Hi all,

I'm looking to add a new board to the quiver, but having trouble deciding between Korua boards. I've narrowed it to either the Pencil 159 or the Dart 156, or a distant third choice of the Pin Tonic 159.

I'm 5'9, 150lbs, boot US size 9 (175cm, 68 kg, 42 EU)

Current snowboards are:

2026 Yes Greats 151 for daily driver with Union Force

2026 2026 Bataleon Disaster 153W for Park/Tricks

I would say I'm low level intermediate (just started this year, and am planning to grow into the Korua). I can do Ontario black runs comfortably. The use of this board will be for practicing my carving, but also will be the board I bring for an annual trip out west, resort only.

I primarily ride in Ontario, Canada (east coast) and on resorts only, won't be doing trees or anything crazy.

Which one would you recommend and why?

Thank you in advance!

Edit: I’ve decided to not purchase the Korua for now, and see what’s happens this coming year with my snowboarding level and maybe look into it again closer to the season…