Comments on: Snowboard Review: 09-10 GNU B-PRO C2 BTX http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:45:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html/comment-page-1#comment-92742 Shay Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:41:28 +0000 http://shayboarder.plan81.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx.html#comment-92742 Jason, good point on the board flexes. Roxy is Mervin which the flex scale also changes per size, Roxy just happens to point out the middle board flex only instead of doing the flex scale per size. In my opinion having ridden both, the eminence is softer than the B-pro but the B-pro is still pressable thanks to the BTX on it. Annette, Eminence handles higher speeds just fine. I think my only gripe with it was higher speeds on bumpy chop, you feel them more than the B-pro. But you loved the board so I think that's your safest bet. But you could love the B-pro too. Jason, good point on the board flexes. Roxy is Mervin which the flex scale also changes per size, Roxy just happens to point out the middle board flex only instead of doing the flex scale per size. In my opinion having ridden both, the eminence is softer than the B-pro but the B-pro is still pressable thanks to the BTX on it.

Annette, Eminence handles higher speeds just fine. I think my only gripe with it was higher speeds on bumpy chop, you feel them more than the B-pro. But you loved the board so I think that’s your safest bet. But you could love the B-pro too.

]]> By: Annette http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html/comment-page-1#comment-92478 Annette Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:38:39 +0000 http://shayboarder.plan81.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx.html#comment-92478 Well.. there was a gnu/libtech/roxy demo day at the resort I was at this past weekend. That's where I got the opportunity to try out the eminence. Unfortunately didn't try out the b-pro. The local shop here has both the eminence and b-pro on sale. So hard to decide without actually being able to test out the board. I feel like i'm leaning towards the b-pro just because of the graphics. Which I know shouldn't factor in at all, right?!? Arrgghh, decisions, decisions. I think I will just go with the roxy. I rode it, I liked it. How do you feel about the eminence at higher speeds? Thanks SO much for your input. =) Well.. there was a gnu/libtech/roxy demo day at the resort I was at this past weekend. That’s where I got the opportunity to try out the eminence. Unfortunately didn’t try out the b-pro. The local shop here has both the eminence and b-pro on sale. So hard to decide without actually being able to test out the board. I feel like i’m leaning towards the b-pro just because of the graphics. Which I know shouldn’t factor in at all, right?!? Arrgghh, decisions, decisions. I think I will just go with the roxy. I rode it, I liked it. How do you feel about the eminence at higher speeds? Thanks SO much for your input. =)

]]> By: Jason http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html/comment-page-1#comment-92452 Jason Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:03:48 +0000 http://shayboarder.plan81.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx.html#comment-92452 With reference to Annette's question: The 10/11 B-Pro in 149 is actually softer than the bigger sizes. Mervin rates it a 4.5. Where as the Eminence is listed as 5. So the Eminence might actually be stiffer. I only chimed in, 'cause my wife has a new 149 B-Pro that is surprisingly soft and pressable. She says the thing carves great though and it certainly looks that way when she rides it. Hope that helps. With reference to Annette’s question: The 10/11 B-Pro in 149 is actually softer than the bigger sizes. Mervin rates it a 4.5. Where as the Eminence is listed as 5. So the Eminence might actually be stiffer. I only chimed in, ’cause my wife has a new 149 B-Pro that is surprisingly soft and pressable. She says the thing carves great though and it certainly looks that way when she rides it. Hope that helps.

]]> By: Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html/comment-page-1#comment-92436 Shay Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:37:49 +0000 http://shayboarder.plan81.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx.html#comment-92436 Annette, Thanks so much! Hmm tough call, definitely if you liked the eminence and want to play around more in park that would be suitable for you and you already know you like the board. The B-pro will be a bit stiffer, more aggressive with a wider waist width which you'll be fine with for your 8.5 boots and would handle more mountain. So really depends on what you'll be riding. Are you able to demo the B-pro at all? Annette,

Thanks so much! Hmm tough call, definitely if you liked the eminence and want to play around more in park that would be suitable for you and you already know you like the board. The B-pro will be a bit stiffer, more aggressive with a wider waist width which you’ll be fine with for your 8.5 boots and would handle more mountain. So really depends on what you’ll be riding. Are you able to demo the B-pro at all?

]]> By: Annette http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html/comment-page-1#comment-92174 Annette Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:48:23 +0000 http://shayboarder.plan81.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx.html#comment-92174 Hi Shay - Your website has SO much info. I LOVE it! Anyhow, I am trying to figure out which board I should get... It's between the 149 b-pro -or- the eminence. I love all mountain, and do love going fast. Also, love just playing around on little jumps here and there. Trying to get better at my park riding, but really just all mountain would suit me best. I rode the eminence yesterday, and liked it a lot. Just wondering if the b-pro would be better suited for me? I'm 5'3, 139lbs and have a 8.5 shoe size. Riding in west coast conditions. Thanks so much for any advice you can give me. Hi Shay – Your website has SO much info. I LOVE it! Anyhow, I am trying to figure out which board I should get… It’s between the 149 b-pro -or- the eminence. I love all mountain, and do love going fast. Also, love just playing around on little jumps here and there. Trying to get better at my park riding, but really just all mountain would suit me best. I rode the eminence yesterday, and liked it a lot. Just wondering if the b-pro would be better suited for me? I’m 5’3, 139lbs and have a 8.5 shoe size. Riding in west coast conditions. Thanks so much for any advice you can give me.

