I've been riding for 3 years, a week to ten days a season, and always rode rentals. I've got the basics down, and last year i played a bit on the kiddie terrain park at key. I'm gonna ride more this year, so it's time for me to step up and get my own gear.
some back ground, I'm 40, 6', 220lbs. size 13 boot, been wakeboarding for about 5 years, yeah i have a boat and ride about 3-4 days a week during the season. went out for the last time 2 weeks ago in Nebraska, and yeah water was COLD, I'm just stupid like that
On to my questions... on the water size and shape mean a lot, what's the difference in snowboards? All the rentals I've rode have been 155-158 but the size guide I found said I should be on a 163? How much does this matter? I ride pretty hard, and want to progress, what is a good set up for that? My budget is around 3-400 bucks and I'll be scouring e-bay and other places for used/closeout gear, what should I look for?