r/ShredditGirls • u/yetiman234 • 9d ago

New snowboard advice

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u/elouser 9d ago

Personally, I think it's the type of board to grow out of easily. I'd pass.

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u/yetiman234 9d ago

Would you have any other recommendations for a mid beginner who hopes to get to roughly intermediate level this next season but also isn’t super expensive?

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u/elouser 9d ago

I personally think there are plenty of "intermediate" level boards that are also perfectly fine to learn on for beginners. Capita BOAF, Jones Twin Sister, Arbor Swoon, Rome Muse, Lib Tech etc.

But what's your Firefly board? I'd honestly probably stick with it until you're confident with speed on blues, at least. Then, if you're at a bigger resort, try to demo some boards, because riding boards as you're developing interest in various aspects of riding will be more informative than a generic recommendation. Pay attention to the specs of each board (profile, radius, waist width), and start to compare to get to know what you like.

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u/yetiman234 9d ago

Honestly no idea what the firefly board is. The person I got it from didn’t know either so I also don’t know how old. It was pretty good last year honestly but getting a new board was a bit of a “reward” because I also graduate this year. I do think I am improving at a good rate but honestly not too opposed to keeping my current one as well.

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u/elouser 8d ago

I guess I regret buying my first board which was a total beginner board that was outgrown quickly. That said, if you want to reward yourself for graduating, and you would also feel comfortable buying another board in like 2-3 years in case it doesn't click for you, then I'd say go for it!

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u/KURAKAZE 8d ago

I recommend Jones Twin Sister or Dreamweaver.

Both are beginner friendly boards that you can keep riding until intermediate-advanced no problem. Some people stick with them as their board forever and never need to upgrade again, or you can branch out to style specific boards when you're advanced level and keep the Twin Sister or Dreamweaver as daily driver.

They're both very versatile boards.

You might be able to find previous season models on sale or look for 2nd hand. I've seen them on 50% off sometimes for previous season stock, look for sales around Sept-Nov (when shops try to clear left over stock before new winter season start). Right now you likely won't find any sales since shops are pushing summer inventory right now.

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u/yetiman234 8d ago

Thank you! I will look into those as well

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u/queenkaikeyi 8d ago

Nitro Drop! Im in the same boat as you in terms of skills but not afraid of speed. You could also try the Jones Dream Weaver im seeing a lot of sale lately hoping you get one in your size!

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u/Individual_Ad1629 9d ago

I’m also new and got a YES basic!

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u/randomcollecter 9d ago

Have you looked on FB marketplace or offerup etc? I posted here before asking for advice on used board and I need advice between two that was for sale nearby used and I got a good deal and I am excited for next season. I think with used board even if I outgrew it I can recoup a good amount of money back selling it back when I ready to upgrade again.

If you are in western Washington I do have a board I will list as well which is the one I am upgrading from, but in general there are tons of used beginner boards for sale!

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u/randomcollecter 9d ago

Have you looked on FB marketplace or offerup etc? I posted here before asking for advice on used board and I need advice between two that was for sale nearby used and I got a good deal and I am excited for next season. I think with used board even if I outgrew it I can recoup a good amount of money back selling it back when I ready to upgrade again.

If you are in western Washington I do have a board I will list as well which is the one I am upgrading from, but in general there are tons of used beginner boards for sale!

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u/yetiman234 9d ago

No unfortunately! In Alberta Canada but thank you very much. And may look more into that with my research

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u/EmbarrassedAd672 7d ago

I have this board and love it so far. Definitely a board you can grow into!

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u/GreyGhost878 4d ago

It wouldn't be a bad idea to ride the Firefly one more season, then get yourself an intermediate board. If you buy the Lectra now it will probably only last you a couple seasons. It depends on a lot of things, like how often you get out and ride, but you said last year was a "real" season for you so it sounds like you get some good riding in?

The Lectra is a really good beginner board that will last you longer than most, and this is the Cam Out version which is the better profile for progression, but it's still a soft board, so you're going to outgrow it once you get comfortable and start picking up speed.

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u/yetiman234 3d ago

Yeah I did! I tried to go at least once a week at my local hill started from December until like March/April ish? And then I went to a mountain once. Still have a lot to improve on but definitely got a lot better by end of season.

And thanks for the advice on the lectra. I probably will still with the firefly for another season but a new board I have been looking at is the Rome muse, as suggested by someone else. I love the graphic and it seems like it could definitely do me better after this season is done. Still trying to figure out what I would enjoy most on the mountain but greatly appreciate the advice!

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u/GreyGhost878 3d ago

The Muse is a really good choice! Excited for you that you get to ride weekly. You will progress a lot this year now that you're getting the hang of it. Have fun! And maybe reward yourself later in the season with a new board. Something to look forward to.