One thing. Defer to Stranda's measurements vs. ours in sizing. I'm using a Tape Measure and eying it which is always a little off but Stranda's is on point.
Just back from a weeks boarding in Obergurgl having bought a Biru and I LOVED IT. I'm an intermediate rider and this board inspired confidence to push harder and try new stuff (mostly learned from Malcolm Moore's channel!). Can't wait to get back on this board in April.
I love Stranda boards I have a few myself. With my size 8.5 boots and that 27cm waist width I never even thought to try the Biru though . If you guys can get ahold of a Stranda bowlrider I would recommend it. That board is a blast.
Just came back from Furano : rode a 154 Biru in the trees, in soft powder. Had enough float to manage deep powder, and on the outrun the long effective edge was great on the hard pack - my other powder boards didn’t have the edge for this, a main differentiator for me. Also straight lined a bumpy run (bad choice) but the Biru handled it very confidently. I liked this on chopped up snow more than the Field Earth Artride 3D. Definitely favorite for Japan for me - I had an decent time through trees myself Am 176 / 70kg, size 9 boot. Stance : tried both 53 and 55 cm, and left foot +18 to +27 (my left foot metatarsals were jamming a bit so I went more positive), back foot +6 as I was in powder and wanted back foot more perpendicular-ish Riding switch was easy too: at my angles I am a little more backwards, so it feels like a bit more butt first, and the tail was enough to get me out of a few binds
Thanks for your take and glad you like it like we do. Please add your boot size to better help the community. Its very important to include Boot size/Weight/Height.
@ I’m a size 9 boot, also have been riding for 8 seasons or so. In terms of turn initiation, I had an instructor drill me on knee / ankle pedalling , so I find turning the Biru to be very intuitive : I didn’t feel the width, but really enjoyed the edge hold.
Just got this board for christmas in a 157, Super excited. What bindings would you recommend, Im currently torn between the Union Force and Union Atlas. Which one would you choose and why ?
I'm riding Force with it and felt it paired well but both work. You can see why I chose to ride Forces with all my boards in the new Atlas Review that compares em to the Forces here. thegoodride.com/snowboard-binding-reviews/union-atlas-snowboard-binding-review
How does this compare to the Korua otto? Any things that either one does better than the other? Finding my Otto being too slim for me and want to get a wider board... Is the setback noticable?
Pretty different ride. Shorter wider and more camber. Faster base and a little more grip too but much more aggressive/technical. Both are great boards though.
I think they say on the vid via the website you’re supposed to size down like 4 sizes w this style. I ride a 152, smallest here is 150, so my impression is go 150 for myself, and like you mentioned, maybe even smaller for yourself would be a different impression
So you need to tell me your boot size/weight/height and the make/model/size board you have for this community to understand what you are saying. Regarging me...yeah...they didn't have a 150 when I reviewed this but they are sending a 150 and I'm about 95% sure that is the size I'll prefer. I think I said something like that in the chapter "sizing" already.
You don’t think turn initiation was challenging because you were on the 157 with size 9? Or you think it’s not the fastest turner even sized right? Thanks
Davey was on the 157 with 12's. I was on the 154 with 9's and I said I would like a smaller size and it didnt turn fast for my size 9's. The 150 (wasn't made at the time I tested the Biru) would turn a lot faster and more typical for a short wide for my size 9's. Check 0:32 again. Then check 4:30 and look at the review at thegoodride.com where it has reccomended boot sizes and more about turning.
I am debating 150 or 154. I am US10/180lb/5'9" and according to your review I can go either of them. I like quick turn and controllability but also want a hard carver. I just want to know if turn initiation is really that slow on 154 for my size.
150 will be quick and easy turning in uneven snow/tighter tree lines. 154 will be faster, more floaty in clean conditions and carve like a champ but will be hard to control as the day gets messy/uneven.
I had a similar question and texted Mats via the Stranda website and he got back to me within a hour or so. He's really helpful and I'm hoping to get my board shipped in the next few days. It's great to be supporting one of the smaller manufacturers too.
If only the Tire Fairy would visit my Subaru this fall I would totally get one of these! Hopefully later on though! Question though: I’m 6’0 -190 lb and usually ride 159-166. Any 154 seems like it would be too much of a step down for me. Might I be wrong in this case?
