Hey all, I just wanted some quick input from some more experienced boarders before I drop some cash on new equipment.
Here's the deal. I tried snowblades last year and loved them. I had previously tried skiing and snowboarding with pathetic results (particularly on the snowboards). As inferior as snowblades may be, they were finally something I could ride. Fast forward to a few weeks ago when I took the plunge and purchased a set of SnowJam Scorpion 90TT's with Extreme II bindings off of ebay. For $150 brand new shipped I didn't think it was a bad deal. I've been out twice so far to a local mountain (Bear Creek in case anyone else is in that area) and really enjoy them,...but I'm wondering If I couldn't do better with some longer, wider boards. I'm 6'3" pushing 185, so I of course look ridiculous on the 90's, but they do work. I'm just wondering how much better I'd be able to do with more board to support somewhat elevated weight.
There is one other major factor in the equation. I happen to be heading up to Vermont in a couple of weeks for a full weekend of boarding (2 days at Stowe and 1 at Sugarbush). As I understand it, the conditions up there are generally more on the side of powder than pack, and I'm worried that I'll founder with the smaller boards.
Right now I'm eyeing the Revel8 EMP's since I think the extra 6 inches will most likely make a world of difference for me. That, and I just think they look amazing. I'd go ahead and get a set of Bomber Elite bindings to go with them, so I'm looking at shelling out a few hundred dollars for this upgrade.
So my question is this; is the upgrade worth it at this point, or am I jumping ahead of myself with the little experience I have? I can afford the boards and bindings no problem, but I don't want to "waste" my money by buying too early.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Here's the deal. I tried snowblades last year and loved them. I had previously tried skiing and snowboarding with pathetic results (particularly on the snowboards). As inferior as snowblades may be, they were finally something I could ride. Fast forward to a few weeks ago when I took the plunge and purchased a set of SnowJam Scorpion 90TT's with Extreme II bindings off of ebay. For $150 brand new shipped I didn't think it was a bad deal. I've been out twice so far to a local mountain (Bear Creek in case anyone else is in that area) and really enjoy them,...but I'm wondering If I couldn't do better with some longer, wider boards. I'm 6'3" pushing 185, so I of course look ridiculous on the 90's, but they do work. I'm just wondering how much better I'd be able to do with more board to support somewhat elevated weight.
There is one other major factor in the equation. I happen to be heading up to Vermont in a couple of weeks for a full weekend of boarding (2 days at Stowe and 1 at Sugarbush). As I understand it, the conditions up there are generally more on the side of powder than pack, and I'm worried that I'll founder with the smaller boards.
Right now I'm eyeing the Revel8 EMP's since I think the extra 6 inches will most likely make a world of difference for me. That, and I just think they look amazing. I'd go ahead and get a set of Bomber Elite bindings to go with them, so I'm looking at shelling out a few hundred dollars for this upgrade.
So my question is this; is the upgrade worth it at this point, or am I jumping ahead of myself with the little experience I have? I can afford the boards and bindings no problem, but I don't want to "waste" my money by buying too early.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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