Comments on: Roxy Snowboards 2011-2012

By: Shay

Shay — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 08:22:22 +0000

Kay, Really depends on your riding actually. The eminence is more stiffer freestyle so it can really handle a lot of all mountain riding. It’s definitely a solid board but stiffer than the ally. For the size, the 152cm is bigger than I would recommend but depends on what you’ll be riding and if you plan to freeride vs play around in park eventually and your ability level. You don’t want to size up too much and have a board that’s too big for maneuverability. I personally think you’d be fine on the 149 without needing to go up to the 152.

Sal, the whole mouth/nose/chin sizing chart no longer exists in snowboarding. Basically it comes down to your weight, riding style, boot size and a couple other factors…but height is one of the last of them. It’s the easy way out and not always suitable for board size. The 143 is on the lower end board size for your weight, it’ll be fine for progressing on but might be more difficult when it comes to stability later on when you develop into a more advanced rider. But get out and ride it, see how you like it!

By: Sal

Sal — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:21:14 +0000

Hi Shay,

I just recently bought an Ally btx 143 2012 model, haven’t had a chance to take it out yet – I’m 50kg and I was hoping to find a 139 but it appears to be sold out everywhere. a 143 would reach my mouth whereas a 140 would be just touching my chin. Do you think the 143 will make a big difference?

By: Kay

Kay — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:06:22 +0000

Hi,

I’ve been looking to get the Roxy Eminence as I’ve tried out the Ally and loved the Banana rocker but the guy in the shop recommended I get the Eminence as it’ll be a stiffer board and so will last me longer (progression wise). They also recommended that I get the 152, but I only weigh about 50kg – would this size be ok for me? He said it’ll keep the board more stable at speed and I tried the 151 Violenza and got on ok with that. I’d be grateful for any help or advice. Thanks!

Nice website btw!

By: Shay

Shay — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:22:46 +0000

Liz, playful is always more fun sometimes. You could look at the Burton Lipstick in the flat version, that’s a pretty fun board without losing too much stability or edgehold. Mervin who makes Lib Tech, GNU and Roxy snowboards do a great job with MTX. It’s basically more contact points on the edges of the board so you have better grip to the snow. Eminence is built to be more freestyle specific and really capable in an icy pipe (it’s Torah’s board). For size, do the 146 for your weight. The 143 is on the smaller end and you won’t need to go that small. I’d see if you can find a good deal, then it’s worth checking it out this season. Eminence would handle for park.

Debs, it should have the model name on the board, generally between the bindings on the side of the topsheet. If you lay it flat on the ground and there’s camber, you know it’s a couple years old. If it has btx or reverse camber, it’s newer (generally but the price point models are different). You could ride the board, it’s on the larger side for your weight but definitely capable. Yeah you can wear any boot with the board, you’ll just want to make sure they fit the bindings properly.

By: Debs

Debs — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:56:39 +0000

Hi….
I was lucky enough to find a brand new roxy 151 board at a thrift store
Don’t know much about the name or year it was made.
I’m 5′ 6 112 pounds should I ride this thing?
Also can I wear other boots with this board say burton boots?
Help!

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:57:53 +0000

Hey,

So, I have been riding a 2008/2009 Feelgood ES 150, which has been lovely, but has become a bit boring.. Therefore, I have decided to keep an eye out for something more playful. I was determined to get another Burton since mine has been so good, however it seems to me that none of the ones on the market would really be an improvement to the problems I have with the feelgood – extremely difficult to go from edge to edge and I wouldn’t praise it on edge hold either.

So someone kindly pointed me towards the direction of the Eminence. Would you be able to give me any info on the magnetraction technology? I am slightly hesitant in getting a board that has it as it seems it might be yet another one of those crazes that pass.. Secondly, if I were to get the Eminence, should it be 143 or 146 – how much of a difference would that make? Or should I just maybe wait for next season, since this one is half way through anyway..

As background.. I am 5’2, 127lbs (58kg), boot size 6.5 (37). I like speed, but lately I have also been sneaking a peek at the park now and then and find myself liking it.

By: Shay

Shay — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:15:00 +0000

Michelle, awesome stoked you found the site! It sounds like the board might be too easy for you and your other board offers more stability for your riding. If it doesn’t feel right, it doesn’t feel right. Don’t force yourself to ride a board that you don’t want to ride if that makes sense. I’d suggest keep riding your radiant, sell the ally and get onto a board at a demo day this season. Start looking at what demo boards are available through demo days or local shops and try out a board before you buy to know what you like under your feet.

By: Michelle O.

Michelle O. — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:01:13 +0000

Hi Shay, I’m glad I came across your website! Last year I bought a 151 Roxy Ally BTX and I’m not able to grasp onto this board well. I’m a little more than average all mountain rider (less park), from New England. However, I found myself always going back to my 2005 148 Salomon Radiant. I’m 5’2 about 130. Did I buy too big, should I give it another shot, or throw the towel in and try to re-sell. Ideally I was looking for an all mountain freerider, faster the better, less parks, just little jumps here and there. Should I tough it out?

By: Shay

Shay — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:58:56 +0000

Whitney, sweet on purchasing a Roxy board! Limitations with the banana technology would be a lack of stability compared to a camber board but an increased playfulness and easier to ride. A roxy board with banana would be more forgiving and easier to ride. Both would be great choices to consider for progressing with.

By: Whitney

Whitney — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:09:46 +0000

Hi Shay,

I am looking at purchasing a Roxy board, curious about the banana technology if there are any real limitations to it. I have been snowboarding for a few years but I would not consider myself good by any means. I am 5’5″ and 130 pounds, I wear a size 9 boot. Any recommendations would help. Possibly considering the Silhouette…Or Sugar.