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Gear Reviews, Snowboard Reviews 123

The 2020 Nitro Dropout Snowboard Review

By Angrysnowboarder @angrysnowboard · On August 15, 2019

Board: Nitro Dropout

Size: 156

Camber Option: Cam-Out

Bindings: K2 Indy

Stance: 21.5 Wide 15 Negative 12 Goofy

Boots: K2 Thraxis Size 10

My Weight: 195lbs

Resort: Arapahoe Basin

Conditions: Hot pow, mid day laps, slightly warmer than average temperatures, a mix of clouds and sun, and some wind.

Flex: This board has that playful middle of the road all mountain freeride flex. It’s fully directional so obviously softer nose into a slightly stiffer tail. There’s a lot of torsional flex to this board which makes it fun to twist and drive.

Stability: This board is moderately stable. There’s a little flap in the nose at speeds, but nothing that really stands out. You do feel some of that chatter under foot. In rutted out terrain the board rides over most everything in its path and doesn’t wash out.

Ollies/Pop: The snap from this board is superb. It’s easy to load the camber profile and the rebound is immense. This is a board from sending it off everything in your path. If you want to send a side hit go for it or if you’re hitting a natural feature and need some boost don’t worry.

Butterability: That nose is so easy to press into and stay locked in. This board just wanted to pow butter with the best of them. It’s a deck that takes little effort to press into and will hold till you want to release it.

Carving: Short and fast to long and hard. It has all the bases covered. It’s a blast to come in hot to a carve and center flex the board to drive it out of the turn. This is where this board shines as it turns everything into a banked slalom run.

Rider in Mind: Someone that wants a directional freeride board for getting wily.

Personal Thoughts: It says something when you don’t want to get off a board. This is one of those boards. It slashes amazingly, has great pop, and rips a turn. It’s a board designed for optimizing fun all over the mountain in a freeride capacity. This is one of those sleeper boards people need to keep an eye on.

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123 Comments

  • Karim says: August 23, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    Any changes from last years model?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: August 25, 2019 at 9:06 am

      I don’t believe so.

      Reply
  • Knag says: September 15, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    I really appreciate the time you take for all your awesome reviews. Would you consider this a party board or is it too freeride oriented? Right now I have a 2020 153 degenerati model 1 I found for a great price which I haven’t ridden yet. Last season I had a 2019 Salomon Craft, which I loved, but would have preferred something more stable yet still playful. I’m a rad dad, so want something I can butter and play with, yet still be able to somewhat handle when on more advanced runs. Considering staying with the degenerati or perhaps picking up a Nitro Dropout. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Knag says: September 15, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      Btw, my Salomon Craft was a 152. Considering a Dropout in 153. I am 172 lbs.

      Reply
      • Angrysnowboarder says: September 15, 2019 at 3:03 pm

        More party board than freeride board. Bump up to a 56.

        Reply
  • Gabbo says: September 16, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    Based on your review I picked this for the new season. love your no-nonsense approach to your vids btw, always makes me smile. Was going to order a 56 but got the 53. I’m 160lbs should I return for the 56 or In you opinion will I have a good time with the 53? My last board was a 56 rocker and always felt a little large. thanks bud

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 18, 2019 at 8:22 am

      Nah you’re golden man.

      Reply
  • 50weekends says: September 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm

    Hey man, just wanted to say that I just copped last years model. Pretty excited to rip some turns with it this season.

    Both of my other boards have plain radial side cuts so I am interested to see how the bumps under foot improve grip (I ride in New England).

    Reply
  • indecisivesnowboarder says: October 3, 2019 at 11:59 pm

    Most likely going to get this board or the Kazu to add to my quiver as I want something more directional and pow focused than the board I already have (155 gnu headspace). If I go with the dropout should I go with the 159 or 156? 5’9, 200 lbs, size 9 boot?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: October 5, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      59

      Reply
  • Fuzzy Dunlop says: October 11, 2019 at 4:08 am

    Power Pods, more Arbor Griptech (good) or Burton PD Edges (useless)?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: October 11, 2019 at 9:42 am

      What?

