2010 Ride Machete Snowboard Review

[gixxerich]

Hi, silly question, since this board is a true twin, does that mean that I can have my front foot on either end of the board?

[scamersrus]

how does this go aganst the rome agent??

[immugio]

i got a size 10.5 boot.. can i ride pretty much any 153 board without problems?

[billkapla12]

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[CokieTheClownMods]

i have a size 12.5 boot, in my own stupidity.. i didnt check if i needed a wide board, should i get a wide, or stick with the normal machete?

[EasternBoarder89]

yeah, definitely get a wide board..... get the lib tech "skunk ape" it is super wide and perfect.

[CokieTheClownMods]

well crap.. ok, i diidnt even think of that.. untill of course.. i purchased said board.. thanks though

[ShredTheGnarly]

@CokieTheClownMods If you have a boot size over an 11, unless it's a snub nose design, you should definitely try a wide board. I'd shoot for a waist on it that's at LEAST, 26.

[AndrewFloresSs]

This board is sooooo dope. I can throw all my spins so much cleaner now that I rock the machete. This board is the GOAT for boards haha

[frozenbaboon]

cant decide between this or the yukon, anyone know how this does outside of the park?

[skinspick6]

it is the fuckin shit, i just got it, first time ridin it , i loved it. Great in the park, but also very fast and really precise in the turns. This is the one you want!

[frozenbaboon]

thanks thats the one i went with hopefully ill pick it up tomorrow

[m0n3y1992]

how is the board ??

[TRX700XX4ever]

should i get this or the k2 slayblade

[EasternBoarder89]

this.

[TRX700XX4ever]

ok thanx is k2 even a good board

[EasternBoarder89]

k2 boards are awesome. i ride the k2 believer. I know that between the slayblade and machete EB employees liked the machete better. -mulch

[TRX700XX4ever]

ok thanks, ive never owned or ridden one before and i was just wondering

[nickodemo1]

what model are those oakley goggles

[EasternBoarder89]

customized crowbars.

[thepaintballer898]

dude i just got this board 155cm with k2 formula bindings cant wait to ride it at wachusett!!!!!!

[jakcough]

dude i got the 55 too, whats you h/w?

[EasternBoarder89]

aw yeah. see you there.

[BombFactory39]

It has carbon in it that's supposed to make it easier to ollie than regular rockers.

[luckystrummer]

the machete is not reverse camber its dual camber, i just picked up my ride "le machete" special edition and i cant wait to try it out!

[RukeandLyland]

actually it is

[schnabby12]

whats a dual camber , im pretty sure its a reverse

[EasternBoarder89]

dual camber is reverse between the feet (loose), and slight camber (stable) from the feet to tips. it keeps it "catch-free", but the tips push down for stability. (i'm working on a page for our site with the lowdown) -mulch

[EasternBoarder89]

i think the regular "machette" is just reverse, and the "le machette" must be dual/hybrid.

[TotallyInsaneShane]

so performance wise in park

the machete is better than the DH2 to your preference

im mainly looking to hit alot more jumps this year and just a little bit of boxes and rails.

im comming off of having a 08 burton bullet

i was wondering if it would be softer or stiffer.

im geussing softer though cause the bullet was supper hard to butter on.

[TotallyInsaneShane]

the DH2 that is

[TotallyInsaneShane]

btw iv been checking out the DH and the new DH2

i was wondering if the only differnce is the rocker in the DH2

and are they gonna come in Wide versions for '10?

haha and ONE more thing

is this a good board for both jibbing (soft flex) and kickers (PopStix)?

thanks again

[EasternBoarder89]

Besides the benefit of the LowRize Rocker and a blended radial sidecut, the DH2 also has a higher level of carbon stringers in it & uses a thinner, lighter topsheet that Ride calls the Membrain topsheet. While this board should be pretty good for all types of riding, the slightly softer Machete might be a little bit better choice for the more buttery, jibby type riding (rails, boxes, etc...) in my opinion... TEO

[TotallyInsaneShane]

i am definaltly leaning towards the machete now

one more question though

which on is better for buttering.

since in ohio the runs are only 30 seconds long i try to make them last longer by buttering and finding the small mini shreds

and also wats the difference between the LowRise Rocker of Ride and the V Rocker or Burton?

thanks for all your help

[EasternBoarder89]

Both boards will butter great: The Kink is super soft flex & the Machete has the "pre-flexed" rockered shape to help. The Ride LowRize rocker is flat between the bindings then kicked up from the end of the inserts to the tips. V Rocker from Burton features a center rocker, then kicks up again near your feet.

[EasternBoarder89]

The Kink is much softer and comes in either reverse or regular camber. The kink is more of a rail specific board where as the machete is more of a all around park board.The machete is considerably stiffer than the kink but because of it's reverse camber you can still press it out pretty well. If you're looking for something in between this check out the Crush, its softer than the machete but you can still hit jumps.

[TotallyInsaneShane]

ok im stoked on both this and the kink.

so which one has a softer flex?

i want one that will kill the whole park

boxes,kickers, and the works.

il also mostly be riding hardpack here in ohio

[EasternBoarder89]

I took a bunch of runs on the Machete and thought that the board rode SICK in all types of riding and conditions. It does have some carbon strips in it, which makes it a bit stiffer than the Kink & super responsive. The extra stiffness also will help keep the board stable in choppy snow, as well as in landing some of the bigger jumps that you might come across in the park...(MORE)

[EasternBoarder89]

...The Machete also features Ride's LowRize Rocker reverse camber design, which makes it feel real catch free & also helps out a bit with your riding on boxes & getting buttery. I think that you'll dig either one, but I really thought that the Machete was great... TEO