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BudBrain
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Post subject: Beginners board advice
 Posted: Dec 07, 2011 - 11:56 AM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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Hey 
Just looking for some advice on a beginner board. I've done some lessons, bought my boots/bindings and I'm now about to buy my first board.
Until the indoor slope at Weston-Super-Mare opens, I'm limited to the dry-slope at Churchill (Avon Ski & Action centre) - however 'if' it snows I'll be taking to the local hills.
Can anyone advise what height I should go for (5ft'9 & 13.5 stone  )? Any other tips? |
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BudBrain
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Post subject: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 11:59 AM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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Ok, no replies - I'll follow up with a few more questions in the hope that someone takes pity on me 
I'm looking at bargainboards.co.uk as it lets me filter down to what I'm looking for but even this is raising more questions.
- Wtf is a 'jib'?
- Why would I want to filter by year?
- Sizes (145 to 149, 150 to 154, 155 to 159, 160 to 164)... which is best for my height/weight/level?
- Camber Profile (Positive, Reverse, Hybrid) - what?
- Shape (Directional, Directional Twin, Twin Tip) - what?
Getting rather confused  ...might just grab myself one of these...
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passtherizla 
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Post subject: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 12:18 PM
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First post: May 12, 2006
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Location: Birmingham
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first off... just get something second hand off here cheap as chips in 156-159 size. You'll want something fairly flexy.
A directional board prefers to go one direction and is set up that way usually longer nose than tail and different shaped nose and tail.
directional twin is a board that is pretty much symmetrical but has the bindings set back towards the tail.
a twin tip is a board that is symmetrical with th bindings mounted slap bang in th middle of the board (good for going fakie)
reverse camber is apparently good for beginners.
Normal cambered board is better in my opinion for pretty much most riding.
jib specific boards are generally aimed at people who want to ride rails. |
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BMcN
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Post subject: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 12:20 PM
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First post: Jan 19, 2011
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Check here for info on the shapes:
http://www.snowboard-review.com/snowboa ... ard_shape/
'Jib' just means to jump.
As to the size of board, that depends on what style of riding you will be doing and what weight you are.
Basically for your first board just buy one thats aimed at learning on and see how it goes. Did I mention I am selling a Burton Clash 161cm? |
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Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 12:23 PM
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First post: Feb 05, 2005
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| slightly OT but if you can get there ride Gloucester dryslope rather than churchill, its about 1000 times better! |
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BudBrain
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Post subject: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 12:45 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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Thanks all 
BMcN wrote:
Did I mention I am selling a Burton Clash 161cm?
Nope  Wouldn't a 161 be too big for my height/weight (according to what passtherizla said)?
sktr4lf wrote:
ride Gloucester dryslope rather than churchill
Will deffo try it out at some point, but Churchill is v.close to home so just makes sense for now (until the dome opens in Weston ) |
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flexso
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 01:14 PM
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First post: Dec 30, 2010
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sorry for the lack of responses mate,
my advice is to be honest with what type of boarding you will be doing. So is speed keys, freestyle, or just the ability to cruise around.
personally I would recommend a 'rocker' style board. And a soft board with lots of flex (these two items will make the board very easy to turn. So maybe look at freestyle ranges. these always tend to be the easiest to ride.
For your weight/height i would recommend 155cm aprox. the longer it is, the faster it will be. The shorter, the slower it will be.
Look at the DC PBJ or K2 WWW. both very easy to ride. |
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passtherizla
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 01:21 PM
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First post: May 12, 2006
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2cm won't make that much of a difference... its the manufacturers weight rages that most boards are sized against.
155 would make a perfect Dome/dryslope board but slightly longer would be better most 155 have a weight limit of around 80kgs |
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BMcN
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 01:49 PM
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First post: Jan 19, 2011
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| I think the weight range for the 161cm Clash is 66-88kg. |
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BudBrain
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 01:52 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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passtherizla wrote:
155 would make a perfect Dome/dryslope board but slightly longer would be better
Would you recommend a 157cm board or 159cm wide? |
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FunkyMunky
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Post subject: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 01:54 PM
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First post: Dec 09, 2009
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BudBrain wrote:
Ok, no replies - I'll follow up with a few more questions in the hope that someone takes pity on me
I'm looking at bargainboards.co.uk as it lets me filter down to what I'm looking for but even this is raising more questions.
- Wtf is a 'jib'?
- Why would I want to filter by year?
- Sizes (145 to 149, 150 to 154, 155 to 159, 160 to 164)... which is best for my height/weight/level?
- Camber Profile (Positive, Reverse, Hybrid) - what?
- Shape (Directional, Directional Twin, Twin Tip) - what?
Getting rather confused ...might just grab myself one of these...
Just to go over the other Q's you had that I don't think were answered (sorry if I missed them).
You might like to filter by year as older gear is generally cheaper, newer gear costs more etc.. Or you might want to look for a particular board from a previous season
For the size of board you need check the manufacturers specs, its all based on your weight (Heavy guy on a small board sinks in the snow). They also change the flex of a board depending on its size as bigger people are generally stronger and can flex/twist a board easier when riding it, so if you go too big you may struggle flexing it.
You don't have to, but you may wish to choose a board which is more freestyle orientated. These boards tend to be softer, meaning they are more forgiving (will absorb a bumpy ride), they are also easier to flex. You'll find it easier to ride, easier to learn on. Don't pass over other types of board though.
If you're learning on a dry slope you may be better just using the rental boards until you can get to some real snow. Dry slopes trash your board. I wouldn't take mine on a dry slope
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BMcN
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 01:54 PM
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First post: Jan 19, 2011
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BudBrain wrote:
passtherizla wrote:
155 would make a perfect Dome/dryslope board but slightly longer would be better
Would you recommend a 157cm board or 159cm wide?
What size are your feet? Generally 11 or over and a wide would be required. |
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passtherizla
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 01:57 PM
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First post: May 12, 2006
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157 would be good. I'm a bit taller and a bit lighter than you and 157 is my perfect board size.
The W indicates its a wide board and you'll only need one of them if you got gian hooves. |
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BudBrain
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 02:08 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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Thanks for all the replies - has really helped get my head around things.
One question remaining though - keeping in mind I'll be learning on a dry-slope mostly, would you say go for a new board @ 157cm or BMcN's 161cm Clash (I know BMcN is biased  )?
I really don't like the ancient hire equipment tbh, but then again I do have my own bindings/boots. I guess they'd fit them to the hire-board for me? |
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BMcN
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 02:30 PM
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First post: Jan 19, 2011
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BudBrain wrote:
Thanks for all the replies - has really helped get my head around things.
One question remaining though - keeping in mind I'll be learning on a dry-slope mostly, would you say go for a new board @ 157cm or BMcN's 161cm Clash (I know BMcN is biased )?
I really don't like the ancient hire equipment tbh, but then again I do have my own bindings/boots. I guess they'd fit them to the hire-board for me?
Aye but only a little. Aye it could be a little long for dry from what I have heard, but I have never ridden on dry slopes.
I would advise second hand though for your first board and especially for dry slopes. |
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