Forum Grudge 2009
January 29, 2009
By: Scott Briggs
SnowboardReviews.com
The 2009 Forum Grudge is back for another year and has added new features to make it better than ever. This all mountain snowboard is the flagship of the Forum line and is also their lightest board using the Super Gnar L3 core.
2009 Forum Grudge
The 2009 Forum Grudge is a great all mountain board that on top of being super light it gives you the feel of total control. They try to sell this snowboard by talking about how the board has a “progressive shape” to make for an “exceptional ride”. I usally take this stuff like a grain of salt when I am making a decision, but I think this is the first time I have seen someone not oversell a feature. This board is super responsive with the perfect amount of flex. So for all those all mountain cruisers that love to rip at all speeds you are going to love this board.
Arbor Element 2009
January 17, 2009
By: Scott Briggs
SnowboardReviews.com
Boston – The 2009 Arbor Element Snowboard is back for another year and in my opinion is still the best looking board out there. Every rider will tell you it is all about performance, but no one is going to buy a board that does not have a cool design or color that you like. For those that have never rode the Element before this is consider one of the ultimate all mountain boards that can truly do it all. You could be blasting though the trees in and the am and them ripping in the park after lunch and you will not see a difference in performance in this board.
The 2009 Arbor Element
The 2009 Arbor Element is an all-mountain board that has super edge control and amazing turning ability. You are going to notice that when the conditions are a little crusty, icy or hard that this boards edges are not going to fail on you. At top speeds on this board you will feel comfortable turning and carving and not have that worry of catching an edge or taking to long to make that turn initiation. The last thing to know about this board is that it is really light and durable.
2009 Arbor Element from $499.95
Burton Clash 2009
January 11, 2009
By: Scott Briggs
SnowboardReviews.com
Boston – The Burton Clash Snowboard is back for another year here to help the new riders learn how to rip it up faster. Burton says the 2009 design is made to make sure you are riding and not sitting on your backside the whole first day. So for those skiers out there that inside really want to switch over to boarding… the Clash is here to help you.
The 2009 Burton Clash Snowboard features Cruise Control™ to make the board super forgiving and creates a less stressful ride. The Cruise Control technology is really all in the edges. The edges are turned up at the tip and tail to make the carving that much easier to help you progress more and more each time you ride. Any rider will tell you the toughest part of learning how to snowboard was those few days where you would really bite it hard every time you caught an edge. The Cruise Control is going to make the process easier to let you progress and really love riding more and more.
Who is the Burton Clash made for? This board is designed for the beginner and intermediate riders. Both sets of riders are really going to love this board because of the Cruise Control technology to help make them better boarders. So for those skiers out there that are afraid to venture over to snowboarding, this board is going to make it easier on you.
Features of the Burton Clash Snowboard:
- Twin Tip
- Lightspeed Vision
- Core: Fly Core With Negative Profile
- Fiberglass: Biax React
- Cruise Control Tune
Ride DH 2009
January 4, 2009
By: Scott Briggs
SnowboardReviews.com
Boston – The 2009 Ride DH is back for another, this is a Twin tip FreeStyle board made for the park and jib riders. The 2009 DH comes with Pop Stixs™ technology ti give you the perfect balanced flex while adding more ollie pop.
The 2009 Ride DH Snowboard
The DH is from Ride’s Mobility collection, Ride says this will “launch riders to the next level of mobility”. Therefore as a rider what are you going to like about this board:
- Thin Con Construction reduces the swing weight making those spin tricks that much smoother.
- 85A Slimewalls are going to absorb the impact when you land off a big hit. There you are going to worry less about the landing and more about the action in the air.
- Pop Stixs as mention above this is going to really give you the pop and flex you need to take the trick to the next level.
4. Fusion 4000 Base, you may says a base is a base, but this one is the best Ride has to offer. Now you are getting this board as you are serious about the park and jibbing so you want a hard base that is not going to be a mess after the first day.
Overall the Park and Jib riders are going to love this deck.
Features of The Ride DH Snowboard:
- Thin Con
- 85A Slimewalls®
- Carbon Array 3™
- New! Pop Stixs™
- Cleave Edge™
- Hybrid Glass
- Aramid Laminates
- Fusion 4000 Base™
- 2×4 Inserts
- Radial Sidecut
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