Need boot size. Very important. Also need the actual make/model/size/year boards you have. Yes. This is a short wide with as much or more surface as traditional freeride board lengths of 160+ so best to let any preconceived notions on length go until you ride one.
@@thegoodridesnow 9.5 mens/ 11 womens. Based on their specs it seems like I could go either way but idk. (Edit, the Biru 154 is wider than my current widest board - 2018 Sims/NS Tom Sims Pro 1610 my other and newest board is the ‘22 Gnu Antigravity 159. I had a lone wolf 166 for a while but sold it. I have decent quiver of vintage rides from zero camber all mtn to full camber trench diggers. I’m from Michigan but I like to get velocity and freeride, almost keep up with the skiers. not a park rider.
9.5US men's? If so you are between the 150 and 154. 150 for more control and a better ride in uneven snow and 154 if you want a harder carver and all around faster ride. So I've ridden/reviewed all the boards you mentioned. The Tom Sims was narrow. The 154 Biru feels like soo much more board. Same with the 159 Antigravity. Do you mean 168 Lone Wolf? They don't make a 166. That was long and super narrow, so again nothing like the Biru. So the 154 might be worth a try since you have never tried a short/wide and you want a fast/hard carver.
@@thegoodridesnow thanks! I figured that’s probably something I should consider adding to my repertoire. And yes, 168 was correct on the lone wolf. I had some great lines on it but not enough [safe] opportunities to really open it up here in Michigan.
It's pretty much full camber and pretty wide so it's very catchy/technical and harder to skid a turn when you get off your game. I learned on camber so I'm not saying don't do it, but just be prepared to catch an edge and take some lumps. If you are ok with that then go for it. It's just hard to recommend it to intermediates with so many easier boards out there to ride. If you want to get into it more and do this right, hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Really interesting flex on this board. Most of the longitudinal flex is just outside the inserts, while the torsional flex is mostly between the feet. It lets you ankle steer carves in a really interesting way. Stranda and Cardiff both have long contact points on the side cut in addition to being from the same factory, it strikes me as not being that far off from if Cardiff made an orca competitor.
Thanks for your take. Two very different companies in terms of construction and how they ride on snow. If Cardiff made a short/wide it would feel pretty different.
Thanks! Very different boards. Hovercraft is much better for going straight and rides overall a luttle more set back. This Biru is better for across the groomer to circle carves. Both can do it all but both shine better as described above and feel pretty different underfoot. Its really is a unique board.
I found this board to be great for a beginner/intermediate. I bought it for my third week in the mountains (and a summer of visiting the indoor snow dome) and fell in love with it. Incredible base, fantastic turning and charging, great pop and good off jumps and an absolute champ in powder. Somehow it is also good foot peddling at slow speeds following my daughter and having fun spinning around. I am a big guy (6’4”, US13, 210lbs) on a 157 and it has as much effective edge as my 162 and 164 boards. I would consider a 159 if they even made one. I intend to ride this board forever, but plan to add a 170 Stranda Cheater for groomer carving and charging next season.
I would love to see a review on the volume-shifty Makrill by Stranda. Looks like a contender to the Ride Peace Seeker. Biru looks pretty sick. Nice review!
Davey-boy lost a ½ inch! lolol (I always remember him sayin, six4-240) D a m n, that Biru looks legendarily mean...question is, is it really worth the 7-hundo pricetag?🤔 And, is the ride similar to say a 54 Superpig? Those 7-by-2 inserts are a nice touch as well Regardless...right on, amigos! So stoked for 24/25!! *WINTER'S COMING* 🤘🤸🌨⛄🎉🕺
Yeah. Too many airs :-) This is a very different board from the Super Pig. Much better for turning, has better grip and a faster base. If you like a more centered more forgiving ride Super Pig would be better.
