Boardercross Boards

[Speedzilla]

Looking for BX board suggestions. I haven't raced any BX events since twin tip boards were required. I'd like to do a couple events this season.

I need to find something that is legal for BX, but aggressive like my race boards.

Any ideas? Any good deals out there on leftover boards? I'm not looking to drop $500+ on a new custom board.

[D-Sub]

check that search function homey!

[Frappe]

I personally recommend the Nitro Torque. It's one of the few racey/directional boards still in production (F2...Eliminator? being the other that comes to mind)

I raced on it (all of twice. anyway.), but it's designed as a BX board.

[palmer7716]

I like the Volkl Cross. It is a BX specific board, but is no longer in production. The Ealn Vertigo is also a real nice BX board. It is more of a freeride board and for soft boots, but still a fun, stiff board.

[palmer7716]

Should have read Elan.

[Speedzilla]

Originally posted by D-Sub
check that search function homey!

Can't hurt to discuss some more, can it? :)

[D-Sub]

nope. cant hurt. its just..."youre supposed to search"

I guess these guidelines are just kinda there...:)

[terekhov]

in order of preference:
1) santa cruz tbx 167 '2001
2) f2 eliminator ltd '2002, 2003, 2004
3) volkl cross

any of this boards is unbelievable racer in usual freeride clothes (geometry)

[Speedzilla]

Originally posted by D-Sub
nope. cant hurt. its just..."youre supposed to search"

I guess these guidelines are just kinda there...:)


Yep, I should know better. ;)

[Enzo]

If you can find one....check out the 2002 Oxygen SX157 or 164.
http://www.oxygensnowboards.com

It's a real fun board that's specifically designed for a boardercross. A few years ago I demoed a 157 with plates and it was fast, stiff, and zippy.

[palmer7716]

There is a place near Mount Snow, VT that has a couple of the Oxygen Snowboardcross boards. Don't remember what size. The shop is called Bonkers Board Room. They would probably ship to you and I believe they were cheap.

[Neil Gendzwill]

I think Sean Martin said most of his Donek factory BX guys were on Inclines. You can get those new for a lot less than $500.

[Speedzilla]

Good tips.


Thanks everyone!

[Bobby Buggs]

I have a rossi Spike 160 BX I need to move.
buggs@evilsports.com

[mtnken]

My girl friend rode one of these last year and like so much she bought another one. Got in on sale from blue-tomato.
[url]http://www.blue-tomato.at

[Speedzilla]

For some reason, I keep going back to look at the Donek Axis. Is the Axis BX legal? I've run a handful of BX events on race boards (when it was allowed) and I've always done well. I'd like to stay on something that is still hardboot oriented.