 Poster: A snowHead
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Alright folks,
So despite being clued up with regards to all things ski related, I have little knowledge of snowboards. I'm in the process of purchasing my first one and have currently demo-ed a couple of burton boards. I'm on the look out for a fun all mountain female specific board, with not so girly graphics where possible. Mostly for groomers and dabbling in the pow, and possibly a bit for the park....although I'm yet to hone my skills in this department. I've tried the Burton deja vu flying V and the Lipstick. The deja vu was fun but 'chattery', whereas the Lipstick, whilst had good edge hold, seemed a bit 'meh'. I'm at the top end of the womens boards because my height and weight (looking at the lipstick 152cm) so I could perhaps get away with something that isn't specifically for girls. Any suggestions would be gratefully received!
Thankyouplease. 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Reading Burtons blurb on those boards it looks like the Lipstick is the stiffer of the two which would fit in with how you felt they demo-ed. If you're are after a do-it-all board you'll be looking for something that does everything well but doesn't really excell in any area (except versatility!). Within that there will be gradients; softer = more playfull, stiffer and damper = more stable at speed.
If you're as heavy and strong as a smaller guy then I can't see any reason not to get a board designed for men, after all board sizing is calculated on weight/shoe size/intended use these days.
All that said I think you should check out Never Summer's Infinity:
http://www.neversummer.co.uk/products/snowboards/1213-never-summer-infinity
http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/07/snowboard-review-11-12-never-summer-infinity.html
I got the mens version last season and for sure it improved my boarding. I personally like the camber/rocker/camber profile (all 3 boards above have this) as it's less edge catchy and best of all it gives better float in powder. I learnt on and had been riding traditional camber for 8 years though. I'd steer clear of straight up rocker.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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K2 Fling, the most fun you can have travelling sideways.
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i would def recommend some other manufacturers boards to demo as well. some others to perhaps keep a look out for:
Flow elation
Nitro Mystique
k2 eco pop
k2 wolfpack
never summer infinity
ride promise
roxy envi
salomon idol/ lilly or lotus
nidecker devine
rome vinyl.
the never summer boards are amazing. I own a lotus ( this is stiffer than than the infinity) but they are bomb proof, nice and fast. I also have larger size boards 151cm for indoors and 154cm for all mountain/ off piste
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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This is all great info, thanks a lot! Some of those boards are definitely worth a demo. Suppose I'll have to wait for a demo night as Castleford, or until Ellis Brigham get in all their stock for this season.
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I have a ride promise and it has been a brilliant 1st board for me. Its fairly stiff so not ideal for jumps but brilliant in deep powder and on piste. I've had this board for 3 years, bought it after 2 weeks snowboarding, and it is a solid intermediate board. It seems to be pretty much bomb proof. However, I am thinking of replacing it soon, maybe with a GNU board.
Don't worry about looking at women specific boards - it just limits your choice. And if you want non girly graphics, look at Lib Tech (who make pretty awesome yet pricey boards)
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id would have loved the gnu b pro board but its so hard to get in the UK 
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The Gnu Velvet Guru looks like a new one for this season and gets amazing reviews, it also looks pretty damn fine. I doubt many places in the UK will stock this one though.
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for your first board get a full rocker - aim for something flexible and forgiving Gnu's are awesome, burton flying V. Saying that whatever board you ride first will be the board you get used to - dont believe the hype of any particular brand. A good shredder on a low end board will outgun a bad shredder on a top of the line board anytime. Much like anything its commitment, practice and cajones that really count! 
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fandango123, you say get 'full rocker' but then recommend boards that are 'hybrid rocker', it's confusing enough.
I'm not sure 'full rocker' is a good idea for someone who has already complained about lack of edge hold on a demo.
Very true about the rider being more important than the equipment though! Us less than experts have to improve the odds as best we can.
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