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Many thanks!

I can only wear ski goggles in super-freezing cold conditions, but in normal weather (98% of the days I ride), I can't. They fog up. It's best to have my Goggles in their goggle sock in my backpack. They never freeze or fog up there.

Phenomenal review lads. Smith are legendary. Have the embark, deckboss, lowdown, 4d mag etc and I find myself continuously reaching for them over my vast eyewear quiver 😂 as nothing IMO compares or performs as consistently well. Only drawback here in New Zealand is price. You certainly get the quality if you have the dollars.

Many thanks and thanks for your take.

Thanks for your take.

Burton does that a lot.

@@thegoodridesnow yeah, but usually not on the boards that got such favorable reviews and sold out so quickly haha

Unfortunately they do. Check thegoodride.com to see all the 1 season boards they made that rode super well.

@@thegoodridesnow interesting, I’ve only noticed them discontinuing the boards that still had enough stock for spring sales in the past. I thought this board sold out prior to March 2023

They are much further ahead than that design/sales wise. Stores are taking orders from Brands almost a year ahead and Brands are planning their line 2+ years ahead. It was already long gone by spring 2023.

That skyline fuse jacket is beautiful

Thanks! It's the best jacket I've ever owned.

What size Ender and where exactly is it cutting into the boots?

thanks!

Agreed.

yes...we know but that isn't steep to us and most riders out there. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Its lighter and more chattery/less fun in uneven snow. So sizing up makes it less chattery but it's still more than the Custom.

@@thegoodridesnow more chattery than the regular custom? But if it’s stiffer and you size up doesn’t it make it harder to control because of the stiffness? You think it’s lighter weight is what’s for sure making it chattery and not it’s rigidly from the extra carbon? I ride a 156 regular custom and you think the x should be sized up? Thanks.

Yes, it's more chattery than the Custom. It's most likely a combination of carbon, the lighter core, and the thin top sheet. I've ridden many boards with lots of carbon and lighter cores that also have rubber, urethane, thicker top sheets, or even metal in the core to dampen the ride/reduce chatter. I know nothing about you, so it's hard to say if you should size up. I'd at least need your boot size, height, and weight to suggest a size. If you want to do this right and really get into it, hit me here to give me all the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

Hey Tim. That's a fun board and I think you can get the stance width's you want. I discovered after I reviewed it that it felt more stiff because Burton has a massive jump in recommended weight and its built thicker/stiffer in the 160 vs. the 155. The 155 is for 120-180lbs and the 160 is for 180-260lbs. Your 152 Skipjack was rated 150-200lbs so the 155 Forager will feel closer to your Skipjack but probably a little softer than what they say at 185lbs. It will be wide enough for your boots though and probably better than the Skipjack so that is good. I think I would have personally liked the 155 better as a daily driver but I would get the 160 if it's primarily for super deep mostly untracked pow.

I don't know for certain but if it rides like the Pro-Carbon Split I own I'd want them both in Pro-Carbon. If you can only do one then maybe the Goat since it likes going straight more than the more turny Powgoda and would like that stiffer flex. Their Pro-Carbon is not like most "Pro/Ultra/Plus" boards out there. It's pretty damp and I think it has metal on the topsheet near the edges. It seems they only make a 162 Pro-Carbon for the Powgoda and Goat. do your specs work with those sizes?

@@thegoodridesnow I’m 6ft tall, 10.5-11us boots and currently weighing 250 lbs, I’m probably too heavy for the 162 but Im planning on losing some fat in the summer time and getting down to 200lbs. Do you think it’s gonna be the ideal size for my specs?

Yeah the 162 in the Powgoda will feel to soft at 150 but it's good for your boot size and a good fit for your height but that's not as important. The stiffer pro-carbon will do a little better with a heavier rider but 250 is still pretty heavy. The Enduro will feel too soft at 250 but If you get down to 200 both Enduro and Pro-Carbon will work so you can choose the one that calls to you more. I'd go 158 for the Goat if you want control if you get to 200lbs and 162 if you are heavier or 200lbs but want more of a bomber. If you are primarily riding the Powgoda for pow go 162 for Enduro and Pro-Carbon.

