@AngrySnowboarder and @tributeboardahop seem to have very different opinions on the mega death, now I don't know what to do. Save money on buying something they agree on I guess 😅
@@Scliff i would go 159w unless you're a really aggressive rider who loves really really stiff boards. I'm 6'2 185 (size 10 boot) and ride the 160 and feel like its perfect. holler if you got any other questions! the 159w and 160 have the same sidecut and effective edge just FYI
@@jstone18crazy to find you in the comments here, so thanks for being so involved in the community. Im super torn between the alchemist and the antidote for freestyle focused rider. Theres an affordable 160 and Im 190 5’9 and have begun to start to snap boards (general public, capita neoslasher) as Ive progressed a lot in powerlifting-I digress. Ive nerded out a ton on your story on the alchemist, from the bombhole group chat #2 to the backcountry pod, and your method mag interview. I ride a K2 medium at skibowl and otherwise have rode my neoslasher (161) split in the resort, and want to have a 160 big board to soar on jumps and go fast, but also just front board the rail here and tube there. Given the multiple riders at K2 who are residing in Bend and rock the alchemist, I was really feeling that board and am frothing for powder days. Other contenders were stiffer boards in general that are camber and directional (or just memeing on a 161 gremlin, but my shop sales dude mentioned a few popped gremlins heh, trying to avoid snapping decks, thus the alchemist). Ive been so inspired by riders like Ulrik and Arthur Longo, and their boards namely the Funky Derby and the aeronaut dont seem too far off from the alchemist shape. Thanks for ending up at K2, what a wild story you have, and thanks for being part of the community. Also stoked to learn about Torsteins project board at Capita presently, seems something to keep an eye out for, as well as your new pow line. Cheers for reading
@@tributeboardshopI need help guys .. I love flat freestyling, sidebumps, small park but boards apsp cruise carving. I want a really wide one to not miss out on deep carves. My custom x broke down and I rented the only wide one available. A beginner flat profile Burton. I loved the playfulness of it and even mid speed carving felt so smooth and stable even if it’s one of the least stiff boards of the line up. Would love to here recommendation! We don’t get pow here so much :(
I'm not a fan of fancy graphics on the soles, but the Kazu is the exception. What a beauty! I also love the pointy tips, like the first sick stick or the powder snake. I want that shape back, I love it.
My Daily right now is a 2023 Yes Great's Uninc 159 With Now Select Bindings, Finally the 2019 Twin pig became a Rock/Spring board, Did a great job. Otherwise it's Orca, PYL, Peacekeeper.
The way I'd describe surfy is the, obviously trying to recreate the feeling of surfing on snow, but more directly surfing is a more solid board construction on a very loose surface, so hard equipment really light and loose surface. Surfing in snowboarding is just as you describe, the snow is a more solid surface that has more feedback, so the board/binding/boot has to be a little softer to account for more aggressive feedback than water. It's basically a force balance and "surfy" is the sweet spot where you've found that sweet spot of weight to stiffness.
Hey man I like the Otto and was wondering if it'd be a good board for casual all mountain riding. They talked a lot about carving and turns and I was wondering if the otto requires more skill to master than other boards?
@@rezzy4898Hey. I would say that it’s a great all mountain board. It’s a little wider than your average all mountain board, which helps with carving. It’s also a little bit heavier than most which helps it push through crud. As long as you’re an intermediate rider and up it should work well for you.
New season already, good to see everyone healthy and well. And you've redeemed yourselves by mentioning the K2 Alchemist. At 190lbs. / 10.5 I have two. And with posi posi angles can be ridden fast yet they soak up the vibrations. Four hours hard charging at Louise and then back again the next day - that's what rec riders want, a board that is max fun yet doesn't punish. Thanks to JStone .
I've done about 7 seasons all up riding. You guys have opened my eyes up to so MUCH, board, binding and boot wise! I'm 46 and still pumped to ride more. Very interesting to see you both Love the Banked country and Fozz riding step ons .. Keep rocking it! Thx, from Australia!!
