New setup advice for my gf - Snowboarding Forum

blackbeard · 01-01-2013, 02:24 PM

Title says it all. She already has Salomon boots so i want to surprise her with a board and bindings. She is a beginner that can link basic turns, but is close to having it all come together.

Thanks in advance. Happy New Years!

cozmo · 01-01-2013, 03:55 PM

Height, weight, shoe size, bikini pic would be helpfull

xsea · 01-01-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cozmo

Height, weight, shoe size, bikini pic would be helpfull

I second this.

jamesdthomas2 · 01-01-2013, 06:47 PM

I recently purchased a setup for my wife. I got her a reverse camber board (Burton Lux 154) because they make is easier to change directions and turn. I got her the gnu street bindings. These are great because they are quick rear entry and exit bindings. Women lack the upper body strength needed to constantly get up while snowboarding IMO. With these you stand while putting them on. They also have a quick release for the ankle strap only. They allows them to get more circulation while on the lift. my wife's feet are alway cold and this helped.

snowducky · 01-01-2013, 07:43 PM

have you looked at the gnu b-nice? my friend started on that board and she progressed well on it and loves it. it's also gotten some good feedback in reviews. its more of a freestyle board I think but if that's what she's looking to do, that board might be a solid choice.

flapjack · 01-01-2013, 07:54 PM

I just bought my wife an Arbor Swoon. I emailed Arbor about it and they say it's the women's Coda.
She likes it. She is a solid intermediate, cruises groomers, not aggressive. we ride in NY and the griptech is pretty good on ice.

Also considered last years Flow Jewel
New on ebay from $165 - $190, depending on the size.

Triple8Sol · 01-02-2013, 10:08 AM

Go on evo outlet right now. Quite a few women's boards to choose from in various sizes, all for dirt cheap with the additional sale going on now.

blackbeard · 01-05-2013, 07:54 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. While I won't post any bikini pics

, i will say that she is 5'11 and has been using a women's 155. A shop we visited recommended getting her on a men's board. Anybody have any experience with that?

Argo · 01-05-2013, 08:43 AM

Weight? Shoe size?

blackbeard · 01-05-2013, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argo

Weight? Shoe size?

140lbs and size 10 boot

01-01-2013, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
blackbeard Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 52	New setup advice for my gf Title says it all. She already has Salomon boots so i want to surprise her with a board and bindings. She is a beginner that can link basic turns, but is close to having it all come together. Thanks in advance. Happy New Years!

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01-01-2013, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
cozmo Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Holland Posts: 47	Height, weight, shoe size, bikini pic would be helpfull

01-01-2013, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
jamesdthomas2 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 67	I recently purchased a setup for my wife. I got her a reverse camber board (Burton Lux 154) because they make is easier to change directions and turn. I got her the gnu street bindings. These are great because they are quick rear entry and exit bindings. Women lack the upper body strength needed to constantly get up while snowboarding IMO. With these you stand while putting them on. They also have a quick release for the ankle strap only. They allows them to get more circulation while on the lift. my wife's feet are alway cold and this helped.

01-01-2013, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
snowducky Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 9	have you looked at the gnu b-nice? my friend started on that board and she progressed well on it and loves it. it's also gotten some good feedback in reviews. its more of a freestyle board I think but if that's what she's looking to do, that board might be a solid choice.

01-01-2013, 07:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
flapjack Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 67	I just bought my wife an Arbor Swoon. I emailed Arbor about it and they say it's the women's Coda. She likes it. She is a solid intermediate, cruises groomers, not aggressive. we ride in NY and the griptech is pretty good on ice. Also considered last years Flow Jewel New on ebay from $165 - $190, depending on the size.

01-05-2013, 07:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
blackbeard Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 52	Thanks for the suggestions. While I won't post any bikini pics , i will say that she is 5'11 and has been using a women's 155. A shop we visited recommended getting her on a men's board. Anybody have any experience with that?

01-05-2013, 08:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Argo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vail, CO Posts: 1,958	Weight? Shoe size?