@@thegoodridesnow I truly appreciate your advice!! I think imma end up with both in pro version. Cutting weight is a must for me not just for snowboarding performance but also health benefits. Thanks again, I’ve been really enjoying your contents since I started the hobby.

Thanks! I think going with Pro-Carbon for both is a great call. Usually I suggest going the other way with other brands but their Pro-Carbon is different. You don't get that extra chatter that often comes with the upper tier model. Loosing weight will also make everything in life better.

Sorry but I didn't weight the Infuse when I reviewed it. If memory serves me correctly I think its lighter but still on the heavy side.

Didn't try but don't think so.

What is your Chest and what size jacket do you normally wear.

@@thegoodridesnow usually an xl, I'd have to get back to ya on the chest measure

XXL would be good if you like a lot of layering. Otherwise the XL will fit more medium compared to some in Volcom's line that fit a little more baggy.

I like the 2024 and 2025 BSOD a lot but it's a different board compared to the Twins on this list. It's more comparable to the Frontier. The Frontier has better grip, is stiffer, better in uneven terrain and has a little more float. The BSOD has more pop, feels more light/dynamic underfoot and has a faster base. If you want to get into this more and do this right, hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

That was a fun board for the time. Burton doesn't have an equivalent to that right now. Maybe these if they fit your specs. They are different but about as close as you can get. Power Wagon, Cardiff Crane, Yes Standard Uninc, Jones Aviator 2.0, Endeavor Pioneer and 2025 YES Basic Uninc. If you want to do this right, hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

@@thegoodridesnow Thank you very much!!!

They are heavy. 2.8lbs per foot.

Glad they work for you. Did you try them with the inserts in the tongue or do you just like a really stiff boot? Yeah the weight wasn't that noticable riding the mountain/taking lifts but if I went hiking or touring it would be.

I think the 32 Jones pro model were the first ones to have that feature. Take a look.

2025 Ride Deadbolts, 2025 Ride Lasso and 2024 Ride Torrent have calf adjusters that are more for accomodating different calf sizes vs touring like this Vans and the Jones.

Thanks! So, yeah, you are right that the Assassin 156 is pretty narrow for 10.5 boots. A 160 Passport is wider and a much better suited for your specs. Its also considerably more damp than the Assassin so that combined with it being sized right should make the board grip better and just ride better in all conditions. Cheers!

Thanks!. I tried them about 5 years ago. They were super comfortable but bulky and had a very long footprint. They pack in a lot too so feel loose after about 10-15 days. 2 years ago my friends at a shop tested them and found the same issues. Not sure if things have changed for 2025

@@thegoodridesnow thank you for the infos! Do the adidas tactical lexicon pack out too or do they stay more consistent throughout usage?

They dont pack out much but aren't available for sale anymore. Adidas pulled out of snowboarding a few yrs ago

@@thegoodridesnow thanks!

Huh? All snowboard boot manufacturers make insoles to go with their boots. Check the full review to see what I'm talking about.

That sucks. What year and what did Vans customer service do to make it right?

BOA sucks. I was a big fan because I had a pair of Ride Insano with steel BOA, and it worked amazingly well. Then after almost 3 seasons of amazing performance, the Insanos got destroyed and tried other boots. This time the Ride Lasso Pro with textil cable, which they claim to be as resistant as the steel ones. BS. Inserts ripped out, and cables ripped, after not even 90 days. They didn't even last half the season. Then I had a pair of 32 crab grab BOA, textil also. The inserts resisted but the cables all ripped at the same time. I contacted BOA because they've got life guarantee apparently. This was 6 months ago. They never sent me the replacement. I had to go to a local shop, thank god they are friends and have got steel replacements, and they fixed them because I can't be without boots, because I am an instructor. 6 months and I am still waiting for their response. Those were the last BOA boots I will ever have. No more. I have bought a pair of Deeluxe Team ID LTD with flex boosters and they feel absolutely great. I don't know how are they going to perform till the season starts, obviously, but I don't want BOA anymore. There's a big problem nowadays with boots durability though. I don't know what is happening since the pandemic, but all boots seem to be lower quality and more expensive. Especially Ride was really disappointing, and not only because of the BOA, but because of many other issues, and especially because their Insano are the best boots I've ever had.