]]> By: Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html/comment-page-1#comment-90589 Shay Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:12:22 +0000 http://shayboarder.plan81.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx.html#comment-90589 Katie, I'd go with the envi or the b-pro for your riding style. The B-pro has a wider waist width which would work better for your size 10 boots. For boots, you'll want to try on different brands to see what fits you best. Bindings, Flow definitely makes solid women's bindings with the rear-entry system. Look at the essence and minx as a couple options. Jess, thanks! sweet on demo'ing gear to see what you like best! If you loved the B-pro that's your board then! Especially if the size worked for you. You could definitely size up with your weight and boot size to make it hold up better in powder with the longer size. Katie, I’d go with the envi or the b-pro for your riding style. The B-pro has a wider waist width which would work better for your size 10 boots. For boots, you’ll want to try on different brands to see what fits you best. Bindings, Flow definitely makes solid women’s bindings with the rear-entry system. Look at the essence and minx as a couple options.

Jess, thanks! sweet on demo’ing gear to see what you like best! If you loved the B-pro that’s your board then! Especially if the size worked for you. You could definitely size up with your weight and boot size to make it hold up better in powder with the longer size.

]]> By: Jess http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html/comment-page-1#comment-90577 Jess Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:54:24 +0000 http://shayboarder.plan81.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx.html#comment-90577 Shay - awesome website! Would love your opinion on a board. I'm 5'10" 165 int/adv girl rider with big ol size 11 feet. Been riding a hand-me-down 154 Luna for 6 years. I recently demoed a 152 BPro and loved it! Loved how FAST it was and felt super confident riding it anywhere (but didn't get to take it in pow). Yesterday I demoed a 156 Skate Banana and saw how fun a flexy board is but I could never ride that every day...too squirrely for my taste, but I didn't feel like it was too big for me. I ride groomers, trees, pow and whatever jumps I can find there...don't hit park much but want to progress there. I really only want to buy one board and want something that will let me go fast like BPro and also be a little playful to mess around with. I will maybe demo one more board before I buy. My questions are - Should I lean towards men's boards with my foot size or stick to women's? What other boards would be worth trying? Should I size up for mostly arizona and colorado riding? I'm afraid if I did buy the BPro the 152 wouldn't hold up for me in powder. Thanks and keep it up girl! Shay – awesome website! Would love your opinion on a board. I’m 5’10″ 165 int/adv girl rider with big ol size 11 feet. Been riding a hand-me-down 154 Luna for 6 years. I recently demoed a 152 BPro and loved it! Loved how FAST it was and felt super confident riding it anywhere (but didn’t get to take it in pow). Yesterday I demoed a 156 Skate Banana and saw how fun a flexy board is but I could never ride that every day…too squirrely for my taste, but I didn’t feel like it was too big for me. I ride groomers, trees, pow and whatever jumps I can find there…don’t hit park much but want to progress there. I really only want to buy one board and want something that will let me go fast like BPro and also be a little playful to mess around with. I will maybe demo one more board before I buy. My questions are – Should I lean towards men’s boards with my foot size or stick to women’s? What other boards would be worth trying? Should I size up for mostly arizona and colorado riding? I’m afraid if I did buy the BPro the 152 wouldn’t hold up for me in powder. Thanks and keep it up girl!

]]> By: Katie http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html/comment-page-1#comment-86107 Katie Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:14:51 +0000 http://shayboarder.plan81.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx.html#comment-86107 Hey shay I am currently looking into the 2011 gnu c2 btx bpro board, the 2011 envi, or the 2011 roxy eminence. I am 5'5 160lbs. I am looking for a board in the 151-153 range. I am an experienced all mountain rider, and have absolutely no interest in the park. I love cursing through trees, charging the double diamonds, and having a good time. these boarded all seem the same to me, so your held would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Also, my boot size is a 10. Any bindings that you think are good/overthetop/ comfortable? Any boots? I'm open to any brand. Finally, how do you feel about flow bindings. The ones where you can easily strap your foot in by releasing the back and then easily snapping the back on? Thanks again -Katie h Hey shay

I am currently looking into the 2011 gnu c2 btx bpro board, the 2011 envi, or the 2011 roxy eminence. I am 5’5 160lbs. I am looking for a board in the 151-153 range. I am an experienced all mountain rider, and have absolutely no interest in the park. I love cursing through trees, charging the double diamonds, and having a good time. these boarded all seem the same to me, so your held would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Also, my boot size is a 10.
Any bindings that you think are good/overthetop/ comfortable? Any boots? I’m open to any brand.
Finally, how do you feel about flow bindings. The ones where you can easily strap your foot in by releasing the back and then easily snapping the back on?
Thanks again
-Katie h

]]> By: Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html/comment-page-1#comment-71026 Shay Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:00:26 +0000 http://shayboarder.plan81.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx.html#comment-71026 Han, yep good board are definitely fun for the snow! Enjoy! Han, yep good board are definitely fun for the snow! Enjoy!

]]> By: Han http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx_05.html/comment-page-1#comment-70941 Han Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:38:32 +0000 http://shayboarder.plan81.com/2009/03/snowboard-review-09-10-gnu-b-pro-c2-btx.html#comment-70941 Thank you! That's kind of what I was leaning towards anyway so might just order one now... Too much snow around to not have a good board right now! Thank you! That’s kind of what I was leaning towards anyway so might just order one now… Too much snow around to not have a good board right now!

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