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11-21-2009, 08:10 PM

Alright so a little back story I just started working at sports authority and I found out today that they're allowing employees a ridiculous deal. Basically I'm getting wholesale cost so I thought it was time I bought a board

I was looking around and what I found was a Ride Antic 157 and Ride RX Bindings and Ride Orion boots. Now I'm 150 lbs and I'm moderately decent at snowboarding and love freeriding with a little park thrown in. I was just wondering if I'm making the right choice before I go and make the purchase. Thank you in advance ^^

legallyillegal · 11-21-2009, 10:13 PM

fyi orions are very soft

Nmbr1Ballr · 11-21-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by legallyillegal

fyi orions are very soft

This is actually the boot I have and is my only pair of boots I have owned so far, only bought them last season. How does a soft boot affect your boarding. What kind of riding is this boot made for and what would you look for if you primarily just freeride but want to learn and progress into freestyle

CaRMaNiA666 · 11-21-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleG

Alright so a little back story I just started working at sports authority and I found out today that they're allowing employees a ridiculous deal. Basically I'm getting wholesale cost so I thought it was time I bought a board

I was looking around and what I found was a Ride Antic 157 and Ride RX Bindings and Ride Orion boots. Now I'm 150 lbs and I'm moderately decent at snowboarding and love freeriding with a little park thrown in. I was just wondering if I'm making the right choice before I go and make the purchase. Thank you in advance ^^

sports authority carries ride stuff? and they get proforms?

Flick Montana · 11-21-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1Ballr

This is actually the boot I have and is my only pair of boots I have owned so far, only bought them last season. How does a soft boot affect your boarding. What kind of riding is this boot made for and what would you look for if you primarily just freeride but want to learn and progress into freestyle

Soft boots are mainly for park riding. If you're in powder, you want something that responds more and doesn't flex too much. A soft boot isn't going to kill you outside the park, it just won't be as easy to carve.

w3iiipu · 11-21-2009, 11:39 PM

u will be happy with the antic and the rx...my good buddy have the exact same setup...not sure about the boots tho

tho at 150lb i think a 157 seems a bit longer then ur average all mountain stick.
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11-22-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CaRMaNiA666

sports authority carries ride stuff? and they get proforms?

It depends on the store. The website is owned by a diff company and doesnt reflect in store stock of items.

And thaaank you I'm actually looking for a stiffer boot would Burton Moto's do the trick?

Edit: I'm buying the 157 because I plan on gaining weight in the future as I'm going into the military. So hopefully I'll get bigger

legallyillegal · 11-22-2009, 01:07 PM

if you're going Burton for boots you should be starting at the Ions

11-22-2009, 01:14 PM

Ahh ok well I have no clue if we have them, Ima check today to see what we got and try a few pairs on. Thank you again you guys have been a huge help

11-21-2009, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
LittleG Guest Posts: n/a	Just came upon a sweet deal need advice :) Alright so a little back story I just started working at sports authority and I found out today that they're allowing employees a ridiculous deal. Basically I'm getting wholesale cost so I thought it was time I bought a board I was looking around and what I found was a Ride Antic 157 and Ride RX Bindings and Ride Orion boots. Now I'm 150 lbs and I'm moderately decent at snowboarding and love freeriding with a little park thrown in. I was just wondering if I'm making the right choice before I go and make the purchase. Thank you in advance ^^

11-21-2009, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	fyi orions are very soft __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

11-21-2009, 11:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
w3iiipu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 280	u will be happy with the antic and the rx...my good buddy have the exact same setup...not sure about the boots tho tho at 150lb i think a 157 seems a bit longer then ur average all mountain stick. ________ Web Shows Last edited by w3iiipu; 08-21-2011 at 09:00 AM.

11-22-2009, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	if you're going Burton for boots you should be starting at the Ions __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

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11-22-2009, 01:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
LittleG Guest Posts: n/a	Ahh ok well I have no clue if we have them, Ima check today to see what we got and try a few pairs on. Thank you again you guys have been a huge help