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QUOTE (Satch - 07/05/2008 @ 02:09:45) Do you guys not like the gear then? Is it realy that bad? 
Not at all, i'll admit i have a preference for normal bindings over flows but hey you may like them. Azzie was just saying that it would be better if you could try on the boots, test out the boards and see if you like flows compared to the more regular style bindings.
But especially the boots. If you can't try the rest then at least try on the boots before you purchase them. |
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| #12 Re: Buying first snowboard 07/05/2008 @ 06:59:36 |
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O man timbor, i wish u had shown me those websites before. I have already bought this gear as the weights and sizes were right, and it seemed a good board due to the features, and just bought the boots n bindings in the links too. What u think of the gear? Is it good gear? Im well worried ive made a mistake buying them now cos the guys who messaged before
Im hoping to work at Thredbo, but anywhere is good. I doubt I will be able to get an instructor job as i have no qualifications.
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| #11 Re: Buying first snowboard 07/05/2008 @ 03:56:07 |
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Hey there,
you said you were moving to Aussie? im from there. If you are going there where do you want to be an instructor?
let me know where in aussie you are going, i know alot of people there. |
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| #10 Re: Buying first snowboard 07/05/2008 @ 02:09:45 |
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| Do you guys not like the gear then? Is it realy that bad? |
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| #8 Re: Buying first snowboard 07/05/2008 @ 01:38:42 |
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I agree totally with Azzie!
Oh and Azzie, APSI do them. I don't know how they compare to BASI & CASI etc though. NZ might be better. http://www.apsi.net.au/page8.html |
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| #7 Re: Buying first snowboard 07/05/2008 @ 01:31:28 |
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Uve just made me sad lol. Its good gear though? Im a confident boarder and want some gear to grow into and learn 2 appreciate the features more. Im still learning to grind well anyway so that wont be a problem, im working on my freestyle tricks when carving down the mountain. U dont think its good gear?
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| #6 Re: Buying first snowboard 06/05/2008 @ 19:08:29 |
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Thats a huge amount of money to pay on gear you haven't tried out first!!!! 
How do you find flows?? Have you considered you might get a better more responsive pair of bindings with ratchet straps??
And can you grind rails on a magnatraction board?? I'd have thought it would be more difficult??
and....well....I'm not saying anything about boots. Its all on here try them on first!!
Good luck with the course though...who does instructor courses over there?? |
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| #5 Re: Buying first snowboard 06/05/2008 @ 16:48:05 |
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| #4 Re: Buying first snowboard 06/05/2008 @ 12:52:23 |
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I can do all the basics on the slopes and am learning to do tricks at the moment
This is such a huge range of ability, it doesn't give any idea of what level you're at. Are you tentative and skidding your turns? In which case you prob still only want an intermediate board. Are you really confident and charging down all slopes with carved turns? You'll need something a bit more advanced.
Also giving people an idea of what you've used before will help with suggestions. If you've only used crap rental boards you certainly don't want to be jumping straight to an advanced board without trying one out first. Have you tried magnetraction boards before? |
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| #3 Re: Buying first snowboard 05/05/2008 @ 07:25:15 |
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Hey, thanks for the responce. I havent bought anything yet. I am going to buy all board bindings and boots together. I like to slice it up down the slopes all day but am trying 2 learn to do tricks, i can do basic tricks but am trying to master them, eventualy I would like to move onto parks and grind rails etc. I like light boards as i find it easier to move and do tricks. Im moving to teh snowy mountains in Auz (only place tehre is snow). I really like the look of the Libtech board, and all the features seem really nice, the other board has similar features but it doesnt seem as high quality, I want to make sure I buy the right gear for me and not jump in too quick and regret it later, thus im trying to do a bit of research. I seem to have narrowed my search down to those boards, but i cant decide. What do u think?
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| #2 Re: Buying first snowboard 05/05/2008 @ 02:39:15 |
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Howdy Satch
Just some quick questions to help:
Where do you ride mostly or want to ride? Park, Powder, All Mountain etc?
Have you already bought boots? As these are more important then spending large coin on a board?
Buying a great board is what you are trying to do. Lib tech may have the reputation of making good boards but that doesnt make it a great board for you.
Where are you heading in Oz?
Later
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| #1 Buying first snowboard 04/05/2008 @ 23:38:34 |
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Hey guys, basicaly im not a complete beginner but this is my first time buying a snowboard. I am moving to Auz to hopfuly do a snowboard instructor course at the end of this month and want to buy my own board for it.
Ive had a browse around and have found a couple i like the look of. I weight 11.5 stone, i am 6ft and size 11-12 UK feet. I can do all the basics on the slopes and am learning to do tricks at the moment. These are the two boards I have found that I really like the look of, and i just need some guidance on which one to go for (or another if anyone knows of better options)
http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/2008-Gnu-CHB-Wide-MTX-SCND-37819.asp
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http://www.bargainboards.co.uk/P/Lib-Tech-SKUNK-APE-MTX-Snowboard(7415).aspx
The cost is not really a factor, i just want the best board for my money. I was told in a chat room that the lib tech is for advanced riders and i would not learn anything on it, which i dont understand how buying a great board would hinder me? I want a light board cos i hate heavier boards. Basicaly, which board do you guys think would best suit me? They are both the right sizes as far as i can make out, i just dont know which to go for.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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