      Reply
      • Fuzzy Dunlop says: October 11, 2019 at 10:17 am

        Is the Power Pod edge tech comparable to the Arbor Griptech? i.e the 2 radii aren’t blended and form a point.

        Burton came up with ‘Pressure Distribution Edges’ which built out edge bumps near the insert packs, which were useless.

        Hope this makes more sense. Thanks.

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: October 11, 2019 at 11:58 am

          Well there you go. Its way more comparable to Griptech.

          Reply
          • Fuzzy Dunlop says: October 12, 2019 at 3:18 am

            Thanks big A.

            Looking at this or the GNU Antigravity as a general Euro resort tomfoolery board with a throwback shape. What would you recommend for the older semi-rad dad, cruising about, on piste/groomer butters and the odd jump here and there?

            I have a Sushi and 12/13 Greats for more specific needs.

            Any advice much appreciated.

          • Angrysnowboarder says: October 12, 2019 at 8:21 am

            Antigravity will be noticeably softer. So you have to ask yourself do you want to charge a bit more or butter more. That will break down which you choose.

          • Fuzzy Dunlop says: October 12, 2019 at 9:44 am

            Thanks. I probably lean towards more laid back deck, so looks like the Gnu it is.

            On the rad dad front, I’ve been through the top 5 you did. Not a fan of C2, so the Libs are out, the Iguchi is 50% more expensive than the Nitro/Gnu, and Lago haven’t made it to Europe. This leaves the Ravine.

            Is this (in a 155) likely to be too gnarly for my intended use?

          • Angrysnowboarder says: October 12, 2019 at 10:15 am

            No.

  • Pat says: November 19, 2019 at 11:04 am

    Hello

    Great test !
    What is your favorite between the Nitro SMP and dropout ?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 19, 2019 at 9:35 pm

      Dropout.

      Reply
      • Pat says: April 1, 2020 at 6:36 am

        Hi,

        Thank for your reply !
        thanks for your answer but I can not see the difference between the two apart from the look of the shape because after nitro they have :

        – powerpods
        – all mountain ( oriented freeride)
        – the same flex of 7
        – the same radius
        – directional shape
        – the same wood core (powercore)

        Your feedback please

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: April 1, 2020 at 9:21 am

          Ah yes marketing the great disrupter of using logic to deduce one is different than the other.

          Reply
          • Pat says: April 1, 2020 at 3:31 pm

            Ok and for you the dropout is stiffer and solid than SMP?

  • The Kidd says: November 21, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    I’m 5’7, 160lbs and I just bought the Nitro Dropout 2020 156cm. Figured I’d go more board and get directional!! Got a screamin’ deal on her and preordered it from Freezeproshop.com in UK and they were offering $50 off $400 (free 3 days shipping and no tax) Total was $356 for board + snowboard tool. Everywhere else has this board for $470 so I just snagged it. Downside is I gotta wait until December 1st for it to ship. Your review helped me big time though, cant wait to schralp!!!

    Was thinking about Union Strata bindings for this beauty…thoughts on this and boots?

    Yewww, thanks brah!

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 21, 2019 at 8:15 pm

      Well solid choice. Strata’s will pair nicely with it. Best boot is the one that fits your foot and fits your needs.

      Reply
  • Pat says: December 13, 2019 at 5:18 am

    Hello

    Your favorite between dropout and jones frontier for all-mountain ?

    Thank

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: December 13, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      Dropout.

      Reply
      • Pat says: December 16, 2019 at 9:18 am

        Hello

        Ok thank you very much !

        Finaly after a lot of research
        I m hesite with 3 models of snowboards for an all mountain program with piste, small freeride, side hits
        I want a board that is good on groomers and good grip on hard pack, good stability for speed
        I have an intermediate level

        – Nitro Dropout
        – Jones mountain twin
        – nidecker escape

        Your opinion ?

        Thank you

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: December 17, 2019 at 9:16 am

          You don’t want the Escape it’s just a downgraded MT. Get the Dropout unless you need a more traditional shape, then get the Mountain Twin.

