How Trashed Do Your Snowboards Get After A 100 Plus Day Season?

[@WAco-se9wf]

I got a hold of my mates flagship because I wanted to test it. My first thought was, this doesn’t feel as stiff and locked in as I predicted. Because of my average riding skills, I asked a guy off the shop who rides way beyond my level, he took and run. Looked at my friend and said yeah that’s done. This isn’t how a flagship should feel. 😅 but it lasted him 5-6 years as his only board (for trips to the big mountains) next to his park board he uses in the dome. Guessing 150-180 days. So was money well spend. Got himself a pick your line unic and is loving it.

[@liamseekamp9627]

I bought a lumberjack last year. Absolutely love the board. One of my favorite boards I've ever ridden. I work at the mountain so I get about 100+ days a season. It's still in near perfect condition and I've probably gotten about 70 days of riding in it

[@jakepledger3310]

Been debating getting a Marhar board for my first new board for next year (they make them about two miles down the road). This is my first season and I'm on a used K2 Illusion but loving the sport so far, thanks for the info on Marhar longevity!

[@liamseekamp9627]

Get the lumberjack. It's a unique ride but once you figure the board out I've never had somuch fun on a board

[@jakepledger3310]

@@liamseekamp9627 that's what I was thinking I would get

[@toosublime1]

3:58 the tail of my first year cool bean is chipped just like that too, similar tap on the right spot did it

[@francoissigouin2529]

Hey Avran, thank you for everything you do! I ordered 2 new boards. K2 passport 159w and korua otto. Cant wait to try out both. I couldnt resist the k2 passport as every k2 boards that ive owned as always been the same... they all had the same feel as if ive always had these boards and riden them forever.

[@Hoodpow]

Had a K2 Union and still have my Subculture. Both super durable

[@SheldonKreger]

That Endeavor Archetype looks like one hell of a sleeper. 🤔🤔🤔

[@johngacy6367]

Angry I’m not sure if you have control of the length of your ads but if you do thanks for keeping them short. Your channel is the only one I sit through the ads so you get 100th percent of a penny

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Nope that's all KZbin.

[@johngacy6367]

@@AngrySnowboarder cool, I just watched about 27 of your top five videos in a row so you should make about a fifteen cents. Keep up the lords work and stay angry.

[@jayeye4798]

In other words, most of us do not really need a new board because it's dead like Avran's. We just want a new board. Let's be honest. Edit: I just realized this is the least angry I think I've seen Avran. Emote factor is at a level 1 in this video. Must've been a good day! Hugs and kisses, buddy!

[@warrens4808]

Surprisingly fun and informative vid. I thought the newer construction might have made these last a bit more, but wood is wood. On the other side of the spectrum, how many days do you thinks it takes a board to break in? Where in that lifespan curve do you think a board hits its sweet spot?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Depends on how hard/often you ride. Had boards that broke in after 10 to 15 days had boards that took almost a whole season.

[@jplpagan]

useful info, thank you!

[@aaronburela432]

Great topic

[@hamstercoolbean]

I have a similar dent on my party mod base from boxes

[@bryanneira2422]

Hi. I just purchased the 2023 ride agenda based upon your recommendation. What do you recommend for good all around all mountain bindings with newer technology?.. currently have Burton reflex step on bindings with DC Control Step On - BOA® Snowboard Boots. Reviews say the Burton step on are good but limited to flex side to side. I want to learn correctly so what do you feel are great boots and bindings that have good technology and will last to intermediate riding?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Best boot is the one that fits your foot and fits your needs. Why limit yourself to a system with limited amounts of boots?

[@bryanneira2422]

@@AngrySnowboarder makes sense....which make do you recommend for binding?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Ride C-6, Bent Metal Fly, Union Strata.

[@finboyYYC]

Hey dude, noticed some stress fractures in the top sheet of my archetype (cartel x reflex bindings), I suspect it’s nothing to worry about and is just clear coat but saw this video pop up and thought I’d see if you’ve seen anything similar on your archetypes. Cracks are near the front of the binding, not the malavita gouges at the heals.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

That's cosmetic in the clear coat. 0 issue on mine.

[@marcus_s2]

Thanks as always. My Rome Freaker topsheet is peeling at various points all along the toe side after about 13 days of use. If I am following this correctly, it’s not a big a deal and I should just keep riding it? Or should I be doing something? Hope your holiday season is going great.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Clean it up, take a file to bevel it, shred till it’s dead!

[@dukeofnyd1]

Keep shredding. My freakers diecut blew out the bottom and the core went with it 😭 EDIT: 14 days on it

[@rileyeades1871]

Let someone borrow my first board, Rome Mechanic, on a pow day. It’s probably got somewhere in the area of 220 days on it. It was awesome watching that board bend up and try to do a knee touch.

[@flyterlucki]

Just curious what happens with the boards after you review them. Send back?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Throw them in a wood chipper

[@fuzzymuffinsthe3rd]

Literally just bought a brand new Jones mountain twin... First day got 3 dings from just the Chaos in the lift lines from skiers not giving a damn. Sidewall has an inch long gash that I got to get repaired. Also used the factory tune. Not sure if that was a good idea ,,😅.

