The 2023 Salomon Sight Snowboard Review

[@hagoth2k6]

I've probably been snowboarding 4 times in my life. Gave up trying 6 years ago and then got talked back into it by a buddy last week. After watching your (very helpful) review I picked this up and took it out yesterday. Loved it. I am in my late 40's and at this stage don't anticipate I will be doing a lot of advanced stuff but this board was a ton of fun and will probably be enough to keep me happy for a good long while.

[@tnkklr2011]

My first snowboard 8 years ago was a Solomon Sight, glad to see they are still a good beginner budget friendly option. Good review.

[@JasonDivock]

Got this board and it's been great to ease back in after a 20 year break from snow sports. Edge to edge action is great and it's provided a great buffer as I've gotten my snow legs underneath me. Now that I've remembered how to carve it's great to have something that'll let me ease into side hits and some buttering!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Welcome back.

[@jedimindflip]

I just bought mine for the seaon of of evo w/ Trigger X bindings. 3 season of snowboarding and I'm using this year to learn a LOT of new skill. Took this out 2 days so far and I absolutely love it. I saw this review after I rode it and I agree with you with it being really good for progression and a forgiving ride. Hit my first box and jump and stuck the landings. Novice moves but mad fun

[@timgiles9824]

I have this board in the 2020 model. It’s what got me back into snowboarding. It’s very mellow to ride. Gets a little chattery at higher speeds. I have now progressed and got better boards. But if I have a friend who is wanting to learn to snowboard or hasn’t been to the mountain in a while, I put them on this and they have a blast. It’s very easy to control. I’d say beginner to intermediate riders will love this board. I’d be interested to ride the newest version to see how the new tweaks have changed it. But for what it is, a beginner to intermediate, more mellow rider, this is a great deck.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

2020 model is a completely different board than this.

[@fledsilveiraoficial]

@@AngrySnowboarder Would you say for better of for worse? Begginer here

[@amenrx1]

Theres a ton of snowboard videos, but I seem to be comming back to this channel again and again for the quick and honest reviews! Thank you. So heres the deal I learned to snowboard 20 somewhat years ago on a nitro Hazzard 152 ,camber only! So here Iam 20 yeqars later and i cant see myself riding such a difficult board anymore, I'm between the Sight, and the K2 gateway pop, say the word! Just need something thats stable, wont be doing a lot of tricks, more like resort...

[@AngrySnowboarder]

So you haven't ridden in 20 years and want a beginner board?

[@Dan_Divebomb]

I got the previous year model of that board. Not sure if much has changed, from their website it looks pretty similar stat wise, but the nose looks bigger now, but it might just be the colour making it seem so. I got it after an 11 year break to replace an old Head "True" from 2000-whenever where the camber has almost completely disappeared. I have not much to compare it against. I feel on the mountain it helped me pretty quickly back to my old shape and actually better than I used to ride as a teenager (probably the rockers saving my ass) and in the park I need to become much better for the board to be the reason I'm not progressing.

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Looking for a beginner-intermediate board for my son, he rented a board last year, and also rode my old deck, and picked things up pretty well... Looking for all mountain use, groomers and tree runs, side hits and maybe try park features, but no extreme terrain or huge airs, hopefully something that will do powder decently as Lookout Pass our main spot usually has good snow conditions. A local shop has some solomon sight boards from last year on closeout sale...about 300... they also have a k2 gateway in the right size for like 315... and I have eye on the Arbor Formula rocker, last year's board is on sale pretty cheap. Of those what would you rank them? Or do u have another suggestion that would also be in a similar price range this fall? Cheers

[@chudy078]

Dear Angry Snowboarder, I have a question that I still have a hard time finding an answer to... what boards will perform well in banked slalom competitions? I thought that shorter and wide constructions like Capita slush slasher and bataleon partywave would be a good choice, but I'm not entirely sure (I have a slush slasher). I will be very grateful for an answer and pointing out some types 🤘

[@AngrySnowboarder]

You want something that can transfer a lot of power out of the tail when you're exiting the turn. It also has to have a quick initiation off the front foot but allow the user to disengage slightly from the front as the power and drive come from the middle back as well. If you're doing volume shifted you want something more like a Peace Seeker over a Slush Slasher or Party Wave. I'd never do a banked slalom on a PW I'd go for the Cruiser instead.

[@chudy078]

@@AngrySnowboarder thank you a lot!

[@raimedayton5685]

hello, Ive been binging videos on new boards and just camt seem to come to a decision. I am looking for something that can excel in park but where I can keep up with some pretty talented skiers on the harder slopes as well. I dont need to hit the biggest jumps, I just want to have some fun in the park and get that play throughout the day. Ive been looking at the salomon abstract but your review might have changed that for me haha.