          Reply
          • Pat says: April 19, 2020 at 1:43 am

            thanks a lot for your answer

            For the dropout I have technical questions:

            – Is it easy to ride a switch even if it is not a twin?
            – I saw that dropout had a very short sidecut, I think it should be great for small turns but for long turns, what is the result and won’t it be a problem?
            – The mountain twin has a longer side cut, will it be better for long turns?
            – Which is more stable and better in speed and carving?

          • Angrysnowboarder says: April 19, 2020 at 5:13 pm

            Can you ride switch? No? Well then guess you need to learn how. Yes? Then there’s your answer. They both turn, can you turn a snowboard? Yes, there’s your answer. Oh you can’t? Well time to learn how.

  • Theo says: December 17, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Hey man,

    Thanks for the review. I’m looking for a surfy, directional board and I’ve found a pretty good deal on the Nitro Dropout ($400). Basically, I’m trying to decide whether to snap it up or pony up the extra $150 for the Korua Shapes Cafe Racer. Do you think it’s worthwhile to spend the extra dough?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: December 17, 2019 at 8:41 pm

      Get the Dropout!

      Reply
  • Theo says: December 17, 2019 at 9:20 pm

    Much obliged!

    Reply
  • Nuno says: January 12, 2020 at 6:01 am

    Hello!
    Thanks for the great review of the dropout. I just have one doubt, the 159 or 156. I am 1,77 m with 78 kg. Do you think the 156 will hpld or is too borderline?
    Cheers

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 12, 2020 at 9:23 am

      Should.

      Reply
      • Nuno says: January 15, 2020 at 4:25 pm

        Thanks a lot. The 156 will be then.

        Reply
  • Mat says: January 14, 2020 at 8:54 am

    Hi, thanks for the great review, it helped me decide to buy the Nitro Dropout 156.

    I’m at an intermediate level, mostly riding on groomers and, when available, on powder. I’m 5’11”, 165lbs, boot size US 10.5.

    Will the 156 work for me or would I really need the 159? How significant is the difference?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 14, 2020 at 9:16 am

      Get the 56 for sure.

      Reply
      • Mat says: January 14, 2020 at 10:30 am

        Thanks a million!
        Just to have a better understanding, what’s the main factor for your 156 recommendation? What makes it better in my case?

        Reply
        • Mat says: January 14, 2020 at 12:35 pm

          I bought the 156, thanks for the advice!

          One last question – what bindings would you recommend with it?
          I’m looking at the Nitro Team and Rambler, what do you think?
          I currently have Burton Moto boots with (broken) Mission bindings.

          Reply
          • Angrysnowboarder says: January 15, 2020 at 9:55 am

            Get the Teams.

        • Angrysnowboarder says: January 15, 2020 at 9:53 am

          Your weight.

          Reply
          • Mat says: January 15, 2020 at 10:58 am

            I’ll get the Teams so, thanks for your help!

  • James says: January 26, 2020 at 10:37 pm

    Hey Angry,
    I appreciate all the reviews as they have been helpful in researching boards! I demo’d quite a few boards and keep coming back to the Dropout. I demo’d the 159 as that was the only option. They are recommending that I buy the 159 but I am debating going with the 156. I am in BC so mix of pow and groomers. I am an intermediate rider 5’11 170 lbs with size 12 boot. What are your thoughts on board size?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 28, 2020 at 11:28 pm

      Either would work for you.

      Reply
  • qwerty says: February 1, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    6′, 175 lbs. Do you recommend 56 or 59? What binding would you recommend with this and the K2 Maysis boots?

    Reply
  • qwerty says: February 1, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    Also, how would this compare to Rome Ravine? Looking for 1 board to do it all, rad dad profile, like to go fast, have a tough time with moguls and steep ice in the NE.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 1, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      The tip shape plays a part in how the boards funnel snow/slush, the pointy tip on the Dropout funnels it faster and rises up on it quicker, while the shovel tip on the Ravine plows it and also will climb over crusty snow a bit better. The flex is a tad bit softer on the Ravine but that’s negligible.

      Reply
  • Josh says: February 1, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    Dropout sizing — 56 or 59 for 175lbs?

    Also, dropout vs rome ravine?

