snowboarding?

Question

ok so i've decided to return to snowboarding
over the summer, i tried skateboarding, but i cant do crap (i can only ollie).

what kind of board should i get? i am a beginner/intermediate.
I am about 5'8.
what size bindings would I need, and what size boots would i get?

Answer 1

Start with a small board, as for binding, first get the boots that fit, then get the bindings that can fit the size of the boots, they can be smaller or larger in size since the bindings are adjustable.

Answer 2

I would say - buy your boots first. You want to be sure you get a good fit here; make sure your heels stay in place and your foot feels nice and snug but not too tight. I think it is best to buy boots in a store so you can try on a lot of different brands and see which fits you best. At the very least, go to a store and try stuff on and then buy them online (which will usually be cheaper).

Then get your bindings to fit whatever size boot you wind up getting. Most manufacturers will say on their box or website what size binding matches what size boot.

After that, then get your board; pay attention to the waist width of the board. If you're buying a board in a store, then bring your boots & bindings with you and see how they look on top of the boards - you're looking for how much your boot's toes and heels hang off the board. (They will likely hang off a bit, but you don't want more than, say, an inch in front and back.) If you're not going to a store to buy your board, just look up the waist width on the manufacturer's website; make sure you choose one that isn't much much smaller than the length of the sole of your boots. Hold a ruler up against the bottom of your boot to get an idea of how narrow the board will be (but remember that you don't put your feet in the center of the board so the board will be wider than the waist width under your feet).

If you got big boots (i.e. you have mens size ~12 or up), then you might want to just look for something labeled a "wide" board.

As for what kind to get - there are lots of great boards out there at all sorts of prices. Try looking at a website that has a lot of gear like http://www.the-house.com or http://www.eternalsnow.com to get an idea of the different brands that are out there. Then go to the manufacturer's websites and read their descriptions of their boards; they'll say which are best for beginners/intermediates (they'll often use the word "progressive" or "progressing" to indicate a board for the beginners/intermediates) and which are best for whatever type of riding you envision yourself doing (i.e. park, pipe, powder - "freestyle," "freeride," etc.).

Happy board shopping!

Answer 3

Dude, don't be a poser. A "right on" sizing config means everything in snowboarding. For a good guide check out the snowboard size calculator at http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-guide.htm

Answer 4

I would rent equipment the first few times and try different brands and sizes. If you're not very good why buy a brand new board and tear it up. Rent one and if it gets scratched, oh well.

Answer 5

get a cute one
usually the cute ones are the best
well in my point of view
tehehe

Answer 6

One with training wheels.