First post at the forum and being a snowboarder noob I have a couple questions for the expert!
I started snowboarding last year , went 5 times, always rented equipment and can barely snowboard from top of the hill to the bottom but I am so in love with the sport.
Instead of renting the equipment again I decided to buy my own this year and had my eyes on k2 Protohype ( yes I understand it is an expert board) due to the huge price cut, $299 at a local retail store for 153. Binding would be K2 Formula and Northwave Freedom SL boot.
I understand that the Protohype is an expert and freestyle board, and being a beginner and only want to learn to snowboard from top if the hill to the bottom, and will not be doing any park or jumping, I am worried if Protohype would be a decent board for me.
I read a lot of review about the Protohype, reviews said itis stiff,damp and fast. I am wondering if a beginner like me would benefit from the board or the board will limit my growth in the sport?
So a better idea would be getting something cheaper?
I have seen K2 Darkside, Burton Clash, k2 control etc for similar price. Really only reason I wanted the Protohype is because the sales person said it is a really good deal at $699 and came down to 299$.
So my next question would be, will the Protohype limit my growth , and is it a bad board for only riding from the top to the bottom? Thanks!
Oh and for more information my price range would be 250-400 for board, 100-200 for binding and around 100 for boots.
I wear size 7 , medium binding and weight 155lb so I am guessing 153cm board would be ok if not too long for me?
Need more advice from fellow expert I want a board by tomorrow so I can go ride with my GF ... So it is a no go for k2 Protohype at $300 being a beginner? And what about k2 Formula 2011 binding at $149
As far as "advanced" boards go while it is stiff it is a flat camber which is a bit more forgiving. The Formula is an awesome binding so you are good there. I have the Freedom SLs and find them very comfortable, though boot fit is very much a personal thing. And where are people finding Formulas for under $100?
K that got me worried because my next option would be Burton Process Flying V ( the graphic is awesome lol ) ... I just want to make good use of the board that's why I asked u pro here in the forum before I dished out the money.
You got a valid point there, indeed they have 2013 for 180$ but they only have the black and red which I don't like it on Protohype. I might rethink now , another binding that I like I the k2 company 2013 and burton mission. Both are well over 230$ at that retail store.
You got a valid point there, indeed they have 2013 for 180$ but they only have the black and red which I don't like it on Protohype. I might rethink now , another binding that I like I the k2 company 2013 and burton mission. Both are well over 230$ at that retail store.
With that in mind, as long as the Protohype is my size, I shouldn't worry too much eh.
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