hey! thanks for the awesome reviews! are you making a splitboard video this season? passes are so expensive now that it is cheaper to buy a splitboard setup than a season pass!
Amazing video!! Thanks for what you're doing! Are the setbacks you report measured from the center of sidecut or with respect to the centre of the effective edge?
Picked up a 2025 Gril Master to pair with the new Genesis Step On EST. Last years final edition of the Skeleton Key kinda felt like it had lost the deep flex magic of the earlier models, so hoping the Gril will recapture better times! Keep on rockin' in the free world brother man.
This is exactly the setup that I'm looking to go for. I have an 2017 Process that I want to upgrade from. I want to get the Genesis EST's with some Photons and the Gril Master.
You want to go longer for sure vs. a park board if it was sized right. Size it by boots first, weight second and height 3rd. If you want to get into it more, hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
You think the Gril Master is too much for the Rad Granddad? I’m currently on a 2022 Burton Custom, which I’m trying to get comfortable on, but honestly don’t like. I find myself grabbing my 2003 Burton Custom, which I’ll probably ride forever because it’s an easy board to ride for me.
Customs are stiff boards...even some technical good riders don't necessarily like it. You can find many other boards wayyyy softer BUT very performant. An example Jones frontier (I am not Jones fanboy but let's admit it they make some very approachable yet performant boards) . If you want to stick with burton rail system there are also endeavor boards that are nice freeride boards without being stiff planks (scout legacy or appolo directors). I also own Burton board with est system, among other boards and bindings. I still prefer traditional inserts system. Yet I admit the way the boards flexes under the bindings is very unique.
@ Thanks for the insight and advice. I agree, the flex under foot is very unique. Hopefully I can demo some EST bindings this year and see what kind of a difference it makes.
Two very different boards. Surfari is wider, more set back, feels more aggressive/stiffer/faster. Souly Grail turns quicker, feels more centered and more like a daily driver for me but it really depends on your specs, riding style etc.
Another great video, thanks for continuing to produce top notch content. Do you have a favorite favorite? I’m sure the choice would be biased by your local terrain/conditions, but does one of these boards put a slightly bigger smile on your face when you ride it?
Keep up the great work James. The good ride reviews are spot on for the normal human snowboarder. Thanks for being you in a world that's not.
Greatly appreciated @seank1200!!!
Love the commitment to unbiased and thorough reviews.
Many thanks!
Incredible board insights as always man 🙏🏻
Keep up the reviews. I picked up a K2 passport after watching your review back when you posted that video.
Been watching your reviews for years here in the UK keep up the good work
This is the video I was waiting for. Much obliged, thank you sir
Love the channel. Thank you for comparing so many boards!
Ha, glad my new board made the list!!
Thanks, legends
hey! thanks for the awesome reviews! are you making a splitboard video this season? passes are so expensive now that it is cheaper to buy a splitboard setup than a season pass!
Amazing video!! Thanks for what you're doing!
Are the setbacks you report measured from the center of sidecut or with respect to the centre of the effective edge?
Picked up a 2025 Gril Master to pair with the new Genesis Step On EST. Last years final edition of the Skeleton Key kinda felt like it had lost the deep flex magic of the earlier models, so hoping the Gril will recapture better times! Keep on rockin' in the free world brother man.
This is exactly the setup that I'm looking to go for. I have an 2017 Process that I want to upgrade from. I want to get the Genesis EST's with some Photons and the Gril Master.
Great timing!! First freeride board for me but rode park boards for 15 years. How should I size a set-back board? Longer or same size?
You want to go longer for sure vs. a park board if it was sized right. Size it by boots first, weight second and height 3rd. If you want to get into it more, hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
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how could it not be YES PYL UnInc. DCP Xtrm 24/25 on the list?
You think the Gril Master is too much for the Rad Granddad? I’m currently on a 2022 Burton Custom, which I’m trying to get comfortable on, but honestly don’t like. I find myself grabbing my 2003 Burton Custom, which I’ll probably ride forever because it’s an easy board to ride for me.
Customs are stiff boards...even some technical good riders don't necessarily like it. You can find many other boards wayyyy softer BUT very performant. An example Jones frontier (I am not Jones fanboy but let's admit it they make some very approachable yet performant boards) . If you want to stick with burton rail system there are also endeavor boards that are nice freeride boards without being stiff planks (scout legacy or appolo directors). I also own Burton board with est system, among other boards and bindings. I still prefer traditional inserts system. Yet I admit the way the boards flexes under the bindings is very unique.
@ Thanks for the insight and advice. I agree, the flex under foot is very unique. Hopefully I can demo some EST bindings this year and see what kind of a difference it makes.
I can't freaking wait for some snooowwwww
Souly Grail vs Surfari?
Two very different boards. Surfari is wider, more set back, feels more aggressive/stiffer/faster. Souly Grail turns quicker, feels more centered and more like a daily driver for me but it really depends on your specs, riding style etc.
Another great video, thanks for continuing to produce top notch content. Do you have a favorite favorite? I’m sure the choice would be biased by your local terrain/conditions, but does one of these boards put a slightly bigger smile on your face when you ride it?
Thanks for a very good channel🙌🏻🏂 Weston Backwoods 🇳🇴