I've switched from Capita Mercury to Yes Stadard Uninc as my daily driver single board. I ride a lot in icy conditions at the Europe's most southern resort. And I like it much more than Mercury because of traditional camber and much better bite on ice and hard-packed snow. Also 153cm Yes Standard Uninc feels slightly softer than 157cm Mercury. Maybe it's due to size difference, however YES sizing charts recommend smaller boards fof the same weight than Capita Mercury. A big advantage of Capita Mercury is faster base. Mercury's base is structured and glides very well
Top 3 in no order : -Capita : black snowboard of death -Jones : flagship -Rossignol : XV Carving perfect on groomers and can go deep pow. Greetings from the Alps
Love your videos. Watched a few this weekend getting into snow focus. Suggestion- mark/slice sections in video and name by product, so you can scroll the play head to the product you’re looking for. List the boards that are in the video in the description, so it’s easy to see exactly what you’re talking about. Sometimes hard to see name on board and if you miss it when you first say it, it’s hard to know which board you were talking about and spend time rewinding to re hear. Bonus, it will help the algorithm and your search too, as google/youtube uses description copy in search algorithms.
that's really interesting about the magnetraction on the BNKD Country. ever since experimenting with my 1st mervin board way back when (a 2010 skate bannana that i bought at Rossland) I've taken a stone and ground down the front half of my magnetraction edges and blended it back to release the front but keep the bite at the rear
You guys should ride the Chris Roach Academy. I would say it makes my top 5, maybe even number 1. Powder, pipe, rails, chutes, gates, cliffs, parks, picnic tables etc etc etc.
Extra $200 for megadeath is playing down the cost quite a bit. $1000 USD is easily $500 more than many other boards. Especially when you lead the vid with a capita plug, we get it but not everyone got that kinda dough
I can justify a high price for a high performance lightweight board which is approachable for most riders. But from what I’ve heard, it’s far from durable. Capita earned the Snapita rebrand before they introduced this lightweight “Ferrari.” I foresee many angry customers who were told the MegaDeath “could be used as a daily.”
@@TheAbilities its a pretty specific board , there are better ones out there if you plan on just having one … if you plan to have a dew then this can fall into the All Mountain in your quiver , but its stiff and hi performance ! Be on your game with thst one ! We find a lot of people will appreciate an Orca as well , check that out also
I'm so stoked for the Mega Death! Seems like a sweet ride, and the hype its been receiving is so real haha. How would you compare the Mega Death vs the Mega Merc? I'm personally torn between these two boards, and it just seems in every review the Mega Death overshadows the Mega Merc. Thoughts?
With a size 12 boot , I must ride a 27,5 waist width if I don’t want to boot out on deep heel side carves. So my daily driver is a 161 Gnu Gremlin ! Mark gives it a great review in 2023 in the 155 size .
@@tributeboardshoplove your work guys ! Keep it going, I have been following you since the beginning and I have been a fan of Mark in his alpine years ! I actually meet him in the Gorge for a very brief moment . Kudos for your work and thank you !
I'm curious as to what makes you guys like wide's so much. I am a bigger guy 6'2" 210-220 depending on fitness and have a size 10 boot. I've never ridden a wide as I always just figured my feet weren't big enough to warrant a wide board. Also, for the Mega Death, Capita recommends the 161W for up to 210 lbs and the 162 for 210+ (only .5cm wider on the 61W). I found a deal on a 161W from last year and am considering picking it up. Do you know what changed between last year and this year? I heard it is a bit thicker core?
I got a Ride Beserker last season and it’s a lot of fun. Have you ever ridden any of Ride boards with the race bottom? There’s a few, the Commissioner and the Splitpig both have that base; I have a Splitpig and man that thing gets going fast. It’s real nice. Great video! Love the tech specs and knowledge and really appreciate how much time you spend making these lists.
Love your guys's videos, been watching for the last few years! I'm an advanced boarder and am coming from an older board (Ride Society 160). I'm an advanced rider, I'm 5'8 fluctuate between 180 -185lbs and I'm a size 9 boot. Our family mostly ride at Big White, but try to get out to neighbouring ski hills, your local hill is such a great resort! I'm going to purchase a Capita Kazu, but trying to decide on either the 157 or 160 length. I will also be purchasing the Union Falcor binding. I have a 21-21.5 inch width stance and my concern is that if I go with the 160 that I won't be able to use the inserts that are located towards the back of the board as the board has a 23" reference stance...I'm also concerned that the 157 is at the threshold of its weight range of 190lb that's listed on Capital's website. BTW great shop you guys have in Nelson! Looking forward to your future content, very informative and helpful! Cheers!
Hey Tribute, great video! Would love to hear your thoughts on Stranda snowboards. Perhaps for your carving episode? Great freeriding boards, getting well recognized in Europe Thanks
Shout out to my local hill, Seymour. Tony should do a demo day at seymour *hint hint* instead of only cypress. Will look into the kazu once my jones explorer needs to be replaced. Got a nidecker beta apx in 162 end of last season, can’t wait to use it in the B.C.interior this season. It was so much fun when i demoed it at ScrApex. Got beta over alpha for more snow surfing and groomer carving. Love all the tribute videos, learned so much from you guys. Can’t wait to come back to Nelson one of these days to visit the tribute shop.
Looking forward to the eventual carving video as I'll be in the market for one probably next season. Though I do hope it's more focused on boards designed primarily for carving and not all-mountain boards that carve well.
