Dan Scherman

The Quiksilver (shell) jackets typically run a little large.

The dark rinse does not have any spandex. Fortunately it's a looser fit and isn't AS necessary.

Sure is! The bag is nice and deep/thick. No need to dismount every time.

Enjoy!

The XL will be perfect. I fit these bindings at Demo's all day long, and know that just about every 12 boot fit the XL just fine. Slight adjustments should get you dialed in perfectly.

It would be tough to find a better board to learn and grow with than the Carbon Credit! It makes a great beginner board, but it's meant to be a great all-around board for someone on a budget.

Fully taped! Stay dry my friend!

All three hands move, but the second hand arm has a "ticking" movement rather than a sweeping movement.

9.5 foot size = 25.5CM, but with a good pair of low profile boots, some good bindings and 12+ degrees of binding angle, you should be just fine. The question you should ask yourself is if your height and weight range fit within this boards spec's.

The hats are ordered by color, so if you want the Handle Bar stash hat, get the
"white" hat

This jacket is a shell, so no insulation, but it does have a liner in it.

This is the Phoenix with C2. But you are correct, the graphic with the guitar player is C3.

1 Year Manufacturer warranty. A genuine manufacturer's defect will almost always be found within the first year of riding.

It's random weather you get orange or black.

The board is a mid-wide (25.8 cm), so absolutely you can!

Correct, 100% cotton.

Sleepy,
Thats awesome that you know about the boot! It's called the Sheffield and I'm hoping DF will have some in October sometime!

Cheers!

Chanman,
Good eye, you are correct.

The Horsepower = 100% basalt Fibers + 90% Columbian Gold wood core is not on this board. It does utilize the Axis Inverted Fiberglass as well as the H-Pop wood core, so you still get lots of POP, but at a more affordable price.

The bag isn't padded, so be careful of that. Should fit what you have otherwise.

Well, the description states that they are 19", but they are actually a 22" inseam, so they will fit a typical, longer length. The shorts tend to fit a little snug around the waste if that's what you're wondering, so buy on the larger size and with this short you'll be set even if you forget your belt because of the waistband adjuster built in!

Cheers!

The print is one-sided, but its a huge towel for laying out on.

At 182 Lbs, I would suggest going with the 156 as the smallest size. The core is profiled to be a little thinner in the smaller size to accommodate that persons spec's. The 153 would be fun, but more susceptible to breaking. Besides, the 156 has BTX (Banana Tech & Magnetraction) which almost makes it like you're cheating when it comes to jibbing!

If you chose the Carbon Credit, I can promise you wont be disappointed! The C.C. has some of the most value in it out of the entire Mervin Mfg. lineup! Some people think its more a beginner board because of the price, but it is so much more. It actually has a sintered base, magnetraction and an all aspen wood core. The board is a great all around board (mid flex & true twin) that is affordable and hand built in the USA by people who love to snowboard! How can you go wrong there?

Cheers!

The boards are exactly the same with the exception of the graphics. They both have BTX.

Cheers!

Hey Ian,
I rode the 147 and the 157 back to back and to be honest, I had more fun on the 147. This board was always designed to be a little board for big people. (I'm 6'3" 174lb)
I'd go for the 151, but keep in mind that the board will be more specific to freestyle/jibbing and less all around riding at that size.

Size down 3 CM for Banana Rocker design, especially if you haven't ridden those shapes before.

Yeah, that's the boards starting point. Intermediate to advanced. The C2 is usually geared toward someone who's riding more often and it's a little less forgiving, but may be more responsive. The board is on the stiffer side for women, which correlates with more aggressive riding typically. Gnu also used higher end materials (wood core, fiberglass, base material) than the other models, which someone who puts a lot of days on the hill will appreciate.

If you're still a little concerned, another good suggestion would be the Gnu Women's Park Pickle. That's a perfect intermediate board.

Happy riding!

That depends on your weight. The Banana design is like cheating for doing tail/nose presses, so, I would say it is easier. The flex is meant to be right there in the middle so it can ride all the different types of terrain. Medium soft for park/rails and medium stiff for groomers/pipe/trees/freeride.

Really good all-around kind of snowboard that loves to turn.

175lbs? go for the 156. The Banana will make it very jibbable and the size will give you some more stability for the jumps. You shouldn't have a problem flexin it out at 175lbs.

The best thing to do is actually measure your head. If not, maybe you know your hat size for New Era.
7 1/4 = Small 7 3/8 = Medium 7 1/2 = Large 7 5/8 = X-large.
That may be a little off, but a nice thin skullcap will help make up the difference without sacrificing the performance.

Yes, it's an oversized hoodie.

The materials used are completly different. The graphics are slightly different too, being more colurful and sparkly on the HP version.