Yes but been enjoying the Bataleon Acid BOA boots coming out next season. Trying to decide between the two. My take is up on Patreon and YT Members.

@@thegoodridesnow yep I’ve been up to date, Bataleon acid could be me too because of wrap liner, I really like the boa harness on the fuse as there are no hot spots, if they were a touch softer I’d love them.

Thanks for joining up! Greatly appreciated. Yeah I'm so torn. The Deadbolt's flex doesn't seem to last as long but it fits better and is 0.6lbs lighter per foot. The Acid is a little too wide before the ankle and it's hard to tighten there wtih the BOA. It's also maybe 1/8-1/4 size too long and I'm worried about how much it will pack out. The Fuse's are great boots but they don't loose their flex easy. They also don't have much shock absorption. You might like the 2025 Deadbolt because it has a new bottom BOA harness that completely wraps around your ankle vs. the 2024 that only partly wraps but it depends on how much you ride.

happy to help. Do you mean boot I rode with the Katana or binding aka Katana vs. Black Label?

@@thegoodridesnowYes sorry, with the Katana.

Both are excellent bindings. The Katana is more smooth and the Black Label is more dynamic.

@@thegoodridesnow Sorry again haha, you said you rode the Katanas with the Bodega and Torrent boots.. I was wondering which boot you felt more comfortable with the binding? Thank you for the replies!

Torrents fit me better so I prefered that boot but the Bodegas blend well with Rome bindings if they fit your foot better than mine. If you want to go Rome try the Libertines.

Thanks for taking the time to write this and good to know about the stance angles. Let us know how the mix n match plays out if you go that route. Cheers!

Not sure on the exact relationship, but yeah, the base is Nidecker Kayon for sure. The straps, ratchets and highback are something else though that I haven't seen from Nidecker. I forgot to address the similarities. Thanks for bringing this up.

Many Thanks! The Skyline Fuse is the best jacket I've ever owned.

thanks for your take.

What size jacket do you normally wear? Also what is your chest size?

Tough call. I would worry more about boot size, and you are somewhat in between sizes, so it depends on what make/model/size board you are used to now. With 1.5he 161 will probably have toe/heel drag if you like to carve hard or ride a lot of steep terrain. The 164w is not going to have toe/heel drag but it's a little wide for you. You might like a different board but if you want to force a Megalight go 164w if you carve hard and ride steeper terrain. You should be able to still turn it medium fast in tight spots. 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/

Pretty medium just like its tip to tail flex. Maybe a touch stiffer but close

@@thegoodridesnow thank you! Is that for your size 9 boots in 156 or 154 when you said it’s a torch stiffer than medium? :) thanks again!

No prob. The 156 I have now and just finished testing (review coming) and that was a great size for me but the flex is pretty consistent throughout the sizes.

Ah! Okay! Looking forward to your new review. I am the exact same height, same boots, same foot width too as you! But I’m 167-170lbs, not sure to try the 154 or 156. By the way, have you guys tested K2 Almanac?

Oh for sure go 156 then. It matches up better with your specs than mine. No I haven't but hope to early next season.

Steph is 5'3" it fit great but she did have a little extra room in the length of the bag. The regular is rated for up to 5'7". But if you are that close to the limit, it may depend on what is more important, extra comfort or saving the little extra weight and room in your pack.