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| A_M_8 |
| Does anybody in here snowboard? Because I am planning to buy a snowboard (used) and I dont know really much about them....... I do know how to snowboard pretty well. Im not a pro but I can skii pretty well. So I dont want a really crappy board either. Can anybody help me with some good brands of snowboards or stores I could buy used snowboards? And around how much would they cost (including the bindings)? Also I am about 5'10 to 5'11 how tall shold the board be? Thanks |
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| Orbax |
buy anything lol. when i started 10 years ago I got a ty one that had a wedge front and a flat, straight rear edge. Musta weighed 70 lbs.
I just went shopping with my friend at some little ty sports store and all they had were super fly core double floater boards.
So annoyed.
so yeah, anything you get these days will be a good board and you guys who want him to get the ones that fold in half a million times without breaking. That never happens.
so yeah. Id focus on boots and bindings. Personally I avoid the clickers and step ins. They dont save any time if youre with someone who doesnt have them and they dont have the light disconnected feeling the freestylers have.
Burton makes awesome freestyle bindings that are quicker than hell. For boots, find what feels good. Thats gonna be a personal issue :)
edit: for height...the taller the board the faster it goes and the harder to turn it is. I like boards that come up to the bottom of my neck. that extra foot off is awesome for tricks. Slows down your run a bit too for longer ride :) |
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| D-res |
all i can recommend is dont get a standard freestyle board if you have big feet... i wear a 14 (13 sometimes) boot and i have to ride a wide board. i hate wide boards because they're harder to carve and do tricks, but i love snowboarding anyway....
damn orbax.... 10 years? wow. i've been going for 5 but still... snowboarding is the greatest! |
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| dj tek |
| quote: | Originally posted by Orbax
Musta weighed 70 lbs.
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haha |
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| kid nyce |
I'd suggest anything from the reputable snowboard companies. Burton, Ride, etc. For your height I'd recommend a 157 or 159. It should come up to your mouth right under your nose. If you are a beginner, go with Strap in Bindings, like orbax said - clickers and step-ins dont really do jack crap. You want the support in the ankle feet area. I'd spend the most money on your boots. Make sure you go and try them on, cuz if they hurt when you are trying them on, they'll hurt more when you are riding. other than that, there isn't much more to do besides pop your earbuds on, bundle up, and ride to some trance!
snowboarding rules! |
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| Matt Jay |
| damn I can't wait for winter to arrive :( |
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| A_M_8 |
| Thanks for the replies... I forgot to mention that I already have boots and they are not click-ins they are straps... around how much would a good board with bindings cost aproximatley (including bindings)? |
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| Ygrene |
How tall are you and what size shoe do you wear?
I have a board, boots, and bindings that I bought about three years ago and, no joke, I have ridden it 3 times. I literally bought it on a ski trip, rode it that day and the next two and have not used it since.
It's a Palmer S (Shaun Palmer) board with Switch bindings and K2 boots; it's a really nice set-up.
I live in Texas now and there's just not much boarding down here. :(
Anyways, I'm 6'1" and the board is the perfect size for me. The boots are a size 12.
If those dimensions fit you, let me know how much you'd like to spend, we might could work a deal! ;)
EDIT: I just read your height in your post. :rolleyes: at me. :p |
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| A_M_8 |
| im 5'10 - 5' 11 and my boots are 10.5 |
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| Ygrene |
I had forgotten all about my board until I saw your thread.
Such a disappointment not to be able to use it. :(
Here's a link that might be helpful in your search for a board.
Snowboard Guide |
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| BryZe |
First of all...anyone saying burton is a good company needs a good smack. Since we don't want this thread to become a brand war I'll stop there.
Just like Orbax said about the boots...its all about finding what is comfortable. So I hope the boots you have are comfortable and fit properly.
For your height a 157-159 should be a good board length or between your nose and chin. If your looking at something used then check the edges, base and the nose and tail to make sure there is no delamination occuring. The top will have scratches but those are cosmetic.
If your boots are fairly new and are made by a reputable company then I would suggest taking a look at bindings made by the company. The reason is because they are normally designed to fit each other. When you start mixing brands you can get lucky and find combinations that work or but there are some that won't at all.
If your not in a rush to get equipment you can find really good deals off of ebay for bindings. |
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| A_M_8 |
| My boots are new i've only used them in 2 ski trips and yes they are confortable... I have the Northwave - Legend boots... so i dont need boots... BRYZE I know that i Ebay is one of the best places to buy used stuff but the problem is I dont know the brands or what is a good price for something so I dont know if it is a good deal you know? |
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