Beginner with couple of questions... - Snowboarding Forum

12-08-2008, 12:32 AM

Whats going on everyone,
I boarded for the 3rd time, and really liked it. I want to buy my own stuff but don't know that much. I'm 150lb, 6ft, and want a smaller board. I'm assuming I'm going to need size 156/157. Also i want a freeride board. Looking to spend around $600 on all the stuff. So far I'm debating between the custom X (Burton Snowboard Burton Custom X Snowboard) and the bullet (Burton Snowboard Burton Bullet Snowboard) Any suggestions on boards, boots, bindings would really help. Thanks

legallyillegal · 12-08-2008, 01:02 AM

157 is too much board for you.
Custom X is too much board for you.

Board: O-Matic Boron 154 - $120 (or 151 if you're set on going small)
Bindings: Bent Metal Restraint M/L - $108
Boots: Try stuff on. Find stuff that fits (no, not Lamar boots). Don't know where to start? I hear good things about Burton Hails.

bakesale · 12-08-2008, 01:10 AM

Don't wanna bum you out but LI is right. A beginner wouldn't know what to do with a Custom X .

12-08-2008, 01:16 AM

Ok, and you say 156 is too big... anything you can suggest by Burton

bakesale · 12-08-2008, 01:22 AM

why Burton?

try Burton Clash - 151

legallyillegal · 12-08-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ygtk09

Ok, and you say 156 is too big... anything you can suggest by Burton

Nothing that will give you better value than a $120 O-matic.

gibbous · 12-08-2008, 01:29 AM

I'm a bit conflicted about advising against more advanced boards for beginners. I learned to ride on a Never Summer T5 which has got to be even less forgiving than the Custom, and while it made the learning curve a little steeper initially I think it actually helped me progress faster & build confidence on difficult terrain once I got the feel for riding. And ~5 years later it's still my favorite board for the conditions I ride the most, so I'm glad I did it this way instead of buying a board that was going to one day hold me back.

I totally see both sides to this though, the pain after my first time boarding is permanently etched in my memory, right next to having my wisdom teeth pulled...

12-09-2008, 05:38 AM

You should maybe try a Nitro board, cheap price, awesome graphics and very very very good as well.

12-08-2008, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
ygtk09 Guest Posts: n/a	Beginner with couple of questions... Whats going on everyone, I boarded for the 3rd time, and really liked it. I want to buy my own stuff but don't know that much. I'm 150lb, 6ft, and want a smaller board. I'm assuming I'm going to need size 156/157. Also i want a freeride board. Looking to spend around $600 on all the stuff. So far I'm debating between the custom X (Burton Snowboard Burton Custom X Snowboard) and the bullet (Burton Snowboard Burton Bullet Snowboard) Any suggestions on boards, boots, bindings would really help. Thanks

12-08-2008, 01:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,448	157 is too much board for you. Custom X is too much board for you. Board: O-Matic Boron 154 - $120 (or 151 if you're set on going small) Bindings: Bent Metal Restraint M/L - $108 Boots: Try stuff on. Find stuff that fits (no, not Lamar boots). Don't know where to start? I hear good things about Burton Hails. __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

12-09-2008, 05:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Noro Guest Posts: n/a	board You should maybe try a Nitro board, cheap price, awesome graphics and very very very good as well.

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12-08-2008, 01:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
bakesale Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 883	Don't wanna bum you out but LI is right. A beginner wouldn't know what to do with a Custom X .

12-08-2008, 01:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
ygtk09 Guest Posts: n/a	Ok, and you say 156 is too big... anything you can suggest by Burton

12-08-2008, 01:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
bakesale Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 883	why Burton? try Burton Clash - 151

12-08-2008, 01:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
gibbous Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 170	I'm a bit conflicted about advising against more advanced boards for beginners. I learned to ride on a Never Summer T5 which has got to be even less forgiving than the Custom, and while it made the learning curve a little steeper initially I think it actually helped me progress faster & build confidence on difficult terrain once I got the feel for riding. And ~5 years later it's still my favorite board for the conditions I ride the most, so I'm glad I did it this way instead of buying a board that was going to one day hold me back. I totally see both sides to this though, the pain after my first time boarding is permanently etched in my memory, right next to having my wisdom teeth pulled...