Gear Review: 2021 Rome Service Dog Snowboard

Value Rating: 7 Durability Rating: 7 Overall Rating: 7 Location of Test: Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort in Wenatchee, WA Duration of Test: A few laps Product Name: 2021 Service Dog Snowboard Product Brand: Rome Best Use: Powder/ Packed Powder Camber Profile: Free the ride camber (Backseat camber, rocker in nose) The Full Review: When you first look at the Service Dog, you can tell what it’s meant for; powder and cruising. I had a great time cruising around the mountain on this board, but feel that this board is going to perform better in deeper, powder conditions. With a big nose, this board wants to be a boat and float you on your journey down the slopes. The sidecut on this board is shallow, so turning it can be a bit of a chore. This board is great for those that want to cruise on powder days and stay in open snowfields. I don’t think this board makes for a great tree ride. Stiff camber under your back foot makes for a fun stable ride. The bigger nose will chatter at higher speeds. It’s fun when you get used to it. SHOP ROME SNOWBOARDS The Good: Fun for big surfy turns in powder on open slopes. The Bad: Hard to control at first, but once you figure out the flex, you can make it move well. The Bottom Line: This board is a great stable powder cruiser and should be treated as such.