Location: Winter Park, CO
Snow Conditions: Hardpacked snow conditions that softened up during the day with bluebird skies.
Setup: I rode the Roxy Ollie Pop C2 with Rome Strut bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8.
Size: 154cm.
First Impression: I can see why this board is such a popular women’s board and now with C2 it makes it so your progression is limitless with this ride.
Weight: average
Flex: The ollie pop is softer torsionally and between the feet which makes it really easy turn. The stiffer flex is where the camber is but that helps give it more stability underfoot and absorb some rougher terrain. Overall a really easy forgiving flex that can handle freeriding or park. The ollie pop for 10-11 has C2 BTX which is banana rocker between the inserts and then camber from the feet out, plus magne traction so the serrated edges that help grip the snow.
Turning: I found the ollie pop to be very consistent in it’s turning on the mountain, easy turn was predictable and forgiving to the rider. I could make short or long turns without feeling like it wanted to get out of it. The overall sidecut arc held really good in the snow and my own personal preference, the mtx was barely noticeable…never felt too grippy or catchy in how it handled.
Stable: I wish I had ridden the ollie pop previously to compare but the C2 mix of rocker/camber definitely made it more stable than I was expecting it to be. The ollie pop is more freestyle focused but it handled the freeriding and I still could play with it in the park. Overall while it was a easy board to ride, it didn’t feel like it couldn’t handle more aggressive riding.
Pop: With the camber underfoot, you can still pop the board from the tail for ollies and I found the ollie pop consistent with it’s name. Good pop for ollies and the softer flex keeps the playful feel on the mountain. Not the easiest women’s board to press/butter but not too difficult either.
Switch: The ollie pop is a true twin shape with harmonizing sidecut but when I took it out, somehow the switch riding felt more catchy than an easy transition.
Overall Impression: The ollie pop gets C2 technology for 10-11 and I foresee it continuing to be Roxy’s most popular board for the overall handling of it. As a freestyle board, the C2 gives it more stability but you can still play in the park with it and a really easy forgiving ride down the mountain.
Shay’s Honesty Box: If I had to choose one board to last me multiple seasons during my beginning seasons of riding, it’d probably be this board because it really did make snowboarding a easy forgiving progressive ride. The board didn’t limit the rider and the rider didn’t limit how the board rode, I consider myself more advanced on the mountain and this board kept up with freeriding and still could play around with the basics on it. It was forgiving and it’s a board that lasts.
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On Snow Photo
Roxy Ollie Pop C2 description
Review Disclosure: I rode this board at a demo day.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:19 am
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March 26th, 2010 at 6:19 am
I AM SO STOKED TO TRY THIS BOARD OUT. I’m very excited after reading good things about the C2
May 16th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
wow. camber and banana in one? sounds pretty f-n sick!!! isn’t gnu coming out with a women’s pickle for 2010-11 too?
May 16th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Lauren, can’t wait to hear how you like yours.
Viviane, definitely a good combination. and yes there is a women’s park pickle for 10-11, i’ll have GNU up this week on the site.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Hi Shay,
I find your reviews to be very helpful. I’m trying to decide between the Roxy Ollie Pop C2 BTX and the Burton Feelgood V-Rocker. I’m an intermediate to advanced rider, looking for an all mtn board (not a terrain park person), but I do like the trees. I was also considering the GNU B-Pro BTX.
What are your thoughts?
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
AJ, for an intermediate to advanced riders I don’t think the ollie pop or feelgood would push your riding. Good rides no doubt but won’t push your riding. Also if you are more freeride focus, the B-pro is more suitable charging than the ollie pop and feelgood. I’d definitely look at more freeride focus women’s boards since you don’t ride park.
December 3rd, 2010 at 7:37 am
Shay
What boards would you suggest for all mountain/freestyle wanting to push their riding? Thanks
December 3rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Kirsten, Roxy Ollie Pop is a great board to consider. I’d also look at the NS Infinity, Burton Feelgood, Smokin Vixen, just a couple I can think of.
