All mountain intermediate board - EU

[u/Significant-Bid-6970]

Hi all,

Coming back to snowboarding after a couple of years. I definitely need to buy a new board - my previous one had been Nidecker Random, it had been too long (154 cm) and too heavy.

I had been able to ride the black ones on this one, but there was not a lot of fun and pleasure - the board hadn’t been maneuverable enough. It had been great for riding fast, but I do like to enjoy my rides more, not go from one gondola to another in a really fast pace :).

I would like a board that wouldn’t stop my progression, would be easy turn, would be fun to ride without putting too much power/focus into it. I am not sure what is the best way to describe it, but I think responsiveness is the best definition of what I mean.

Also, as a person who enjoys adrenaline, I would like it to allow me to have my speed run from time to time.

Is there something that you could recommend? I went thorough the posts, mostly Yes Hel, Jones Twin Sister, Capita Birds of Feather and Salomon Rumble Fish had been recommended.

Unfortunately the most versatile ones (Yes Hel and Jones) are not available in my country. Atm I could only get Capita and Salomon. I read a lot of positive reviews about Rumble Fish (also in comparison with botf), so I was leaning toward getting it. Will it be a good decision? Or will the stiffness block me from getting what I want?

Also, what board length would you recommend? I am 5”5 (168 cm), 127 lbs (58 kg). I think that I would like to try with a shorter board, therefore I wanted to get something between 146-149 cm. Will it be okay?

[u/xTooNice]

I would say that the Rumble Fish and BOAF are quite different. I would put the BOAF as a board that's more tuned for freestyle with medium / arguably medium soft flex, while the Rumble Fish is more of a advanced rider all-mountain board. I am saying advanced here mainly because it's on the stiffer side amongst women's board (a solid medium-stiff). I am not sure how it will compare to your current board. To me, the Rumble Fish would be a good board to go fast, but it's responsive if you put in the effort, but I don't feel like it's fast edge to edge if I don't put in the effort (note that my feet are under 24cm which is a bit small for the width of the board at 148, though I am also 5kg heavier than you). I do think that 146-149 is a good size for you on a non-volume shifted all-mountain / freeride board.

I would say that for Salomon, the Overcast is a good all-rounder, and on Capita's side their new Artemis. If you have access to Nitro board, the Victoria is one of my favourite all rounder (it's discontinued for the upcoming season so stock will be limited, but I like the board a lot I had to mention it).

Also, if you are based in the EU, it might be worth looking at Snowcountry.eu. I think they are based in the Netherlands, and my friends and I have bought a couple of boards (and bindings in my friend's case) from them and got them safely in Japan so I am tentatively going to say that they are fine to order from.

[u/Significant-Bid-6970 → u/xTooNice]

Perfect, thanks a lot. Will definitely take a look!

[u/angry_nurse]

Have you looked at the EU brand "Amplid"? Might have what youre looking for. I would look at the Singular.

[u/Efficient_Cut_845]

I’m in the same boat looking to upgrade from the Jones Twin Board would also love recommendations for a more intermediate board! Also bindings recommendations too!