This board has Lib's H-Pop core, HP version has 100% Columbian Gold core. This board uses fiberglass, the HP version uses 100% basalt fibers.

The shape is the biggest similarity.

Go for the wide. The banana rocker design will help to alleviate the sluggish heel-to-toe turning. If you are on the lighter side, maybe less than 150lbs, I would consider the regular width, otherwise go for the wide.

Cheers!

The Medium would fit good, but I would go for the Large. At 6' 3" 175, I get by with a Medium, but Large would fit perfectly.
Quik's jackets tend to fit a little large anyway.

157.5 would be choice! The board is sort of wide, so please keep that in mind. Waist width is around 25.8cm, so 10+ shoe size is favorable (but not necessary).

The jacket is not insulated. It is rated at an 8K waterproofing/Breathability. I would recommend this jacket for dryer climates like the Rocky mountains, but it will suffice in the Sierra's and east coast. Avoid the Wetter areas like Washington. As far as temperature goes, it's nice to have a shell so you can add or subtract layers as needed for to adjust for the weather.

The Magnetraction is what we call the serrated edge. It's the equivalent of having snow tires on your vehicle. you hit that unexpected patch of ice and instead of crashing, you ride it out. Mervin Mfg that makes these boards won over 10 Transworld Good Wood awards with this design on every board. Not to mention the many, many other awards from previous seasons.

My advice it to de-tune each of the 7 contact points (per side) so the board releases from a turn easier. That means to file down the sharpness of the edge at every high-point just a bit.

You will be happy the board has the serrated edge, it's pretty much what makes the C2 Banana tech work as well as it does!

Banana tech floats great in powder! You can even size down with it for a more maneuverable board. The differences between this and the skate banana are the materials used and the geometries. They may both have BTX, but they are totally different boards. The similarities are their medium rated flex which make the board great for all around riding and they are true twin.

Dirty Pillow is in a class of it's own. True Twin freestyle Powder riding. Great for powder days at your local resort, but a very specific type of riding, not an all around, do anything kind of board.

The Carbon Credit is a great board with a lot of value built into it. Not a beginner's board, but a great board for someone on a budget. Transworld Good Wood winner!

Slight tweaks to the wood core, but the main difference is the graphic. Gnu did add an asymmetric version of the riders choice and it's INSANE! So fun and worth the upgrade!

It's warm enough with out the skully, but I like to pull out the foam padding and wear a beanie anyway.

No, the shorts have a fixed waist.

The Dark is a bit stiffer and narrower. this board also uses a few more high end materials like Basalt Fibers and Columbian Gold wood. This board is also going to be a little more freeride friendly.

No way. the Travis Rice has a 26cm waist width, which is considered wide.

Regular fit, so not really tight. Seems like a straight kind of fit to me.
The leg opening is 16" and the knee is 16.5, so it's kind of a "straight fit" comparing it to denim.
I'd say it's a little slimmer than other chino's on the market.

I'm 6'3" (175lb) and all torso,X-Large is what I would wear. The shirts fit great, but I do suggest sizing up a little as this is a "Classic Fit" tee that has a slightly boxier fit and will shrink a little after several washes/dry's.

Yes! 3 Pair. Little grippy Quiksilver script on the bottom too.

It is camo, but a slightly different colorway.

This board is sold out, but the Attack Banana is a perfect supplement. A few upgrades in materials and a few structural changes, but a similar shape/feel/ride.

The C2 on the east coast is great, the shape directs the energy into the center of the board where your center of gravity is, thus giving you more control and a faster edge-to-edge.
The base is actually a dual-layered base with a sintered layer and a fluro-polymer layer which increases speed and reduces the amount of waxing needed.
So actually the base is NOT simply extruded.
The flex for the size you are asking about is specific to lighter weight riders, ideally a female but not specifically one. The flex should be around a 4 to 4.5.
As for the Rossi Diva, I have heard great things, but being a male, have not had the opportunity to ride. Personally, I would always opt for the board that has magnetraction, the best innovation to ever be applied to a snowboard, and makes rocker boards work to their fullest potential.

thanks & happy shredding!!
Viva la Nina!

It is recommended to use the Karakoram, but not necessary.
I've seen the Voile kit work on that board.

Boy's sizing 8-20
The next smaller sizes would be Kids (2T-7)

Boy's sizing 8-20
The next smaller sizes would be Kids (2T-7)

Keep an eye out, they are on the way!
These guys know whats up and have a personal pair too!

The waist width is 25.8 which is completely OK for a size 11.5 boot.

I'd say very true to length (32") but for a "regular Fit" they seem a little on the slim side. Not tight by any means, but a little slimmer in the thighs and opening. Still, it's a comfortable and good looking pant at a great price.

In the back please!

This is correct, the tip and tails are black and white and the center is colored. What you are thinking of is the HorsePower version of the T Rice that has color from tip to tail.