[@ryanharris9196]

Dude I litterly just got a new 2023 huck knife and there's so many chips due to people running into me on the rope it's so ass😂

[@fuzzymuffinsthe3rd]

My base is fine but still. It's annoying as hell man. I live in Europe now. Compared to Colorado when I was there , Europeans are pushy af in the line. It's Chaos. Way more organized at Breck and wolf creek Colorado when I went

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Take a file and run it around your guys topsheet so it bevels it, really protects from this shit.

[@ryanharris9196]

@@fuzzymuffinsthe3rd I have no idea what Europe is like because I'm from the Midwest where we only have tow ropes and because everyone is on the little rope at once everyone just runs into each other😂😂

[@AngrySnowboarder]

You need to invent the switchblade snowboard, where a blade pops out the tip and you can shank people. Just saying!

[@omg3747]

What advice would you give to those who are shopping for used boards? Expectation of how long they might last?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Think I did a Top 5 on this.

[@kuanhau4323]

My Rome Katanas trash the topsheet of my board. How's do yours look so good?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Probably because I keep my shit tight.

[@bukchoiii]

What do you consider as a "day" of riding? I typically ride about 3 hours each time I go.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

4 hours open till about 1 - 2 as nothing good happens on the mountain after 2 pm.

[@weonboard9430]

Ty for another great vid. Question. Do boards get broken in and get softer? Last year you recommended the Salomon Craft to me. Like the ignorant asshole I am I finally pulled the trigger, but on totally different gear. I got a Nitro T1 152 (I´m 5,11 172) with Nitro Zero bindings and Vans OG Boa. Board should be a medium flex but it feels kinda stiff. Probably just old and useless and probably feels different the more I ride it.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Short answer yes.

[@chooseboost]

Thanks for the information Avran. Does the age of the board impact this also? Obviously from what you’ve said they’ll last a few years but just thought I’d ask.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

If it's sitting in water and exposed to the elements, yes. Well taken care of, you can own one for decades.

[@StickyBaldieAdrian]

Angry - What's your opinion on how long a board is "designed" for? I've heard from the old SIA demos at Copper it's about 30 days before they have lost their performance.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Depends on the factory, camber profile, the core components, etc. etc.

[@StickyBaldieAdrian]

@@AngrySnowboarder Thoughts on Sean's Rome Artifact base wearing away so fast?

[@Kevin-jp2ug]

anyone buying a Korua, know it slowly turns a little yellow-ish from the sun. after 3 season about 90 days on it bought a new one (different shape) and could clearly see the difference, also the tail chipped quite easily on both. ohter than that their great i love em you probably will to

[@AngrySnowboarder]

That sounds like the first year ones, different UV coat and the tails were finished different.

[@johnnickerson1021]

My boards tend to get railed or edge high. At the start of the season i had my cafe racer tuned and they handed it back to me and said they couldn’t grind the base flat . I went to another tuner and same thing . The board is sharp as hell and rails a turn but if you try and skid stop on ice the board wants to flatten out and catch . A new peace seeker fixed the problem but I think the cafe racer can be saved by someone who will send it through a stone grinder 20 times. BTW peace seeker 155 is more powerful and better edge hold then my 164 cafe racer

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Doesn’t need a stone grind needs just a edge base and side to take it down.

[@Dav1dChui]

The most I've ridden on a single board is my Lib Banana Magic for about 50 days over 2 seasons, but I ride in sketchy terrain a lot. The first thing that gives out for me is the base. Multiple core shots, p-tex patches flaking off, metal edges bent up, sidewall busted clean open on the nose from hitting a rock. I hate retiring a good board, but it was a bit too narrow to deep carve anyways. Rocking a Burton Skeleton Key, Bataleon Carver, and NS Shaper Twin now.

[@Dav1dChui]

Don't want to be spamming, but here's a legitimate question. My lil bro only rides 1 board and has been riding a Bataleon Magic Carpet for last 2 seasons about 80 days, still riding it. The biggest issue I see is the binding inserts were a bit loose and rattling where he put his original stance, so I set everything back by 1 insert. Would you recommend not riding those original loose inserts? He prefers a twin stance but now has to ride with a little setback.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Sounds like he pulled the inserts. Definitely don’t recommend.

[@ride_of_a_life1830]

What size is your cool bean?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

44

[@petertoth3136]

Can you show the Shadowban please?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

No

[@Chops00]

Riding mainly at A-Basin, after 70 days, my boards look much worse than your 200 day boards.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Don’t aim for the rocks.

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

Not a scratch on mine. Haven’t left the cruisy green runs and I’m never going to so that my deck is smooth like a baby’s butthole.

[@yotaiji012]

Frankly, if you know what you doing 98% it’s the other person’s fault. I feel like 99% of the time shit happens at the lift.

[@tawmifm]

Why would people be so desperate to get a look at the Marhar graphic??

[@AngrySnowboarder]

You mean the Ranquet?

[@tawmifm]

@@AngrySnowboarder The one people were basically stealing your board to look at

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Yeah that's the Ranquet. You should probably google Mike Ranquet and Craig Kelly and get a history lesson.

[@laokon]

why would they step on your board like that? dafuq?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Because humans are entitled assholes

[@laokon]

@@AngrySnowboarder fair...cunts...

[@VincentDuxD]

Think. I should stone grind my Goliath this season, got the indoor survival a new home, ahhh, looks like pow hates z Germans.