[@gtj1]

Hey Angry, I've enjoyed the Sight this season but now my skills have progressed I'd like something a little stiffer with a faster base. What would you recommend as an upgrade to the Sight (all mtn/freeride category)? I don't really go in the park or ride switch. Mostly just groomers and ollie/180 side hits with the odd pow day. On my shortlist are the Dancehaul, Jones Frontier, Salomon Assassin, Amplid Singular and K2 Party Platter

[@AngrySnowboarder]

The only two that stand out are the Frontier and Singular.

[@jeremystig98]

Been riding the 2012 version of this board ever since i bought it. The base is real slow in my opinion so i got some structure and now it's fast enough. I would recommend that because getting stuck having to unstrap on cat tracks is a real bummer. I always had to bomb every cat track until i got a good structure in the base. Beginners shouldn't feel the need to bomb anything...

[@cesardanielceballos7975]

buen video muchas gracias bro !

[@102xxScorpionxx102]

Thanks for the review! Any major differences with the 2024 model at all vs the one you reviewed? Followup question - any changes on your opinion on the more recent skate bananas as a beginner board or still not recommended?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

FUCK THE SKATE BANANA.

[@102xxScorpionxx102]

@@AngrySnowboarder Good to know - thanks!

[@aaryanmehra614]

Hi! Planning on getting this board. I’m a beginner as of now but want to progress. Any other boards I should look at in comparison to this? Thanks!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

It's almost like we should have a Top 5 list of beginner boards. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6Wvf4t8lrVkn5o

[@lucagentile2304]

Hello Angry for a low intermediate snowboarder who likes all mountain, side hits a bit of park, tree runs and powder (living in Japan) between the Sight, the Shadowban and the Craft what would be best?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Shadowban.

[@jeremynichols7823]

Hey, Love the videos. I am undecided between the sight or craft. I'm a beginner (not a total noob) heading towards intermediate, which do you think would be the better route, and suggested size? I am 5'9" 155lbs , 10.5 boots. Appreciate it.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Get the Craft then. Your boots are bigger so that might be an issue but I think there's a 54w or whatever is the closest to that.

[@jeremynichols7823]

@@AngrySnowboarder I appreciate the help! thank you

[@joebee9364]

Had a Salomon pulse as a 1st. Seems to me that Salomon makes great beginner boards but anything after you want to move on. Thoughts?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Not true.

[@ElevenEightNate]

lol what? you think the Super 8/Super 8 Pro, Huck Knife/Huck Knife Pro/, Highpath, Sick Stick, entire HPS series, etc aren't great and are boards you "want to move on from"? Stick to Pokemon, kook.

[@rudyaquino3462]

Would you recommend the Salomon Sight over the Ride Agenda? I would say my skill level is trending towards more of a low intermediate, and I will go to the park every now and then to hit the smaller jumps and boxes.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Sure.

[@danielayala4812]

Been thinking about buying my first board though not sure If i should go with this board or the ride agenda, or maybe the salomon pulse. Im a low level interminidate but want a board that ill be able to progress with for awhile. I want it for all mountain/freestyle, capable of doing small-mid jumps.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Agenda or sight

[@Navi.ex100]

Hello ty for review the board i was looking for to buy it! I need your opinion between Sight , Burton instigator Pure Pop Camber and burton instigator flat top, if you need to choose one for the next 2-3 years (to progress riding as beginner )which one would it be? Ty!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Sight.

[@kareemayoub2595]

Solomon Sight, Jones Mountain Twin, or the Ride Agenda? I’m a low level intermediate but want a board that’ll last a while and also have never ridden any camber before.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Get the Agenda.

[@greghii8093]

I'm stumped. I bought the ultimate ride, my first board, I'm an intermediate rider. Take my board between NY, VT and CO. Should I start with the sight, or keep my ultimate ride and grow into it?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Someone thought buying a Ferrari was a good choice for their first car.

[@greghii8093]

@@AngrySnowboarder and we would all keep the Ferrari. So I guess I'll just grow into my board. I did pretty well on it so far. Thanks

[@abubu11800]

Hi Angry, I'm a 125-130lb female starting to get more comfortable on blues. Will the Sight in 147 be a good board for me? I'm hoping it's comparable to the Capita Paradise 147 (which rides great for me, but I'm not a fan of the graphics). Thank you.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Just go ride your Paradise and remind yourself that you can cover a bad graphic with a sticker.

[@kdc3345]

As a beginner (skate / wake background) with a few of the basics under my belt, would you recommend the Sight or the Craft? Would like to hang onto the board a few years until I'm very comfortable with my abilities. Thanks!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Either.

[@kdc3345]

@@AngrySnowboarder Thanks. What's your opinion on a 159W or 157W for 195lb w/ size 12 US boot? Both are within specs for me, I'm just worried the 159 would be more board than necessary for learning on groomed parks.

