Arbor Stance Snowboard

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The Arbor Stance Snowboard was built with a single type of rider in mind–kickass women who spend the whole day tearing up the park. The Stance is a no-BS, twintip freestyle machine with a bamboo-reinforced core to give light, aggressive riders plenty of pop for kickers and quick turn initiation. You can pick the sickest lines through the park and throw down. The Stance's sidewall construction stands up to a beating on the kinks and gives your edge control in pipe and on icy take-offs. If you're spinning backside fives and blindsiding the C rail (or workin' on it), then this is your ride.

Bottom Line: Warning: This board is for kickass women only. If you are not one of them, move along.

What you thought:

I road this board at Mt. Hood this summer and fell in love. I have ridden probably 30 boards over the last eight years and this one is by far the best park board of them all. The only board that came close was the Rome Detail. - cnpemt

Arbor Stance Snowboard The Arbor Stance Snowboard was built with a single type of rider in mindkickass women who spend the whole day tearing up the park.

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Northwave Decade SL Snowboard Boot

Northwave put their patented lacing system to use in the Decade SL Snowboard Boot. One pull of the SL Lace System gives you vice-like tightening. This results in the elimination of gaps and hotspots for a fit that forms to your foot. Its 3-ply upper tag teams with support and insulation so the Decade SL will drive into turns and react instantly while maintaining warmth around your toes. Equipped with the TF3 liner, this boot feels better every time you put it on. Northwave's natural rubber outsole provides advanced board feel and excellent grip.

Bottom Line: A decade of experience packed into a boot.

What you thought?

The Lacing system on these boots really works. I thought it was stupid and gimmiky at first, but it stays tight all day and is so comfy. Easy in and out and no tying laces. Sweet boots. - Easternboarder

These boots are unbelievable! Can't believe how comfortable they are. The liner is cushy and warm. They are perfect for all day freeriding, yet have enough flex to head to the park. The SL lacing is a great combo of BOA and traditional. I have big, flat, feet with a high instep. Best boots I've ever had. - JTalive7

Very nice stiff boot. The lacing system works flawlessly. Getting in and out is so easy. Definitely worth the money. - cloudrydin

Northwave Decade SL Snowboard Boot Northwave put their patented lacing system to use in the Decade SL Snowboard Boot.

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The Nitro Team is the easiest riding snowboard you'll ever have strapped to your feet. It has a subtle directional shape to give you more control at speed and the Dual-Degressive Sidecut helps the board ride more like a twin-tip so you can charge switch with confidence. This smooth ride also comes in a wide for riders who leave a boot print bigger than a 10. If you want to hit the park with more confidence this winter, you should stop messing around with your old sled and hook up the Nitro Team snowboard.

Bottom Line: Effortless riding in the park and pipe.

What you thought:

Yeah, I rode one of these on a demo day and it all right for someone who is used to a heavier board, but the weight of it was pretty much "all in the tips". It works well for rails and stuff like that, so it’s up to you to make the decision. Cheers! - Dan

Nitro Team Snowboard The Nitro Team is the easiest riding snowboard you'll ever strap to your feet.

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K2 WWW Snowboard

The K2 WWW Snowboard (that's World Wide Weapon, though we suggest keeping that on the DL so the Feds don't come after you) is the K2 team's jibber of choice. The WWW is fully prepared for any rail-infested environment from global urban assault to terrorizing your local terrain park. Built to spin, the WWW has a true twintip design and centered stance for balanced swing weight and seamless fakie transitions. The short nose and tail give you extra effective edge, meaning you can ride a 151cm if you're usually on a 157cm. To that end, K2 added a 155cm board to the mix for 2005-2006, so if you're Jon Kooley-tall, you can get on a board that fits. The soft flex lets you smooth nose and tail presses like butta. Forgiving enough to let you nail that 900 you‘re so close to stomping, you'll improve your reputation as a major threat. The WWW's graphics are compliments of The London Police, so get up, get out, and go shred.

Bottom Line: Ride where you wanna ride.

K2 WWW Snowboard The K2 WWW Snowboard (that's World Wide Weapon, though we suggest keeping that on the DL so the Feds don't come after you) is the K2 team's jibber of choice.

