Comments on: Snowboard Review: 08-09 Never Summer Infinity R

By: Ania

Ania — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:19:11 +0000

Thanks Shay! I thought it was R-Camber based on description of the board but the seller insists it’s traditional camber. Here is the link for the board:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-NEVER-SUMMER-INFINITY-SNOWBOARD-149-/110764929419?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3912004915672839849

So, I find that confusing because I thought Never Summer’s R-Camber came out 2008-2009. Could the seller be mistaken??

By: Shay

Shay — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:14:06 +0000

Ania, just left a comment on your other post. Are you sure the 08-09 version is traditional camber or is it RC technology? If it’s traditional camber I wouldn’t pay more than $200 for that board since it’s a much older model and the tech is old for NS. If it’s RC it’s a good deal. The 11-12 has RC technology, reverse camber which is more forgiving and playful than the camber so depends on your riding style and what you want out of the board.

By: Ania

Ania — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:47:13 +0000

I know this is an old article but hopefully you will see this post
I only have 2 seasons under my belt and want to purchase the Never Summer Infinity. I’m still in the beginner phase. I found on eBay the 2008-2009 brand new Infinity – traditional camber for $279. A shop where I bought my shoes only carries the brand new 2011-12 Infinity boards for $460. Do you think the difference in price justifies purchasing the 11-12 or should I save the $$$ and go with the 2008-09??? Thanks! Ania

By: Shay

Shay — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:32:16 +0000

Snowbunny, the infinity is definitely more all mountain freestyle, it can handle freeriding but if you are really looking for a freeride pow board, i’d go with the NS Lotus. If you stick with the infinity, then size up on it so you have more stability like a 151cm. B-pro is a good choice as well and on the charging side like the Lotus.

With reverse you can size down but you won’t want to if you want more stability for jumps.

By: snowbunny

snowbunny — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:41:09 +0000

hi, I’m looking for a all mountain freeride board- something advanced. i currently ride a river fever 147 & 143 k2 va va voom in park (which is seroiusly small for anything but jibbing). im 4.9 around 128lbs and wanting to do more freeriding pow stuff – i think my ride could be too small. i was looking at the gnu b-pro, but its really hard to find one, so i was thinkin about a ns infinity. i want something that i can ride pow in but still hit big kickers on – any suggestions – also on size as i heard you go a size down with reverse camber boards? thanx

By: Shay

Shay — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:02:56 +0000

B.raines, sometimes it can be the bindings aren’t adjusted to your boot or just a bad fit to your boot. Contrabands especially need to be adjusted right and sounds like new screws with lock-tite for your bent metals. You could try another binding but the easy fix is to see if you ever adjusted them or just get new screws.

James, I would have answered differently years ago but they are on equal footing. The women’s Infinity is the female SL, softer and narrower but still as high quality as the men’s board. Depends on the rider but i have heard of guys riding women’s boards because their boot size is shorter and the boards are just as good for them. I ride men’s board and completely happy with them.

By: james

james — Sun, 30 May 2010 02:32:05 +0000

Hi Shay, since you test a lot of mens and womens boards I thought I’d ask to see if you think the womens boards perform as well as the mens boards ? It’s hard to find narrow boards with good tech that are longer than 153. If you have any input on how an Infinity-r compares to an SL of similar, or shorter size, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks.

By: b.raines

b.raines — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:01:34 +0000

Right on Shay. Actually pretty stoked to hear I can ask you about dude gear too. So I’ve got two great boards: ’09 gnu rider’s choice w/ btx and magna traction and that never summer titan I mentioned last post. I’ve got decent boots, just one pair, the dc caliber w/ speed lacing. I’m struggling finding a good binder for either board. I’ve got the ’09 ride contrabands and the Bent Metal Missionary. I’ve come to find that both have pretty major setbacks: bent metals are real heavy and the bolts, screws, and nuts come loose after a days riding; the contrabands are super light which i love but they get your foot all twisted and by the end of a couple rides the toe on the open side of the binding is on top of the metal frame. You know if I’m just not using these two sets of binders correctly or maybe the setbacks are pretty right on for the gear? If the bindings do just suck, what would you recommend for those two boards? I really want a light binder for the gnu and then something good for that pow for NS.

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:07:49 +0000

B.raines, awesome to hear she’s enjoying the setup!

I actually have more male readers than female but still ride a mix of gear for men and women, bindings are men’s right now. There’s a couple other dude bloggers out there that put up reviews but they aren’t like this blog

Nice on the titan! I’ve been riding a titan prototype the last couple weeks and loving the way that it’s going.

By: b. raines

b. raines — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:22:43 +0000

Shay, Thanks so much for the recs on boots and w re to the rome madison bindings for my gf. She got the boots first, then went ahead and got the rome madison bindings. She loves’em!! she feels great up on the hill this season riding the never summer infinity with the rome madison bindings. Quick qestion, you know of any dude riders that have reviews and a blog like this? Bc i got the never summer titan and am looking for good recs re bindings. thanks again!!!