Ok so here is the deal, i tried snowboarding last year .. and i picked up really quick so by the end of last season i was able to make it up and down the hills all day long, but the only thing was that everytime id go to mt. high id rent the equipment and now this season i am looking to buy my own equipment. i just have no idea what kind or what size etc. im 5'5 and i weigh 130 pounds, and im and ok snowboarder but im still kinda new to it. i went to zumies and was talking to a couple of people there and they recommended an Alibi board i dont know... please help... and PLEASE IM LOOKING FOR SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE!!! ..
thank you soo much for reading .. !!
2006-12-25 19:30:43 · 8 answers · asked by SaMmY GrL 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snowboarding
The brand does not really matter when you are beginning. Just don't look for a freestyle board these are usually a lot harder to control. I would suggest looking for a board that comes up to your armpit and just a little wider than your feet. As for bindings look for something that you like. Remember that if you have a binding with a back to it you will have more control of the board. Boots should definitely fit the bindings well (probably the same company) and of course are appealing to your eyes. Don't worry about the name on the board.
Also you could see if different rental shops have different boards you can rent and try to see what you prefer. Watch the slopes also they usually have days where vendors will come out to try to sell boards and they usually have some that you can try before you buy. I hope you have a great season.
2006-12-25 19:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by keith c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, for the bindings and boots. Burton Customs are very soft bindings, the place because of the fact the missions are stiffer and greater responsive. The customs are going to be greater effective for jibbing and tweakability, and is additionally greater forgiving on landings, even nonetheless, i could advise the missions over customs in case you do no longer do a ton of jibbing, and you stray far off from the park. Boot clever, the two of those could be an excellent determination, yet i could flow with the rulers over the motos. nonetheless surely i could desire to stay far off from the speedzone lacing and flow with classic laces, yet once you like the speedzones, they're going to do advantageous. Board clever, a 146 could be somewhat super in case your driving freestyle, and a a hundred and forty-142 could suit you greater effective, even nonetheless thinking you're 13, i'm beneficial you will boost into the 146 precise away. i could individually stay far off from morrow products as properly, look into some Gnu, Nitro and holiday boards, the two are sturdy manufacturers, and rancid the proper of my head they make some boards that suit what you're searching for.
2016-10-28 09:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by quinteros 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude dude dude. you should go with a burton. they have the absolute boards. hands down. and it should stand between your nose and chin. bindings get expensive as well as everything else. try and find some used stuff still in good condition. so when you are bad aS$ you can go buy the set that you want in a year or two. and you will know a little more about when style and all that you are into.
2006-12-26 09:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buying your own gear is the way to go. Sizing is very important. Use the snowboard sizing calculator at http://frostyrider.com/tips/size-guide.htm
It will even recommend boards for you. Sweet :)
2006-12-26 07:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by Danno_D_Manno 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
147-154 maybe. Height doesn't matter. Go for any Burton and your set. Burton boards are nice and the best for men/women. Remember u get what u pay for when it comes to boards.
2006-12-26 08:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by Ducky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy your snowboarding equipment at the following website:
http://www.qualityacres.com
2006-12-26 00:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by Louise Smith 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking to buy online, try the "snowboarding" section of www.lagerstone.com - you can get good deals there.
2006-12-26 06:56:32 · answer #7 · answered by interesting 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
late 140s early 150s. butron feelgoods supposed to be a good womans board
2006-12-26 02:28:09 · answer #8 · answered by iisasnowboarder 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