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The Good Ride Take

The Rome Agent Snowboard Review by The Good Ride

Board- 158 & 160
Bindings- Burton Cartels, Union Force, Flux SF45
People who tried the board- 5'10" 195lbs size 9 shoe, 6' 160lbs size 10.5 shoe
Days on the board 11

When trying the Rome Agent we already knew how great this board would be so we weren't that surprised when it lived up to our expectations. This is right up there at the pinnacle of all mountain boards.  If you can only afford one board to do everything then this is a good choice.  We had no surprises and no disappointments.  It's a fast mid flexing stable board that is built very well.   We would pick this over the Burton Custom any day for a few reasons.  1 is the price and 2 is that you can use any binding with this board.  Burton's channel system keeps you imprisoned to only Burton or Burton Channel compatible bindings which is a huge shame.  The Agent is very similar to the Burton Custom. Actually the designer of the Custom started this company.  This is a more sturdy version of the custom camber with thicker rails and an all around sturdy approach to the build.  It's a bit heavier than the Custom but to many the durability will be worth it.

Groomers- Let's face it.  Most people spend most of their time on groomers so this is a very important category.  This cambered board is fun and fast on morning groomers. As it gets chewed up it's still forgiving on bumpy terrain. We liked the ride and felt this might be its' best category. 

Powder- With a twinish shape and not much set back this board is not going to blow your mind in the deep stuff but its exactly what you would expect for a cambered board.  It will be fun until it gets really deep. 

Turn Initiation- It's easy to turn for a mid flexing board.  It makes big carving turns fun but if you need to make a quick turn in a jam it will be very responsive.  This is not for a beginner and will take a little while to get use to if you are an intermediate.  Advanced to Expert riders will appreciate this board immediately and enjoy its ability to turn.  If you compare this to the Agent Rocker you will see that this is going to be a lot more difficult but compared to other camber boards in it's category it's pretty easy.

Speed-  There is a fast base, mid flexing so that makes it very damp.  You can straight line this thing without issues.  Its not going to have the stability of the Rome Anthem but it sure is fast for it's category. 

Weight-  It's pretty heavy but you can see why if you examine it closely.  The rails have a lot more steel and the board is thicker. It's built to last a long time and judging by the extra everything on the board you can ride this 100+ days a year for a many seasons before it gives up on you. 

Edge Hold- This board will climb a steep icy pipe wall but it won't be the best board on an icy day.  Ice sucks but if it's something you have to face all the time look for a different board.  If you ride in mainly good conditions like we do then this board handles most situations we deal with. 

Stiffness- This is on the stiffer side of mid flexing which makes for a good all mountain board.   

Switch- We thought this board would not be as much fun to ride switch as most boards of this shape but it did a very good job.  If you ride switch on occasion you won't be disappointed.  If you ride switch a lot then look for a twin or directional twin.

Rails and Jibbing- Great for a visit but you don't want this as your street specialist.  Its sturdy and slides well but flex is just to medium to really handle long kinked rails or big Jibs.  Still it's not bad if you just want to hit a mellow small rail or small jib.

Pipe-  The Agent is not bad in the pipe. It climbs the wall well and has enough flex to land a less than perfect hit.  We felt that there are other boards that really did a better job than the Agent but this is a ride everything well board but not great board. 

Jumps- Go big or small and this board will be there for you. We also like how the Agent Camber generates it own air.  Both the 2011 and 2012 are very poppy boards so it's hard to say how much better the 2012's new pop tech is than the 2011.  It seems more poppy but again it's hard to tell.

 

A quick look at the 2012 Rome Agent

 

 

 

The Good Ride Take on Rome
Rome is relatively new but has some of the best people in the industry working there.  For example the designer of the Burton custom is now a principle and designer at Rome.  Their strong point is that they make exceptional park and all mountain snowboards.  They make boots and bindings that are loved or hated but don’t have the rep that their boards have.  From what we have experienced with their clothing its well made, fits well and the waterproofing isn’t bad for the price.   Their gloves are hit or miss and don’t really have the rep that their clothing does.  They have exceptional customer service and everyone at Rome seems to really love what they are doing so if you have an issue it will most likely be handled professionally.   Rome hasn’t really been leading the innovation charge the last few years but almost everything they make is well thought out and fun to use.   Rome has the average to 100+ day freestyle to all mountain rider dialed out.

