Comments on: Snowboard Review: 09-10 Ride Compact

By: Shay

Shay — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 04:12:47 +0000

Hey Torch, I haven’t ridden the promise yet but it looks like it would handle what you are looking for. Just hard to say since I haven’t experienced it yet. Maybe see if one of your local shops has it on demo to try or a demo day. You’ll be fine on the 151 for your riding conditions, it’s on the smaller size but you’ll still be fine.

By: Torch

Torch — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:52:44 +0000

Sorry just to add one more question lol: Would a size 151 be too small? On their website, they recommend 151 for people who weigh up to 140lb, but I’m slightly over that (I’m trying to drop back down to under 140lb soon though)… The stores around here don’t carry 154.

By: Torch

Torch — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:39:34 +0000

Hi Shay,

I’m thinking about getting a 2011 Ride Promise. It has the lowrize/lowpro rocker like the Ride Compact does, so I was wondering what you thought of the Promise for mostly groomers/hardpack and icy conditions? (Where I live, thats the main conditions we have).

I’m an intermediate rider who’s moving to more advanced stuff, and I’ve been riding for about 6 years. I started out on a beginner board, and I’m finally getting around to buying a new one! I’m carving, but trying to improve my technique. I haven’t done that much park stuff, just the occasional jump here and there, but I’m trying to get better at ollies and jibs and stuff. Would the Ride Promise be a good board for me?

Thanks

By: Freya

Freya — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:14:44 +0000

Cool, thanks Shay!

By: Shay

Shay — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:34:09 +0000

Freya, the compact would be the perfect choice for learning to snowboard on. I definitely recommend it.

By: Freya

Freya — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:06:08 +0000

Hey,

I am a complete beginner snowboarder and am spending the winter season working at a ski resort. I have seen this board at a really good price and am wondering if you think it would be suitable for me?

By: Shay

Shay — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:39:59 +0000

Julia,

most definitely everytime I see this board in person it definitely stands out for graphics without being your typical girly graphic. I definitely think this would be a good board to consider for you, really easy ride and if you are used to camber, the lifted contact points will help with less catching. Easy more forgiving ride of a board.

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:50:11 +0000

So,
I love the graphics of this board and I saw your review. Yes, I am a girl who can’t look past the graphics, however, in my defense I am a graphic designer.
I am kind of a beginner. I have been riding for about 2 years, but was hurt at the end of the first year which delayed a lot of riding this past year.
I have trouble linking turns and was wondering if this would be a good board for me.

Thanks,
Julia

By: Shay

Shay — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:07:32 +0000

Fatscot,

HAHA Well I’m glad to hear you had a discussion with her on the graphics. It’s a tough standpoint with women riders to get them to look past the graphics and feel the ride.

Good luck with the bindings, maybe since you selected the board let her select the bindings to match and be thankful the bindings won’t be too much to worry about.

Good luck!

By: fatscot

fatscot — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:09:57 +0000

Shay,

I had a long deep and meaningful discussion with her about the quality of a board vs the graphic. After all this effort, she WILL take the K2 Eco!

However, I suspect that she is lining me up to purchase the bindings that best match her White and glittery Nortwave Opals, which fingers crossed is one of the bindings you selected.

On her behalf, and mine too, thanks a lot for help.

Stephen