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newbie worried I bought wrong board

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Is he on commission for everything you buy from burton...???

That is not a friend, that is someone who knows no better, and is trying way too hard...!
 
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I bought a whole set up last night and I like it but my friend says its to stiff and I should of bought burton everything. I have only snowboard once. I'm 32 years old 5'8" 144 pounds. I live in new england so its icey. Here is what I got. Rossignol Frenemy Review, Price Comparison & Buyers Guide
I was going to ask "why burton everything?" but then I saw your other post. What do you mean by "signed by Burton"? As a rep or sales person? As a rider? In my experiences, the only thing I like from Burton are the bindings - but that's just me. The board you have is just fine and you'll have a blast riding it - the size of it is great as well. Burton is not the end all, be all of snowboards. There are LOTS of great brands out there for gear: Rossignol being one of many. I question why a "friend" would be steering you in such a confusing direction instead of offering you real help and advice. For someone who has been riding for years, he either knows shit about snowboard gear or is just out for his own benefit in some way.

What bindings/boots did you get?
 
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he says its to stiff, i need a softer deck with good side cut and forging nose and tail. doesnt it have it? I like how this as the magne-traction. he says its only got a two rating and i need a 5 :/ maybe when i get better at snowboarding a 5 rating would be better.
 
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Ok. Please, stop listening to your friend. He clearly does not have your best interests in mind, or he knows very little about how to choose a snowboard. Other members on this forum have told you the same thing. Your review of that board on The Good Ride also confirms what the members on this forum have been telling you. Ride what you have with confidence. Find a new friend.
 
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Please whatever you do, get some proper lessons, do not let this guy teach you...

He is clearly very biased and does not have your best interest at heart, certainly when it comes to equipment...!

As everyone else on here has already said, what you have bought is good for you, do not worry about what he is saying...! Take INDEPENDENT advice on all things like this, just because he can (i don't know if he is any good) snowboard does not make him an expert...!
 
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Usually the rating system is from 1 to 10 (10 being the most stiff) and a 5 is right in the middle. Check out the review you posted from The Good Ride though. The board is on the lower half of the flex scale! So your friend telling you that the board is too stiff makes absolutely no sense at all! I'm glad that you're going to get lessons from someone else.
 
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To quote Donutz,.. Boards? We don't need no stinkin' boards! We just rip some bark off a tree & ride it! Boards are for wimps, women & chilren! :hairy:







I'm feeling a bit trollish here,.. anyone else?
 
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