If yall would let me give some feedback, as a viewer itd be great if you used youtubes chapter feature. You give really great insights on every board but as a viewer I generally make a decision before you finish, and its then kinda annoying to find when you start talking about the next board. Great insights thought, thanks for the video
Picked up a Mercury 158w with the cool 23er topsheet last year for 400 bucks in Switzerland. The 23, 24, and now 25 all have the same construction, just different graphics. Love it 🖤🤍 Cheers from Switzerland
Problem I’m finding is height and weight for boards. I’m 5’6” and 160lbs, maybe 175 with gear etc) and my centre to centre on bindings is 520mm. Most boards I’m finding at the 150-152 etc are wider stance of 540 min and can’t go more to rear without stretching out more than I’d like. 🤷♂️ Riding arbor formula rocker last couple of years and not loving it really Ideas ?
Anything new can be difficult and intimidating, but the reward is well worth the risk in my opinion! The best thing you can do is rent a board and take a lesson so that you’re in good hands and a controlled, safe environment. I’ve seen people 55+ learning to snowboard and it’s inspiring!
Learning curve is hard at 1st then everything clicks, took me a couple seasons to progress but love it now. Invest in wrist protectors and a good butt pad shorts for the 1st 2 seasons or so. Definitely broke my tailbone my 1st season. Started at 43, 47 now and love it more and more each season.
Kazu is pronounced Ka-zoo!” It’s not pronounced “kaaaaa-zoo.” The Kazu wins on the best graphics. The rival on best graphics, i feel, is the Libtech Retro Ripper for the past two years. The dragon in the water for the 23-24, and Japanese lady with the Samurai Sword on the 22-23, were the best i have seem, art wise. Great video, great banter between the two. Good job!
What board would you recommend for someone confident on smaller hills but moving to Big White for the season. 15 Days on the board, 6 foot 220 lbs size 10.5 US Foot
Great video, thank you! I may be wrong but when you talk about the GNU and show a rider in a red jacket (Mark, I think), the rider looks like he is actually riding the Megadeath (until you get to the pow rider in the green jacket). Either way, keep making these great videos!!
I mean they’re not one of the biggest, but most of the biggest are more conservative with their geo and have slightly steeper headtube angles. Maybe Specialized?
They said don't get hung up on the weight ranges, not that it doesn't matter. It's a combination of all 3: weight, boot size, height. Height especially matters if you're not of "average" build. For riders that are tall and lanky, or short and heavier, they could easily be misled by just reading the weight ranges for a board.
I have big feet size 14 boots what’s the widest board on the market regular production? I’m riding a sims chaos 163 wide now I have a little toe drag but it’s manageable but it’s getting old and I’m looking to get something new if I can find the right fit.
Hey guys! Big doubt regarding what to buy... Kazu or Mercury, can you tell me the differences in the boards and type of riding? Big help needed 😂 Cheers
thoughts on the nitro alternator a old school design board kinda like the aeronaut but without the zero camber sections and wider nose designed more for backcountry freestyle
Hey guys, thanks so much for these reviews. Love your content, really informative. I have a question: I'm normally riding a Burton Deep Thinker as my daily on the slopes and in the park. I am looking for a second board which will serve as a "resort rider" on days when I wanna charge all throughout my resort or on days when there's fresh pow and have been looking at the Kazu (I have to admit Im a sucker for those graphics too). So would this board be suitable for me? Im an expert rider and teach youth/kids at my local. I've never really paid much attention to the gear I ride though, but as I can afford it for the first time in my life I'm considering getting two boards. Looking at the Capita site, I am having a hard time choosing what size to get and what the benefits/downsides in getting the wide version are? Is it only related to the size of my feet or are there other things to consider? I am 177 cm (5'10 I believe), weigh between 85-90 kg (187-198 lbs), my Mondo foot size is 26.7 and I ride Burton Ions in size 8.5.
Hi! at a 8.5 you can stay with the standard and not need to go wide - 157cm will suite you perfect and its one of our favorite to date!! ( longer is ok too if you feel you will have 50% of the days on powder ! )
I'm surprised that you're saying the Kazu's 8.7m sidecut radius is tight. Seems pretty average to me--maybe even a bit longer than most. Does it ride tight or something? The Stratos has a 7.7m radius in the 161W, for example. Feeling confused.
@@tributeboardshop The 8.7 radius you mentioned is from the Capita website I assume, it looks like it's just one of the radiuses of the board. It looks like it's a 8 to 8.7 for the KAZU 161W, but the site specs are a little off on the website, they should probably fix that. Have a look because that's a big selling point.