    Reply
  • Maciek says: February 19, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    Hi man.
    Im looking at nitro dropout, bataleon camel toe and capita mercury for hard carving and all around having fun on montain, some jumps and butters. Dampness (i’m old :)) and carving being priority. I have Arbor Westmark that i love but i want to expand quiver or mayby exchange it for something from above.
    Could you help me with my question or point to some other boards that i should look into?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 23, 2020 at 11:43 am

      Man you’re all over the place with decks. Out of the three you have listed the Camel Toe will be the dampest then the Dropout and Mercury are kind of tied. If you’re looking for damp though you might like something more like a Mervin board maybe a Hyper Kyarve, Hot Knife (stiff but damp), or even a Fun Guy.

      Reply
  • Lucas says: February 19, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    I’m 5’7 140lb do you think the 153 or 156?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 23, 2020 at 11:44 am

      53.

      Reply
  • Ezra says: February 26, 2020 at 4:19 pm

    I live in Colorado, experience a lot of pow out here. Will this board be good for the deep stuff?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 26, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      It didn’t suck for me on a 14 inch day at A Basin.

      Reply
  • Ed says: March 2, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    Compared to the K2 87:

    -How’s the flex? which one is more torsional flexible?
    -which one is faster edge to edge?
    -which one has easier turn of initiation?
    -which one has more of a stable/damp ride?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: March 3, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      -Stiffer in the dropout, 87 is softer.
      -Dropout
      -Dropout

      Reply
  • Mark says: April 5, 2020 at 8:41 am

    Avran, do consider this a “wide” board? Would a size 11.5/12 boot fit ok on the 159. My math with your formula (tip or tail width/2 + waist width) has the insert packs at 306
    Also, how does this compare to a Yes The Y? There’s a screamin’ deal out there right now that compares to an Endeavor Scout at 1/2 price.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: April 5, 2020 at 11:09 am

      It’s 28 at the center of the inserts not accounting for sidecut. So theoretically should fit it. It’s more twinish in how it rides than the Y, it would be closer to the Scout if anything.

      Reply
      • Mark says: April 5, 2020 at 1:24 pm

        Yeah, I just realized my math was off. 280mm, as you said.

        Reply
  • Ahmed says: April 5, 2020 at 9:06 am

    Hello Avran
    What bindings would you recommend for this board? Cartel, mission, atlas, strata? How would you rank them?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: April 5, 2020 at 11:06 am

      Cartels are all you need.

      Reply
  • Mark says: April 7, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    I take it you would pick this or the Ravine over the Scout, but between this and the Ravine what would you pick?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: April 7, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      Me personally I’d get the Nitro, but all three are solid.

      Reply
  • Luke says: May 12, 2020 at 6:42 am

    Hey mate, gotta give a big thanks for your vids. Super informative and delivered succinctly. Much love.

    I’m currently scouring the end of season sales for an all-mountain freestyle quiver killer. I’m an intermediate rider and spend probably 70% of my time off piste. I love forests, poppers, drops, big turns and soft snow. I also like to lap the park jumps occasionally, but I’m too old and shit to really grind hard there. Although, I’d love to get in there a bit more often and probably will.

    I’ll be moving from a Burton Instigator and I’m hoping to get something that can give me some of the playfulness of the Instigator while handling landings better and providing a bit more power and carvability.

    I’ve basically narrowed it down to the Nitro Dropout and the Salomon Assassin Pro. I’m probably leaning toward the Nitro, but I’d love some advice on which of the two you would recommend in this case. Or even if there is another board that stands out a bit more.

    Cheers mate! I appreciate any thoughts you might have.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 12, 2020 at 8:46 am

      I’d say for what you’re doing just snag the Nitro, go shred, and be happy.

      Reply
      • Luke says: May 12, 2020 at 8:55 am

        Thanks mate!

        Reply
  • Daryl says: May 18, 2020 at 11:35 am

    Hi Angry, would you recommend the:
    – Dropout
    – Basic Decade
    – Jones MT
    for a Low Intermediate for a quiver of one (or able to last multiple Seasons to come)

    Mostly, the goal is to take a board on groomers (70-80%), pow and trees, carve, occasional side hits, small-medium jumps. And once attempt to learn switch (for purposes of occasional mistakes that require switch position to get myself out of falling).

