backcountry_rider Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Anyone out there have experience with Never Summer women's boards? I've heard great things about their men's boards. Thinking about a 150-155 freeride deck for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick malozzi Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I can't imagine they'd make a shitty board for women. Their mens stuff is great, and it seems like that would carry over. No personal experience though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girls.ride.harder Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Anyone out there have experience with Never Summer women's boards? I've heard great things about their men's boards. Thinking about a 150-155 freeride deck for her. I just got back from On Snow Demo @ stratton and i tried out all of their womans boards... Is this going to be her first time riding, also how tall is she Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaldon Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) i still dont under stand why a womens snowboard or ski would be any different than a mens. Edit: in terms of performance Edited February 8, 2009 by zaldon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backcountry_rider Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Is this going to be her first time riding, also how tall is she Nah, she's pretty accomplished, but she HATES to spend money, so I buy her setup for her...that way I can just say "yeah...it was all like $200" ... Anyway she's pretty short...around 5'2" and she's been riding a 158 for the past four years (men's board) and it's just a lot of work for her. Women's boards all seem to be friggin' wet noodles with shitty sidewalls made to forgive (not to mention the damn flowers and porno-pink graphics. Do women actually like these things??). She needs something that'll hold a carve and lay a trench deep enough to trip a park junkie. We're looking for speed and agility that won't break if it smacks a tree or takes like a ten or twenty foot drop. I like how fast NS men's boards ride. If I bring her something flexy and under 150 she'll be offended, which doesn't bode well for me! Thanks for the insight thus far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectobar Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Anyway she's pretty short...around 5'2" and she's been riding a 158 for the past four years Thats a whole lotta board for someone that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backcountry_rider Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thats a whole lotta board for someone that size. Yeah it's actually about as tall as she is. It would probably be fine if it were a women's freeride rather than a men's...it's just too stiff. She really has to shove it into the snow and it tries to pop her out of a carve prematurely. Hence the downsizing. She tried a Burton Feelgood demo last year, but that thing was a NOODLE. It made really short carves and simply wouldn't dig trenches. That's the main reason she's wanted to stay away from women's decks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burton71 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) I just got back from On Snow Demo @ stratton and i tried out all of their womans boards... Is this going to be her first time riding, also how tall is she Her height is meaningless. How much does she weight? Edited February 9, 2009 by burton71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girls.ride.harder Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Burton71- I meant weight not height my mistake. For a girl that small to be riding a board that size around here makes no sense unless her build is larger than average. Out of all the girls never summers I demo-d last week the Lotus board is what seems best for her. The sizes go up to a 157. It holds carves super well and it was very responsive. Took it into some tight trees and it handled nice and fast when I needed it too and on steep trails it never even came close to chattering no matter how hard i carved with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backcountry_rider Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Burton71- I meant weight not height my mistake. For a girl that small to be riding a board that size around here makes no sense Invariably. We aren't from around here, nor do we plan to keep riding exclusively in PA. Bigger mountain boards are fine for the hills in this state; I do hear what you're saying though. Anyway, thanks for the info. The lotus is actually the one I was looking at for her--thanks again for the reference. Burton71 has no gender set, but let us hope that said poster is not a man, LOL. Asking a woman her age or weight is a more effective [preventative] contraceptive than ANY birth control on the market! Looking into Lotus 151 or 154. She's pretty stoked about this deck too! Now if only there were a nice board shop near Harrisburg that sold more than florescent noodles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JibHonk Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 you asked a question about board size..weight is directly related to proper board size. i think you were making a joke but i'm in a pissed off mood so i wont laugh dont worry i wont judge you if your riding a big girl that is so cheap she wont buy her own shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burton71 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Burton71 has no gender set, but let us hope that said poster is not a man, LOL. Asking a woman her age or weight is a more effective [preventative] contraceptive than ANY birth control on the market! Who cares. You want to get her into not only the right board but also the right sized board you need to know the riders weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backcountry_rider Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) I took the plunge last night. Turns out she's pullin' down about 130. She's gonna go with the 154. Getting passes to Whiteface and Brighton this year (this sport is getting pricey) and I just checked out prices for Blue...$650? Seems a little steep for a hill its size. Are there early year discounts? For the groomers out here she doesn't need the size, but we get out west every season. Anyway, JibHonk, I was going to flame you on that post that you made near midnight, then I realized you're only sixteen, so my bad--that's statutory something or other. Anyway, you might think you're an expert of the world, but I've been on the mountain longer than you've been alive. The next time you want to jab at someone, why don't you do it to their face? It's easier to be an asshole to words than to a person. Lastly, thanks again for the info, guys! I appreciate it! thought I'd post some Brighton stoke from last season...this one turned out to be about 18.5 feet in the back country. Wish we could have done as much riding as hiking... Edited February 11, 2009 by backcountry_rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaldon Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 i would say that 154 is a little big but if she has been riding on a 158 than a 154 should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JibHonk Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) Anyway, JibHonk, I was going to flame you on that post that you made near midnight, then I realized you're only sixteen, so my bad--that's statutory something or other. Anyway, you might think you're an expert of the world, but I've been on the mountain longer than you've been alive. The next time you want to jab at someone, why don't you do it to their face? It's easier to be an asshole to words than to a person. looks it's TTc6 2!!!!!! but if shes only 130 then my post was just made useless anywayz sorry for calling your galfriend chubby and as for board size i'm say like a 151 and ftr i never said i was an expert on the world and thats cool your been on the mountain longer than i've been alive. but ya sorry not to start more shit but if you've been riding longer than i've been alive why are you asking for help on proper board size?????? after 16 years you should have that on lock Edited February 12, 2009 by JibHonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backcountry_rider Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Glad we got that squared away then. Anyway, you guys know more about local snow than I do--like I said, this is the first year we've ever even really been in PA, let alone snowboarding. If it weren't for my navi, I don't think I ever would have found Blue on the crazy ass roads I ended up taking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin808 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 A little late on this thread. It looks like to decided on the NS Lotus 154? I went through all of this last year and totally agree about the Feelgood! It sucks b*lls! I am so glad I demo'd it before I just bought it because I would've been so unhappy. I love my Rome Blue and find it to be very stable. I also have a Salomon Ivy and don't find it to be as solid on packed powder but prefer it out west. As for women's specific boards. They are typically narrower than mens and lighter. They are supposed to be better for a smaller frame to control. I have ridden both women's and men's boards and definitely prefer womens. Especially now that most manufacturer's have a few on offer. The offerings used to be really limited so to meet a certain standard you had to turn to the men's boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 i would say that 154 is a little big but if she has been riding on a 158 than a 154 should be fine. It's all relevant. If she's been riding awhile, and knows what she's doing, she'll no doubt be fine with a 154. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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