It's more cosmetic than anything. The C2 Banana Rocker will help it float better anyway.

32" for the inseam if it's not specified. These pants are 32" inseam.

Updated trim details. The fabric along the waste band and the pockets are a really nice Herringbone. Still 16.5" opening at the knee and 16" opening at the cuff for a more relaxed fit.

Salty Peaks in Salt Lake City had it last time I was in there.

They all sound like pretty fun boards that would suit your needs to a T.
What graphic do you like best? And do they have the size you want in stock?
I like the Pickle's deeper heelside edge, it really helps you spin off your heel edge. (frontside spins for days!)

The Riders choice is the board that is developed by the team riders to best suit their needs, IE high speeds and big jumps. This board has a medium flex that makes it suitable for jibing and fun riding, but it also has C2 to give it the stiffness at the tips and tails needed for the bigger stuff.
The only thing to watch out for is if you're on a 156 now, maybe size down rather than up. Again, that depends on your weight and height and if you're focusing more on big/fast/backcountry now.

Get the wide! It's still going to be a fun, playful board!

The Skate Banana is a go everywhere, do everything kind of board. Make sure you get one of the wides and might I suggest the 159 since you're about my size/weight. Pipe boards are usually a little on the stiffer side, but the banana is considered to be a bit softer. The wide/159 should make up the extra stiffness that you'll want for pipe riding. Banana teck will alleviate the sluggish turning feeling traditional wide boards have, which is good all around. The magnetraction on the Skate banana is what set's Mervins "rocker" boards apart form all other rocker boards on the market. Dull the edges so you can jib rails/boxes and you'll still be able to hold a solid edge in the half pipe!! MAGNETRACTION!! I have some friends that slide sideways on the Ride DH board, and they love it too, so happy hunting!

Both boards have very similar shapes, but there are some slight differences in the wood core and base material. They both have Magnetraction and banana tech, not dummed down cheap versions of the adult boards. Here you're going to have to go with the Mini Kass so you can get the larger size it looks like.

125 would probably be too big of a jump. Even though he's a growing kid, the 115 will be a good fit and will last a couple years. BTX snowboards are meant to be ridden smaller! This is a great board that has all the quality features that the adult boards have.

It'll be on the bigger side, so if you want baggy, go Large. The insulation will take up some space too.
I'm 6'3" 175, and can wear medium...

Stick with the large, you're tall.

The 149 or 152 is a fitting size for you. Depending on what kind of park you're riding... More boxes and rails vs. larger park jumps, the banana should be great, but if you need some more end to end stability, the Gnu Riders Choice may be a better fit.
Good thing about the Skate Banana is that there is very little transition period for getting used to the board and liking it. (couple runs is all)

The T-Rice is a mid-wide. Size 12 will have no problem on this board. Skunk ape is a great choice if you want a faster base, a true twin and a basalt fiber/fiberglass blend.

Go for the 156.
I ride a lot of Keystone and the extra length will give you some stability going high speeds on the Keystone hardpack. The board is pretty playfull and the extra length wont slow you up.

I agree, it's not a sweatshirt. It is a super sick long sleeve shirt though!

It has C2 this year, which is a big change. Bio-Bean topsheet.
This is typically more of an all-mountain Freestyle board, but our friend Jamie Anderson has been destroying the pipe and park on this board this whole past season. It's very versatile, but generally has a more freeride attitude.

159. But consider the Skunk Ape since you've got size 12's, unless you have some really good boots with low profiles.
The two boards are very similar in construction, the Skunk Ape is like the Wide version of the TRS.

Those are two totally different rides and each have their own unique qualities.
T-Rice
*Mid Wide
*Stiffer-More aggressive flex
*Big Mountain Freestyle
*C2BTX

Pickle
*available in wide or regular
*Medium, highly versitile flex
*Deeper heelside for balanced heel-to-toe action.
*BTX
*lower price-point

Depends on your riding style, pocketbook and graphic preferences, either way you're off to a great start picking between these two boards!

:( No. keep looking, there should be some eventually.

Nah, it's mostly cosmetic. The Banana/C2 rocker design will help it float a bunch. Have a great season!

At 160lbs, the 154 would be the better option, it will still be super fun and playful. I would even consider the 156 for all over the mountain versatility. Avoid the 152 with your size, it might be a little squirrely...

I would usually recommend that you size down with the BTX construction, but at 5'8" and 170lbs, I wouldn't go smaller than the 154cm. Stick with that 154 and you'll be loving life all season!

Depends on how big you are, but this board is made for light weight riders and is kind of soft. If you've out grown the 125cm size, the Danny Kass men's board comes with C2 and will handle the big jumps better than you can imagine.

It looks pretty beefy in the picture, but it's not really that heavy. Empty, it's around 2.5 pounds.