Rider Ability: Advanced-EZ Expert
Board Category: Park
Flex: Twin
Snowboard Review by Donald: The Eddie Wall Destroyer is one of the sweetest mid season release park boards this year. It has the shape of the Destroyer for a freestyle ride but a softer flex to make this board an ultimate jib-stick. Eddie Wall is one of the most stylish jibbers out there, this snowboard definitely ...
Sierra Says: This is Forums most aggressive freestyle twin. Mainly for the rider who wants to go huge. Not so much jibbing. Its flex is made to stop 120 foot airs. If you want to step up for Spins and grabs, strap into the Seeker.
Forum Says: New for 2008, the Seeker is a souped up version of our top-selling freestyle board, the Destroyer. It features a true twin shape, advanced constructi...
A mid-wide version of its Indoor and Outdoor counterparts, the MID LIFE Artist series provides a true twin freestyle experience with an overall wider frame, slightly deeper sidecut, more pronounced shoulders, and distinctive tip and tail shapes. TJ Schneider rides these boards every day and the graphics for 2007 celebrate artists that have inspired his art, snowboarding, tattoos, and life.
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The Black Death Speed Tribe retains the sidecut theory and ride-ability of it's award winning ancestors, and continues the Black Death Legacy epitomizing all terrain freestyle design. With snappier cores, a lightning fast base, bomb-proof sidewall construction, and a specially engineered full carbon fiber laminate instead of traditional fiberglass, this series will undoubtedly retain the titl...
Sierra Says: After a big debut, the Forum Lander has returned for 2008. Although this is an all-mountain snowboard, it especially excels through the trees and on the groomers. This board absolutely kills it in the backcountry as well. Although this isn't a great board for jib features, the Lander is definitely no stranger to the jumps in the park. So if you spend most of your day definin...
Sierra Says: "The Custom X is a super versatile all-mountain snowboard. It shreds hard in the pipe, but also slays it on the mountain and through the trees. This board is very fast and aggressive on groomers and can easily stomp huge kickers and cliff-drops. Its Stainless Steel PDE gives the board incredible edgehold while also eliminating the possibility of rusty edges . If you are an advan...
Sierra says: The Farm is a mid-wide freestyle board that rips it in the park. With a twin shape and soft flex this board slides easily and makes switch riding effortless. On top of that, the Carbon I-Beam in the tail gives it extra pop for the booters. Either learn how to ride freestyle or perfect those specific tricks with the Farm.
Burton says: Mid wide freestyle straight from the majors. Wit...
Sierra says: "The Mayhem is an intermediate all-mountain freestyle board that is brand new for 2009. It is very similar to the Custom, but will ride a little more friendly for the progressing rider. Like the Custom, the Mayhem is designed to ride any part of the resort, but still has the soul of a freestyle board. The Mayhem is perfect for the progressing rider that doesn't want to spen...
Sierra says: "Riding the park just got easier with the new Fix. Designed to be beaten up and take abuse on even the toughest landings or jib hits, this board is here to stay. Progress your skills or perfect them; the shape, flex and design of the Fix make it the epiphany of a durable park board. Don't worry about your board... just worry about yourself."
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Sierra says: "The Twin is one of the most fun and responsive freestyle boards. This board is great all over the mountain whether you are hitting the progression park to advanced park to even the natural hits along the runs. Want a sick park-freestyle board that is still fast and versatile? Well look no further because the Twin is just that. Step up your tricks with a board that you will find...
Sierra says: "Taking the beginner park rider and turning them into a pro. The dominant is a forgiving easy-to-ride snowboard that stomps any jib/rail hits like its nothing. Also having a smooth base allows it to butter fast and smooth. Like to skateboard? The dominant is just the board for you... With increased pop and a softer core; this board makes doing tricks simple, fun, and easier than...
Sierra says: "Designed with the Custom core this board is a mellower and easy-going version compared to the Supermodel X. With a 10mm taper and a softer flex than the X makes this board easier for the not as advanced rider that still wants to rip it up in the powder and riding down the groomers. It feels like an all-mountain board but rides like a true freeride/powder board."
