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JakeDurbs 
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Beginners board advice
 Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 02:46 PM
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First post: Sep 06, 2011
Total posts: 318
Location: Oxford
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Not an expert but from my experience (started out near the beginning of this year), when I started out I went and bought my own set up on the grounds of "it'll be better than the rental gear therefore I too will be better" and although it was nice to be able to mess around with the binding angles to see what works best for me and be consistent between visits, in reality I was (and am) limited by my talent, not equipment!
Focus on getting the technique nailed and then you will be in a better position to understand what you want/need as you will know what areas of boarding interest you most and would have developed a style. You'll also be of a standard demo several different boards without the "was that me or the board?" variable and make a more informed choice. Boards are expensive things (or they are on my wage!) and so you wouldn't want to buy one your not 100% happy with and will have a short future in your hands.
As said, not an expert but that's what I'd do if I had my time again. Plus you won't be ruining a shiny new board on a dry slope! |
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BudBrain
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Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 02:48 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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passtherizla
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Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 03:03 PM
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First post: May 12, 2006
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Location: Birmingham
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the one with the prettiest graphics if you're not bothered about the cash... its what I would do  second hand boards are where its at, fortunately for us lots of people have to have this seasons stuff, even though they only did 2 weeks on their board from last year... so although they might be a bit scratched and have marks where the bindings have been, the bases and edges are in pretty good nick. |
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BudBrain
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Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 03:21 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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Naa, not bothered at all about this season's gear - too cool for that
So, the conclusion is that (regardless of cash) any of those boards would be ok. Right?
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UltimateWeevil
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Posted: Dec 12, 2011 - 09:42 PM
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First post: Dec 14, 2010
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Hope I'm not too late to give my two cents worth!
I started learning last year on dry slope and had exactly the same dilema your having when I went to get my board, given there is so much choice out there. The internet can be a bad thing sometimes! I went to my local shop chatted with the guys there who all board, also spoke to my instructor about what type of board I should go for given he had been teaching me for 6 weeks and has been boarding for years.
I'm 5'10" and 12 stone and went with a 158 which is perfect size for me, ended up going with a Ride Manic, did look at a Burton and K2 board but my instructor said the Ride board was the better of the 3 and so glad I got it as it's a great board. I've hit jumps and rails on it no problems on both the dry slope and on snow.
And buy from your local shop not online if you buy new!  |
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