Good day!
I’m looking for some help selecting a new pair of skiboards. Let me give you some stats, and then I’ll lay out my riding scenario.
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 138
Age: 42
Boot size: Women’s 6.5 or 7, depending on the fit
I discovered Skiboarding about 3 years ago, and ordered a pair of Summit Jades (87 cm). I use my old K2 Cinch snowboard bindings, with booster straps at the top. I enjoy these boards, and I like the soft boot setup. I live in Eastern PA, so the short turning radius is awesome, and I love that responsiveness on the icy conditions.
I also head to Wyoming to ride at Grand Targhee at least once each season. The Jades are ok out there, but I struggle in deep powder. Just not enough float, so I have to work hard at it. I still love the length for glades, but.....need some float. Also wish I had a bit more stability at speed and through crud.
We recently bought a vacation house near Targhee, and I want to get a pair of boards to leave out there. Something that will handle those beautiful powder days. However, I do still want something that has good control and maneuverability when we get a week without fresh powder, and end up on the groomers. So....trade-offs (or....do I need two models?)
In terms of style, I’m a leisurely rider, looking for the smooth, peaceful ride. I want to enjoy the scenery on the way down, rather than race to the bottom just to ride the lift back up. (This drives my kids nuts! Hahaha). In terms of ability, I’m intermediate. I can handle steeper terrain and such, riding blacks in PA and all the blue stuff out west. But I know my form is a bit awkward, and I need to learn to let the boards ride out with more speed. I have good control and tend to make a million turns. I do not ride in the park....just not my thing. I’ll stick to taking video for my boys in that sector.
I recently rented some Summit CRZs with a snowboard setup, and Summit Invertigos with a releasable ski binding setup (I didn’t realize SBOL had a rental program). The Technine snowboard bindings were too big for my boots, and the toe strap would not stay put. Needless to say....without being connected to the boards, it hit the fan pretty quickly. Didn’t like the hard boots either. They had too much forward lean, which left my quads on fire and my feet cramping terribly. So I’d like to stay with a snowboard setup, but I need to be sure my smaller boot size will fit properly.
Ok, that’s a novel. I’ve been looking at the Blunt XLs. But wondering if I need some camber for those groomer days. With non release bindings though, looks like I might be too short for Spliffs. Would love to hear your recommendations.
Thanks in advance for your help. Glad I found this site and the community.
I’m looking for some help selecting a new pair of skiboards. Let me give you some stats, and then I’ll lay out my riding scenario.
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 138
Age: 42
Boot size: Women’s 6.5 or 7, depending on the fit
I discovered Skiboarding about 3 years ago, and ordered a pair of Summit Jades (87 cm). I use my old K2 Cinch snowboard bindings, with booster straps at the top. I enjoy these boards, and I like the soft boot setup. I live in Eastern PA, so the short turning radius is awesome, and I love that responsiveness on the icy conditions.
I also head to Wyoming to ride at Grand Targhee at least once each season. The Jades are ok out there, but I struggle in deep powder. Just not enough float, so I have to work hard at it. I still love the length for glades, but.....need some float. Also wish I had a bit more stability at speed and through crud.
We recently bought a vacation house near Targhee, and I want to get a pair of boards to leave out there. Something that will handle those beautiful powder days. However, I do still want something that has good control and maneuverability when we get a week without fresh powder, and end up on the groomers. So....trade-offs (or....do I need two models?)
In terms of style, I’m a leisurely rider, looking for the smooth, peaceful ride. I want to enjoy the scenery on the way down, rather than race to the bottom just to ride the lift back up. (This drives my kids nuts! Hahaha). In terms of ability, I’m intermediate. I can handle steeper terrain and such, riding blacks in PA and all the blue stuff out west. But I know my form is a bit awkward, and I need to learn to let the boards ride out with more speed. I have good control and tend to make a million turns. I do not ride in the park....just not my thing. I’ll stick to taking video for my boys in that sector.
I recently rented some Summit CRZs with a snowboard setup, and Summit Invertigos with a releasable ski binding setup (I didn’t realize SBOL had a rental program). The Technine snowboard bindings were too big for my boots, and the toe strap would not stay put. Needless to say....without being connected to the boards, it hit the fan pretty quickly. Didn’t like the hard boots either. They had too much forward lean, which left my quads on fire and my feet cramping terribly. So I’d like to stay with a snowboard setup, but I need to be sure my smaller boot size will fit properly.
Ok, that’s a novel. I’ve been looking at the Blunt XLs. But wondering if I need some camber for those groomer days. With non release bindings though, looks like I might be too short for Spliffs. Would love to hear your recommendations.
Thanks in advance for your help. Glad I found this site and the community.
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