    Thanks again! And thanks for the amazing videos! You rock!

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 19, 2020 at 9:33 am

      If those are your three choices, probably Basic Decade.

      Reply
      • Daryl says: May 19, 2020 at 9:38 am

        Thanks Angry for your quick response.

        Those are the three choices I thought was good base off your video reviews, however at my describe level of experience and your amazing encyclopedia snowboarding knowledge, could you recommend some boards that would allow me to progress quick and also last me for many seasons to come for the intended kind of riding I would like to do as mentioned.

        Thanks again Angry!

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: May 19, 2020 at 12:09 pm

          Get the Yes Typo or a Ride Algorhythm honestly. Better suited for you, you’ll be able to progress, and won’t outgrow it right away.

          Reply
          • Daryl says: May 20, 2020 at 7:32 am

            Thanks a lot angry!

            Will look at the YES Typo or Ride Algorhythm.

            Does it matter if its the Old typo profile of 4-4-4 in your review, or the new Typo of 2-4-2?
            Cause if it’s the 2-4-2, then it is pretty similar to the Decade isn’t it? Typo rated at 6/10 flex and decade at 7/10 flex with the same 2-4-2 camrock profile.

            Would you recommend any bindings to pair up with either the Typo/Algorhythm (or decade)?
            Strata? Atlas? NOW? Malavita?

            Thanks again Angry! Cheers!

          • Angrysnowboarder says: May 20, 2020 at 7:51 am

            So all those 242 or 444 numbers mean is the amount of camber in the middle. The 444 has more camber is all. But the flex rating shit means fuckall in the grand scheme of things. The typo is a softer flex and more in tune to what you need at your level. I’d go with the Now IPO/Brigade or the Malavita/Cartel probably more the Cartel.

          • Daryl says: May 20, 2020 at 8:37 am

            Oh I thought the middle number is the camber and the first and last number is the rocker. The camber remains at 4mm, but 242 has less rocker than 444 which makes 242 more catchy?

            But anyways, Noted! Will go for the Typo and Cartel!

            Thanks a lot Angry!

  • C says: August 4, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    Would this or a Ravine fare better in the trees for quick turn initiation and a bit of pow?

    I know the Ravine’s nose feels particularly soft and I’m a bit concerned it might get bucked around

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: August 5, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Well you ideally want a softer nose in the trees so…

      Reply
  • Al says: October 18, 2020 at 4:43 pm

    Bonjour Angry One. Thanks for all the hard work, love your site/content.

    So I love my Salomon Assassin, the flex/sidecut/camber profile just feel great to me.

    So should I buy the Dropout or a Sick Stick (or a First Call)? I have other powder boards (hovercraft, 2020) so I’m looking for more of a fun board that can handle smaller/heavier pow days and then be fun everywhere else (slush, banks, side hits, couple of park laps) when the pow is done: day after snow, spring powder day, that kind of thing.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: October 18, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      Are those your only options?

      Reply
      • Al says: October 19, 2020 at 1:15 am

        No I’m open minded, are there other boards you think would be better?

        I’m looking for cam-rocker, I’ve had rockered and tbt in the past (gnu park pickle, evil twin) and didn’t like them. And full camber is just a little less forgiving when inevitably screw up a spin/butter.

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: October 19, 2020 at 9:00 am

          So a Ride Warpig or Superpig might fit the bill, maybe the Libtech Orca or Gnu Gremlin although Gremlin may be too stiff for what you’re looking for. Rome Service Dog or Stalefish if you need something a bit stiffer. And if you wanted to keep it twin the Marhar Lumberjack.

          Reply
          • Al says: October 19, 2020 at 3:52 pm

            I had totally overlooked the warpig (I guess I rode some Ride boards 10 years ago that were pretty average).

            It looks ideal though, thanks dude.

  • ag says: November 3, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    Any changes between the 2020 and the 2021 model?
    Also any reason to size down on this? I normally ride a 159 but you’ve been suggesting the 56 for other people in my weight class (170-175lbs)

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 3, 2020 at 10:43 pm

      No change and at that weight I’d ride the 56, seems overkill to get the 59 unless using it as a straight pow board.