@@frankstringfellow151 Yes we mentioned it ! - It is a Radial Sidecut , Follows the Taper - we should have been more specific on that ! lots to go over in these episodes :)
@@tributeboardshop I see it now on other sites, it's called "Radical Taper Sidecut". As a past snowboard design engineer, I'm into the specs :). Great job on the show, good to hear very knowledgeable reviews. Thanks
Curious to know, have you guys ever tried a Dupraz? First time I rode one my mind was blown, never had so much fun on groomers the thing carves like nothing else I’ve ever been on. Plus they are amazing in powder too
I want a +4! Give me your Top 9's!
@@AngrySnowboarder 😘
There’s only one top 5 in our hearts Avran! ❤
Uncle avran giving love is such huge validation
@AngrySnowboarder and @tributeboardahop seem to have very different opinions on the mega death, now I don't know what to do. Save money on buying something they agree on I guess 😅
The only top 9 you care about because my top 5's are already spoken for.
only 13.5k subs for this mob is criminal. keep it up guys 🙏👍
@@Sloth-01 appreciate the support ! 👊
Agreed!!! These boys make great vids
@@abetownneufeld6057 appreciate the support man !
I noticed that I'd watched 8 of the 10 latest videos so I guess I gotta subscribe now
@@SuperPhelix appreciate it !! 👊
honored that the Alchemist got a mention on here! Sending you guys a couple boards for this winter!
@@jstone18 100% ! Thats is such an amazing design 👊 hope to see you again for round 2 this winter !!
They will be tested thoroughly 🧐
Yooo @jstone18, trying to figure out if I should go 159w or 164w at 6'3 180 with size 12 ion boots. Thoughts??
@@Scliff i would go 159w unless you're a really aggressive rider who loves really really stiff boards. I'm 6'2 185 (size 10 boot) and ride the 160 and feel like its perfect. holler if you got any other questions! the 159w and 160 have the same sidecut and effective edge just FYI
@@jstone18crazy to find you in the comments here, so thanks for being so involved in the community. Im super torn between the alchemist and the antidote for freestyle focused rider. Theres an affordable 160 and Im 190 5’9 and have begun to start to snap boards (general public, capita neoslasher) as Ive progressed a lot in powerlifting-I digress. Ive nerded out a ton on your story on the alchemist, from the bombhole group chat #2 to the backcountry pod, and your method mag interview. I ride a K2 medium at skibowl and otherwise have rode my neoslasher (161) split in the resort, and want to have a 160 big board to soar on jumps and go fast, but also just front board the rail here and tube there. Given the multiple riders at K2 who are residing in Bend and rock the alchemist, I was really feeling that board and am frothing for powder days. Other contenders were stiffer boards in general that are camber and directional (or just memeing on a 161 gremlin, but my shop sales dude mentioned a few popped gremlins heh, trying to avoid snapping decks, thus the alchemist). Ive been so inspired by riders like Ulrik and Arthur Longo, and their boards namely the Funky Derby and the aeronaut dont seem too far off from the alchemist shape. Thanks for ending up at K2, what a wild story you have, and thanks for being part of the community. Also stoked to learn about Torsteins project board at Capita presently, seems something to keep an eye out for, as well as your new pow line. Cheers for reading
Love how in-depth this review is. It’s obvious you guys love to shred.
this is the best Top 5 (+1) that I'm watching, on the internet, right now.
That you care about
@@courtneymcgowan9561 probably. 😂
Have you seen the top 5 top 5s?
Idk why but these guys are just the best. Im half here because of the passion and good vibes
@@arilevin5514 we appreciate the support man !
Mark Fawcett. is one of the world's greatest snowboarders ever. His carving is unbelievable.
@@tributeboardshopI need help guys ..
I love flat freestyling, sidebumps, small park but boards apsp cruise carving.
I want a really wide one to not miss out on deep carves.
My custom x broke down and I rented the only wide one available.
A beginner flat profile Burton. I loved the playfulness of it and even mid speed carving felt so smooth and stable even if it’s one of the least stiff boards of the line up.
Would love to here recommendation! We don’t get pow here so much :(
Bought an Otto because of last years top 5 +1. Currently in the mail I’m so hype!
Good to see shredders are joining tribute snowboard shop youtube page and like the page.
I love that i know the lore of the +1 now X] snowboard community for lifeee
I have a Neversummer Ripper and absolutely love it.
They don't sell never summer
You should do an episode on all the ultra wides going on. It’s a real evolution that’s changed carving dramatically.
All hail these two stoke lords!!! Best snowboard shop in Canada handsdown.
@@nol3231 appreciate the love 👊
I'm not a fan of fancy graphics on the soles, but the Kazu is the exception. What a beauty! I also love the pointy tips, like the first sick stick or the powder snake. I want that shape back, I love it.
