Best soft boot compatible snowboard?

[ecshredder]

For carving. I've been riding a Nidecker Megalight which is relatively soft but also relatively long (163XL) for my size/weight (5'8"/150lbs/size 8). I would imagine that something stiffer would crank carves better but that stiffness might also be pretty rough.

I'm sure the questions will come on here as to why I don't just go hard... but I still enjoy the freeride component of my soft setup, although I'm definetely getting a little old and sore for that.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

[philfell]

A World Cup SBX board, such as an Oxess, SG, Kessler, ect. Look at what the pros choose to buy and that will tell you the best board to carve on with softies.

For production boards Volkl Coal, and Palmer Crown.

[Loc]

Check out the Prior ATV. I used a 171 as a transition board going from soft to hardboots. I think it has the widest waist of all alpine boards and it's great for all-mountain carving. I'm 5'6" / 155lbs and have no problems turning it.

http://priorsnowboards.com/boards_atv.php

[BlueB]

I also liked Volkl Cross, Tanker 192, Steepwater Steep, Elan Vertigo.
ATV is great with hard boots for fooling around, but it's a tad narrow for softies, unless you've got tinny feet or ride high angles...

[korc]

I just called up Prior to see if they would make a BX board and they happen to have a couple custom made already. They described it as their WCRm in a BX shape. 163 x 25.2 x 10/11 SCR. Can't wait to try it out.

[leeho730]

I would like to recommend Prior ATV, but yes, with its waist width I have to set the angles to 53/48 for my softboots (32 Forecast). Good thing is I can do extremecarving (frontside) with this setup...

How about Donek Razor?

[chewy]

+ 1 on that prior
I rode one last year and Its the top, for soft carve.
It was a 168 24ish wide 15-17 sidecut metal(not exposed)

Id try the supermodelX, I much prefered it to the supermodel for pure carving

From Burton I would recomend a T6....the thing rails like no other and is the eurocarve master for me in the east, I have a 64W and love it

Look at the new Salomon Burner too, nice smooth ride with a flex between the 2 supermodels but with a turnier feel thanks to a little more taper

[RJ-PS]

I'm very biased towards the Tankers as I sell them, but you should'nt discount a good freeride/carver board. The 172 or 182 would work great for you and would also allow you to rock the freshies!
Good luck on your choice!

[Dave ESPI]

I would like to recommend Prior ATV, but yes, with its waist width I have to set the angles to 53/48 for my softboots (32 Forecast). Good thing is I can do extremecarving (frontside) with this setup...


curious what angles and board weist you presently ride. I am around 38/28 on most my softboot setups. I tried higher and 53/48 I can't do in softies even with 3 strap burtons.... Props to you good sir !

:biggthump

[philfell]

Back to say again, if you want the best carving softboot board, look at what is winning World Cup SBX events. Kessler, Oxess, and SG.

Many of the riders on the World Cup have to purchase their own boards. They are going to buy the boards that allow them to win.

[mnfusion]

I am a dedicated soft boot carver and have ridden hard boots and even had a great set up but went back to softies because I just like it better. Maybe someday I will go back to Hard booting but not right now.

With that said, I have tried the Volkl Cross and actually sold it half way thru the season bc I did not like it.

I ride a Burton Fusion which is their boardercross board they sold from about 2000-2004. For me it is perfect. I have ridden 3 seasons with a 160cm and this year found a 165cm which I am very excited about. I also have Burton elevators on all my carving boards. I did not thing they would be a big deal but I really can edge and power my board better with them. I ride Burton Drivers and I ride the SI system and love it. Easy in and out , but the biggest bonus is how stiff they are. Freestylers and tricksters may have hated them but for carving they power the board beautifully.

I used to try and ride steeper angles but I settled last year on a 33f/24r set up. For me that has worked best.

Anyways, hope this helped you some and remember...there is no shame in going soft.

[Zone]

It's all over their forum for more details.
http://www.swoard.com/index2.html
I don't know much more but thought I throw it in there as another option since you asked.
Hard to think snow when the water is not yet frozen.

[ecshredder]

I am intrigued by a Palmer Crown. Has anybody tried one? I have really enjoyed my current Nidecker and I was also thinking about getting another one (Ultralight). They are soft but mine has always felt stable enough to fully rail it.

[ncermak]

love the palmer crown...next board Into my quiver

[Seraph]

Arbor A-Frame anyone?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/eskimo9/Arbor-A-Frame-Snowboard.jpg

[aactis]

+1 on the Arbor. I have the Roundhouse and absolutely love it.


Arbor A-Frame anyone?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/eskimo9/Arbor-A-Frame-Snowboard.jpg