I Finally Bought a New Snowboard
Every year, for at least the past 5 years, I’ve said I was going to buy a new snowboard. And every year I ended up not buying one and just riding my trusty old Burton. It’s not that there was anything specifically wrong with that board, it’s just that it’s the board that I first started riding when I was 19, now 8 years ago.
The Burton I have been riding was also a very inexpensive, starter board. While I will not be competing in the X Games any time soon, it was definitely time to get a larger, nicer board that I can plan on riding for the next 10 years.
The new board, pictured above, is a Capita 156 and is part of their Outdoor Living line from 2008. Carrington at 3 Rideshop was nice enough to hook me up with this beauty at a very reasonable price. In fact, the price was so reasonable that I decided to pick up new bindings and boots as well. Like I said, I’ve been riding the same setup for the past 8 years.
I know it’s just August, but looking at this board as it sits in the corner of my room really makes me want to ride. Last season was kind of a disappointment as I only got out a handful of times. I’m hoping that 2009 will be much better and that I will be able to get a proper trip planned.
3 Rideshop is located in Belvedere Square and has a great selection of snow and skateboards and apparel. I highly recommend stopping in and checking them out. However, I still recommend bypassing their neighbors at Zen West Cafe.