New board! Ride DH any opinions?

[DiMe]

Just ordered a 2006 Ride DH, the year before they added the slimewalls. I currently ride a Rome Artifact and I love it but it aint the best board for cruisin normal trails or any type of icey conditions at all. I was lookin for a board with a bit more pop little better on jumps and ability to freeride a bit smoother on than the artifact. I paired it with 09 Ride Beta bindings im a little hesitant about after reading some reviews. Can't wait until it comes in the mail so I can try it out. Anyone else ride the board/bindings setup? What do ya think?

[Shadows]

my friend has one out in CO. hes got this years though. he seems to enjoy it. hes a tight pantser though. no offense

[Santa Clauss]

I like my DH, its an 07-08, its a little stiff though

 

I have it detuned and have it set up as a dedicated park board, as for riding the rest of the mountain, it was ok

 

Why did you go for an 06?

 

I also have ride alpha's which are a step down from bata's, rides new bindings are fantastic, super light and flexes just right. the ratchets are great too, I was using my brother's rome 390's and really don't like them, the strap is too heavy and the bindings are too stiff, but hey, its a choice of preference.

[librider]

hes a tight pantser though.

 

Lol tight pantser.

[DiMe]

I like my DH, its an 07-08, its a little stiff though

 

I have it detuned and have it set up as a dedicated park board, as for riding the rest of the mountain, it was ok

 

Why did you go for an 06?

 

I also have ride alpha's which are a step down from bata's, rides new bindings are fantastic, super light and flexes just right. the ratchets are great too, I was using my brother's rome 390's and really don't like them, the strap is too heavy and the bindings are too stiff, but hey, its a choice of preference.

 

I went with the 06 because it was a killer deal I think, I got it for $180 barely used 155. I have the 390s on my Artifact I like them alot but they're a bit funny with my new boots DC Parks they don't fit as nicely as my old burton boots did in them.

[MBtech]

I went with the 06 because it was a killer deal I think, I got it for $180 barely used 155. I have the 390s on my Artifact I like them alot but they're a bit funny with my new boots DC Parks they don't fit as nicely as my old burton boots did in them.

 

 

Thats because they have step in technology. Your foot basically sits lower than they would in your burton boots. Probably have to tighten up the straps on your bindings. I had a pair of these and love them until the toe ripped open. also the DH is a great park/ jib board, I have a 06-07 model I think and love it.

[DiMe]

Thats because they have step in technology. Your foot basically sits lower than they would in your burton boots. Probably have to tighten up the straps on your bindings. I had a pair of these and love them until the toe ripped open. also the DH is a great park/ jib board, I have a 06-07 model I think and love it.

 

That makes sense, I have my straps set almost as tight as they can go while still being centered over the boot and they hold fine. It just took awhile to adjust everything right for these boots but I love them, they are so comfortable. The DH and Betas will be arriving on the 7th can't wait!