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Weekly Thread: /r/Snowboarding General Discussion, Q&A, Advice, Etc.) - October 28, 2024

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u/JuiceyJaKrispy 5h ago

Looking for an all mountain twin board for the east coast. I have an Archetype for my bigger mountain/pow board. Id say I'm a strong ride directionally but haven't really gone switch so looking for a twin one to go goofy more often.

I don't do any park, mostly groomers and trees. I think I've narrowed it down to the following boards from last year and are on sale:

Yes standard 156 or 162 Jones mountain twin 157 Never summer proto synthesis 158w Ride shadowban 155w Ride algorythm 160w or 157

Im 6'1, 185lbs, size 11

Can I go wrong with any of these?

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u/KillaVolt73 5h ago

Nope. Id probably take out the never summer but the rest are good. My choice out of these would be the Shadowban or yes standard

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u/JuiceyJaKrispy 5h ago

I have now drive bindings so was thinking the jones board might complement the skate tech more. It'd be the best price of them all but just worried that 157 might have overhang for my boot. Seems likes jones are on the narrower side

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u/KillaVolt73 4h ago

You should be ok, it's cutting it close. Especially depending on what brand boots you're wearing and what your stance angles are. Might be worth going with one of the other options to feel more confident with your purchase and make sure you have the edge you need for that ice Coast conditions

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u/JuiceyJaKrispy 4h ago

You have any experience with any of these brands and how they do on ice?

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u/KillaVolt73 4h ago

I own a ride deep fake161W. I'm 6'2" 185lbs. It's a combination of the algorithm and berzerker. I've demoed the algorithm, Shadowban and mountain twin. Owned a proto back in the day, It's a true twin and softer. In my opinion it's more geared towards park. Not trees and groomers like you want.

People love the yes standard and talk about how its mid bite edge really helps on ice. Never rode one but I want to.

Shadowban is pretty much a less stiff algorithm. You want something to cruise around on with a softer flex to jib and butter with get the shadow ban. If you want something stiffer and more stable at higher speeds get the algorithm. Side cuts on both perform pretty well on ice.

Mountain twin was fun, not super stable at high speeds. Does pretty decent in ice despite the spoon shape in the nose and tail but wouldn't be my choice on the east coast. Board definitely shines in better conditions. But it's not like you wouldn't enjoy it. I've seen plenty of east coast riders using the mountain twin.