is the burton vapor worth the entry price? i was thinking of an 05 model. are there any other boards that are in close competition with it? i have a burton fish for terrain but am looking for my own freestyle board, too. i'll be movin to colorado next year and might as well have a choice of riding the pow or the park, right?
2006-11-14 09:26:15 · 3 answers · asked by Twsti07 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports
I honestly did not like the Vapor when I rode it. I much prefer the T6 which is stiffer. I did not find that the Vapor had the stability or response that I've come to expect from top-end boards like my T6. From what I hear it is more specifically a freestyle board (which is probably why I did not like it) however the core on the Vapor (and the T6 for that matter) is not designed to hold up to rails, boxes or any other obstacle good for jibbing. Don't get me wrong, these are very strong boards but they are not made for jibbing. If you've got a Fish for powder and want a board specifically for park riding get a Custom or an Uninc.
2006-11-15 04:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by Paul G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Burton Vapor is an awesome board... yeah, see if you can save yourself some bucks and get the '05 model. However, I wouldn't take it down to the park... if you like the Burton line, go for the Blunt or Dominant.
Never Summer are also great boards...
2006-11-15 01:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by Wedding Crasher 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I asked this same question.
From what I get, do NOT take it to the park. With the aluminum core, it gets really dinged up on the rails. I'm taking it that it would be about the same when it comes to rocks and trees as well. Great powder board-probably.
Good all around board for the average joe-most likely not.
Dont be afraid to try out some other brands. I hear nothing but good from neversummer.
2006-11-14 23:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by snwbrdr960 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