Comments on: Snowboard Review: 09-10 Never Summer Infinity-R

By: Shay

Shay — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:34:55 +0000

Shella,
147 is on the smaller size for your weight. 149 to 151 would be good for park and all mountain plus last a while. But really depends on what you plan for the board.

Michelle, Thanks! Definitely time to step up to a bigger board and get your riding to the next level. You should be riding at least in the 150cm size range, 151-154 would be a good range, bigger if you want more stability. My only concern is with your boot size and the board waist width. But if you are riding the 143 I think you are fine since that ww is probably smaller. For boards, infinity vs lotus. If you plan to ride park, go for infinity. If you want more powder, freeride…go lotus.

Kasey, definitely a board that sells out each year. Do a froogle search for 2010 infinity and you’ll find what shops have it still.

By: kasey

kasey — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:24:19 +0000

Hi shay
I have been looking everywhere for this board and I can only seem to find the 2011 version
do you know if or where this board is available??
Thanks!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:14:52 +0000

Hi Shay! Stumbled upon your site and love it! Lots of great info on these boards I’ve been trying to figure out. I’ve decided it’s time to finally upgrade from my dinky 143 Nitro that I won at a bar ten or so years ago. I’m a little over 5’6″, 145-155lbs (usually right at that 150 mid-mark), size 10 women’s shoe. I know what I’ve been riding is way too small and it’s keeping me from progressing to that next level. I want a board that will let me charge fairly aggressively with more stability and confidence, but that I can also take over some bumps and maybe try some 180s with. From what I’ve been reading, it sounds like the Infinity-R might be a good choice for its versatility. Would you recommend it for me (vs. the Lotus-R, which I know you prefer for yourself, but I worry about the directional shape for fun stuff)? Also, given my size (and big feet), would you suggest the 151 or 154? Thanks for being so awesome!

By: Shella

Shella — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:04:11 +0000

Oh sorry, I forgot about my weight. I weigh 135lbs. Does my shoe size matter? If so, my shoe size is 8 in women.

By: Shay

Shay — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:02:19 +0000

Shella, board size is more important by weight than height. What’s your weight?

By: Shella

Shella — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:42:17 +0000

My friend’s board I was using is size 148 and she’s 5’6 1/2″ tall, and I’m 5’5″ so I was thinking of getting size 147. What do you think?

Thanks for the help!

By: Shay

Shay — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:35:01 +0000

Shella,
It’s definitely a board that will last you a while and help you progress all mountain from freeriding to park. I don’t think it’ll be too aggressive for you as a beginner/intermediate rider but you’ll also want to make sure to pick the right size board as well. It sounds like a good match so far for you, so I definitely think you’d like it.

By: Shella

Shella — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:48:46 +0000

Hey Shay,

I’ve been looking around for a snowboard because I’ve been learning on a friend’s and I want to buy my own to progress with. I’m about beginner/intermediate level and I was wondering if you think the Infinity is a great board help me improve? I’m looking for an all-around board – one that will last me awhile as well, and eventually play in the park with.

Thanks for your input!

Shella

By: Kristi

Kristi — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:10:38 +0000

The infinity is one of my main boards.

It rides well for all mountain playing, but I agree…in the park it doesn’t work out as well as some other boards.

By: Shay

Shay — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:37:37 +0000

Madeleine,

Great seeing you today and good you kept your distance, I don’t want to get anyone sick! Awesome to see you on the infinity and stoked you are happy with it and it’ll definitely help you progress riding!