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[stefboyardee]

Hi guys, I'm new here. So I'm thinking about upgrading from the skiboards that I've had for a while, Salomon Buzz 99.9. And I was looking at the Line Pro 90cm (http://www.snowshack.com/liproskibl.html)
Are those pretty good? I kind of want to start getting into tricks so I was thinking a shorter board might be better? I was wondering if there really was a big difference you feel the in ride with 10 cm shorter. And also what are your guys' opinions on Line Pros. BTW, I'm between about 5'2"-5'3"...I'm not sure anymore. But, any input would be awesome. thanks! :confused:

[Jeff Miles]

i think personally that 10 cm difference, is a huge difference in
your riding, but u are short, so im saying that even a smaller
length would be better, but Greco is the man you should be really
asking the question to.......
"Ski Hard or Die Trying

[Greco]

stef,

for landing jumps longer boards are better. for maneuverabilty shorter boards are better. however, since your under 5'6" you should really go with 90cm boards or over 90cm boards with releasable bindings. if you go with releaseables you'd be OK to run 99cm or 110cm boards, which would be ideal for landing tricks.

i have to advise you against going with those Line boards, not because we don't sell them but because the bindings shown there are horrible. they use the non standard 8 hole pattern to attach them to the boards which means you can never upgrade or replace the bindings. and since they are cheap plastic you may brake them as you hit bigger jumps. if that happens you'll have to buy new boards because you can't get replacement 8 hole bindings. in addition 8 hole boards allow less of the board to flex under your boot resulting in a poorer ride.

please consider a pair of skiboards from makers like Canon, Mix, Snowjam and Groove. They all use the standard 4 hole pattern to attach bindings which means you can customize your ride based on skill and funds and you can always upgrade your bindings later keeping the same boards. this is why people talk about real skiboards being better. the boards flex better with 4 hole bindings, you can upgrade and you have more options. plus they are usually wider which is better for landing, carving, floating powder, etc...

Real Skiboards (http://www.skiboardsonline.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SBOL&Category_Code=skiboards)

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Greco
Rider / Owner - Skiboardsonline.com
greco@skiboardsonline.com

[stefboyardee]

Thanks for all of the info! You sure know a lot.
I went to the skiboardsonline.com website, and looked at the Canon Heritage 90cm or the SnowJam2003 90 cm. Are those two pretty similar in performance? Or is there one better than the other. Also, are the bindings that come on both of those non-releasable, and guaranteed not to break?

[Greco]

you're welcome.

yes, those boards are both very similar. the heritage have a bit more flex than the snowjams = a little better for carving. the snowjams are a little stiffer which would be better for park riding.

the heritage are on sale with composite plastic td1 bindings, very light and very durable.

the snowjams are on sale with all metal bindings, slightly more weight, not much but extremely durable, plus they offer a few more adjustments, particularly for powder and spring snow conditions.

[sticks]

Just to afix a little more "outsider" so Greco doesn't seem so biased for himself...lol

I have buds that both use the Snowjams and the Canons. Both are equally capable boards. Especially for beginners. They would take you through well into you possibly wanting to step up into a high quality set of boards (if you can find em').

I am a huge advocate for releasable technology (as Greco would agree). My youngest daughter is on a set of 75cm Snowjams which are capped off with a set of Jeff Singers releasables. System works great for any set of experience...not saying it's a must....but no matter what board style or company you choose...please think about how much you're willing to sacrifice for safety.

One step at a time though. Sometimes...you just have to make a choice in the face of not knowing which ones are the best fit for you. Know that Greco wont do you wrong, regardless of what you choose.

Sticks