I would say this is slightly more forgiving than the superpig. I got 154 superpig in 20/21 season and finally replaced that last season with a 157 biru. I think the larger biru is actually softer with easier torsional flex than the superpig. I think this board is also perfect for intermediates. I don’t remember the setback but think it was an inch or more and do not recommend trying to center like the superpig. It rides switch but it wouldn’t be my first choice for a lot of switch riding. I ride on the east coast/midwest this board is great on ice. My superpig was also good on ice when new before I flexed it into a warpig. Is it worth the $700….tough to say. If you can afford it sure but if your only board stick with the superpig or buy last years and ride more. I can be laid back more on the biru vs the pig
Thanks for your take. If you equate forgiveness to flex vs camber then yes. We think camber is more unforgiving than a stiffer flex because that catches an edge easier than a stiffer board with less camber and more rocker.
One thing. Defer to Stranda's measurements vs. ours in sizing. I'm using a Tape Measure and eying it which is always a little off but Stranda's is on point.
Just back from a weeks boarding in Obergurgl having bought a Biru and I LOVED IT. I'm an intermediate rider and this board inspired confidence to push harder and try new stuff (mostly learned from Malcolm Moore's channel!). Can't wait to get back on this board in April.
Great to hear and glad it wasn't too catchy with all that camber.
Thanks as always. Like many, looking forward to the Makrill review coming.
Ordered, can't wait to get this on snow in the Alpes soon 🙂 Should be a fun quiver with my Freecarver 9000 and an Ultra Mountain Twin.
Nice quiver!
This looks fun as hell. Size down and it looks like it would ride like an old 80s bowl board
I love Stranda boards I have a few myself. With my size 8.5 boots and that 27cm waist width I never even thought to try the Biru though . If you guys can get ahold of a Stranda bowlrider I would recommend it. That board is a blast.
Thanks for your take and we will try.
Do you have the Shorty? I am thinking about the 164. I have an US8 boot
Do you think initiating the turn would be better if you rode on 150? I'm also size 9 boots and weight 145lbs. Thinking to buy this one. Thanks.
Definitely. 145lbs is on the light side but 9's work and if you are on the light side with your current board you will be fine.
Do you find this board heavy? Do you think this deck can make a good combo with a small disk bindings? Thank you? Fan from Bulgaria
No. You mean mini-disc? Yes if they are responsive mini-disc bindings. Thanks for your support!
@@thegoodridesnow thank you so much. All the best to you, Davie and the Good ride
Just came back from Furano : rode a 154 Biru in the trees, in soft powder. Had enough float to manage deep powder, and on the outrun the long effective edge was great on the hard pack - my other powder boards didn’t have the edge for this, a main differentiator for me. Also straight lined a bumpy run (bad choice) but the Biru handled it very confidently. I liked this on chopped up snow more than the Field Earth Artride 3D.
Definitely favorite for Japan for me - I had an decent time through trees myself
Am 176 / 70kg, size 9 boot. Stance : tried both 53 and 55 cm, and left foot +18 to +27 (my left foot metatarsals were jamming a bit so I went more positive), back foot +6 as I was in powder and wanted back foot more perpendicular-ish
Riding switch was easy too: at my angles I am a little more backwards, so it feels like a bit more butt first, and the tail was enough to get me out of a few binds
Thanks for your take and glad you like it like we do. Please add your boot size to better help the community. Its very important to include Boot size/Weight/Height.
@ I’m a size 9 boot, also have been riding for 8 seasons or so. In terms of turn initiation, I had an instructor drill me on knee / ankle pedalling , so I find turning the Biru to be very intuitive : I didn’t feel the width, but really enjoyed the edge hold.
@lauhanwai thanks! That helps alot!
Sounds like a Telos backslash clone but maybe more damp. The fast bases you mention on Stranda boards really make me want one
Rode both and it didn't feel like that to me. Had its own unique hard carving personality. Really like both boards though.
Always on point guys 🤟
Many thanks.
Just got this board for christmas in a 157, Super excited. What bindings would you recommend, Im currently torn between the Union Force and Union Atlas. Which one would you choose and why ?
I'm riding Force with it and felt it paired well but both work. You can see why I chose to ride Forces with all my boards in the new Atlas Review that compares em to the Forces here. thegoodride.com/snowboard-binding-reviews/union-atlas-snowboard-binding-review
How does this compare to the Korua otto? Any things that either one does better than the other? Finding my Otto being too slim for me and want to get a wider board... Is the setback noticable?
