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Rome Jett Snowboard Review

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Rome Jett Snowboard Review
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$340
Beginner to Advanced All mountain to Freeride
2010 & 2011 Camber Directional Shape

2012- Hybrid Camber Directional Shape
The Jett is a much more mellow version of the Rome Blue. The 2010/2011 Rome Jett is a solid camber board that can be used just about anywhere.  This is one of our favorite directional all mountain camber boards in this price range. For 2012 the Jett added the hybrid camber tech that is in the Rome Blue which improves performance in powder.   It really improves the ride over the 2010 and 2011 models. This is perfect for anyone who wants to get their edge to edge transitioning down and begin the road to understanding the technical approach to every aspect of all mountain riding. It's also a great freeride board that will help you learn how to correctly carve out a good turn.  Even though the Jett has a shape of the Blue it has a softer flex so it makes for a more versitle directional board.  It's not going to have the speed or stiffer dynamic feel of the Blue but it will be easier to turn and more forgiving.  This a good ride favorite for those who want to get into the mostly mountain riding game at a low price.  As you get better the Jett won't become obsolete like many beginner to intermediate snowboards.  The Rome Jett will even be fun for an expert rider who just wants to take it mellow and make good turns but most expert riders arent that way so that is why we feel the Jett will be a good mid level.  The extruded base is one of our only complaints about the Jett but it does provide an almost maintenance free ride.

How It Rides
Groomers Good
   Speed Good
   Flex Soft/Med   Rails/
Jibbing		 Average
Powder Average   Weight Light
   Carving
Excellent
   Pipe Good
Turn Initiation
 Moderate   Edge Hold Good   Switch Good   Jumps Good

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The Good Ride Take

A quick look at the 2012 Rome Jett

  

 

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 Jett 2012

Jett

THE SOUND OF ALL-MOUNTAIN FUN ON THE VERGE OF BREAKING OUT

cruising smooth turns; feeling the rhythm from one arc to the next; progressing into new levels of terrain; getting the taste of deep pow; getting the taste of holding a frontside grab; getting the taste of fun in the park

 

MSRP: $340.00 USD

Camber Hybrid Fun

Shape

Directional Standard

What It Likes

  • Jumps:

    8

  • Jibs:

    7

  • Pow Lines:

    8

  • Carves:

    7

  • Kill It All:

    8

Flex/Feel

Buttery-Poppy
Tech Details
  • Pop Core Matrix A smooth-flexing matrix of lightweight Poplar that kicks back energy when you lay into it
  • StraightBiax Laminate The glass configuration that steers our freestyle boards: torsionally forgiving to keep the feel super playful
  • XTRD Base Durable, easy-to-repair, and fast enough to hit your personal speed threshold

Rome Jett 2011

DESIGNED FOR THE MULTI-YEAR PROGRESSION SESSION

Just good, clean fun. A playful feel from tip to tail lets riders cruise perfect groomers, float through powder in the trees, or get in the line-up at the top of the park for the first time. Upgraded with QuickRip Sidecut in 2011 for quickness, stability and grip. The perfect design for stepping into a life hooked on the shred.

MSRP: $340.00 USD

New Tech
  • QuickRip Sidecut

Shape/Camber

Directional Standard

Positive

Pop Core Matrix

Lightweight wood with a high “pop” factor for a dynamic, snappy feel

StraightBiax Laminate

A laminate tuned for butters, presses and catch-free landings

XTRD Base

A hassle-free extruded compound for baseline speed

QuickRip Sidecut

Quick initiation between the feet with added edge grip through the turn

Mountain Edge Bevel

-1° base/-1° side for maximum freestyle grip

 

Rome Jett 2010

FROM FIRST TURN TO FIRST BOARDSLIDE

The first time is often the most memorable—that first linked turn, that first slash on a powder bank, that first straight-air over a park jump, that first 50-50 down a box. With our smooth-flexing Pop Core Matrix and StraightBiax Laminate, the Jett is tuned to up the fun factor through a long list of firsts.

