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

[Jdog1385]

i have a burton board and bindings. i think its the best quality board and you really wont have any problems with it. my board is about 3 years old and my bindings are about a year old.

if your just starting out, i would go with one of those packages. i got my first board in a package; board, boots, and bindings for 300. definitely go for a FREERIDE board, not freestyle or alpine. freeride is good for agressive or just going fast down the trails. now is definitely a good time to get a board b/c this years models are going on sale. the 05 linup is coming out.

any questions, pm me

This post has been edited by Jdog1385: Nov 15, 2004 - 1:33 AM