Noob - Help Please! Can't decide on board... - Snowboarding Forum

03-05-2009, 10:49 AM

I'm a total noob, but do want to get my own setup. I've got the boots already K2 Plush, and like Flow bindings (don't have them yet).
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 140 lbs

There are pretty good sales on, and I found these boards that are OK price and I like them, but can't decide which would be the best one for beginner... Does it make a difference if I get let's say the Burton Lux and it's described as for intermediate - advanced? I was at a shop near me, and the guy said it's a decent board for beginner. BTW, has anyone heard any reviews on the Lux? I can't seem to find any. I've heard good things about the K2, and nothing about 5150... Please help! I'm getting confused...

Burton Lux 143 cm Burton Lux Snowboarrd - Women's - Blem 2009 : Snowboards | evo outlet Seems I might be too heavy for this one?!

K2 Moment 142 cm K2 Moment Snowboard - Women's 2009 : Snowboards | evo

5150 Empress 08 Snowboard - Boards - Senior - 5150 Women's Empress 08 -SportChek.ca

Is it better to buy a beginner board, learn on it, and later get a better board or get a good / intermediate board from the get go and have it last longer?

kMc · 03-05-2009, 12:23 PM

I was new this year, i would consider myself an intermediate now, but i started on a burton feather and quickly moved on to a never summer infinity-r. you should look into it. its a great board for all mountain, durable, and has a 3 year warranty. i absolutely love mine.

Never Summer Infinity (White) Snowboard - Women's 2009 : Snowboards | evo outlet

5150 is not so great, never heard of that k2 board, and my friend who is new just got a lux and likes it, it seems to be working well for her. seriously, check out the never summer, in the 147, it would be a good size for you and is a board you can learn on and grow in to, it won't hinder your progression.never summer is a great company and this price is ridiculous.

03-05-2009, 01:35 PM

[QUOTE=kMc;140202]I was new this year, i would consider myself an intermediate now, but i started on a burton feather and quickly moved on to a never summer infinity-r. you should look into it. its a great board for all mountain, durable, and has a 3 year warranty. i absolutely love mine.

Never Summer Infinity (White) Snowboard - Women's 2009 : Snowboards | evo outlet
QUOTE]

It looks great - you think the 147 cm won't be too tall for me?
It's actually one of the brands that CAN be shipped to Canada, so that's awesome! Hmmmm...

THANK YOU!

jmacphee9 · 03-05-2009, 01:38 PM

[QUOTE=vierka;140282]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kMc

I was new this year, i would consider myself an intermediate now, but i started on a burton feather and quickly moved on to a never summer infinity-r. you should look into it. its a great board for all mountain, durable, and has a 3 year warranty. i absolutely love mine.

Never Summer Infinity (White) Snowboard - Women's 2009 : Snowboards | evo outlet
QUOTE]

It looks great - you think the 147 cm won't be too tall for me?
It's actually one of the brands that CAN be shipped to Canada, so that's awesome! Hmmmm...

THANK YOU!

a 147 seems right. 143 is more the 100-115lb range..

kMc · 03-05-2009, 01:42 PM

^^^ just about to say the same thing. size is based on weight rather than height, no matter what the rental people/shop people try to push on you.

03-05-2009, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
vierka Guest Posts: n/a	Noob - Help Please! Can't decide on board... I'm a total noob, but do want to get my own setup. I've got the boots already K2 Plush, and like Flow bindings (don't have them yet). Height: 5'1" Weight: 140 lbs There are pretty good sales on, and I found these boards that are OK price and I like them, but can't decide which would be the best one for beginner... Does it make a difference if I get let's say the Burton Lux and it's described as for intermediate - advanced? I was at a shop near me, and the guy said it's a decent board for beginner. BTW, has anyone heard any reviews on the Lux? I can't seem to find any. I've heard good things about the K2, and nothing about 5150... Please help! I'm getting confused... Burton Lux 143 cm Burton Lux Snowboarrd - Women's - Blem 2009 : Snowboards \| evo outlet Seems I might be too heavy for this one?! K2 Moment 142 cm K2 Moment Snowboard - Women's 2009 : Snowboards \| evo 5150 Empress 08 Snowboard - Boards - Senior - 5150 Women's Empress 08 -SportChek.ca Is it better to buy a beginner board, learn on it, and later get a better board or get a good / intermediate board from the get go and have it last longer? Last edited by vierka; 03-05-2009 at 10:57 AM.

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03-05-2009, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
kMc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Annapolis Posts: 246	I was new this year, i would consider myself an intermediate now, but i started on a burton feather and quickly moved on to a never summer infinity-r. you should look into it. its a great board for all mountain, durable, and has a 3 year warranty. i absolutely love mine. Never Summer Infinity (White) Snowboard - Women's 2009 : Snowboards \| evo outlet 5150 is not so great, never heard of that k2 board, and my friend who is new just got a lux and likes it, it seems to be working well for her. seriously, check out the never summer, in the 147, it would be a good size for you and is a board you can learn on and grow in to, it won't hinder your progression.never summer is a great company and this price is ridiculous.

03-05-2009, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
vierka Guest Posts: n/a	[QUOTE=kMc;140202]I was new this year, i would consider myself an intermediate now, but i started on a burton feather and quickly moved on to a never summer infinity-r. you should look into it. its a great board for all mountain, durable, and has a 3 year warranty. i absolutely love mine. Never Summer Infinity (White) Snowboard - Women's 2009 : Snowboards \| evo outlet QUOTE] It looks great - you think the 147 cm won't be too tall for me? It's actually one of the brands that CAN be shipped to Canada, so that's awesome! Hmmmm... THANK YOU!

03-05-2009, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
kMc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Annapolis Posts: 246	^^^ just about to say the same thing. size is based on weight rather than height, no matter what the rental people/shop people try to push on you.