The 2022 Salomon HPS Louif Snowboard Review

[@SheldonKreger]

Loving the reviews on these niche category boards!

[@finroddd]

Sounds versatile and good deck.

[@sax1607]

I noticed often times you ride a bit shorter boards then would be ideal for your stats based on sizing guides for example wouldn’t a 159 suit you better you still are within the parameters for 155 but the longer one is closer to your weight…is this by choice you prefer to ride shorter or just luck of the draw for the boards you get sent..if by choice can you please elaborate…I’m genuinely curious…thanks!

[@kuanhau4323]

I think weight plays a part in how much force is required to do a side cut turn, how much it floats and ease of press. When it comes to turns, as long as you are within the weight range then it is possible two people with different biomechanics can experience different feelings for the board. Foot size being the standout example of this. Biomechanics are very individual. And so are subjective preferences. Would be interested to hear other opinions on this.

[@sax1607]

@@kuanhau4323 Thanks but that's not what I asked.

[@uhhRadL]

@@sax1607 I think it’s just cuz he rides so much that a smaller more maneuverable board for his weight and age is just more fun to ride

[@joshuasmith9660]

@sax1607 When you receive demo boards to test they vary in size and are not always available in a size you’d normally ride. So you just make the best of it and work with what you’re given.

[@Julianbarastas0]

Ima have to rewatch laterr👌👌👌

[@mikaelthunstrom8854]

Choosin between the Louif, Hometown Hero and the Arbor Candle rain. Would you say the three are comparable? Thx

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Fuck no!

[@mikaelthunstrom8854]

@@AngrySnowboarder Hero is stiffer than the Louif? More of a freeride board? Would really appreciate your thoughts on this as Im about to pull the trigger. Looking for something that could handle most days with ease- trees, groomers, side-hits n a jump or two, plus float. Riding the french alps mainly

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Candle Rain isn't for most people and isn't even in the same category as those two. HTH is more backseat than the Louif and freeride than it. Louif is going to have better pow float but not be as nimble in tight trees.

[@mikaelthunstrom8854]

@@AngrySnowboarderthanks for the response man. Right, the Candle seems to be less built for pow n more for something steep n gnarly

[@mateoOC]

Would you recommend this or the Salomon Highpath for that freestyle, pow, all mountain freeride style?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

This.

[@mateoOC]

@@AngrySnowboarder thanks mate!

[@TCH534]

Out of curiosity….. what would be your top 5 for this weird amalgamation for this powder, freestyle, free ride category?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

You think you’re getting a free top five? Not happening.

[@TCH534]

@@AngrySnowboarder fair enough 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@uhhRadL]

@@AngrySnowboarder how about a top 3?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

@@uhhRadL Now you want a discount top 5 with Top 3. I need to speak to your manager!

[@alpinebreed1774]

So are you going to give us said top 5? ​@@AngrySnowboarder

[@justinsurine3204]

Yo, my wife got me this for Christmas. I like it. I live in Fernie bc. We get lots of pow…I have two boys, so I end up riding the rail park…we don’t have jumps…lots of side hits, all mtn sending when it’s good….I thought this would be the best free ride freestyle pow board…I do like it but it feels like there’s something missing…you said it wouldn’t be the first thing you reached for….what would you reach for?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Depends on the day.

[@justinsurine3204]

@@AngrySnowboarder let’s say u only got to have one bird for all the days?

[@justinsurine3204]

Haha and one board

[@chrispieper1440]

hows this compare to the sickstick? seems very similar construction/dimensions but with more side cut and less taper. slightly more freestyle?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

More freestyle and stiffer.

[@olliechen8095]

hav u tired HPS takaharu nakai?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Not recently.

[@rubberonasphalt]

Hi Avran, (Or if someone can answer) Do you get boards donated for reviews or do you work or know someone at a store? Just wondering coz i love seeing your variety of boards reviewed, instead of usual “hyped” boards everyone and their mother has reviewed… sometimes badly.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

I work with companies.

[@MySerbianguy]

When is the Yes Typo review coming out?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Well if you have notifications turned on you would see.

[@MySerbianguy]

@@AngrySnowboarder got it. Soon though? I’m trying to pick up a board for the first time in 12 years and really considering the typo. Do you think it holds up to the hype?

[@bradohaas1786]

How would you compare this to the assassin?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

This is more powder oriented and the assassin is more resort oriented for a intermediate rider.

[@bradohaas1786]

@@AngrySnowboarder so I’ve been debating between these two. I’m from the midwest so mostly do park riding, however I travel a couple times out of the season to colorado and get into deeper snow. Would the assassin be a better fit then? Or would the louif also work well in midwest terrain?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

@@bradohaas1786 You don't need the Louif. Always buy for where you predominately ride and then deal with the short comings when you travel.

[@rdallasross]

How does this compare to the sickstick?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Stiffer.

[@abelbeans]

This vs Ultimate Ride for all mountain free-ride with a little park?

[@abelbeans]

Same stiffness right?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Nope.

[@abelbeans]

@@AngrySnowboarder the 2019 ultimate ride is stiffer than this guy? im dead set on salomon after playing on my friends assassin. I want a salomon twin thats more stiff. I heard the assassin pro isnt much stiffer than the OG so I figured this or the ultimate ride would do? What should i get, great snowboard wizard?

[@Internal_Investigation]

For the algorithm!