Pretty different ride. Shorter wider and more camber. Faster base and a little more grip too but much more aggressive/technical. Both are great boards though.
I think they say on the vid via the website you’re supposed to size down like 4 sizes w this style. I ride a 152, smallest here is 150, so my impression is go 150 for myself, and like you mentioned, maybe even smaller for yourself would be a different impression
So you need to tell me your boot size/weight/height and the make/model/size board you have for this community to understand what you are saying. Regarging me...yeah...they didn't have a 150 when I reviewed this but they are sending a 150 and I'm about 95% sure that is the size I'll prefer. I think I said something like that in the chapter "sizing" already.
I can't say it enough, superb review! 💯🤜🤛
Many thanks!
You don’t think turn initiation was challenging because you were on the 157 with size 9? Or you think it’s not the fastest turner even sized right? Thanks
Davey was on the 157 with 12's. I was on the 154 with 9's and I said I would like a smaller size and it didnt turn fast for my size 9's. The 150 (wasn't made at the time I tested the Biru) would turn a lot faster and more typical for a short wide for my size 9's. Check 0:32 again. Then check 4:30 and look at the review at thegoodride.com where it has reccomended boot sizes and more about turning.
I am debating 150 or 154. I am US10/180lb/5'9" and according to your review I can go either of them. I like quick turn and controllability but also want a hard carver. I just want to know if turn initiation is really that slow on 154 for my size.
150 will be quick and easy turning in uneven snow/tighter tree lines. 154 will be faster, more floaty in clean conditions and carve like a champ but will be hard to control as the day gets messy/uneven.
I had a similar question and texted Mats via the Stranda website and he got back to me within a hour or so. He's really helpful and I'm hoping to get my board shipped in the next few days. It's great to be supporting one of the smaller manufacturers too.
If only the Tire Fairy would visit my Subaru this fall I would totally get one of these! Hopefully later on though!
Question though: I’m 6’0 -190 lb and usually ride 159-166. Any 154 seems like it would be too much of a step down for me. Might I be wrong in this case?
Need boot size. Very important. Also need the actual make/model/size/year boards you have. Yes. This is a short wide with as much or more surface as traditional freeride board lengths of 160+ so best to let any preconceived notions on length go until you ride one.
@@thegoodridesnow 9.5 mens/ 11 womens. Based on their specs it seems like I could go either way but idk.
(Edit, the Biru 154 is wider than my current widest board - 2018 Sims/NS Tom Sims Pro 1610 my other and newest board is the ‘22 Gnu Antigravity 159. I had a lone wolf 166 for a while but sold it. I have decent quiver of vintage rides from zero camber all mtn to full camber trench diggers. I’m from Michigan but I like to get velocity and freeride, almost keep up with the skiers. not a park rider.
9.5US men's? If so you are between the 150 and 154. 150 for more control and a better ride in uneven snow and 154 if you want a harder carver and all around faster ride. So I've ridden/reviewed all the boards you mentioned. The Tom Sims was narrow. The 154 Biru feels like soo much more board. Same with the 159 Antigravity. Do you mean 168 Lone Wolf? They don't make a 166. That was long and super narrow, so again nothing like the Biru. So the 154 might be worth a try since you have never tried a short/wide and you want a fast/hard carver.
@@thegoodridesnow thanks! I figured that’s probably something I should consider adding to my repertoire. And yes, 168 was correct on the lone wolf. I had some great lines on it but not enough [safe] opportunities to really open it up here in Michigan.
What union bindings are best for this? Force, atlas, or the new falcor?
I would go Force for more shock absorption and Atlas for a touch more response and a little stiffer/damper feel underfoot.
@thegoodridesnow falcors are just hype then?
@atlasyaz no! Just not as ideal for the Biru.
Hi,! Why isn't the stranda biru a good board for intermediate snowboarder.?
It's pretty much full camber and pretty wide so it's very catchy/technical and harder to skid a turn when you get off your game. I learned on camber so I'm not saying don't do it, but just be prepared to catch an edge and take some lumps. If you are ok with that then go for it. It's just hard to recommend it to intermediates with so many easier boards out there to ride. If you want to get into it more and do this right, hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
It's fine for intermediate, just not beginners.
