Situation: a Libra man and a woman are best friend. Spending a lot of time together. Going camping. Talking about building a cabin in the woods together. Planning trips. The Libra man always includes this woman in his plans. Talking in "we" and "us".

They were intimate before but Libra man was indecisive when he's met another woman. Libra promised the best friend he would never leave. The other woman turned out to be too much but it left a scar. That they're slowly working on fixing.

The best friend wants more. The Libra do too but he's traumatized by past relationships and is scared to mess it up.

The best friend wants to be the one to take the reigns here. What would be the best way to show the Libra that more would be possible?

Advanced rider but when I moved overseas I had to stop. Finally heading back to the slopes next southern hemisphere winter (NZ) and gotta start from scratch with all my gear again.

I used to absolutely love the 2018 Burton Custom X 152wide (maybe 153?). The grip on the edge was insane for carving. Before that I had a Ride Machete which I loved.

Never much of a park runner, just hitting natural features and high speeds/turns.

What would you guys and girls suggest these days. Does the Custom X still hold up? Is there anything else you'd suggest for big mountain riding?

Unfortunately no need for a powder board out this way. That's a rarity in the south.

Low Poly from thingiverse. Based on 1" fender washers. Printed on a Photon Mono 2 and painted with Chinese acrylic paint markers from Amazon. That Army Painter Medium Tone wash is doing a LOT of heavy lifting. But I'm happy with them!

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Hey all, I’m looking for some help choosing a new freeride or directional all-mountain board for the 2025/26 season. I’ve done some research, but I’d love advice from people who have actually ridden some of the boards I’m considering. I just got back from a ski trip in Japan in Feb and loved it the whole time but left something to be desired from my current quiver.

Rider profile:

• 177 cm, 155–165 lbs (likely closer to 160 during the season)
• Based in Calgary, riding mostly Lake Louise, Sunshine, etc.
• Confident on double blacks, bowls, and off-piste terrain
• Not a park rider, but I do like to hit natural features and side hits, and would love something I can throw the occasional grab or 360 on
• Want something that carves well, feels stable at speed, and can handle chop and steep lines
• Ideally a one- or two-board quiver setup

Boards I’ve ridden:

• Rossignol Sushi – great float in powder but too surfy and short for my everyday riding
• Ride Warpig/Superpig – fun, but feels too short and loose to be stable on groomers or drops

What I’m looking for:

• A stable board that holds an edge and feels composed at speed
• Good carving ability and edge control
• Enough float for pow days and slackcountry
• Some pop or energy in the tail for hitting natural features
• Not focused on switch riding or park, but still want some liveliness
• Prefer something around 158–162 cm, depending on shape

Shortlist so far:

1. Capita Black Snowboard of Death (BSOD) Stiff but not dead, and seems like a great balance of dampness and responsiveness. Reviews say it’s stable but still fun to ride.
2. YES PYL (Pick Your Line) Love the directional freeride vibe, and the flex sounds manageable. Seems like a good choice for deep snow and technical terrain, but curious how it handles side hits and moderate speeds.
3. Jones Stratos Seems like a good middle ground. More poppy and nimble than something like the Flagship, but still freeride focused. Anyone riding this in variable terrain?
4. YES Standard I know it’s not as freeride-focused, but it seems like a good all-rounder that’s still stable and can carve well. How does it hold up in chopped up or steep terrain?
5. Capita Mercury Seems like a great balance of freeride and all-mountain versatility. Lots of riders say it holds an edge well, floats decently, and still feels playful enough for side hits. Having trouble finding one used though.
6. Capita Mega Merc I know it’s stiffer and more demanding than the Mercury, but if it’s that much more responsive and precise, I’m open to it. Curious how it compares in pow and for quick turns.

Would love your input on:

• How these compare in real-world carving, float, and stability
• Any alternative boards I should be looking at (especially if I can’t find a Capita Mercury or Mega Merc)
• Size recommendations for someone my size (boot size is US 8)

Thanks in advance for any help. I’m planning to buy used or find a good deal on past-season stock, so feel free to suggest older models if the tech hasn’t changed much. Cheers.