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Picking out the perfect park & pipe setup is dependent on the style of riding you’re keen on. While overarching characteristics like a twin shape and a symmetrical flex pattern are exhibited in most freestyle boards, there are a number of other variables to choose from so you can best accommodate your riding styles and needs. For simplicity’s sake, we’ve generalized and placed riders into 3 categories based on where they spend most of their terrain park time:
Remember, these recommendations are not set in stone. Everyone has their own unique style and gear preference!
If you’re a tripoding trickster who sees every stump, exposed rock, and sidehit as a feature, then you just might be a “jibber.” Riders with this unquenchable creativity and knack for turning otherwise flat surfaces into heavily buttered playgrounds are best served by gear that features these characteristics:
"My favorite jib boards aren't completely reverse camber, but flat in the middle with a little bit of reverse camber above the front and back bindings. They are stiff in the middle so if you are landing off a big drop or trying to ollie over something you get the support and pop you need to feel comfortable. And with reverse camber in the tip and tail they are still easy to press and butter. I always prefer a twin for my freestyle boards."
- evoCollective rider Brandon Cocard
Like Ricky Bobby, you were born to go fast — into and off of jumps, that is. Whether it’s the halfpipe, the pro-line jumps, or some other finely sculpted take-off, snowboarders who send it big, fast, and far tend to favor setups with:
"I'm a big fan of camber. It's more responsive, easier to pop and ollie, and it handles all types of conditions great."
- evoCollective rider Kimmy Fasani
For the remaining renaissance riders who are looking to partake in a blend of both jibbing and jumping, a snowboard setup that exhibits hybrid characteristics will serve you well. Versatile and capable in all aspects of park and pipe riding, look for a snowboard and binding setup that exhibits:
"I look for a board that is more stiff in the tip and tail so that the board is responsive for jump take offs and landings, but I also like having some torsional flex between my feet so the board is still playful and fun on rails."
- evoCollective rider Kimmy Fasani
*A note on selecting Park & Pipe snowboard boots: When deciding on a pair of snowboard boots, it’s worth noting that jibbers tend to favor softer flexing boots for comfort and forgiveness. Pipe and jump line fiends, on the other hand, frequently prefer stiffer flexing boots for more precise edging and better support on big landings. Remember, a softer flexing boot does not mean it should fit loosely. evo recommends you work with a bootfitter in order to achieve the perfect snug fit.
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