Buying a snowboard, need advice Options

[shid]

Ok guys, I'm in the market for a snowboard, boots and bindings- and need some advice. Anything is appreciated.

Basically, what brands do you recommend that won't rip me a new gut pricewise? I'm looking at buying from Sports Chalet right now, as they have a whole package- boots; board and bindings 20% off total; thats pretty good; would add up to about 80 dollars a 400 dollar package.

What should I look for when I'm buying a board, boots or bindings?

I already know I need a wider board- as my feet stick out on rentals and cause me many a crash >_< damn big feet.

What about bindings? Definetly not step ins; but what should I look for about the strap ins?

Boots?

Hidden brands, etc information appreciated. Links to buyer guides also wanted.

Looking at a board by Morrow, anyone know of them?

BTW; my board size is between 59-63 or so.

Thanks guys.

--Sean

[Gilbert_619]

well board wise....depends on what you like...shorter board for park and longer for powder....the board should come pretty close to your chin...i like burton alot...fourm too but burton just bought them out....LTD is ok if you want to buget...whatever you do...donot get a LAMAR no matter how good they say it is....biggest piece of crap out there....

i like my board skinnyer due to the fact it feels more like a skate board but thats all on how big your feet is...dont want it to go off the board...

bingings...all new 2005 models just came out on new design..where they have a toe gaurd...there are soo much better...but as long as they are metal and not plastic...you should be fine...plastic binding break like crazy


boots are are really important...last thing you want is being all hurting feet up in the mountain...get a really nice set...might be expensive but its worth every penny


i mean you get what you pay for in snow board stuff...no matter if its 400 package better to spend that extra cash and be safe and ride it long then that piece of crap...any more info just reply here