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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
 Posted: Jan 22, 2008 - 06:52 PM
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First post: Sep 10, 2006
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Dunno if its been said...But would like to add
If you go to your local shop for advice, find a board thats right for you and then buy it on the net from a site thats a few quid cheaper - Shame shame |
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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Feb 08, 2008 - 12:03 PM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO That's so wrong  |
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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Feb 22, 2008 - 01:58 AM
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First post: Feb 21, 2008
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I'll be buying my board from TSA at Cas.
My bindings too.
All mountain board for less than £250 and bindings for less than £150. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 - 05:36 PM
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First post: Mar 08, 2008
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Thanks i've taken this onboard for when i make my first purchase  |
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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 - 06:07 PM
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First post: Oct 07, 2004
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| Sorry, I hadn't spotted this. We do have a FAQ section already, so might simply add most of Charlie's good work to that. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Aug 13, 2008 - 12:12 AM
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First post: Aug 03, 2008
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Height: 178 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Prefered snowboarding style: Freestyle
Your snowboarding skill level: Intermediate
Our recomended snowboard length: 152 cm
Im just wondering is that right for a freestyle board? For that Height and Weight, I went for intermediate because I don't want to buy a novice board then quickly have to buy another, or should I just go for expert sizing straight away? |
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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Aug 13, 2008 - 02:17 AM
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From the link on the mainpage
Our recomended snowboard length: 146 cm
I ride a 146 ^^ Oh yes for good board choice =P |
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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Aug 13, 2008 - 05:49 AM
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First post: Oct 11, 2004
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charlie
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Sep 09, 2008 - 11:19 AM
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PiefaceUK wrote:
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Prefered snowboarding style: Freestyle
Your snowboarding skill level: Intermediate
Our recomended snowboard length: 152 cm
Im just wondering is that right for a freestyle board? For that Height and Weight, I went for intermediate because I don't want to buy a novice board then quickly have to buy another, or should I just go for expert sizing straight away?
Yeah I think so, it's more weight than height and you're pretty light. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Sep 09, 2008 - 12:49 PM
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First post: Mar 01, 2006
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Top banana CB.... good post.
(I only wish I had a local stockist) |
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Post subject: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 05:37 PM
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First post: Feb 19, 2005
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charliebuoy wrote:
This calculator is pretty good: http://www.snowboardlength.com/
It's not set in stone, you can go a couple of centimeters either side of the recommended length.[/b]
I just checked it out as I was curious to see what size board sit would recommend for me I'd just like to warn anyone who doesn't know any better and might trust this source for sound advice - THIS CALCULATOR IS RETARDED.
I appreciate that there is a disclaimer to say that it's not 'set in stone' but when something tells me that I should be riding a 173cm freestyle board you know there's something wrong!
Before you say it i'm not even a bit overweight...nor am I a giant. I'm 6ft4 and 85kg. I've been riding for 11 years and I currently ride a 159 (Park & jib) and a 161 (all-mtn) which both feel like perfect size boards for me - I wouldn't even say I couldn't ride a slightly shorter board too!
I guess the calculations might be a little more accurate for the 'average' sized guy but for anyone else this calculator is a joke |
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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 06:58 PM
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First post: Oct 11, 2004
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You're right, it is retarded for taller/heavier people.
This one is much better it turns out and gives you figures pretty close to what you already ride: http://www.snowboardlengthcalculator.com/
I'll edit the original post. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 07:46 PM
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| I've also edited the original post to add a section on the different types of camber. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: How To Buy a Snowboard
Posted: Oct 14, 2010 - 05:43 PM
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First post: Oct 11, 2004
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| Added/edited a few bits. I might change a few more things when I get a hold of what we have in 2010. |
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