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permalink · 02-16-2010, 10:08 AM

Hello iv done snowboarding about a year now. I picked it up pretty fast compared to others i seen try. I can go down any of the slopes iv been to. I really would like to purchase a board so i can get better plus not have to pay a renting fee. My college has a snowboard club that goes couple times a month. I have never been to the park but i really want to try it out. I am 6' 160 size 12 boot. I just need help on which boards/binding/boots are good together.

gjsnowboarder · 02-16-2010, 10:13 AM

What's your budget?

permalink · 02-16-2010, 10:17 AM

400-450 most likely

gjsnowboarder · 02-16-2010, 10:35 AM

Here is a package binding & board from Ride at evo gear. you would want to make sure whatever board you get is a wide with size 12 feet. Leaves you money left over for boots which I would suggest trying on before buying to find what you may like. Board size probably shouldn't be any smaller than a 156 but with your weight probably no longer that a 161.
Ride Kink Wide Snowboard 2010+Ride EX Snowboard Bindings 2010 : Snowboards Snowboard Bindings | evo

Here is one with boots from the House< K2 WWW 155 (not a wide board but wide enough to be alright), Lashed boots, and K2 bindings
Save on K2 WWW Snowboard Package - Mens

Another Ride Kink set-up
Save on Ride Kink Snowboard Package - Mens ( I don't know much about the ride anthem boots)

permalink · 02-16-2010, 10:46 AM

Like if i buy a nice board off ebay how do i know what bindings and stuff to get? Do i buy a nice set of bindings and take them to check boot out?

gjsnowboarder · 02-16-2010, 11:03 AM

for what type of binding to get pay attentiong to the base plate design. Many bindings come with base plates what will work with other insert hole patterns. The three main types are . EST, Three hole, and Four hole.. The first two typically mean you have a Burton board.

With feet your size only look at large bindings. Mediums will probably be to small and or narrow for your foot. Taking bindings with you when shopping for boots is something you can do but is typically not widely done.

permalink · 02-16-2010, 11:14 AM

Would these bindings DRAKE FIFTY '10 MEN Snowboard Bindings, XL, ACID GREEN - eBay (item 150413172891 end time Mar-12-10 09:52:37 PST) and this board good Nitro Swindle 157 Twin Snowboard - eBay (item 350315248283 end time Feb-16-10 13:28:12 PST)

gjsnowboarder · 02-16-2010, 01:17 PM

If you are going to focus on freestyle the Swindle should work for you. If you want to hit higher sustained speeds and more all mountain riding I would go with something else. The bindings look fine

02-16-2010, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
K1rby Guest Posts: n/a	New to Snowboarding Hello iv done snowboarding about a year now. I picked it up pretty fast compared to others i seen try. I can go down any of the slopes iv been to. I really would like to purchase a board so i can get better plus not have to pay a renting fee. My college has a snowboard club that goes couple times a month. I have never been to the park but i really want to try it out. I am 6' 160 size 12 boot. I just need help on which boards/binding/boots are good together.

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02-16-2010, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
gjsnowboarder Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 539	What's your budget?

02-16-2010, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
K1rby Guest Posts: n/a	400-450 most likely

02-16-2010, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
gjsnowboarder Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 539	Here is a package binding & board from Ride at evo gear. you would want to make sure whatever board you get is a wide with size 12 feet. Leaves you money left over for boots which I would suggest trying on before buying to find what you may like. Board size probably shouldn't be any smaller than a 156 but with your weight probably no longer that a 161. Ride Kink Wide Snowboard 2010+Ride EX Snowboard Bindings 2010 : Snowboards Snowboard Bindings \| evo Here is one with boots from the House< K2 WWW 155 (not a wide board but wide enough to be alright), Lashed boots, and K2 bindings Save on K2 WWW Snowboard Package - Mens Another Ride Kink set-up Save on Ride Kink Snowboard Package - Mens ( I don't know much about the ride anthem boots)

02-16-2010, 10:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
K1rby Guest Posts: n/a	Like if i buy a nice board off ebay how do i know what bindings and stuff to get? Do i buy a nice set of bindings and take them to check boot out?

02-16-2010, 11:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
gjsnowboarder Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 539	for what type of binding to get pay attentiong to the base plate design. Many bindings come with base plates what will work with other insert hole patterns. The three main types are . EST, Three hole, and Four hole.. The first two typically mean you have a Burton board. With feet your size only look at large bindings. Mediums will probably be to small and or narrow for your foot. Taking bindings with you when shopping for boots is something you can do but is typically not widely done.

02-16-2010, 11:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
K1rby Guest Posts: n/a	Would these bindings DRAKE FIFTY '10 MEN Snowboard Bindings, XL, ACID GREEN - eBay (item 150413172891 end time Mar-12-10 09:52:37 PST) and this board good Nitro Swindle 157 Twin Snowboard - eBay (item 350315248283 end time Feb-16-10 13:28:12 PST)

02-16-2010, 01:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
gjsnowboarder Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 539	If you are going to focus on freestyle the Swindle should work for you. If you want to hit higher sustained speeds and more all mountain riding I would go with something else. The bindings look fine