Soles?
@@Scosenodoubt bottom
My Daily right now is a 2023 Yes Great's Uninc 159 With Now Select Bindings, Finally the 2019 Twin pig became a Rock/Spring board, Did a great job. Otherwise it's Orca, PYL, Peacekeeper.
100% the best top 5 (+1) on the internet.
@@collinmerideth8274 we appreciate the support !
The way I'd describe surfy is the, obviously trying to recreate the feeling of surfing on snow, but more directly surfing is a more solid board construction on a very loose surface, so hard equipment really light and loose surface. Surfing in snowboarding is just as you describe, the snow is a more solid surface that has more feedback, so the board/binding/boot has to be a little softer to account for more aggressive feedback than water. It's basically a force balance and "surfy" is the sweet spot where you've found that sweet spot of weight to stiffness.
The Otto is my favorite snowboard ever! I bought it based off of you and Angry's recommendation. Thanks!!
@@ayadal its very deserving of this ranking 👍
Hey man I like the Otto and was wondering if it'd be a good board for casual all mountain riding. They talked a lot about carving and turns and I was wondering if the otto requires more skill to master than other boards?
@@rezzy4898Hey. I would say that it’s a great all mountain board. It’s a little wider than your average all mountain board, which helps with carving. It’s also a little bit heavier than most which helps it push through crud. As long as you’re an intermediate rider and up it should work well for you.
@@rezzy4898 Its a pretty safe buy! No worries there!
@@rezzy4898 it's a pussycat. buy it. or salomon highpath - similar
New season already, good to see everyone healthy and well. And you've redeemed yourselves by mentioning the K2 Alchemist. At 190lbs. / 10.5 I have two. And with posi posi angles can be ridden fast yet they soak up the vibrations. Four hours hard charging at Louise and then back again the next day - that's what rec riders want, a board that is max fun yet doesn't punish. Thanks to JStone .
Got a GNU banked country last year and I'm super loving it. All terrain Slayer. Great on groomers and pow. Riding a 159 with 180cm height.
Thanks for giving the alchemist some love. I've got a 160 and its by far one of the nicest boards I've ridden. Definitely a favorite.
I've done about 7 seasons all up riding. You guys have opened my eyes up to so MUCH, board, binding and boot wise! I'm 46 and still pumped to ride more. Very interesting to see you both Love the Banked country and Fozz riding step ons .. Keep rocking it! Thx, from Australia!!
@@christian__sullivan thanks for
The support 👊
I've switched from Capita Mercury to Yes Stadard Uninc as my daily driver single board. I ride a lot in icy conditions at the Europe's most southern resort. And I like it much more than Mercury because of traditional camber and much better bite on ice and hard-packed snow. Also 153cm Yes Standard Uninc feels slightly softer than 157cm Mercury. Maybe it's due to size difference, however YES sizing charts recommend smaller boards fof the same weight than Capita Mercury. A big advantage of Capita Mercury is faster base. Mercury's base is structured and glides very well
Get your uninc structured 🫡
I already know how perfect the mega is and I know I already love it, this reminds me I need to buy one
Best allmountain 2025 Review so far. Thank you guys!!!
My first board was a DD XTC... Eventually pulled the bindings through the foam core.
Great detailed analysis that never drags. Super stoked to hear you two talk carving boards!!
@@theleedoism thanks for the support ! The carbing epi has been highly requested , once we get on snow this season it will happen !
So many rad boards coming year. In the mid 80s to 90s. We ride long boards. I was shredding on 158 kemper board.. I'm 5'8" 152 with kemper boots. Lol
Picked a Korua T Finder.. it’s sick👌🏽
Top 3 in no order :
-Capita : black snowboard of death
-Jones : flagship
-Rossignol : XV
Carving perfect on groomers and can go deep pow.
Greetings from the Alps
k2 alchemist its a extrodinary board. korua TF and yes standart and unic are a dream.this year im go for the otto.
Damn so there’s not just one top 5 weekly snowboarding series that I’m currently watching anymore… 👀
😂😂.. big shout!!👀
The Dancehall pro will kick everyone’s butt this year!
Picked up a 165W MD for this season
best snowboard content on youtube and it's not close 🤙
@@gnarrrrrrrrrrrr we appreciate the support 🙏🏽
Watching this for top 5, then hitting board archive to watch TJ shred all of them lol
Love your videos. Watched a few this weekend getting into snow focus. Suggestion- mark/slice sections in video and name by product, so you can scroll the play head to the product you’re looking for. List the boards that are in the video in the description, so it’s easy to see exactly what you’re talking about. Sometimes hard to see name on board and if you miss it when you first say it, it’s hard to know which board you were talking about and spend time rewinding to re hear. Bonus, it will help the algorithm and your search too, as google/youtube uses description copy in search algorithms.
that's really interesting about the magnetraction on the BNKD Country. ever since experimenting with my 1st mervin board way back when (a 2010 skate bannana that i bought at Rossland) I've taken a stone and ground down the front half of my magnetraction edges and blended it back to release the front but keep the bite at the rear
Ahead of the industry!
