Snowboard help me decide (bindings and boots)

[PHiuR]

So far ive been looking at the Drake F-60's... and i dont know what else... maybe some Technines or Rides...

anyone know where to get the F-60's online?

and the hard decision here are the boots... i cant decide... either Salomon Dialogue or some Northwave (something) Freedom maybe?

what do you guys think? about the boots? bindings? any advice/help greatly appreciated ::cheers::

 

[Talon02]

In a related question, does any manufacturer make snowboard boots in size 16? If not can I snowboard with normal boots?

 

[PHiuR]

size 16 is possible... but not common... extremely RARE... and you will have to most likely have a custom made board (EXTRA EXTRA WIDE) and also risers... so that when you carve your toes dont kick into the snow...i do not know of any size 16 boots.. but you can look around

 

[PHiuR]

yo?im eating a sandwich.. yum yum... extra mayo!

 

[PHiuR]

someone has to know about snowboards....

 

[PHiuR]

bump!

 

[flavio]

I'm checking out the Drake bindings here.....man the Limited is $299!

F-60's seem to get pretty good reviews except they're not stiff enough for heavier riders.

 

[nord1899]

I have the new Drake F60's on my Never Summer Premier T5 from last season. Very nice bindings, except this past weekend I did have some trouble with them. Ice/snow got into the toe ratchet and made it troublesome to get it engaged securely. Freaked me out for a bit since I've only riden on them 6 days so far.

I also have this seasons Salomon Malamutes and they are very nice boots. I love the lacing system they use.

I have a few links at home (now at work) for snowboard shops. If you want, I'll post/PM them when I get home in a few hours.

 

[nord1899]

Originally posted by: flavio
I'm checking out the Drake bindings here.....man the Limited is $299!

F-60's seem to get pretty good reviews except they're not stiff enough for heavier riders.

I dunno. I looked at all the Drake Bindings, but I couldn't see the justification in the increase in price over the F60's. Maybe if I used the bindings I would, but not from their website.

The F60's are good for me. And I'm 6'1" and 225 pounds size 11.5 boot.

 

[TheNemesis]

I was going to get the F60s last year, but I decided to go with Technine teams, and I like them more than I think that I would havel iked the F60s. www.outdoorreview.com has some good reviews onb oth

 

[PHiuR]

nord. can you post or PM the links?

and anyone know where is a good snowboard forum of some sort.. besides outdoorreview site? thanks.. and i think im pretty good on the F-60's... but also technines... if they are cheaper.. i dunno.. but i saw the F-60's at local skimarket for 180... look pretty sweet!... still dont know about the boots yet tho!

 

[flavio]

Now that I'm looking I'm finding some pretty nice looking bindings for <$100 online.

 

[nord1899]

Originally posted by: PHiuR
nord. can you post or PM the links?

and anyone know where is a good snowboard forum of some sort.. besides outdoorreview site? thanks.. and i think im pretty good on the F-60's... but also technines... if they are cheaper.. i dunno.. but i saw the F-60's at local skimarket for 180... look pretty sweet!... still dont know about the boots yet tho!

I'll try to remember when I get home. PM'ing might help me better.

 

[nord1899]

Note, I do not work for these sites, nor have I ever ordered anything from them. I just have found them on the net.

Zumiez
Boardzone
Eternal
Shred Online
Snowtraders
CCS

Enjoy!

 

[PHiuR]

thanks for the sites! ::Cheers::

 

[lightpants]

Drake Matrix 4 me- they rock!!

And northwave boots- you are heading in the right direction. Both drake bindings and northwave boots recieve my hightest recomendation. I once broke a strap on a pair of f-40 drakes and they sent me a whole new set for free! Great customer service from drake!

 

[flavio]

Are step-ins a bad idea? I really would like the convenience but I don't want to sacrifice control. Sh!t, it will be just be nice to have some new equipment finally this year.

 

[m2kewl]

i finally got good equip this year, k2 spitfire and drake f60 bindings. i need help with the boots - anyone have good recommendations with a $ range between $75-$150? how do i determine boot size? my sneaker size is 10, some people say get it 1/2 size lower; some say same size as your sneaker. i know i should try them on in the store...