MSRP: $340.00 USD

Directional Standard

Positive

Pop Core Matrix Lightweight and smooth flexing

StraightBiax Laminate

90-degree off-axis glass fibers give a mellow, easy-to-control flex profile

XTRD Base

Tough and easy to repair

Edge Bevel: Mountain (-1° base/-1° side)

All the edge power you expect, with just enough bevel to eliminate twitchiness

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 Jett 2012

 

Your Board Size
Size 143 146 150 154
Weight Range (lbs) 70-110 80-120 95-135 105-150
Weight Range (kg) 32-50 36-54 43-61 48-68
Board Specs
Size 143 146 150 154
Overall Length 1430 1460 1500 1540
Effective Edge 1090 1120 1160 1200
Waist width 243 245 247 249
Nose Width 282 285 288 291
Tail Width 282 285 288 291
Sidecut Depth 19.5 20 20.5 21
Sidecut Radius (m) 6.94 7.17 7.52 7.88
Default Stance (in) 20" 21" 21" 21"
Default Stance (cm) 51 cm 53 cm 53 cm 53 cm
Stance Range (in) 18 3/8-23 19 1/2-24 19 1/2-24 19 1/2-24
Stance Range (cm) 46.7-58.7 49.4-61.4 49.4-61.4 49.4-61.4
Default Stance Location 20 bk 20 bk 20 bk 20 bk

 


Rome Jett 2011

 

Size 144 147 151 155
Overall length 1445 1475 1515 1555
Effective Edge 1100 1130 1170 1210
Running Length 1050 1080 1120 1160
Nose Length 205 205 205 205
Tail Length 190 190 190 190
Waist width 238 240 242 243
Nose Width 278.6 281.6 285.6 288.6
Tail Width 278.6 281.6 285.6 288.6
Sidecut Depth 20.3 20.8 21.8 22.8
Sidecut Radius (m) 6.8 7.02 7.2 7.39
Nose Radius 400 400 400 400
Tip Height 51.4 51.4 51.4 51.4
Tail Radius 350 350 350 350
Tail Height 50.3 50.3 50.3 50.3
Camber Height 5 5.5 6 6.5
Design Stance (in) 20" 21" 21" 21"
Design Stance (cm) 51 cm 53 cm 53 cm 53 cm
Stance Range (in) 18 3/8-23 19 1/2-24 19 1/2-24 19 1/2-24
Stance Range (cm) 46.7-58.7 49.4-61.4 49.4-61.4 49.4-61.4
DFLT Location 20 bk 20 bk 20 bk 20 bk
Size 144 147 151 155
Weight Range (lbs) 70-110 80-125 100-150 110-170
Weight Range (kg) 32-50 36-57 45-68 50-77
Foot Size (US) <= W8 <= W8 <= W8 <= W8
Foot Size (Euro) <= 40 <= 40 <= 40 <= 40

 

Rome Jett 2010

 

Size 144 147 151 155
Overall Length 1440 1470 1510 1550
Effective Edge 1115 1145 1185 1225
Running Length 1065 1095 1135 1175
Nose Length 205 205 205 205
Tail Length 170 170 170 170
Waist Width 234 237 240 242
Nose Width 273.8 278 284 288
Tail Width 273.8 278 284 288
Sidecut Depth 19.9 20.5 22 23
Sidecut Radius (m) 7.13 7.32 7.33 7.51
Tip Height 54.7 54.7 54.7 54.7
Tail Height 46.9 46.9 46.9 46.9
Camber Height 6 6.5 7 7.5
DFLT Stance (in/cm) 19" / 48 cm 20" / 51 cm 20" / 51 cm 21" / 53 cm
Stance Width (in) 17 3/8 - 22 18 3/8 - 23 1/8 18 3/8 - 23 1/8 19 1/2 - 24
Stance Width (cm) 44.2 - 56.2 46.7 - 58.7 46.7 - 58.7 49.4 - 61.4
Weight Range (lbs) 70 - 110 80 - 125 100 - 150 110 - 170
Weight Range (kg) 32 - 50 36 - 57 45 - 68 50 - 77
DFLT Location 20 bk 20 bk 20 bk 20 b

 

 

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