You guys should ride the Chris Roach Academy. I would say it makes my top 5, maybe even number 1. Powder, pipe, rails, chutes, gates, cliffs, parks, picnic tables etc etc etc.
I don't care. Freecarver is coming home this year 😆Crazy how smooth that thing rides!
Sun peaks footy 👌… love the banked country
Just moved to nelson for school, looking for a snowboard and realized you guys are local! defiantly going to come check out the shop.
@@RustezeEnduro awesome - see you soon!
Extra $200 for megadeath is playing down the cost quite a bit. $1000 USD is easily $500 more than many other boards. Especially when you lead the vid with a capita plug, we get it but not everyone got that kinda dough
I can justify a high price for a high performance lightweight board which is approachable for most riders. But from what I’ve heard, it’s far from durable.
Capita earned the Snapita rebrand before they introduced this lightweight “Ferrari.” I foresee many angry customers who were told the MegaDeath “could be used as a daily.”
Which board would u recommend for all mountain?
Just got back into boarding after almost 25 years and my research lead me to a t-rice pro. Lol always bummed when I don't see it on these lists.
@@TheAbilities its a pretty specific board , there are better ones out there if you plan on just having one … if you plan to have a dew then this can fall into the All Mountain in your quiver , but its stiff and hi performance ! Be on your game with thst one ! We find a lot of people will appreciate an Orca as well , check that out also
another great gear episode. Look forward to this one every yr. Thx a bunch
@@terrycalhoun9943 appreciate the support ! 👊
Loving to see regular videos back boys
@@finboyYYC appreciate the support 👊
I'm so stoked for the Mega Death! Seems like a sweet ride, and the hype its been receiving is so real haha. How would you compare the Mega Death vs the Mega Merc? I'm personally torn between these two boards, and it just seems in every review the Mega Death overshadows the Mega Merc. Thoughts?
Thank you for including the K2 Alchemist
I dont know guys but am in love with my Gril Master 😂
We added that one to the "freeride" category !
I NEED THE CARVING EPISODE!
With a size 12 boot , I must ride a 27,5 waist width if I don’t want to boot out on deep heel side carves. So my daily driver is a 161 Gnu Gremlin ! Mark gives it a great review in 2023 in the 155 size .
@@martinbailly573 we LOvE that board !
@@tributeboardshoplove your work guys ! Keep it going, I have been following you since the beginning and I have been a fan of Mark in his alpine years ! I actually meet him in the Gorge for a very brief moment . Kudos for your work and thank you !
Interesting to hear the comment on sizing and weight not playing as big a part. Be cool to hear that broken down a little more
Thanks! I am riding on East coast.
Korua Dart for pow & Chamonix Route for all mountain .... hands down
Can’t wait to see the freestyle boards!
Guys please can we have a review of the Kazu 2025🙏🙏 love watching your contents from France
Yes please do!
I'm curious as to what makes you guys like wide's so much. I am a bigger guy 6'2" 210-220 depending on fitness and have a size 10 boot. I've never ridden a wide as I always just figured my feet weren't big enough to warrant a wide board. Also, for the Mega Death, Capita recommends the 161W for up to 210 lbs and the 162 for 210+ (only .5cm wider on the 61W). I found a deal on a 161W from last year and am considering picking it up. Do you know what changed between last year and this year? I heard it is a bit thicker core?
I wish they made a Megadeath in smaller size. The lightweights want one too!
I got a Ride Beserker last season and it’s a lot of fun. Have you ever ridden any of Ride boards with the race bottom? There’s a few, the Commissioner and the Splitpig both have that base; I have a Splitpig and man that thing gets going fast. It’s real nice.
Great video! Love the tech specs and knowledge and really appreciate how much time you spend making these lists.
Love your guys's videos, been watching for the last few years!
I'm an advanced boarder and am coming from an older board (Ride Society 160). I'm an advanced rider, I'm 5'8 fluctuate between 180 -185lbs and I'm a size 9 boot. Our family mostly ride at Big White, but try to get out to neighbouring ski hills, your local hill is such a great resort!
I'm going to purchase a Capita Kazu, but trying to decide on either the 157 or 160 length. I will also be purchasing the Union Falcor binding.
