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Top 10 Snowboards of 2006-2007

THURSDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2007

Perhaps you're an avid snowboarder that's been in the game for years; or maybe you're a newbie boarder looking to gain some information on a past time that couldn't look more fun. Regardless, you both have something in common.

You need a snowboard in order to truly experience the fun.

Below is a list of ten snowboards that may have the stuff you're looking for in 2006 - 2007.

Arbor Mystic - First, you have to love the fact that the core of this board is made of bamboo. Bamboo is strong as hell and lightweight; thus, so is this board. Further, it's environmentally friendly, which is just an added benefit. In terms of the board itself, the Arbor Mystic is an excellent freestyle board, the kind made to explode into halfpipe tricks. The best part? The Arbor Mystic doesn't wear as quick as other boards (due to the bamboo) and isn't terribly expensive.

Burton Custom X Snowboard - If you've ever heard of snowboarding, then you've probably heard of Burton. After all, Burton is snowboarding, and almost everyone, at one time or another, has come across the Custom X. As always (they've been making this board for over a decade now), Burton Custom boards are lightweight, responsive, and just dripping with pop. Even better, they look cool.

Elan Inverse 155 - One of the lightest going. The makers claim that the Advanced DG Top Technology is the cause. Regardless, riders will likely be impressed with its responsiveness and flex, not to mention its ability to handle virtually any terrain. Here's what one of the test crew participants had to say at TransworldSnowboarding about the Elan Inverse 155.

"If you ride jumps, rails, boxes, trees, junk, trash, cars, street rails- whatever you ride- the board is amazing."

Gnu Rider's Choice 157.5 MTX - This is a freestyle board that reportedly responds well into turns, lands as smooth as a baby's bottom, and generally seems willing to follow your every command. Its got a snappy flex and should be a winner in the pipe.

Nidecker Advanced 157 - This is a versatile board that works great on both rails (word is, you'll hardly know you're on one), and jumps. It's got great pop. Even better, you can get yourself a Nidecker Advanced 157 for less than $400.

Visit www.extremeprosports.com to read the full news release.

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