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11-20-2009, 04:53 PM

hi im new to snowboards and im i narrowed my choice for a board to two i just wanted some opinions on which would be better overall or for a beginer. i will be mostly freeriding and looking forward to start trying tricks by the end of the season.

option 1:Nitro Eero Am
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option 2:K2 Format
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C-dubbin · 11-20-2009, 09:54 PM

It would be helpful to know your stats(Height/weight) to make sure those are appropriate choices. That being said I would suggest the K2, it is more of an all around board. The Nitro is more of a park board bc of its flex/response meaning once you are able to get up to speed it wont be nearly as stable especially in bumpy conditions.

11-20-2009, 11:17 PM

well im 5'6 and 130 pounds and i will mostly be doing freeriding on powder mountains, also will these bindings fit the k2 board-K2 Cinch CTL,size(large 8-11)
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C-dubbin · 11-21-2009, 02:01 AM

The thing you have to worry about is boot overhang(when your toe is sticking off the edge of the board and catches the snow when you turn...this can cause you to bail and eat snow, not fun). The bindings will fit as most snowboards (except burton) have the same mounting patterns. It mostly comes down to personal preference on binding style. I would suggest something mid responsive for a new rider.

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PBGOD Guest Posts: n/a	need help choosing hi im new to snowboards and im i narrowed my choice for a board to two i just wanted some opinions on which would be better overall or for a beginer. i will be mostly freeriding and looking forward to start trying tricks by the end of the season. option 1:Nitro Eero Am Save on Nitro Eero Am Snowboard 149 - Mens Snowboard Snowboarding Gear Equipment option 2:K2 Format Save on K2 Format Snowboard 149 - Mens Snowboard Snowboarding Gear Equipment

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11-20-2009, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
C-dubbin Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	It would be helpful to know your stats(Height/weight) to make sure those are appropriate choices. That being said I would suggest the K2, it is more of an all around board. The Nitro is more of a park board bc of its flex/response meaning once you are able to get up to speed it wont be nearly as stable especially in bumpy conditions.

11-20-2009, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
PBGOD Guest Posts: n/a	well im 5'6 and 130 pounds and i will mostly be doing freeriding on powder mountains, also will these bindings fit the k2 board-K2 Cinch CTL,size(large 8-11) Best Prices on K2 Cinch CTL Snowboard Bindings Black - Mens Snowboards Binding Snowboarding Gear Equipment

11-21-2009, 02:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
C-dubbin Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	The thing you have to worry about is boot overhang(when your toe is sticking off the edge of the board and catches the snow when you turn...this can cause you to bail and eat snow, not fun). The bindings will fit as most snowboards (except burton) have the same mounting patterns. It mostly comes down to personal preference on binding style. I would suggest something mid responsive for a new rider.