I have a 21-21.5 inch width stance and my concern is that if I go with the 160 that I won't be able to use the inserts that are located towards the back of the board as the board has a 23" reference stance...I'm also concerned that the 157 is at the threshold of its weight range of 190lb that's listed on Capital's website.
BTW great shop you guys have in Nelson!
Looking forward to your future content, very informative and helpful! Cheers!
Hey Tribute, great video!
Would love to hear your thoughts on Stranda snowboards. Perhaps for your carving episode?
Great freeriding boards, getting well recognized in Europe
Thanks
Fawcett, do you like the Kazu or Banked Country more for carving and general resort freeriding?
Shout out to my local hill, Seymour. Tony should do a demo day at seymour *hint hint* instead of only cypress. Will look into the kazu once my jones explorer needs to be replaced. Got a nidecker beta apx in 162 end of last season, can’t wait to use it in the B.C.interior this season. It was so much fun when i demoed it at ScrApex. Got beta over alpha for more snow surfing and groomer carving. Love all the tribute videos, learned so much from you guys. Can’t wait to come back to Nelson one of these days to visit the tribute shop.
@@jimminyjillikers thanks for the support homie !!! Be sure to come hang when you Visit Nelson!
Looking forward to the eventual carving video as I'll be in the market for one probably next season. Though I do hope it's more focused on boards designed primarily for carving and not all-mountain boards that carve well.
@@sandkatt that will be the plan !
@@sandkatt You reminded me that I miss the Nidecker Tracer, hahaha. That thing did one thing, and one thing only; but holy crap it carved trenches.
Like your reviens I am a old school and I still l love my Dupraz D1 5'5" ++ and D1 6' +
If yall would let me give some feedback, as a viewer itd be great if you used youtubes chapter feature. You give really great insights on every board but as a viewer I generally make a decision before you finish, and its then kinda annoying to find when you start talking about the next board.
Great insights thought, thanks for the video
Picked up a Mercury 158w with the cool 23er topsheet last year for 400 bucks in Switzerland. The 23, 24, and now 25 all have the same construction, just different graphics.
Love it 🖤🤍
Cheers from Switzerland
Problem I’m finding is height and weight for boards.
I’m 5’6” and 160lbs, maybe 175 with gear etc) and my centre to centre on bindings is 520mm.
Most boards I’m finding at the 150-152 etc are wider stance of 540 min and can’t go more to rear without stretching out more than I’d like. 🤷♂️
Riding arbor formula rocker last couple of years and not loving it really
Ideas ?
Questions to all the seasoned boarders; from a 40 year old healthy and active male: How difficult is the sport? How common are serious injuries?
Anything new can be difficult and intimidating, but the reward is well worth the risk in my opinion! The best thing you can do is rent a board and take a lesson so that you’re in good hands and a controlled, safe environment. I’ve seen people 55+ learning to snowboard and it’s inspiring!
Started @ 53 & have 30 days in
Stoked for this season
Repetition & strength training is your friend as an older rider
Learning curve is hard at 1st then everything clicks, took me a couple seasons to progress but love it now. Invest in wrist protectors and a good butt pad shorts for the 1st 2 seasons or so. Definitely broke my tailbone my 1st season.
Started at 43, 47 now and love it more and more each season.
What a quality content. That's a sub
@@EdgarLadrak appreciate it 👊
Dood on the left is actually the guy who was in the TV show Vikings
Kazu or k2 alchemist or k2 excavator for carving, pow and jumps
Kazu is pronounced Ka-zoo!” It’s not pronounced “kaaaaa-zoo.”
The Kazu wins on the best graphics. The rival on best graphics, i feel, is the Libtech Retro Ripper for the past two years. The dragon in the water for the 23-24, and Japanese lady with the Samurai Sword on the 22-23, were the best i have seem, art wise.
Great video, great banter between the two. Good job!
Thanks for my 61 wide Mega Death, fellas!!!
@@seanbob99 thank YOU for the support 👊
Great reviews as always! Any big difference with 159 and 160w of Gnu Banked Country on riding?
If your top 5 doesn't include 8 options, it isn't a top 5. Great information gents. 👍 angry collaboration coming soon?
@@JOEGUNN1990 you might see a split screen with the angry crew down the road ! 🤘
What board would you recommend for someone confident on smaller hills but moving to Big White for the season. 15 Days on the board, 6 foot 220 lbs size 10.5 US Foot
Hit the boys up over on Patreon! that's the best for these in depth questions :)
Great video, thank you! I may be wrong but when you talk about the GNU and show a rider in a red jacket (Mark, I think), the rider looks like he is actually riding the Megadeath (until you get to the pow rider in the green jacket). Either way, keep making these great videos!!
Yes - Green Jacket is Shane on the Gnu !
