You can’t get much better for a board of this shape and size. You can set it all the way back like we did and get floaty/surfy/slashy or you can center the stance and take on the powder switch and regular. This is borderline excellent and almost as good as many dedicated pow boards. The setback and all around floaty nature of the Taipan made us all not want to trade boards after riding this. Powder: We have had many deep days (some over 3 feet) and the Sierra cement we often ride in is very tough on a boards powder qualities. It’s the kind of board that allows a stable all mountain ride that performs well (not great) at everything. It’s also easier to one foot off the chair or to flat base on those long cat track runs. On Snow Feel: Hybrid Camber has many of the qualities of rocker or hybrid rocker but doesn’t have that ultra-loose feel like a skateboard with no trucks. It’s personality remains the same from ice to powder. The all condition consistency is what really gets us. It’s nothing exceptional in any category but is never disappointing and that is all you can ask for a true all mountain board. It’s one of those all mountain do everything boards that does everything well. Many companies say almost all of their boards are a peak to park weapon but we rarely say this here at the Good Ride. Years ago when we first tried the Taipan we all did not expect to like it as much as we did. It sits in a higher class of boards than it’s price range would lead you to believe. Set back a little 15 front -6 back approx 23″ wide. Set back all the way for deep powder, 15 front and -3 back. Set Up: Centered 22.5-23″ wide 15 front -9 back and 15 front and -15 back. Riders: James, Eli, Peter, Mike, Jimbo, Mary, and many others.īoots: Burton Ion, Burton SLX, Burton Imperial, Nike Kaiju, Nike Zoom Ites, Burton Hail, Burton Ruler, Salomon Synapseīindings: Burton Cartel, Burton Cartel Limited, Burton Malavita, Burton Diode, Union Force, Flux DMCC, Flux SF45, Burton Genesis, Union SL, Union Contact Pro, and a few others. The real kicker with this board is its the ability to have a consistent ride in all conditions.Ĭonditions: Almost every Condition from 3+ Feet of good sierra powder to good groomers to hard pack that is more like snowment but not true ice like some places see. Each year there are some minor refinements but it still remains the same general ride. The Rossignol Taipan hasn’t changed much since we have been riding it but it’s still a great board. We do make money from the “Where To Buy” links, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective. Best Percussion Massagers For SnowboardersĮthics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Outerwear Reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Boot Reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Binding Reviews.Thank you so much! Please let me know if I can provide more info. Considering what I've said above, do I want something close to 150cm (my chin) or 157cm (my nose)?
I've seen a bunch of sizing charts and they all differ slightly. I've been riding a board way too big for me for basically ever (159cm). I'm 5'7" or 5'8" and weigh on average 155 lb. I live in Canada, but MIGHT be able to ship it to a US address for pick-up With the point above in mind, I plan on investing in this one board for many years, so I don't want it to be something that I'll out grow with skill. I'm really just looking for something that's going to be fun and easy to cruise down the hill with. Good balance between stability and maneuverability I don't want to skimp, this is a long-time investment, but price is very important to me. I have to replace basically all of my equipment, so my budget on this board is <$300. What I'm looking for in a board (please let me know if I'm misguided here): Normally I'm on a hill with a vertical of 200m and often hard conditions Spend most of my time just cruising down the hill. Intermediate (been boarding about 6-7 years I think, probably averaging 4-8 times a year recently)
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