rockandroll

This season I'll be working on the mountain in Aspen. While I'll be working on Buttermilk, I will do most of my riding in the Highlands or Snowmass. I have not ever rode these mountains.


I'm 155 lbs, 5' 10 (thinking ~158cm). I almost never ride the park, but will hit a jump or two. I like blues, blacks, the trees, powder and groomers. So I'm leaning toward an All-Mountain/freeride board.

In browsing the forum here, I'm looking at these boards (all 2011 models):

- Ride Highlife, $300 (MSRP: 550)
- Ride Antic, $220 (400)
- K2 Raygun, $220 (350)
- Ride Berzerker, $290 (490)

I'm leaning toward the Antic because of the discount. My budget is about $400 for boots, bindings and board, $500 max. Any suggestions for boots or binders would also be greatly appreciated!

snowklinger

Go spend your most time, money, and effort to find boots that are comfy. Since you are on a budget, boots should get first consideration. You could easily find used board+binding for 200-250 for what you need. Are you going to be working in these boots? Also something to consider (which changes the whole dynamic).

Try 32's, I love both pairs that I have. Nike runs narrow and is a running company, fuck them. k2, Burton, and Salomon are probably frontrunners for most liked brands around here besides 32.

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rockandroll

Thanks for the advice! I plan on purchasing boots in person when I move to CO, but wanted to purchase my board and bindings online to save some dinero.

I will not be working in the boots on a regular basis. I have Sorels for work.

a bag of it

Why fuck Nike? I love mine