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

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:01:08 +0000

I owned and loved two Rossi Levitation 171 wides–both ripped off, boo-hoo. Then I demoed or owned just about everything over 170 and wider than 26, all inferior to the Levitation until I rode a Prior MFR–if it is not too late check them out–I did like the Never Summer but found the sidecut too deep for ice, and too wide (ice sometimes happens on the way to pow here in the nw).
I have not ridden the Rossi Experience in 168 wide, but I own the Jones in 67 wide, it is too short for anything but firm

By: DarkStar

DarkStar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:53:39 +0000

Hey, I was reading over the revews and they are really informative. Thanks for being a good outlet for info. I found this page as I was trying to do some reasearch on my next board for this season.
I am currently riding an old Rossignol Levitation, it is a 171 Wide. I ride at Mammoth Mtn in Califonia, and go to Utah for a week each winter. I am most interested in steeps, trees and stability with speed on the trails. I am not a park guy. I have been looking at the NS Titan TX and the Rossignol Experience. I am six foot eight and two hundred pounds so my options for large boards are a bit limited, and I dont wanna get out my Nitro Diablo 186 that is about 15 years old and weighs a million pounds.
What are your thoughts on both and does the new Titan have the rocker?
Thanks…

By: Sean

Sean — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:14:59 +0000

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By: Sean

Sean — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:12:25 +0000

Hey Shay,
i’m on the fence on weather to get an sl-r or a f1-r.
My current deck is a 159 freeride board from ’03.
The board is a beast and I’m looking to change it up a little and get something a little more playful yet I’ll still be bombing down the mountain on most runs.
Other factors, I ride east coast groomers, so there is some ice to deal with. I don’t hit the park much but I want to be able to get better at hitting jumps and kickers as I cruise down the mountain. I’m 5’11, 180. So bottom line I want something that feels a little easier/playful than my current board yet still be able to go full speed down the mountain. Would you suggest an sl-r or an f1-r?

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:25:14 +0000

Alex,
I haven’t ridden the 09-10 model yet to compare but there are slight changes I’ve heard about but nothing insanely noticeable.

Between the sizes, it all depends on where you’ll be riding more. Yeah you can size down and still feel fine but if you overall want a stable charging board you’ll still want the normal size you ride. If you rode park more, the 151 would be suitable. My opinion is stick with the 155cm because you do love all mountain riding and going fast and the RC will help in the park and you’ll be fine on landings without needing to size down to a lot smaller board.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:59:12 +0000

I’m leaning towards the 2010 sl-r for my new board. Is there much of a difference?
Also, I’m having trouble deciding on what size to go with.
I’m 155, 5’8, 10.5 boot. Currently I ride a 156 Forum Warrior which is a bit too stiff for my taste. I love all mountain riding, and I ride fast wherever I am, but I do like to catch some nice airs/grabs off natural features and some small park stuff.

With the new rocker, I’ve heard that you can ride a shorter board, so I was looking at the 151. The next step up would be a 155. Thanks for your help. This is a great site; tons of info.

By: imn204

imn204 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:02:46 +0000

thanks shay! keep on rocking!!

By: Shay

Shay — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:08:08 +0000

Hey Imn,

Definitely the 164cm is do-able for you, it would handle the powder and freeriding a lot more, stable and basically just haul down the mountain with. It won’t be as playful but you have other boards to be playful if that makes sense. It’ll definitely give you the upper hand on pow days and charging than the smaller boards and your weight suits it. The sl-r is still a playful board, you could tone it down and do the 161 but that’s a bit close to your current sizes so I agree the 164.

By: imn204

imn204 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:07:20 +0000

Hey Shay, (or anyone else who can help)
I’m 5’10, about 220lb and do mostly freeriding but like to hit natural features on the trails when i can. rarely spend any time in the park.
i normally ride a skate banana 159, trs mtx 159, and a bataleon airobic 155, would a never summer sl-r 164 be too long for me? i was thinking of using it mainly as a bigger mountain board when i go out west (about 60% of my riding is out west). i was looking for stability but still wanted a board that could be a bit playful. do you think the 164 would be good? please let me know what you think, i love your site, thanks!

By: Shayboarder

Shayboarder — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:39:00 +0000

Good to hear your input on the SL-R and against the SL as a regular board. SL-R is a directional twin.