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K2 T1 Snowboard Boot - Men's

The K2 T1 Snowboard Boot is where technology and tradition meet to take charge of the mountain. Putting the Boa system on the inside and laces on the outside, the T1 combines personalized fit and on-command control. The Boa-Fit liner has the ratchet and wire system built in for instantaneously dialed comfort. The liner's lightweight padding forms to your foot with each wearing. On the outer boot, K2 uses traditional laces – the choice of their world-class team – for infinitely variable support. Advanced forward lean helps to maintain the knees- bent position that better riders prefer, while a 3D tongue wraps your shin in padding. The tongue has a stiffener that can be removed for park riding or left in for shredding the steep and deep. Awesome Vibram Ultra-Light soles remove material where not needed for minimal weight and maximum traction. You'll move mountains in these team-preferred boots.

Bottom Line: Take charge.

What you thought:

These boots are pricey but you defiantly get what you pay for. I have either ridden or tried on all of the K2 T1 boots with the Boa liner, and these are the best so far. The liners remained the same as the previous 2 seasons, but the insole/footbed has been upgraded for more arch support and a comfy fit. The biggest improvement would be the new Vibram sole, they stick to everything! Last year's Vibram was good, but this year it's on a different level altogether. This is an easy boot to ride with. The only complaint I had was with the toe box. Personally I think it's a little too small, but you might like a snug fit. - MCM

I rode the T1 boots at one of the demos I worked last year, and I loved them and I am riding them this year. I know that they are a pricey boot but it is all worth it. I know from last winter that if you are riding and need that little bit of freedom in ankle flex you jut pop the boa and adjust to your likeness in about 3.5 seconds. - Anonymous

I just got these boots and they are comfortable as well as snug where they need to be right out of the box. The BOA lacing is the best thing about these. Just a few clicks and that's it. These are the best boots I've worn so far. - Bazehead

K2 T1 Snowboard Boot - Men's The K2 T1 Snowboard Boot is where technology and tradition meet to take charge of the mountain.

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New website

I have had a good look and from what I can tell it is well designed. Being a new website of course there isn't as many users as for instance Snowboard.com but I'm sure it will grow as time goes on.

As far as the codeing goes it renders faster then Snowboard.com so that is one good thing.

Anyway there is still NO word on if and where my snowboarding trip will be this year? At the moment I have so much work that I really need to focus on, that for the next few days I won'thave much time to think about it.

Must work!

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Nitro Fate Snowboard - Women's

With the Nitro Fate Women's Snowboard you can ride any terrain with absolute confidence. Named one of the top five women's snowboards for Onboard Magazine and Transworld Snowboarding, the fate is an all-mountain board that's just a little on the soft side for enhanced freestyle performance. A favorite of team riders like Jessica Dalpiaz, the Fate has sidewall construction to increase both durability and edge control, while a progressive sidecut helps with turn initiation.

Bottom Line: One board to rule them all.

Nitro Fate Snowboard - Women's With the Nitro Fate Women's Snowboard you can ride any terrain with absolute confidence.

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New Zealand 2006?

I am thinking about going to New Zealand again in the next month for some boarding.

As most of you would know I went last year and stayed in Queenstown. I loved every bit of it so that is why I'm looking at making the trip again.

I have also looked at Mt Hutt. But what i'm not sure about is the off slope life. I mean what is there to do at night once you have finished boarding?? In Queenstown there was heaps of stuff, so I really don't want to be stuck in the hotel room.

So unless anyone can say otherwise Queenstown it is. Hopefully there will be more snow then there as last year. Im not complaining but some of the tracks were abit skint.

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Head Snowboards USA i.Con Snowboard

Head's i.CON Snowboard is the intelligent choice for all-mountain rippers that put thought into their gear and their riding. The i.CON is equipped with Head's Intellifiber technology that adapts the board's stiffness and flex to match the changing conditions – no shit. When dropping into slick chutes, the i.CON stiffens for increased edge grip; while riding powder the Intellifibers soften for a plush ride. To develop break-neck speeds, this deck is fitted with a super-fast 7200 competition base. Its tip-to-tail Type 25 wood core provides crisp performance and is topped with Freeflex II mounting plates that allow it to flex naturally. An elliptical sidecut is dialed for confident control when trying all of your tricks switch or charging headlong at big hits. The Head i.CON hits the mark for intermediate to advanced riders in any terrain.

Bottom Line: The thinking man's shred stick is the HEad i.Con Snowboard.

Head Snowboards USA i.Con Snowboard Head's i.CON Snowboard is the intelligent choice for all-mountain rippers that put thought into their gear and their riding.

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New layout

Serious work began today on the new layout for this site.

I am hopeing to have it complete in the next few days. It all depends on how much work I have on. At the moment I have quite a bit.

So keep watching this speak.

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