Snowboard resources

[DonIsHere]

I'm looking to buy a snowboard with all the $$$ I got from Christmas. Are they any good sites out there that tell you what to look for in a snowboard?

thanks for the help
don

 

[imported_Snagle]

Burton FTW

 

[MazerRackham]

A Burton Custom is a no-brainer great board for all skill levels. Have you snowboarded before? If not, you need to factor in a LOT of $$$ for the right gear (jacket/pants/goggles/gloves). And you need to buy GOOD boots that fit you right. Nothing is worse that boots that don't fit right or just generally suck.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Snagle
Burton FTW

LOL

 

[boyRacer]

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[chimmytime]

Shops can sometimes put some packages together for you.

Tips for buying stuff.

Boots > Bindings > Snowboard

Comfort starts with your feet. The board is the least importance, its just the prettyiest.

 

[jai6638]

this is ot I had a question.. I bought a pair of boots a few weeks ago which i felt were comfortable at the time.. However, after skiing for a few hours, i felt "pockets of heat" on the left side of my left foot.... Do you this is because im not used to wearing these boots ( this is like the 2nd or third time i've gone skiing ) or because the boots dont fit right?

Thanks...

 

[clamum]

IMO the snowboard isn't as important as comfortable boots and staying warm. I would think any of the name band boards would be fine (K2, Burton, Forum, Ride, World Industries), and the others are probably good too.

Pretty much the only thing you need to worry about on a board is it's length. As a general rule of thumb a board should come up to your chin or mouth when stood on its end. In addition, a shorter board is usually used for freestyle snowboarding (tricks and whatnot), where a little longer one is more stable and is used for more all-around riding. I wouldn't worry about the width unless you have big feet, then you would probably need a board that advertises a larger width.

P.S. I wouldn't spend much over $300 on my first board

 

[snoturtle]

lenght has alot less to do with height and alot more to do with weight

most if not all boards are rated for the weight for the size

If this is your first board which it sounds like go for a shorter one as it will be easier to control

 

[clamum]

Originally posted by: snoturtle
lenght has alot less to do with height and alot more to do with weight

most if not all boards are rated for the weight for the size

If this is your first board which it sounds like go for a shorter one as it will be easier to control

This is true. The chin height I was referring to is a general guide, if you are heavier than get a longer board.

 

[pray4mojo]

great info guys :thumbsup:

 

[snoturtle]

Wasn't directed at you

but your right that is a good guide

The reason I said it is some of what I have seen on the net for guides says to look at the height first and either doesn't mention weight at all or does so later

Personally I ride a board that many think is too big for me but I love the speed

125 lbs and riding a 165 with a weight around 160-180


I would recommend going to a ski/snowboard shop and talking to someone there about sizing also let them know that its your first board

Originally posted by: clamum

Originally posted by: snoturtle
lenght has alot less to do with height and alot more to do with weight

most if not all boards are rated for the weight for the size

If this is your first board which it sounds like go for a shorter one as it will be easier to control

This is true. The chin height I was referring to is a general guide, if you are heavier than get a longer board.