 Buying a snowboard, need advice |
 Nov 15, 2004 - 1:00 AM
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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 |
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Nov 15, 2004 - 5:16 AM
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Looks like everyone gave you some advice already, most of it looks like good advice too.
I've been boarding since I was 8 or so, so I have a preety good amount of experience with that stuff. Right now I have a M3 hybrid board (best there is) Drake Matrix bindinds (good, but a bit heavy) and Northwave boots (very comfortable and stiff, good for advanced riding) What you should get depends on your expereince and prefernce. I'd recomend not getting a package, becuase most of them are crap. Board Choices: M3- best all around Arbor- Great for cruzing Gnu- good all around, cheap Ride- Good all around Jenius- Great smaller company Bindings- Drake all the way. Boots- Northwave- for hard riding Burton- good all around boot Thats all i can think of off the top of my head. I'd avoid burton boards, i hear that they break easily. Dont get cheap on bindings: they will be the first thing to break after heavy riding. Boots need to be comfortable and a little stiff. the stiffer the boot, the more control you have. pm with questions brian edit: check this out too. http://www.boardreviews.com/ This post has been edited by CheesyLobster: Nov 15, 2004 - 5:18 AM |
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