The Deep Thinker is the directional, set back brother to the more freestyle focused twin Free Thinker. It was a board that I was really hoping that I would like, because I had heard good things from friends who have a similar riding style to me, and I like the way it looks, but it isn’t for me.
Based on the Max Buri Pro, the Dancehaul is a shorter, wide width, tapered all-mountain board that does a bit of everything well. I really liked how it turned on groomed runs and …
The 2021 Slash is a giant change from previous years, where it is pretty much a completely new board now. I first rode the Slash in 2018, when it only came in the 163cm, and had the shaped balsa core. I liked it back then, but the the main thing the two boards have in common now is the name.
A mix between the Funslinger and Proto Type Two, that is combined with the new Shock Wave camber profile. While the Funslinger and Proto both had their good place in the line, I think that this is a good replacement for park riders.
A big upgrade from the Proto Type Two, the Synthesis has a far more aggressive Shock Wave camber profile which I loved.
The original Proto had a decent upgrade to the Proto Type Two, which gave it the asymmetrical shape and more aggressive Ripsaw camber profile. The next step up is the Synthesis, which has a bigger step up in the camber profile, and a few extra features added in the core.
The Bataleon Surfer LTD would be the most expensive board that I have ever ridden, and although I had heard good things, I was still really surprised about how well it rode. The LTD is the special limited version of the Surfer, with an upgraded base and lighter core, with only 150 being made.
Never Summer West Bound 2020 Review The Never Summer West Bound is a higher end all-mountain board, that has a stiffer flex, a little taper and a bigger floaty nose with the classic Never Summer feel. Features of the Never Summer West Bound Fusion Rocker CamberWith a larger transition area on the nose for better …
Burton Free Thinker 2020 Review The Burton Free Thinker is a medium flexing, traditional camber twin board, which is exactly the type of ride I like. It is one of the two of Danny Davis’ boards, while the other Deep Thinker has a directional shape and directional camber. These sit in the middle of the …
The Burton Kilroy Twin (formerly known as the Kilroy Process) is a medium soft flexing, twin shaped camber board with a good price.
Nitro Team 2020 Review The Nitro Team is their do everything, all-mountain board that I think gets the balance right with the shape, flex, camber and just the way it rides. Features of the Nitro Team Directional Twin True CamberRegular camber, just like all boards used to be. Gives the board good pop, edge hold …
Lobster Halldor Pro 2020 Review The Lobster Halldor Pro is the mid flexing twin board, made to ride the big stuff that Halldor rides. Features of the Lobster Halldor Pro Core DSTTwo hollow carbon rods are made into the core to give the board extra pop. Light CoreA mix of poplar and paulownia wood, that …
Burton Skeleton Key 2020 Review The Burton Skeleton Key is a directional shaped board, that has a pretty good mix of camber and rocker which makes it a good board for all-mountain riding. Features of the Burton Skeleton Key Directional CamberRocker on the nose for extra float in deep snow, and smooth entry to turns. …
Capita Mercury Review The Capita Mercury is a slightly set back, all terrain board that is lightweight, fast and really fun wherever I rode it. It is on the higher end, more expensive set of Capita boards, but I think this one is worth it, for my style of riding. Features of the Capita Mercury …
Jones Frontier Review The Jones Frontier is a do-it-all ride everywhere board, and is the most affordable Jones option. Without being super aggressive, the medium flex, base contour and setback stance make it suitable for whatever terrain you like the best. I have ridden the Frontier over a few years now, with a few different …
Capita Asymulator 2020 Review Although it seems like a new model this year, the Capita Asymulator is the new name for the older Spring Break Twin. I guess that over the past couple of seasons it got popular enough to move into the regular Capita lineup. [tabs type=”tabs”] [tab title=”Description” active=”true”] Features of the Capita …
Jones Mountain Twin 2020 Review The Jones Mountain twin is a medium stiff flexing, mostly camber directional twin board that is made to ride a bit of everything. It’s a good all rounder, and would probably be my top choice if I could only choose one Jones board to ride. [tabs type=”tabs”] [tab title=”Description” active=”true”] …
Rome National 2020 Review The Rome National is an all mountain, ride everywhere mid flexing (almost) camber board. [tabs type=”tabs”] [tab title=”Description” active=”true”] Features of the Rome National 2020 Fusion Camber Overall Fusion Camber has a traditional regular camber profile (pictured in red), with just a tiny rocker section (pictured in green/blue) at the contact …
Jones Mind Expander 2020 The Jones Mind Expander is a weird one, at first it looks like just a powder board, but it actually rides completely differently to how I expected it to. [tabs type=”tabs”] [tab title=”Description” active=”true”] Features of the Jones Mind Expander 3D Contour Base 3.0 The base of the Mind Expander is spooned …
GNU Hyak 2018 The GNU Hyak is a new board for 2018, and has replaced the original Carbon Credit. For a while it was a bit confusing, with the Carbon Credit coming in two versions, the regular and an Asym version. To make things easier, the Carbon Credit is only asym now, and the Hyak is …
Sims Dealers Choice 2018 Review The Sims Dealers Choice is a mid flexing twin shaped park board, that has an easy to ride camber profile. [tabs type=”tabs”] [tab title=”Description” active=”true”] Features of the Sims Dealers Choice Being made in the Never Summer factory, the features of this board have all the same ridiculous names of Never Summer features. …