Really interesting flex on this board. Most of the longitudinal flex is just outside the inserts, while the torsional flex is mostly between the feet. It lets you ankle steer carves in a really interesting way.
Stranda and Cardiff both have long contact points on the side cut in addition to being from the same factory, it strikes me as not being that far off from if Cardiff made an orca competitor.
Thanks for your take. Two very different companies in terms of construction and how they ride on snow. If Cardiff made a short/wide it would feel pretty different.
From which factory do Stranda come from? I thought Stranda being based in Stockholm, were produced in Sweden.
@@ANETOKILLE GP87
Nice bro! Have you tried the Makril?
Thanks! Yes. It's in the que for editing. Might be another week or two.
@@thegoodridesnowyay!!!!
@@thegoodridesnow is that makril edit coming, like many I am very curious
Hey man, awesome review as always :)
Looks pretty similar to a Jones Hovercraft with more camber isn't ?
See ya !
Thanks! Very different boards. Hovercraft is much better for going straight and rides overall a luttle more set back. This Biru is better for across the groomer to circle carves. Both can do it all but both shine better as described above and feel pretty different underfoot. Its really is a unique board.
At all comparable to the mantaray? I feel like you like this but i bet you love the mantaray more?!?!
Not really. No. I like both in different ways.
What size is the side cut ?
On the specs tab on the review. 6.7m for the 154 and 6.9m for the 157.
@@thegoodridesnow Thanks guys..... Just subbed to the channel. Great content.
I found this board to be great for a beginner/intermediate. I bought it for my third week in the mountains (and a summer of visiting the indoor snow dome) and fell in love with it.
Incredible base, fantastic turning and charging, great pop and good off jumps and an absolute champ in powder. Somehow it is also good foot peddling at slow speeds following my daughter and having fun spinning around.
I am a big guy (6’4”, US13, 210lbs) on a 157 and it has as much effective edge as my 162 and 164 boards. I would consider a 159 if they even made one.
I intend to ride this board forever, but plan to add a 170 Stranda Cheater for groomer carving and charging next season.
Thanks for your take.
this looks pretty warpig alike?! wonder if really rides very different ^^
I rode both. Same family but more like 3rd or 4th cousins. Not very similar.
Shorty and Cheater please 🫶🏽
Wont have those up for a while. Prob mid winter.
bullet train speed?
No but very fast for a short wide with this short radius sidecut.
I would love to see a review on the volume-shifty Makrill by Stranda. Looks like a contender to the Ride Peace Seeker.
Biru looks pretty sick. Nice review!
Thanks. Makrill is in the que but a few boards are ahead of it.
Davey-boy lost a ½ inch! lolol (I always remember him sayin, six4-240)
D a m n, that Biru looks legendarily mean...question is, is it really worth the 7-hundo pricetag?🤔
And, is the ride similar to say a 54 Superpig?
Those 7-by-2 inserts are a nice touch as well
Regardless...right on, amigos! So stoked for 24/25!!
*WINTER'S COMING* 🤘🤸🌨⛄🎉🕺
Yeah. Too many airs :-) This is a very different board from the Super Pig. Much better for turning, has better grip and a faster base. If you like a more centered more forgiving ride Super Pig would be better.
I would say this is slightly more forgiving than the superpig. I got 154 superpig in 20/21 season and finally replaced that last season with a 157 biru. I think the larger biru is actually softer with easier torsional flex than the superpig. I think this board is also perfect for intermediates. I don’t remember the setback but think it was an inch or more and do not recommend trying to center like the superpig. It rides switch but it wouldn’t be my first choice for a lot of switch riding. I ride on the east coast/midwest this board is great on ice. My superpig was also good on ice when new before I flexed it into a warpig. Is it worth the $700….tough to say. If you can afford it sure but if your only board stick with the superpig or buy last years and ride more. I can be laid back more on the biru vs the pig
Thanks for your take. If you equate forgiveness to flex vs camber then yes. We think camber is more unforgiving than a stiffer flex because that catches an edge easier than a stiffer board with less camber and more rocker.
Love your reviews! So not twitchy at speed? How easy is it to load up Ollies? Thanks!
@phase2re Thanks. check flex and Speed chapters and the full review on The Good Ride. Pretty easy to ollie and not hooky.