 

Company Information

Rome Agent 2012

Agent

NEW DESIGN LAUNCHES ALL-MOUNTAIN FREESTYLE TOUR; 100 FANS STAMPEDED AT FIRST STOP

kickers; 2-foot days; steep couloirs; frontside grabs on natural hips; carving on corduroy; rope ollies; laying back on a wave of pow, a bit of the jib

MSRP: $500.00 USD

 

Rome Agent 2011

Superpop Core Matrix

Lightweight wood orientation for extra pop off the nose and tail

StraightTriax 30 Laminate

A laminate that balances a jib-jump feel with solid edge control

SinterSpeed Base

A wax-hungry sintered structure for knuckle-clearing speed

PressurePop Technology: Basalt Reverse-V

New eco-friendly tech configured for ollie-nollie power with no added torsional stiffness

PowerBars: Basalt Reverse-V

New tech that channels your power into the point where you load up ollies and nollies

Basalt Impact Plates™

Lightweight, eco-friendly protection under your bindings

Impact Edges

A beefier edge for dealing with the 100-day life of parks and natural terrain

Park Edge Bevel

-2° base/-2° side for a blend of finesse and grip

 

Rome Agent 2010

NEVERMIND THE BOLLOCKS, HERE COMES THE AGENT

Whether you get wayward on shred hitting massive park jumps, popping off groomed rollers, rewinding off stumps, or charging untracked lines, the Agent adds stoke to all sides of the collective addiction. With a flex and feel that leaves the creativity up to the individual rider, the Agent will let you define your approach to snowboarding, not the other way around. For clearing ropes more easily, the new Reverse-V carbon stringer focuses your ollie power in the tail without adding any unwanted torsional stiffness. Superpop Core Matrix The integration of low-density woods for advanced lightness StraightTriax 30 Carbon Laminate 30-degree off-axis fibers blend control with finesse; carbon adds the pop SinterSpeed Base A strong, wax-absorbent structure for gap-clearing speed Impact Plates™ 2.5 times stronger under foot Carbon Reverse-V Stringer Technology Reverse V carbon gives more ollie and nollie power with a torque-free, lightweight mapping Impact Edges Beefier edges for added protection against rails and ledges LDC Technology Low-density woods in low-stress regions of the core to reduce weight Edge Bevel: Park (-2° base/-2° side) Catch-free to add comfort and control off jumps, but with plenty of bite once on edge Positive Camber Traditional positive camber delivers dynamic energy release from edge to edge and a ton of pop in the nose and tail

Specs

Rome Agent 2012 Specs

Size	146	149	152	154	156	158	160
Weight Range (lbs)	85-140	100-150	110-165	115-170	125-185	135-200	150-215
Weight Range (kg)	39-64	45-68	50-75	52-77	57-84	61-91	68-98

Size	146	149	152	154	156	158	160
Overall Length	1460	1490	1520	1535	1555	1575	1600
Effective Edge	1120	1150	1175	1190	1210	1230	1255
Waist width	247	248	249	250	252	254	255
Nose Width	283.6	286.2	288.4	290	293	296	298.4
Tail Width	283.6	286.2	288.4	290	293	296	298.4
Sidecut Depth	18.3	19.1	19.7	20	20.5	21	21.7
Sidecut Radius (m)	7.83	7.93	8.04	8.13	8.22	8.3	8.38
Default Stance (in)	20"	21"	21"	22"	22"	22"	23.5"
Default Stance (cm)	51 cm	53 cm	53 cm	56 cm	56 cm	56 cm	59 cm
Stance Range (in)	18 3/8-23 1/8	19 1/2-24 1/4	19 1/2-24 1/4	20 1/2-25 1/4	20 1/2-25 1/4	20 1/2-25 1/4	21 1/2-26 1/2
Stance Range (cm)	46.7-58.7	49.4-61.4	49.4-61.4	52-64	52-64	52-64	55-67
Default Stance Location	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered

 

