$369 Intermediate to Expert Freestyle Hybrid Rocker Twin-Like Shape So the Forum Bully is another new Double Dog creation that we call hybrid rocker. The Youngblood Doubledog is a hybrid rocker shape that has proven to be a good ride for many other boards out there. Even though Forum is owned by Burton or something like that they didn't seem to follow Burton's hybrid rocker design. It seems to feel/be more like the hybrid rocker boards from Never Summer, Mervin and Rome. The Bully DD has the same advantages and trappings that most hybrid rocker boards do. There is effortless float in powder and the ride is super forgiving. However the ride can get chattery and there is a loose feeling between the feet that can be awesome, anoyying or a little of both. There is also a little extension of the edges at the bindings just like Burton has that makes for a little more edge hold than a regular sidecut but it's still needs a little more. If they could do a little more with the edge this board would be a good all conditions ride. Instead it's only really fun when the conditions are soft. It's nice to see a little set back and a directional shape that is almost twin like but still directional. So if you want to carve out a turn or just ride one direction on a deep powder day you have a little advantage over a twin. If you can live with the limited edge hold the Bully will do very well as a mellow all mountain freestyle board that is soft loose, poppy and very playful.
This is what we call a snowboard that has rocker in the center and then a camber bend at the tip and tail. The end result is the tip and tail are still off the ground but it helps bring some good qualities that people liked with camber to rocker. The camber usually keep’s the board from washing out when you lay into a harder carve and for the most part provide a more balanced all conditions ride compared to continuous rocker or camber. This is still nothing like camber board and it provides a loose forgiving catch free ride. Hybrid Rocker comes in all riding styles from Freestyle to Freeride and is a solid next step from where it started with continuous rocker. Hybrid Rocker is usually pretty poppy, floats well in powder, catch free and very forgiving. The one complaint is it can still be unstable flat basing or one footing in some conditions like hard pack or ice. The major companies are working on this problem and it’s been getting better since this was introduced. Most love this loose feeling and get use to the squirrely nature in certain conditions. We at The Good Ride feel this is one of the better shapes out there so give it a try.
No Nerds Remember that jock in school who stole your lunch money, your homework, and your dignity? Well, that douche doesn’t snowboard. With a twin-like shape and DoubleDog profile that mixes rocker and camber, the Bully is now your best friend. Camber sections located under each foot deliver power and pop while the rocker sections between the feet and in the nose and tail keep it a forgiving and playful ride. Who’s laughing now?
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Playful Power. Prepared fresh, this delicious profile comes loaded with two great tastes in one. Camber sections located under each foot deliver power, pop and edge grip for charging fast and going big. Rocker sections between the feet, and in the nose and tail, keep it a forgiving and playful ride. Add to the recipe a core profile with softer sections underneath the feet and poppy sections between the feet and in the nose and tail for all-day park laps.
