Comments on: Snowboard Review: 09-10 Smokin Vixen DTX

By: Shay

Shay — Sun, 08 May 2011 16:30:29 +0000

Maggie,

For size, I would stick to 145-147 since you are already familar with it and i’d give you a board that could handle powder when you need it. Between those boards, I’d say the Roxy Eminence is lighter. Both boards have MTX so both will hold on ice (better than the K2 Eco Pop), both are true twin so easier on switch for you, eminence is a bit more aggressive than the vixen, vixen is more forgiving. If I had to choose, I think the vixen has just a step up from the eminence because it handles chop better. Eco Pop is a stiffer more aggressive board and doesn’t seem like it’d be as good as a match for you.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Sun, 08 May 2011 12:02:37 +0000

Hi Shay,

I’m looking for a new board and the 3 boards I’ve narrowed it down to is, K2 Eco-Pop, Smokin Vixen, and Roxy Eminence. I am 5’2″ and weigh 110-115 pounds. I’m intermediate, hoping to progress to advanced this season.

I definitely want an all mountain board. I previously rode freeride but this season I am really keen try out the park and learn to do ollies and jumps. My current board is a Roxy Sugar Bunny, 147cm. I’m finding that I’ve outgrown it. It feels quite heavy and stiff.

I want a board that is also lighter, easier to do turns, holds icy edges, can do switch, tricks but also stay afloat in powder.

I’m leaning more towards Smokin Vixen and Roxy Eminence (for the shorter lengths) but I’ve read that K2 Eco-Pop is one of the best boards, so I’m torn.

Firstly, which length is the best for my height and weight? Secondly, which do you recommend to be the best board for my needs?

Many thanks,
Maggie

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:15:27 +0000

Tracey, when I rode this board I wasn’t able to take it on boxes or rails. I have ridden the infinity on boxes/rails, the rc makes it less catchy but always good to detune. I think you’ll find any un-camber board easy to butter but depends on handling at higher speeds. I haven’t ridden the rossignol justice to compare.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:25:27 +0000

Hi Shay,

Just wondering how this board is on rails and boxes….I’ve been doing so much research on boards since I broke my board and my head is spinning.
Other boards I’m looking at is the Never Summer Infinity R, and the Rossignol Justice, which I noticed you haven’t reviewed, but seems like it may be a good fit for me…let me know your take or any suggestions. I need an all mountain board, that is good for everything! But I guess that’s what everyone wants. Also, I’m a smaller girl, 5’2 at 108 lbs so I would like something I can butter but handles well at high speeds.

Thanks!
Tracey

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:35:47 +0000

Sarah, awesome on getting the board. I looked and didn’t see it online either. I would contact smokin to see if they know anywhere to get it or just wait for the 10-11 smokin vixen and buy it right away before it sells out.

By: sarah

sarah — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:57:31 +0000

hi shay

i would really like to get this board but its not sold in the u.k ? i have looked at getting onr sent over from the states via some friends, but even then i cant find many places selling the 144cm? any ideas? thanks shay.

By: Shay

Shay — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:22:54 +0000

Melba, I just fixed it. I rode the Dirt rocker version and can be ridden outside of the park comfortably. I was riding a smaller vixen that I’m used to for size and still felt comfortable on it.

Marcus, sick on your wife riding it and loving it!

By: Marcus

Marcus — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:13:46 +0000

She has been riding her Glissade 146 for several years and never found a board to ride better. I have put her on various Mervin boards, with and without MTX, but she always went back to her Glissade up until now. The Vixen 144 DTX really won her over to Magne Traction.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:06:49 +0000

My wife rode the Vixen 144 for a week in april and she loved it!

By: MelbaToasted

MelbaToasted — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:39:55 +0000

i have a friend who is looking for a women’s rockered park deck that can still be taken out of the park comfortably… just curious if this review was of the D.I.R.T. rockered version or the regular version.