December 6th, 2010 at 5:54 am
Thanks shay. The Infinity was definitely one I was considering! how about the gnu b street? I know you kinda thought it wasnt that good all mountain but ive read lodasa reviews saying it was sweet…u think it coulda changed since u tried it in 09? I demoed a distortia and realy didnt like how it felt at high speed so defo dont want something that isnt all mountain…but would really like smething jibby too! My other problem is Im only 5 foot and 120 pounds so I dont know if the 145 ollie pro, b street or infinity would be too big for me? What you think? I had considered the B Pro but they only do that in a 146!! The B street do have a 141 though and the pandoras in a 143 (although that is prob too freestyley too!) Your reviews are great thanks for your help!
December 7th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Kirsten, B-street is on the softer side but definitely doable. It could have changed since I tried it in 09 but I think you might find it similiar to the distortia at high speeds. The 145cm board would be fine for your weight and you’ll still find it playful. The B-pro would probably be too stiff for what you are wanting.
December 26th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Hey ya Shay.
I am a fairly advanced Rider. Doing Helis and riding Park . I currently have a B-STREET btx and I love but am beating it up and at super high bombing speeds it gets a bit scetchy. I want an all mountain board I can drop powder and cliffs on then blaze through the park hitting a few rails at the base. I am LIB-TECH lover so any gnu or roxy board I am all for. I am looking at the B-Pro but the fact that it is not a non directional twin bugs because I ride switch as often as possible…but I dont want a real parky board which is sounds like this oli lan towards and I need one that I can push on. Any Ideas??
December 28th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
SaraLee, Sweet on your riding! I’d look at the eminence over the ollie pop for what your looking for, tad stiffer than the ollie pop.
http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/06/snowboard-review-10-11-roxy-eminence-c2-btx.html
The envi would be a great choice but it’s directional twin. B-pro would be a stellar board for you riding style.
December 29th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Shay,
I’m hoping to buy an all mountain board but I’m also starting to get more adventurous in the park, so need something to suit!!!! I’m hoping to do a season next year so should come on a fair bit too!
Everyone I speak to recommends something different and it is frying my brain! lol. Please can you share some advice?
So far I have looked at the roxy ollie pop, salomon lark and lily, burton lipstick and skate banana. I’m 66kg so prob a 151 or 152?
Look forward to your comments!
Gems
December 29th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
gemma, from your list I’ve ridden the lipstick, ollie pop and skate banana. If you are still looking for something that’s park and can handle the mountain, the ollie pop would be the best choice of the boards I’ve ridden that I listed. Lark and lily both sound like good options with the lark being more all mountain and lily being more park.
Are you able to demo any from your local shop?
December 30th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Love the review! Do you think a 9.5 boot would catch a lot of drag on this board? I ride regular 15, 15. I’m an intermediate rider. I started about 2 seasons ago, I like to hit the park on occassion, but mostly just like taking off on jumps.
January 16th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Erin, thanks! I think you’ll be fine. I wear size 8′s and as you can see in the picture I still have room before the edge of the board.
January 23rd, 2011 at 7:33 pm
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January 28th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Hi Shay,
Love you’re detailed reviews! I’ve been riding for 9-ish seasons, I’m an advanced all-mntn boarder and my goal is to become more comfortable in the park this season.
One question: the Roxy Ollie Pop or Smokin Vixen?
Thanks!
Morgan
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Morgan, great question! Between both boards you are getting a solid board. Smokin Vixen was more true twin in my opinion and a bit softer flex than the ollie pop so depends if you want more park or more all mountain.
October 7th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
A bit late but looking for a board for my lady. She’s 5’1″ size 6 108lbs. Is the 145 too big? No park only cruisers on groomers. I’m worried also about stance width as she is not tall
October 13th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Deez, if she’s comfortable riding, the 145 shouldn’t be an issue. What’s her usual stance width? If you go with the 145 it can go up to 22.5 from the specs. Are you considering any other boards, what’s her ability level?
January 29th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Hey Shay,
I’m looking into a board for my female friend. She’s about 5’10, 140 lbs and learning how to link turns. She just learned how to transition to her toe edge. I don’t think she ever plans on doing any park.
Would the Ollie Pop 151 be a good choice for her?
Thanks,
Marco