Angry Snowboarder your review is spot on. Under all conditions except icy hard snow this board is fantastic, icy hard snow, you better be ready for challenge.
Hey..I'm getting a trick pony for holidays thanks to your review. Just wanted to ask about metal edge of boards cracking. I had a Process Flying V 155 which I use every weekend at an indoor centre. Do jibbing on small features at least once a week. I have lots of cracks all down the side as well as the base layer peeling off after 4 months. I am currently getting burton to assess to damage in order to get a replacement. I'm thinking of getting custom Flying V 156 as they seem to built tougher and have such a good reputation. Also the process 155 has a max weight 81kg and the custom 156 91kg. I'm 92 kg so this could of been a factor??? I know rails aren't good for cracks. In your opinion is there anything you can do to prevent cracks?? Someone said filing down the edges can help. Or do I just have to calm down on rails and stick to boxes and jumps? Appreciate your help. I'd like a board that I can jib with that will last longer than 4 months
There's any number of reasons as to why an edge cracks. You have to realize that jibbing on a snowboard is not actually covered under warranty. That being said if you're seeing multiple cracks in it in the same area it could be impact, it could be the result of the edges rapidly heating and cooling from sliding on metal, it could be you're over the weight, it could be you just don't know how to jib, and it could be crap steel in the edges or that the board didn't have enough epoxy in it or had a heat variance in the press. De-Tuning the edges always helps with jibbing.
Thanks for all your reviews! I've been riding a Burton prime (2012) for ages now. Finally looking to upgrade. Do you think this would a good option for as all mountain, take anywhere board for an intermediate rider from the burton prime?
For all Mtn. Freestyle. Assumed you would’ve figured that out with your knowledge and the fact that both boards are geared towards that. Lol. You reply had me in stitches. Thanks again.
What do you think about Burton’s “Infinite Ride” tech where they say they over build the board, then use a machine to break it in for you so it won’t lose any of it’s flex. Is that BS?
Love your videos; great reviews. In general do you think a Flying V profile out performs camber / rocker / camber in any significant way, or is it more Burton marketing?
I do... I guess what I'm getting at is the extra two rocker sections at the tip and tail on Flying V going to significantly make a difference in how playful and loose the board feels, and does it make it any easier to butter? Or, is the extra rocker so subtle that you don't notice a difference?
Hey man, awesome videos. I'm pretty dead set on getting the Custom but can't decide between regular Camber or the FV. I'm riding a 2009 Burton Cruzer right now which is Camber. I'm definitely more of an all mountain rider but have been finding myself at the park more and more. What would you recommend?
As for the icey hard pack conditions is the arbor formula comparable? Im really intrested in the custom v but should a guy just go reg camber ? Ive rode camber b4 . I have a formula now and its grippy enough for me but sucks at highspeeds so i want to upgrade
@@AngrySnowboarder Thank you for fast reply. What will it lack (from what I understood its good one-board-quiver for everything except ice)? What other board would you recommend?
I'm coming off a season on a Burton Instigator and am considering this as my next board. I'm also considering the camber version. I got out about 20 times this season. I don't spend much time in the park but looking for one board that can do it all. I'm going to try to demo either board before I buy anything but am looking for opinions.
FYI going from the Instigator to a cambered Custom will be a huge jump as the traditional camber profile won't be what you're used to. Just prepare yourself for that if you go that way.
Do you think a move to a Custom Flying V is a sensible move or should I just do another season on the instigator? I don't find the instigator terribly stable at speed or carving but it has been a great board to learn on. I don't want to go all gear acquisition syndrome but I like being on the hill way more than I expected.
Last question, how do you think the Trick Pony would work? I really like the idea of pure pop camber and am looking for a one board quiver killer. I appreciate the responses and enjoy your reviews.
Ice and anything that isn't Groomed, this board has bothered me just feels like it comes out from under you often. So then you have to slow down tremendously, I'm not a hard charger but I'm also not a beginner. Have had the Flying V since 2015 and for the Ice coast this just isn't it unless you have decent conditions.
Just ordered this board, I’ve been riding the same clash for the the last 15 seasons. I can’t wait to feel the difference.
You're going to be a new man.
Angry Snowboarder your review is spot on. Under all conditions except icy hard snow this board is fantastic, icy hard snow, you better be ready for challenge.
I have one. This review is accurate.
These are super helpful, you guys rock!
Which one would be better all mountain/freestyle board Burton Custom flying V or LibTech Terrain Wrecker?
Terrain Wrecker.
Hey..I'm getting a trick pony for holidays thanks to your review. Just wanted to ask about metal edge of boards cracking. I had a Process Flying V 155 which I use every weekend at an indoor centre. Do jibbing on small features at least once a week. I have lots of cracks all down the side as well as the base layer peeling off after 4 months. I am currently getting burton to assess to damage in order to get a replacement. I'm thinking of getting custom Flying V 156 as they seem to built tougher and have such a good reputation.
