Hello mates!
I am a brand new rider and wanted to get an honest opinion on a recent board, bindings and boot purchase. (Jones Aviator 2015-162cm, Burton Cartels sz.M 2015, DC Judge boots sz.10.5 2015) I have never snowboarded in my life, but I am a quick learner, and like to think of myself as very athletic. I stand 6' 185lbs. with a muscular build.
Basically, I want some feedback on more experienced riders regarding the board set-up that I have. I am fully aware that what I chose is an advanced-expert set-up and I am a newby rider. With that said, I have skied my entire life, or roughly 20 years, skateboarded as a youth and dabbled in surfing here on the EC. I fully understand the concept of turning, edges, camber, flex, stiffness and so on.
This past weekend I learned to snowboard for the first time. It was AWESOME! Had I only given it a chance years ago. I am hooked to say the least. Never to ski again! I payed for a private lesson at the resort, and by the end of the day I was linking turns pretty darn well. The second day I was charging groomed runs and getting pretty aggressive.
I was on a loaner board (Rossi-Sultan 150 w/ Burton Customs. I noticed that the board was definitely holding me back. It was unstable and inhibited me from really laying into it without loosing edge or getting shady. After 3days I was determined to buy my own rig. Once home, I did some heavy research and my girlfriend thought I was possessed and obsessed. So here is my question to you guys...
I have yet to ride this set-up, and am a bit nervous that I got in over my head. I know that I will most likely be charging hard lines, riding long cruisers and carving hard, and the occassional steep techy runs with little to some air; as I did when I skied. This board seemed like the way to go. But remember I am still a beginner having only riden 3 days.
Please tell me your honest thoughts. I hope I made the right choice and shouldn't have opted for a entry level set-up. I know this reads like a silly forum entry, but I may not have another chance to ride this BEAST untill next season, so the issue will be weighing on my brain all year long without you guy's help. I appreciate all the input ladies and gents!
Your friend,
A-ron
I am a brand new rider and wanted to get an honest opinion on a recent board, bindings and boot purchase. (Jones Aviator 2015-162cm, Burton Cartels sz.M 2015, DC Judge boots sz.10.5 2015) I have never snowboarded in my life, but I am a quick learner, and like to think of myself as very athletic. I stand 6' 185lbs. with a muscular build.
Basically, I want some feedback on more experienced riders regarding the board set-up that I have. I am fully aware that what I chose is an advanced-expert set-up and I am a newby rider. With that said, I have skied my entire life, or roughly 20 years, skateboarded as a youth and dabbled in surfing here on the EC. I fully understand the concept of turning, edges, camber, flex, stiffness and so on.
This past weekend I learned to snowboard for the first time. It was AWESOME! Had I only given it a chance years ago. I am hooked to say the least. Never to ski again! I payed for a private lesson at the resort, and by the end of the day I was linking turns pretty darn well. The second day I was charging groomed runs and getting pretty aggressive.
I was on a loaner board (Rossi-Sultan 150 w/ Burton Customs. I noticed that the board was definitely holding me back. It was unstable and inhibited me from really laying into it without loosing edge or getting shady. After 3days I was determined to buy my own rig. Once home, I did some heavy research and my girlfriend thought I was possessed and obsessed. So here is my question to you guys...
I have yet to ride this set-up, and am a bit nervous that I got in over my head. I know that I will most likely be charging hard lines, riding long cruisers and carving hard, and the occassional steep techy runs with little to some air; as I did when I skied. This board seemed like the way to go. But remember I am still a beginner having only riden 3 days.
Please tell me your honest thoughts. I hope I made the right choice and shouldn't have opted for a entry level set-up. I know this reads like a silly forum entry, but I may not have another chance to ride this BEAST untill next season, so the issue will be weighing on my brain all year long without you guy's help. I appreciate all the input ladies and gents!
Your friend,
A-ron