What Skiboard should I buy?

[Trance]

Hello, a new season is coming and I need some new equipment. I have been skiing and snowblading for years. My old set of snowblades broke and now I want to buy some new ski boards to replace them. I measured my old and broken snowblades and they were 90 cm long. I loved snowblading but found they would chatter sometimes in icy conditions which was annoying.

I'm 5"11 and weigh 135 pounds. I will probably get the Spruce pro lite riser releasable bindings but I don't know which ski board I should choose. I mainly ski in the Alberta Rocky Mountains, and mainly at the Sunshine Ski Resort.

I do not do the terrain park at all. I like skiing things that are steep and have moguls. I was thinking maybe getting the KTPs or the Revolts, but I’m unsure what would be best for me.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank You

[Dave Bloom]

May I suggest Revolts? They will be more maneuverable and give you some more speed. I cannot make a direct comparison with the KTPs as I have not ridden them yet. But, no less than a few hours ago I was riding Revolts down steep powder bowls and steep packed powder mogully glades. They handled perfectly.

[slow]

Hi Trance,

I agree with fourdown, the 105 Revolts (or the 110 ALP/DLP) would suit you and the terrain at Sunshine. If you have not done so already, have a look at this thread for more info on narowing your options: http://www.skiboardsonline.com/vbull...ead.php?t=7115

BTW: I will be in Banff skiboarding at Sunshine, Kicking Horse and Lake Louise between Christmas and New Years. I will be on Condors. Wave me down if you happen to see me.

[bee]

remember either board will be a pretty big upgrade over what you had. The chatter you mention will be near eliminated.
Are you interested in powder at all? Because that will have a large determination on your boards. The KTP will be a little better in the powder and offer setback mounting holes.

I am not to familiar with releasables, can you adjust setback on them? you can on most of the non releasables.

[bee]

Slows post popped up after i had hit the submit button. I guess at your weight the revolts should be good enough in the powder, and offer a little bit better all mountain performance.

I am also going to be in Alberta the week after Christmas, I haven't decided if i am bringing my boards though.

[slow]

I am also going to be in Alberta the week after Christmas, I haven't decided if i am bringing my boards though.

You should. Which resorts are you going to be at?

[Trance]

Thank you for all the suggestions everyone!

Alright I've read the reviews and looked at the information from the link you posted slow and right now I’m leaning towards getting the 2008 Revolt "City" Skiboards with the Spruce pro lite riser bindings.

There is one other thing I forgot to mention. I tend to also do a lot of spring and late season skiing, I usually go on like a weeklong ski trip every spring and some days the snow can be really slushy, sticky and wet. Which skiboards would be best on those warm spring days? Also am I making the right binding choice, is there any additional benefit to getting pro prime bindings vs. the lites, since after all the primes are only another $30.

Thanks again!!

Side note- Unfortunately I probably won't be at Sunshine much over the Christmas break, I might make it up but I’m not sure yet.

[bee]

You should. Which resorts are you going to be at?

Don't really know. I have been to Lake Louise once and that's it. Any resort will be worlds better then here where I live. I would definitely enjoy meeting up at some point.


About the binding choice. I just had a thread asking about that. My gut feeling is that there is no weight difference once you add the optional brakes to the pro lites. (though you should double check on that). Spec wise the pro lites can go one din higher, which shouldn't matter for someone your weight. People say the primes are better quality, but they might just be thinking that since they cost a lot more then the lites without the brake option.

http://www.skiboardsonline.com/vbull...ad.php?t=10586

[Mordak]

There is one other thing I forgot to mention. I tend to also do a lot of spring and late season skiing, I usually go on like a weeklong ski trip every spring and some days the snow can be really slushy, sticky and wet. Which skiboards would be best on those warm spring days?

I rode my Revolts at Sunshine last year in May and they were great, even in the slush and wet stuff. I did put on some warm weather wax, but can only speculate that it made a difference. Regardless, the boards were great.

[slow]

Like Mordak states, proper wax and a clean base is the key in spring conditions. Some may even go to the trouble of "structuring" their bases with a deep linear pattern to reduce "suction" and channel water away.

I do not know if it is still the case, but in previous model years, I believe the pro prime had less forward lean of the boot because the heel was closer to the same height to that of the toe. I tried zooming in on the posted pictures, but was unable to determine if that is still the case. Maybe Jeff will notice this thread and provide some clarification if this is still the case or not. Alternatively, research each binding spec on the manufacturer's website. BTW: I and many other riders prefer a minimum of forward lean.

[Trance]

Thank you for all the help everyone.

I have ordered the 2008 City Revolt Skiboards and the pro prime bindings. The pro primes sounded like they are safer somehow than the pro lites which is why I chose them. The weight difference if at all seemed pretty small too and maybe they have a lower forward incline like slow mentioned.

I can hardly wait to try them out!!