4s. Then I import them all into Premiere. If I am making a video with a lot of 360 footage I will make proxies of the clips so that I can edit/animate faster, but if it is just a couple of shots I will just deal with it, even though my computer struggles through such big footage.
I use the GoPro ReFrame plugin to do all the animating in the 360 footage, I like the fine control I have over everything compared to Insta Studio.
I made the first few videos on a 4k timeline, but the 360 files are a bit much for my computer to deal with (although quality is really good), so now I use a faster 1080 timeline. When I export the final video I use the TH-cam 4k ultra hd preset, so it scales up the smaller footage. Although not proper 4k, it looks pretty good and makes the editing process much quicker for me.
Also filming when it is sunny, and doing some simple colour correcting makes a big difference, otherwise the footage looks a bit flat, and has a warmer yellow tone to the snow.
@@SnowboardRobot thank you so much Lachy, for such detailed explanation and sharing. I am doing all the animating in Insta studio and export with ProRes 422 to 1080p mp4 before moving them to the final cut timeline now. But it does not look as good as your approach. I would try your way and see. Appreciate your advice again. Looking forward to seeing your next video.
@@SnowboardRobot Can I ask you another question? How did you make the 3d 'snowboard robot' logo in the beginning video, where you rode through the logo. Did you use mTracker 3d?
I'm 5'8 " and 155 - 160 lbs.. 151 looks good for me in average. Did i get it right?
or 154?
I would go for the 154, it is still quite wide.
@@SnowboardRobot thank you :)
I weigh 165-170 5'11
Was wondering which size is recommended? Also is there any difference between 2020 and 2023?
Not sure if there are any differences, but I think I would go for the 156 as a first choice.
Thanks for a very useful review., could you please help me with sizing.? Me: 177cm, 75 kg, 27.5Mondo (9.5US), advanced rider. thanks again
I'm 192cm, 85kg, EUR 45 (US11.5) and ride the 159 - suits me very well. This might help you guesstimate your own size. 154 might work
Thanks! I would go for the 154, best for your weight and width for your boots.
Can you ride this board 1 in setback
Yeah you could set it way back if needed
Love this new graphic, looks great on snow. What size would you look at for 85kgs 6' for this one?
Hmm, between the 156 and 159, 156 if you rode in the park a lot, or 159 if you spend a fair bit of time outside the park. Even though I was under the recommended weight range for the 156 there was nothing that made it feel like it took effort to ride.
@@SnowboardRobot Thanks man, another epic review, always enjoy them.
Korua Pencil review anytime soon?
The next two Korua videos will be the Otto and Tranny Finder Plus, I rode the Pencil a couple of years ago, but still need to try and ride it again properly soon.
Great review! I am 5’10” 150lbs and own the 156. The board felt stiffer to me, fairly true to the 7/10 listed for my specs.
Man, you took the far high range, which means that is an all mountain- freeride board then and feels stiffer because of your weight. I am 5'10" and 171lbs and I ride the 154 which is perfect for all-mountain. I'm not criticizing it is just that the board size will affect your ride, if you want more stability and edge and float then 56 is the way to go. I also own the greats 156 2017 before the big overhaul and that was a good all mountain size but it was much thinner.
@@ANETOKILLE when did they do the big overhall? thinking of getting a 2020
@@naftalirosenbaum1 18/19 changed.
I m 5,9 and 88kg lbs. I'm just at the end of the specs for 154. Should I buy the 154 or the 156?
@@pegas2929 shoe size?
yew!
Well, that was certainly the most vague review I've ever heard! Honestly you could have just read the spec sheet.
Yeah, there wasn't really anything I didn't like about it
@@SnowboardRobot That's fair, I guess it's just an asym twin with a mid flex...just felt a little bland on the riding characteristics! Not trying to be negative, just sayin.
@@-tr0n I appreciate the comments, what do you think I should include to make them better? I try to add some basic info (eg not everyone knows what asym is) and all that, and when there is something to complain about some footage of me riding that can highlight it... but anything else I am missing I can try to add for future videos.
Tbf, most “snowboard reviews” are similar to reading spec sheets…
Sometimes can’t tell if all this snowboarding tech is “worth it”. I.e… tons of people love the Dancehaul… yet it doesn’t have some gimmicky sidecut, carbon, special sidewall materials etc.
Guess it’s hard compare…when there aren’t really “bad” snowboard to review, as so much can be offset by rider skill.
Like every review out there is saying so and so snowboard is great at different things, and never..”don’t spent $$ on this, not worth it”.
But the detail you go in, with respect to your riding, is very much appreciated! And always helps me want/anticipate to pickup new gear!
@@SnowboardRobot Honestly easier said than done reviewing things. I feel you covered a fair amount but really missed the riding characteristics, what the board might excell at, what it might not. I'd like to know how it compares to claims the manufacturer makes on the website (stiffness etc which you did cover. Everything is either a 5 or a 7, LIARS), how it responded when riding, carving characteristics, pop, tip response etc. IMO pretty much all modern snowboards from real companies are decent, they're all rideable and at least acceptable at what they were designed for, just looking for a little extra at no extra cost, you know how it is!
Appreciate the videos either way dude.
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