Rome Agent 2011 Specs

Size	146	149	152	154	156	158	160
Overall length	1460	1490	1520	1535	1555	1575	1600
Effective Edge	1120	1150	1175	1190	1210	1230	1255
Running Length	1070	1100	1125	1140	1160	1180	1205
Nose Length	200	200	205	205	205	205	205
Tail Length	190	190	190	190	190	190	190
Waist width	247	248	249	250	252	254	255
Nose Width	283.6	286.2	288.4	290	293	296	298.4
Tail Width	283.6	286.2	288.4	290	293	296	298.4
Sidecut Depth	18.3	19.1	19.7	20	20.5	21	21.7
Sidecut Radius (m)	7.83	7.93	8.04	8.13	8.22	8.3	8.38
Nose Radius	400	400	400	400	400	400	400
Tip Height	49	49	51.4	51.4	51.4	51.4	51.4
Tail Radius	380	380	380	380	380	380	380
Tail Height	46.5	46.5	46.5	46.5	46.5	46.5	46.5
Camber Height	5	5.5	6	6.5	6.5	7	7.5
Design Stance (in)	20"	21"	21"	22"	22"	22"	23.5"
Design Stance (cm)	51 cm	53 cm	53 cm	56 cm	56 cm	56 cm	59 cm
Stance Range (in)	18 3/8-23 1/8	19 1/2-24 1/4	19 1/2-24 1/4	20 1/2-25 1/4	20 1/2-25 1/4	20 1/2-25 1/4	21 1/2-26 1/2
Stance Range (cm)	46.7-58.7	49.4-61.4	49.4-61.4	52-64	52-64	52-64	55-67
DFLT Location	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered
Weight Range (lbs)	85-140	100-150	110-165	115-170	125-185	135-200	150-215
Weight Range (kg)	39-64	45-68	50-75	52-77	57-84	61-91	68-98
Foot Size (US)	<= 10	<= 10	<= 10	<= 10	<= 11	<= 11	<= 11
Foot Size (Euro)	<= 44	<= 44	<= 44	<= 44	<= 46	<= 46	<= 46

Rome Agent 2010 Specs

Size	140	146	149	152	154	156	158	160	162
Overall Length	1400	1460	1490	1520	1535	1555	1575	1600	1620
Effective Edge	1060	1120	1150	1175	1190	1210	1230	1255	1275
Running Length	1010	1070	1100	1125	1140	1160	1180	1205	1225
Nose Length	200	200	200	205	205	205	205	205	205
Tail Length	190	190	190	190	190	190	190	190	190
Waist Width	245	247	248	249	250	252	254	255	256
Nose Width	278.6	283.6	286.2	288.4	290	293	296	298.4	300.4
Tail Width	278.6	283.6	286.2	288.4	290	293	296	298.4	300.4
Sidecut Depth	16.8	18.3	19.1	19.7	20	20.5	21	21.7	22.2
Sidecut Radius (m)	7.6	7.83	7.93	8.04	8.13	8.22	8.3	8.38	8.46
Tip Height	49	49	49	51.4	51.4	51.4	51.4	51.4	51.4
Tail Height	46.5	46.5	46.5	46.5	46.5	46.5	46.5	46.5	46.5
Camber Height	4	4	4.5	5	5.5	6	6	6.5	7
DFLT Stance (in/cm)	19" / 48 cm	20" / 51 cm	21" / 53 cm	21" / 53 cm	22" / 56 cm	22" / 56 cm	22" / 56 cm	23.5" / 59 cm	23.5" / 59 cm
Stance Width (in)	17 3/8 - 22 1/8	18 3/8 - 23 1/8	19 1/2 - 24 1/4	19 1/2 - 24 1/4	20 1/2 - 25 1/4	20 1/2 - 25 1/4	20 1/2 - 25 1/4	21 1/2 - 26 1/2	21 1/2 - 26 1/2
Stance Width (cm)	44.2 - 56.2	46.7 - 58.7	49.4 - 61.4	49.4 - 61.4	52 - 64	52 - 64	52 - 64	55 - 67	55 - 67
Weight Range (lbs)	75 - 125	85 - 140	85 - 140	110 - 165	115 - 170	125 - 185	135 - 200	150 - 215	160 - 230+
Weight Range (kg)	34 - 57	39 - 64	39 - 64	50 - 75	52 - 77	57 - 84	61 - 91	68 - 98	73 - 104+
DFLT Location	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered	centered

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