      Reply
      • ag says: November 18, 2020 at 4:58 pm

        You tend to just ignore weight recommendations huh

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: November 18, 2020 at 5:50 pm

          Well do what you want you’re clearly the expert here that’s ridden it and knows all about it. No clue why you’re even wasting my time asking questions at this point.

          Reply
          • ag says: November 18, 2020 at 11:12 pm

            You’re the angry expert, not me. I’m just looking to learn as much from your reviews as I can. I just noticed you tend to choose the smaller size when you do your reviews, for a 195 lbs guy. I wouldn’t ever guess to get the 56 based on Nitro’s weight recommendations, so I’m glad you opened my eyes to that. Do you think most brands don’t have the most accurate weight recommendations or just Nitro?

          • Angrysnowboarder says: November 19, 2020 at 7:57 am

            Sure.

  • Bs180 says: December 13, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    Looking for a fun daily driver forst chair last call kind of thing… any reason to get this over the Nitro team? I like carving, hit runs, butters etc and I already have a pow board.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: December 13, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      You want a weird shaped deck? Otherwise no.

      Reply
  • Mr. Matty says: February 6, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    Me – Intermediate older rider – 5’10” – 175 lbs – Size 10 boots – looking to carve groomers – wandering thru the trees – side country exploring – Looking for a fun all around freeride – No park or Freestyle moves. Would you suggest 156 or 159? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 6, 2021 at 6:34 pm

      59

      Reply
  • Mr. Matty says: February 6, 2021 at 5:27 pm

    Angry – How does this differ from the Nitro Mountain? I am also looking at that one…

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 6, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      Shape, sidecut, flex.

      Reply
  • Alex Ingerson says: February 25, 2021 at 1:43 am

    Hey angry,
    I’m 6’4″ 220lbs size 13 boot. I’m torn between the nitro dropout, bataleon party wave+, and Rome ravine select. I board in Maine and mostly ride resort groomers, glades, and some slack country. Looking for a fun all around freeride board. I dont ride the park or switch. Thanks man!

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 25, 2021 at 10:32 am

      The big issue is going to be edge hold and flex just due to your specs. The Dropout will have the best edge hold but the Ravine Select will fit your weight better. I’d scrap the Party Wave Plus and look at the Camel 2 instead. Seems like it would fit your specs better but you will lose edge hold on ice with the 3BT.

      Reply
      • Alex Ingerson says: February 25, 2021 at 4:14 pm

        Awesome, much appreciated man

        Reply
  • Mark says: April 26, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    I just noticed that the newer (both purple) 2021 and 2022 models don’t have the “dual digressive” sidecut. Just plain old radial now. Any ideas why they would change that, how that could effect how they ride, and if you would consider that a downgrade?

    Reply
    • Mark says: April 26, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      Btw, the catalog says “radial” but it also lists two sidecut radiuses, which also are the same for all three sizes of the Dropout (7.0-4.1-7.0).

      Reply
      • Angrysnowboarder says: April 26, 2021 at 8:17 pm

        It’s probably a typo.

        Reply
      • Anders Bengs says: December 29, 2021 at 2:22 am

        Radius is 7m, but the power pods creates a 4m radius between them.

        Reply
  • jay says: October 8, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    Hey Avran, how do the Dropout and Fusion stack up against each other? Can you say the Fusion is a more premium version of the Dropout? Was looking at the 58w Mercury but like the nitro shapes in a 159 and they seem to be getting good reviews… Ride all mountain more freestyle focused. would love to actually look at one in person nobody in Tahoe caries Nitros. 6′ 200lbs 12boots

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: October 9, 2021 at 8:34 am

      I honestly don’t know, I haven’t ridden the Fusion yet. But on paper it should be the big brother or like you said a more premium version. Make the drive down to Big Bear if you want, Blauer carries them.

      Reply
  • Pete says: October 9, 2021 at 3:53 am

    Hey. Want to replace my GNU Carbon Credit. Any recommendations for something more responsive, aggressive, faster, all-mountain (but leaning freeride)? Intermediate rider, mostly carving groomers (but like trees and pow).
    Would Nitro Fusion be a good fit? Or something else?
    Thanks for your help.