[@sergeyartushkevich9028]

hi! thanx 4 video. I’m doing downgrade from hard carve-boards to something relaxed and smooth. And cheap. With no interest for freestile or freeride. Just to weekend chill curves in local resort. Choosing between Assassin (more expencive) and Sight. Could You say something about this choice?

[@sergeyartushkevich9028]

i want to find light playfull deck with ability to carve (not agressively)

[@AngrySnowboarder]

That it's your choice to make.

[@mudonsunday]

Hey Avran! This board or RayGun pop for progressing intermediate? Thanks.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Take your pick.

[@greggy9262]

Been riding about 30 times, would say I’m intermediate, budget around £350-£400 would you recommend this

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Sure.

[@nickzmedia]

I have a 2021-22 Salomon Craft going from beginner to intermediate snowboarder. What’s are some solid intermediate boards to consider?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

You're literally riding one.

[@nickzmedia]

@@AngrySnowboarder Really, cool. I’m excited about the next board probably.

[@nickzmedia]

@@AngrySnowboarder man, I actually have the craft 20-21 board… does your answer still apply?

[@frankiewhite5430]

Yes

[@yoyomanyo300]

I have the capita outerspace living 2019 version and I'm looking for another board that is a little more playful. How does the sight fare against that board?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

It's a bit of a lateral move.

[@yoyomanyo300]

@@AngrySnowboarder testing it out today. Differences I know right off the bat is that the flex is softer on the sight for sure. Also the sight has a more prominent arch in the middle and feels lighter then the OSL. And it's tapered directional as opposed to true twin. not sure how all of this is going to translate into actual riding but I'll post back shortly. I'm also thinking about getting the Salomon dancehaul or the Burton Process flying V later on so I don't mind this purchase for now. And I got it for half price too. Thanks again 🙏🏽

[@nolanorth9329]

what is the exact color of the black on top of the snowboard?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Black.

[@marzenapawlak6354]

Hi, i'm looking for this snowboard to my 16y Old son. What size should we buy ? He is 179 cm for now but only 55 kg weight. Maybe he will be taller for up to 181 cm ? But still not to heavy. 156 or 159 cm ?? He is lower intermadiate level. I would apprecciate your help

[@AngrySnowboarder]

56 is still too big for him at that weight.

[@marzenapawlak6354]

Thanks a lot for your time! This means that weight is as important as height? I thout this is only additional, not equal. So, if I'll buy 156 ,assuming that he will be around 60-65 kg next year, it won't be too short for his 180 -182 cm?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Weight is more important than height.

[@marzenapawlak6354]

Thanks a lot for your help !

[@cameronbundgaard4804]

what do u think i should get this or the 2023 sleepwalker

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Yes.

[@Julio-p4s]

I'm a Male 5'5" 150lb snowboot 7 what board size do you recommend ?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

50ish.

[@Julio-p4s]

@@AngrySnowboarder thanks. So I'm better off with a 153cm Salomon Sight rather than the 150cm?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Your call.

[@itsnonaynever]

Hello Angry, coming a little late on this but I love the review, searching my first board after renting 10-12 times the last season. I consider myself upper beginner, can ride comfortable on blue and a bit skidding on reds, still catching some edges too. My goal is to progress on carving steeper slopes, learn easy tricks, small jumps, butter etc and get more into the pows & trees, not much in the park. I wanted a "do-it-all" board that is forgiving errors but also something more than just entry level. The more I went through shops the more I got confused, they proposed me Burton Cartographer, Process, K2 Broadcast, Nitro Magnum. At the end I started to think I would choose the Salomon Assassin only for the graphics... Being realistic is this the right board for me? I'm 194lbs and I wear 12 Photon boots. Also you still recommend the Rhythm binding or maybe I can go with Hologram or District?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

I'd probably bump up to the District or Hologram just because it's a better binding. You seem to fit the character of who this boards designed for.

[@itsnonaynever]

@@AngrySnowboarder thanks a lot! Great to hear, you made me take the final decision 🙏

[@sergeyartushkevich9028]

hi! thanx 4 video. I’m doing downgrade from hard carve-boards to something relaxed and smooth. And cheap. With no interest for freestile or freeride. Just to weekend chill curves in local resort. Choosing between Assassin (more expencive) and Sight. Could You say something about this choice?

[@nicholasmardeusz5132]

Anyone have any notes on how it rides in powder?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

It's a snowboard, if it can't ride powder they really fucked up.

[@nicholasmardeusz5132]

@AngrySnowboarder yeah I bought it already lol. I was more curious on hiw well it rides in powder but I'll find out myself this weekend.

[@chaostade4087]

Im torn between this and the skate banana as a first buy. Not planning on changing boards every 2 years. All mountain. What should I get?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

This.