Description We have also made some significant design evolutions- they are lower in weight and higher in quality. Details include lower nose/tail profiles, new fiberglass/graphite configurations, steeper cap angl...
Summary: The Joyride Minaret is the answer to my long search for the "right" board for me. I have ridden at least 15 other boards looking for a stiff, yet easy to handle, confidence building, all-terrain animal. This is it. Plus the graphics are really nice.
Strengths: Wide enough for size 10 boots, the Joyride Minaret handles the powder well because it has a medium width to it, but it really excels on the hardpack. A good amount of sidecut makes turning easy, and this board just wants to race down the mountain. It is also super light. It has lots of camber for spring turns and carbon strips throughout.
Weaknesses: I haven't discovered any yet.
Similar Products Used: K2 Eldorado, Ride Mountain, Gnu Factory Choice, T. Sims model
Review Date February 2, 2001
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Matt Cusack(Unregistered User)
,
Intermediate
, from Bridgewater, CT
Price Paid:
$179.00
at The House
Favorite place to ride: Okemo, VT
Riding Style: Freestyle/ Jibber
Product Year: 2000
Summary: This board rules. It is very responsive when carving, and it is still pretty flexible in the park. great all around mountain board, the best i have ever had!
Strengths: this puppy hauls...its easy to maintain control even at higher speeds. Very stable and smooth riding
Weaknesses: a little bit flat, and a tiny bit stiff
Summary: You can find great deals on this board, so buy it. After a bunch of crappy rentals, this board was a dream. In the park this board just rocks! Can't wait to get out on it again...
Strengths: Nice flex, handles ice, crud, and bumps great. With my step-ins the board is super light and easy to handle in the air (and comfortable on the lift). Easy to turn, this board cuts sharp. A super board to learn and progress on, I picked the 1999 up for 230 dollars (fusion) and love it!
Weaknesses: Not great topsheet protection (gouges kinda easy) but who really cares?
Similar Products Used: Burton and crappy rentals
Review Date January 10, 2000
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Reviewed by: Scott Caldwell(Unregistered User)
,
Advanced
, from Boston, MA
Favorite place to ride: Snowshoe, WV
Riding Style: All Mountain/ Freeride
Product Year: 1999
Summary: I read the other the reviews and one guy is a complete idiot. If you can get the chance to ride this board do it. Really the best you can get in my opinion!!!
Strengths: Cuts like a knife and FAST as sh!t. Great control and turnability at high speed. Perfect board for tall guys like me.
Weaknesses: A little pricey, but if you can spend the money it's well worth it.
Similar Products Used: Burton bindings and boots
Review Date December 17, 1999
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Denise Albrecht(Unregistered User)
,
Intermediate
, from Grass Valley, CA
Favorite place to ride: Borreal
Riding Style: Groomed/ Slalom
Product Year: 1997
Summary: The best board for boarders from beginnnrs to advanced in all conditions.
Strengths: The Best Ride ever and the price is always right. Flexable enough to handle well even on choppy ice. It doesn't bury you in the powder either. Great in the turns and over all handling is very responsive.
5 of 5
5 of 5
4 of 5
4 of 5