38:06 but which MTB brand is it!?
38:16 Transition mountain bikes? They’re some of the longest and slackest. I NEED to know who you’re talking about!
I mean they’re not one of the biggest, but most of the biggest are more conservative with their geo and have slightly steeper headtube angles. Maybe Specialized?
What mtb you talking bout?
Kazu vid 🙌
What would be the top 2 for an intermediate rider in the South East? More icy and hard snow conditions.
@@geo_beans Hit the guys over on out Patreon for these in depth questions ! Thanks for
The support 👊
Is it Specialized bikes with that issue? 😬
Hey! What would be the woman equivalent of the Capita Mega Death? Always fun to watch and follow from the east coast ✌🏻❄️
First time in a while I’ve heard height mattering more than weight. How does your height/leverage supersede your weight?
@@GngrbrdmnV2 leverage will always be relitave to where your upper body weight sits in relation to the board 👊
They said don't get hung up on the weight ranges, not that it doesn't matter. It's a combination of all 3: weight, boot size, height. Height especially matters if you're not of "average" build. For riders that are tall and lanky, or short and heavier, they could easily be misled by just reading the weight ranges for a board.
I have big feet size 14 boots what’s the widest board on the market regular production? I’m riding a sims chaos 163 wide now I have a little toe drag but it’s manageable but it’s getting old and I’m looking to get something new if I can find the right fit.
Dam man, I was set on buying the jones frontier but you guys have throw that out the window 😂
Better question is you're at the resort for 1 week. Couple pow days to start then sunny days and ending on hard pack on day 6 and 7. What board?
Fawcett and I both went for the Capita Kazu as our daily driver this year if that helps
I love my Kazu!
Hey guys! Big doubt regarding what to buy... Kazu or Mercury, can you tell me the differences in the boards and type of riding? Big help needed 😂 Cheers
The only top 6 list you should be listening to
@@ChrisspyO 👊
thoughts on the nitro alternator a old school design board kinda like the aeronaut but without the zero camber sections and wider nose designed more for backcountry freestyle
Building stoke here... subd! 🤙
Hey guys, thanks so much for these reviews. Love your content, really informative. I have a question: I'm normally riding a Burton Deep Thinker as my daily on the slopes and in the park. I am looking for a second board which will serve as a "resort rider" on days when I wanna charge all throughout my resort or on days when there's fresh pow and have been looking at the Kazu (I have to admit Im a sucker for those graphics too). So would this board be suitable for me? Im an expert rider and teach youth/kids at my local. I've never really paid much attention to the gear I ride though, but as I can afford it for the first time in my life I'm considering getting two boards. Looking at the Capita site, I am having a hard time choosing what size to get and what the benefits/downsides in getting the wide version are? Is it only related to the size of my feet or are there other things to consider? I am 177 cm (5'10 I believe), weigh between 85-90 kg (187-198 lbs), my Mondo foot size is 26.7 and I ride Burton Ions in size 8.5.
Hi! at a 8.5 you can stay with the standard and not need to go wide - 157cm will suite you perfect and its one of our favorite to date!! ( longer is ok too if you feel you will have 50% of the days on powder ! )
I'm surprised that you're saying the Kazu's 8.7m sidecut radius is tight. Seems pretty average to me--maybe even a bit longer than most. Does it ride tight or something? The Stratos has a 7.7m radius in the 161W, for example. Feeling confused.
@@lukedesaulniers4215 i think mark ment the apex of the turn , because he slams to the back seat of the board , it tightens up that turning radius
@@tributeboardshop The 8.7 radius you mentioned is from the Capita website I assume, it looks like it's just one of the radiuses of the board. It looks like it's a 8 to 8.7 for the KAZU 161W, but the site specs are a little off on the website, they should probably fix that. Have a look because that's a big selling point.
@@frankstringfellow151 Yes we mentioned it ! - It is a Radial Sidecut , Follows the Taper - we should have been more specific on that ! lots to go over in these episodes :)
@@tributeboardshop I see it now on other sites, it's called "Radical Taper Sidecut". As a past snowboard design engineer, I'm into the specs :). Great job on the show, good to hear very knowledgeable reviews. Thanks
Personally, I am buying me a 2025 never Summer snow trooper 159
Curious to know, have you guys ever tried a Dupraz? First time I rode one my mind was blown, never had so much fun on groomers the thing carves like nothing else I’ve ever been on. Plus they are amazing in powder too
At 5'8, 160 lbs and 8.5 boot size what size of the Mega Death should I be looking at? 156 or 159? Thank you!
Didnt know we had an og Sims rider?! What do you guys think of the brand now?
Slash Vertical 161 does it for me.
I would put the alchemist more in the freeride category then in the all moutain one