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K33vrn 
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Post subject: snowboards help
 Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 04:47 PM
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First post: Dec 21, 2009
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Location: Berkshire
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ok so im completely new to the whole snowboard scene, need some help understnading the differant boards available so i buy the correct one...
im 6ft4 size 11 boot 14stone, if that makes any diff lol
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nickmotture
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Post subject: RE: snowboards help
Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 04:51 PM
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First post: Jan 09, 2006
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K33vrn
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Post subject: RE: snowboards help
Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 05:32 PM
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K33vrn
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Post subject: RE: snowboards help
Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 05:46 PM
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ok had a look last thing to ask is it says that if your over a size 10 you should go for a wide board? also people saying things like 145-159 boards what are they?
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dashie
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Post subject: RE: snowboards help
Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 06:30 PM
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First post: Sep 24, 2007
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145, 159 would be a board size, in cm.
As for needed a wide board with size 10+ feet, you dont depending how you set your board up. Larger feet will overhang the edge of the board and drag in the snow if you dont set up right.
Are you planning on lessons? Loads will become more clear once you've had a go at it. |
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K33vrn
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Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 06:55 PM
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yer am planning on a couple lessons before hand, im sure ur thinking ''oh noob, gona be questions after question'' lol my bad i just know cack all about it all, rather get pointed in right direction than make mistakes buying things i dont need, need all the ££ for the trip itself!
see what u mean about boot drag, when you say set up properly how would you do that so stop it? do u pull the binding back abit? |
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dashie
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Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 07:45 PM
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If your toes or heel overhang the edge of the board when you turn they can dig into the snow.
A board is wider at the tip and tail than in the middle, I ride a really wide stance so my bindings are further out towards the tip and tail of the board where its slightly wider, and I ride angles which let me ride a normal width board with size 11 feet.
Wide boards are not that bad tho, if you were an advanced rider you would notice them being slightly slower edge to edge but as a beginner a wide board is fine. If your doing lessons at the domes you prob wont get given a wide rental board anyway. I rode all my lessons and a week away before anyone mentioned I might need a wide because of my size 11 feet. |
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K33vrn
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Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 08:05 PM
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| ahh i see cheers for the info dude, im most likely gona hire to start with then if i get right into it ile buy my own board then. do you know what they offer to rent at places abroad? and what its costs? going to Laax to the BRITS so be a week thing |
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dashie
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Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 10:59 PM
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I'll most likely be at the brits too.
rental gear can be hit and miss abroad. Stuff at the domes here is just as bad. |
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Posted: Dec 22, 2009 - 04:04 AM
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| Regarding equipment it might be a good idea to think about what kind of snowboarding you might be interested in. Freeriding, Freestyle or a bit of everything. If you're unsure perhaps start with an entry level all mountain snowboard which will give you a good fun introduction to snowboarding. If you go to a snowboard shop, helpful sales staff should direct you to some equipment options after asking you some questions. Budget, size of feet, type of riding etc. Also, there are some good websites out there that offer a live chat with knowledgeable staff (eg. Dogfunk.com) |
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K33vrn
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Posted: Dec 23, 2009 - 03:31 AM
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First post: Dec 21, 2009
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| cheers for info dude . i was looking into freestyle i think it is? where boards same at either end and is shorter slightley for best control and lil tricks here and there? |
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NONSTOPsnowboard
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Post subject: Freestyle orientated snowboards
Posted: Dec 24, 2009 - 01:06 AM
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First post: Nov 03, 2009
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Freestyle snowboards tend to be shorter. This helps them to manoeuvre more easily for different tricks. The shorter length can also help to introduce you to spin tricks. Freestyle orientated snowboards generally have a softer flex. This means that the board will bend easily and be more forgiving while trying tricks (eg. a basic boardslide)
In summary this type of snowboard will be more specific to your interest in freestyle riding. They are typically more playful and geared towards tricks and terrain park riding. |
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Post subject: RE: Freestyle orientated snowboards
Posted: Dec 24, 2009 - 10:49 AM
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With your stats, a wide board might be best to help with float and stability, when starting off you might not want to have very wide stance or angles, that said, boards from different makers are difference widths, and boots vary in footprint/volume, even for the same size. So all in..........loads to think about!  |
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dougc
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Post subject: RE: Freestyle orientated snowboards
Posted: Dec 24, 2009 - 11:38 AM
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First post: Nov 01, 2009
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Would defo take a freestyle/all-mountain board over a dedicated all mountain or park board, as a begineer you want something you can use all round while you're deciding what sort of riding your into (which will probably be piste/off-piste/cocking around/park just like everyone else!).
I demod a K2 Believer a couple of weeks back, seemed pretty good
If you're not going away this season then hold off buying kit for a couple of months, the snowboard sales seem to start in feb and you get some crazy bargains coz 2010kit will be soooo last year by then. |
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