Also the process 155 has a max weight 81kg and the custom 156 91kg. I'm 92 kg so this could of been a factor???
I know rails aren't good for cracks. In your opinion is there anything you can do to prevent cracks?? Someone said filing down the edges can help.
Or do I just have to calm down on rails and stick to boxes and jumps?
Appreciate your help. I'd like a board that I can jib with that will last longer than 4 months
There's any number of reasons as to why an edge cracks. You have to realize that jibbing on a snowboard is not actually covered under warranty. That being said if you're seeing multiple cracks in it in the same area it could be impact, it could be the result of the edges rapidly heating and cooling from sliding on metal, it could be you're over the weight, it could be you just don't know how to jib, and it could be crap steel in the edges or that the board didn't have enough epoxy in it or had a heat variance in the press.
De-Tuning the edges always helps with jibbing.
Angry Snowboarder I think the heating could be an issue!! Thanks for the reply!
Thanks for all your reviews!
I've been riding a Burton prime (2012) for ages now. Finally looking to upgrade. Do you think this would a good option for as all mountain, take anywhere board for an intermediate rider from the burton prime?
Yes.
Hey angry snowboarder, What’s the poppiest snowboard you’ve ever tried?
Recently or ever produced? If we're going of all time the second year K2 Jibpan or the first year Ride DH.
hey Angry! this board or Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker in your opinion? thanks!!!
For what? Making shelves? Using as a monoski? Beating a baby seal to death? There's no context to this question.
For all Mtn. Freestyle. Assumed you would’ve figured that out with your knowledge and the fact that both boards are geared towards that. Lol. You reply had me in stitches. Thanks again.
What do you think about Burton’s “Infinite Ride” tech where they say they over build the board, then use a machine to break it in for you so it won’t lose any of it’s flex. Is that BS?
Marketing is amazing.
Love your videos; great reviews. In general do you think a Flying V profile out performs camber / rocker / camber in any significant way, or is it more Burton marketing?
You do realize Flying V is camber rocker camber right?
I do... I guess what I'm getting at is the extra two rocker sections at the tip and tail on Flying V going to significantly make a difference in how playful and loose the board feels, and does it make it any easier to butter? Or, is the extra rocker so subtle that you don't notice a difference?
That "extra" rocker zone is essentially the upkick to the tip and tail, you don't even notice it.
Im trying to decide between this b9ard or a proto type 2 , have utried a neversummer board?
Hey man, awesome videos. I'm pretty dead set on getting the Custom but can't decide between regular Camber or the FV. I'm riding a 2009 Burton Cruzer right now which is Camber. I'm definitely more of an all mountain rider but have been finding myself at the park more and more. What would you recommend?
Coming from a Cruzer I would recommend the FV as it'll be a nice natural progression and easier in the park for you.
I just ordered the custom the other day
As for the icey hard pack conditions is the arbor formula comparable? Im really intrested in the custom v but should a guy just go reg camber ? Ive rode camber b4 . I have a formula now and its grippy enough for me but sucks at highspeeds so i want to upgrade
It's a entry level board of course it's not good at high speeds. You'll be happy with the Custom FV.
It this board a good next step after the GNU Carbon Credit ASYM ?
Could be depending on what you're trying to use it for.
Freeride, powder? Im keeping the gnu just in case. I need an all around board for fun
Then no.
@@AngrySnowboarder Thank you for fast reply. What will it lack (from what I understood its good one-board-quiver for everything except ice)? What other board would you recommend?
I'm coming off a season on a Burton Instigator and am considering this as my next board. I'm also considering the camber version. I got out about 20 times this season. I don't spend much time in the park but looking for one board that can do it all. I'm going to try to demo either board before I buy anything but am looking for opinions.
FYI going from the Instigator to a cambered Custom will be a huge jump as the traditional camber profile won't be what you're used to. Just prepare yourself for that if you go that way.
Do you think a move to a Custom Flying V is a sensible move or should I just do another season on the instigator? I don't find the instigator terribly stable at speed or carving but it has been a great board to learn on. I don't want to go all gear acquisition syndrome but I like being on the hill way more than I expected.
I think a bump up to the Custom FV would make the most sense.
Last question, how do you think the Trick Pony would work? I really like the idea of pure pop camber and am looking for a one board quiver killer. I appreciate the responses and enjoy your reviews.
No.
Ice and anything that isn't Groomed, this board has bothered me just feels like it comes out from under you often. So then you have to slow down tremendously, I'm not a hard charger but I'm also not a beginner. Have had the Flying V since 2015 and for the Ice coast this just isn't it unless you have decent conditions.