*Newb Alert* - Snowboarding Forum

Thunder21 · 01-08-2009, 09:07 PM

Hey, I am totally new to the sport. I am 23 and just went snowboarding for the first time and now I am hooked. I went through the stickies and they helped out a lot. I still don't know for sure on the type of board I will need. As a beginner I don't think I will be going off any rails or jumps anytime soon

I am 6'3 and weigh 220 and wear a size 14 shoe. I know I will need a wide board but what length should i look at? Also do you have any brands that are good for beginners? I don't need the top of the line board right now, just something to kinda get the hang of things and something I can develop on. Thanks and I will take your answer off the air.

01-08-2009, 09:17 PM

im about the same build , i ride a 171 right now but a 157 - 161 should do the trick

Thunder21 · 01-10-2009, 11:32 AM

Thanks, anyone else got some input on this?

ride011 · 01-10-2009, 11:45 AM

I'm 6' 200lb and ride a 162 - no park just pow and groomers

sedition · 01-10-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder21

...what length should i look at?

That is covered in my equipment guide FAQ, which is here. See post #5.

Quote:

Also do you have any brands that are good for beginners?

No brand is really "better" for new riders than others. A shorter softer board is easier to learn on than a longer, stiffer board. That does not mean you couldn't learn to ride on longer / stiffer board, it will just be a bit harder and take a bit longer. Best thing to do is to look at the some of lesser expensive decks made by reputable companies. A few brands to check out are:

Rome
Atomic
Burton
Forum
Gun
K2
Ride

Thunder21 · 01-10-2009, 12:34 PM

What are some good sites to buy boards from? I've been to dogfunk and the-house. Just looking for some other sites. Thanks guys

sedition · 01-10-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder21

What are some good sites to buy boards from? I've been to dogfunk and the-house. Just looking for some other sites. Thanks guys

IMHO, those two are about as good as it gets for overall goods. Once you find a specific deck / boots / etc., that you may want then you can find smaller shops or sites that might give you a killer deal.

ride011 · 01-10-2009, 12:42 PM

summitonline.com and peterglenn.com

Thunder21 · 01-10-2009, 01:03 PM

Thanks, from looking I found a couple boards that are in my price range that seem pretty good to me. I will need a wide board so that kinda narrows my choices down. Here is a list of the boards I am looking at. Let me know if there is any I should stay away from. Thanks again.

K2 Anagram
Forum Raider
Technine Split T
K2 Format
Burton Blunt
Ride Antic

sedition · 01-10-2009, 02:20 PM

Your good with any of those.

EDIT: actually, I do not know enough about the Split T to really comment on it.

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Thunder21 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50	*Newb Alert* Hey, I am totally new to the sport. I am 23 and just went snowboarding for the first time and now I am hooked. I went through the stickies and they helped out a lot. I still don't know for sure on the type of board I will need. As a beginner I don't think I will be going off any rails or jumps anytime soon I am 6'3 and weigh 220 and wear a size 14 shoe. I know I will need a wide board but what length should i look at? Also do you have any brands that are good for beginners? I don't need the top of the line board right now, just something to kinda get the hang of things and something I can develop on. Thanks and I will take your answer off the air.

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01-08-2009, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
ironcrosschrome Guest Posts: n/a	im about the same build , i ride a 171 right now but a 157 - 161 should do the trick

01-10-2009, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thunder21 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50	Thanks, anyone else got some input on this?

01-10-2009, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
ride011 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 33	I'm 6' 200lb and ride a 162 - no park just pow and groomers

01-10-2009, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thunder21 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50	What are some good sites to buy boards from? I've been to dogfunk and the-house. Just looking for some other sites. Thanks guys

01-10-2009, 12:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
ride011 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 33	summitonline.com and peterglenn.com

01-10-2009, 01:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Thunder21 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50	Thanks, from looking I found a couple boards that are in my price range that seem pretty good to me. I will need a wide board so that kinda narrows my choices down. Here is a list of the boards I am looking at. Let me know if there is any I should stay away from. Thanks again. K2 Anagram Forum Raider Technine Split T K2 Format Burton Blunt Ride Antic