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    • Angrysnowboarder says: October 9, 2021 at 8:37 am

      Yes, or this, or you know you could get something like the Jones Flagship, Rome Ravine, Libtech Dynamo, maybe a Yes PYL.

      Reply
  • Hadtoask says: January 14, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    I know this is long due post.. But i do Like your reviews and had couple of beers.. So i have to ask your opinion even though you probably wont answer im 195lbs 6,0 with 10,5Us boots and overthinking and taking Riding gear way too serious.. So Is 159 a good choise

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    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 15, 2022 at 10:55 am

      Go for it sir.

      Reply
  • Giovanni says: May 24, 2022 at 10:49 pm

    I know this is an old post, but I’m not sure if I should get the 153 or 156 dropout! I’m 5’8 170 pounds. Thanks man

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 25, 2022 at 7:53 am

      53 for more playing around and easier to ride 56 for more all around use and charging more.

      Reply
      • Giovanni says: May 25, 2022 at 12:38 pm

        Thank you for your help and awesome reviews!

        Reply
  • Liam says: June 12, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    Hey Angry,
    I’ve been ripping around on this board for the last 2 years. I got a 153 and I love the thing. I have done a lot of aggressive riding on this board as I spent the season in kicking horse, but I’m looking to get a more aggressive board. I’ve never sized up on a snowboard before so I was just wondering if I’d get a more hard charging aggressive feel from this board in a larger size? If so, I’m sitting at 170lbs now a days with size 10 feet, what size would you recommend going to?

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    • Angrysnowboarder says: June 12, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      Maybe you should get a different board.

      Reply
      • Liam says: June 30, 2022 at 9:04 am

        Appreciate the response. That’s the push I needed. Do you happen to have a board in mind for a first dedicated hard charging board? I am a fairly advanced rider just never ridden an overly aggressive board before

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        • Liam says: July 1, 2022 at 12:48 pm

          Really just looking for a good hard charging free ride deck with good snap to complete the quiver of 2. Dropout being a sorta party fun deck

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          • Angrysnowboarder says: July 1, 2022 at 1:07 pm

            Grab a Suprateam.

  • Sam says: November 28, 2022 at 6:29 am

    Too much overlap with a Amplid Surfari? Looking for a softer flex for moguls, trees, and less aggressive riding days. Also thinking K2 Instrument.

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    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 28, 2022 at 8:03 am

      Get the Instrument.

      Reply
  • Sergio says: December 15, 2022 at 1:31 pm

    Hello!
    I’m about to buy a 2023 dropout. I doubt a lot between 153 and 156. According to nitro size chart, I should go for 156.
    I’m 155 lbs and 5’7”.
    One thing to consider; 156 is 110$ cheaper than 153.
    Will I be wrong if I go for 156??

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    • Angrysnowboarder says: December 15, 2022 at 2:09 pm

      Depends on what you’re using it for.

      Reply
      • Sergio says: December 16, 2022 at 5:06 am

        Thanks for replying so fast.
        I ride in the Pyrenees (France and Spain) so conditions are variable and my level is intermediate but I want to improve.
        I need a do it all board. For sure no park. Mostly groomers from soft to icy and sometimes wet.
        When pow (not so often) some easy freeride linking slopes and ungoomed slopes.
        Cruising, carving…for top to bottom doing nice turns.
        Sometimes deal with cats and roads to link different parts of the snow resort.

        By the way, I take the opportunity to ask you about bindings for this board.
        -Nitro Rambler
        -Union Force
        -Burton Cartel
        -Nitro One
        Of course rambler are cheape

        Thank you so much!

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        • Angrysnowboarder says: December 16, 2022 at 9:22 am

          Get the 56.

          Reply
          • Sergio says: December 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm

            Thanks !

            Finally, I went to my local favorite store.
            the owner insisted that my size was 153, since the 156 was going to be more difficult for me to ride.
            his reasoning was that in the Pyrenees there is no pow mostly, so shorter is easier.
            So 153 Dropout + Union Force.
            Anyway I still have doubts…
            Is 153 + Union Force a wrong choice??

          • Angrysnowboarder says: December 23, 2022 at 8:53 am

            Well go with whomever you trust more.

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