2010 Ride Machete Snowboard Review Board Insiders Ride Machete

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[Peaceryder]

Obviously you can't detune and retune your edges every time you switch from jibb to pow, so what damage does it do if I just keep my edges good all the time, regardless of jibb practice. I have the 2011 Machete as of tonight :P

[BoardInsiders]

@Peaceryder You'll probably be like most of us and find a good mix of sharp and detuned edges. If it's really catchy take down the edges a bit, if it doesn't seem to hold anything then sharpen em up a little.

If you take it to a shop make sure you give them feedback when you return. A long time ago, when I ran a snowboard shop I knew the preferences for all of our regular customers.

Have fun and make sure you tell what you think of it.

[ijustshotmarvin]

I've just got the 2011/12 Ride Machete and I've bought Union Forces 2011/12, do you think these are going to be a good match? I can take them back if not so if you could let me know that'd be a great help. I also bought the 158, I'm 6 foot 1 and 155 lbs, with boot size UK 9.5. Is this the right choice do you think? Thanks for any help

[BoardInsiders]

@ijustshotmarvin You'll probably love the set-up, but are they a good match? Depends on what you want to do. The Force are super comfy with great straps, but they are a 7/10, so a little stiff for such a playful board as the Machete. If you're gonna do all mountain riding I say keep the set-up. If you're going to be in the park more and do some more spins, get the Union Contact Pro bindings. They're more like a 5/10. Good luck.

[ijustshotmarvin]

@BoardInsiders Sick man, I'm doing a season and I spend time all around the mountain generally anyway, so I'm keeping the setup. I wouldn't spend enough time just in the park to justify a more park orientated binding. Just tried it out in a snowdome, can't wait to hit the mountain now!! Wooooooop

[BoardInsiders]

@ijustshotmarvin I just looked up what the SnowDome was and decided we need one in Seattle. Our only option to board in the fall while Whistler and Mt Hood are closed is to hike Mt Rainier.

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[wickedah]

love 2:00 stiff enough :D

[ijustshotmarvin]

@BoardInsiders Well trust me, I'd much prefer to be out there. Living in England makes it hard to get the white stuff on a regular basis, and even when we do there aint many places close by that can sort us out!

[HapplyFace]

@attackman I am the same as you and I ride a 155. It really depends whether u like the park or all-mountain or carving down those steep runs. It also depends if you are still growing or not (which I assume you are) If you are add an extra cm for every 15 lbs or so you expect to gain. Height doesn't matter as much when it comes down to only an inch or two, but a good quick method would be to have it near your mouth in length or use the snowboard size calculator at frostyrider(dot)com