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Anyone snowboard?

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lRageATMl

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I'm started to snowboard of recently and have gotten pretty decent at it. I'm getting sick of using the rentals at the mountains and am thinking of buying one in the off season (in hopes it will be cheaper.)

I think I know what kind of board I want, Burton Custom (162):

Pic of the board

go here to read more about it

I just wanted to know where I can pick on up, is it better for me to go to Ski Chalet (who said they will match prices) or is there a place on the internet where I can order from? And what kind of bindings? I'm thinking of strap on's cause the click in's piss me off sometimes.

I know someone on here must be a snowboarding fanatic, is the burton custom a good board? Or should I get something else? What kind of strap on bindings? And how about boots? I plan on spending around 700-800 bucks for the boots/bindings/board then another 200-300 on some snowboarding clothes (nice pants and top).
 
I've been riding for about 10 years and am on my 3rd board.

Important questions:
1. Height and weight.
2. Riding style (all mountain, go fast and big, park/pipe)

Your budget should work, although I might put a bit more into the clothing.

A board will cost somewhere between $300-$450 depending on how high tech you go. Bindings should be around $150-$200. Boots can be from $150-$300.

The one thing with the jackets is that almost all of them these days are just shells, that is, they have no insulation. So you need to layer. But this works better anyway. What you will pretty much need is a jacket, a fleece vest/jacket, pants, and thermals. A good setup for that will probably run you closer to $400.

Granted you do live in MD according to your profile (I grew up in Bethesda) and the slopes near you don't exactly get cold like they do up in Vermont. So you may not need all the layers, but they do help, and you can always take one off.

So answer the questions above and I'll see about helping you get a board.
 
I'm 6-2 160 pounds. I'm looking for a freestyle/freeride type board. I don't plan on going on the snow parks (jumps and rails) that much or the half pipe. I just want a good board where I can get a decent amount of speed (not blazing fast) and can cut really well (unlike the rental boards that have been abused).

I actually live in rockville. I'm not worried about being cold, I've never been to the point where I had to take a break becasue of being cold. The clothes is just he topping (most likely get a waterproof shell and some snowpants).
 
Okay, sounds like something in the 160 range will work great for you.

I'm not a big fan of Burton for snowboards because I don't think they last very long. I right now ride a Never Summer board which I always recommend to everyone. You can get a 161 from them at this shop. I ride last years T5 at 165 (I'm 6'1", 225) and I love the board.

For bindings, step ins are okay as a beginner-intermediate, but will start holding you back as you get better. I tried out Burton's step ins last season and ditched them this year. If you really want step ins, go for either the Burton or Switch (made by Vans).
For straps, Burton, Drake, and Ride make good bindings. I have this years Drake F60's which can be had for $180. Didn't see the need to buy the $300 Limiteds. Mid range for bindings I think is probably the best area.
Also, you could try out Flow's as a hybrid step-in/straps. I've never tried them, but they look kind of cool.

For boots, just try on a bunch of pairs until you find one that fits you good. I have Salomons Malamutes which cost me $280 this year. But Burton, Vans, Northwave, Ride, Salomon, Nitro, etc... are all good brands. They have different fits, like Northwaves are good for narrow feet, so find the one that works for you.

For clothing, pretty much any snowboard specific brand will work. Burton is good, I have a pair of Ronin pants from them. I use a 686 Enterprises jacket. But anything a snowboard shop carries will work. Find something that is waterproof and windproof (gore-tex is nice but not required for this) and has a style you like. Thats about all that matters.

Hope that helps.
 
its all been covered, but you want to get good bindings for sure...
and good boots....nothing sucks more than boots with little insulation/leaky/cheap material...
 
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