Forum Recon

The Forum Recon is marketed by the Forum brand as a low budget snowboard that doesn’t lack quality. Although the Forum Recon doesn’t have the highest quality specs, it is certainly a budget board that allows a soft flex to practice new tricks and keeps enough cash in your wallet for some In-N-Out burgers. The Forum Recon is best suited for park riding and hitting rails. Forum advises that the Recon most likely isn’t the best board to use on groomers. The Forum Recon has a poplar wooden core and a camber profile, allowing a stiff ride and maneuverability control. With a directional twin shape, the Forum Recon is also available in wide sizes. Although Forum doesn’t claim the board has superior specs, it is an ideal budget board where you can get the necessary bang for your buck. Available in many different sizes, the Forum Recon is perfect for anyone, no matter their size, who wants to snowboard without dipping into their savings fund!

Most reviewers of the Forum Recon agree that this board is definitely more of an entry level board, for those who want to make a foray into the snowboarding world. Reviewers state that the Forum Recon is a great entry-level board for the beginner on a budget. Several reviewers stated they were happy with the size of the board and that the board can accomodate a wide foot, we had one rider with a 10.5 foot who had no issues on a 158. Reviewers came to the main consensus that the Forum Recon is best for minor mountain excursions and basic beginner park riding. Overall, the Forum Recon was reviewed as an affordable beginner snowboard. The Forum Recon is available in sizes 146, 149, 153, 156, 158 and wide sizes 156, 158 and 161.

Forum Recon Specs

Forum Recon 158
Recommended Use: Freestyle
Shape: Directional Twin
Flex: Medium (4/10 on Forum's scale)
Camber: Rocker (Reverse)
Effective Edge: 1235 mm
Waist Width: 258 mm
Sidecut Radius: 8190 mm
Stance Width: 22.5 in; [161 cm] 23 in
Stance Setback: 0.5 in
Core: Poplar Wood
Base: Extruded

Other boards to consider:

1. Forum Seeker
2. Forum Youngblood
3. Forum Manual
4. Forum Grudge
5. K2 Parkstar