Sierra says: "With a 20mm taper this Burton Malolo plows through the toughest powder spots, cliff-drops, and tree lines. With such a taper you should size down 2-4 cm from your average board length so you do not get too much board for yourself. It rides groomed runs adequately, but shows its true self when in deep pow. Want a new all-around powder stick? Well the Malolo is just up your alley...
Sierra Says: The Fish LTD is the ultimate board for excellent powder riding experience. This board comes with a 30mm taper which makes it almost impossible to nose-dive in powder, even if it is 5 feet deep of fresh. With a stiff flex, responsive feel, and fast smooth base this board will glide across powder and through trees really well. If you want the full potential of this board you need to hi...
Sierra Says: "The Fish is a perfect board for deep pow riding. This board comes with a 30mm taper which makes it almost impossible to nose-dive in powder, even if it is 5 feet deep of fresh. Compared to the Fish LTD this board is slightly easier to ride because its not as stiff and aggressive . If you want the full potential of this board you need to hike up hill, cat trip it, or make a hel...
Sierra says: The Stomper is an everyday freeride board with a fully directional shape. This board comes with a flexible core for easy turn-to-turn initiations. Work on progressing your skills on the whole mountain. The Stomper is meant for the up and coming new riders who want to have an easy board to learn with or the intermediate rider wanting a board to perfect those subtle carves and transiti...
Sierra says: The Forum Roost is a killer powder-specific snowboard with a very surf-oriented feel. This board comes equipped with a tapered shape and setback stance, along with a fast base, to produce a great weapon for the deep powder. We recommend this board for the intermediate to advanced freeride/powder hound. So pick up a Roost if you spend most of your day surfing the fresh stuff or just ...
Sierra says: The Ride Fleetwood is one of our most popular boards each year for guys with big feet. The Fleetwood is designed to take that beginner to intermediate progressing rider and step them up to the next level of riding. With carbon laminates adding responsiveness to this board you will find yourself able to make those turns you thought once impossible. Also, the directional shape makes th...
Sierra says: The Ride Control is a performance enhancing board for the not-as-experienced rider. The Ride Control comes equipped with Fusion 1500 base allowing you to cruise the mountain at your own pace, and carbon laminates for better response when maneuvering. This board can be taken on any trails but recommend for the beginner to intermediate runs. Stay in control of your snowboard with the R...
Sierra says: An award winning park board that makes park riding seem easy. Whether just learning to ride park or are stomping the sickest lines; the Kink will lock onto jibs/rails with ease, and with 85A durameter slimewalls and Cleave Edge this board takes a beating while you don't have to. This board has true twin set up making it easy to work on switch, and thin con tips and tails for eas...
Sierra says: The wide version of the DH without losing any response. This board is for the big-footed guy wanting to rip it up in the park like everyone else. With the New Pop Stixs for added pop and liveliness, Carbon Array 3, and 85A Slimewalls, this board is aggressive for even the biggest guy. This board can be ridden everywhere on the mountain and excels in the park, so don't hold back ...
Sierra says: The Rome Notch is a high end snowboard designed for shredding the pow. It comes with a smooth fast base, a light core, and bamboo stringers in the tail for powerful pop. The Notch's shapes perfect each size for its own terrain. The 58 has a 19mm taper which gives it a tighter turning ability for most resort powder days, shredding tree runs with ease. As the size goes up, the No...
Sierra says: The easy-to-learn and fun to ride board without killing the wallet. Its directional shape makes it ideal to cruise the mountain at your own pace. The Crail has a soft flex, a basic wood core, and a slower base for those progressing riders who either don't get out to the snow too often or just want a comfortable easy board to learn on whether it is just learning to turn or learni...
Sierra says: The Machine is designed for the big-footed guy who would just rather ride park than ride powder. Its true focus is slashing the jibs/rails all-day... and of course jumps too. Not only soft and buttery, it's also very durable for the everyday beat-down that park riders give their boards. This is truly for the big guy who wants to show his smaller friends he can ride park just as ...