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Thread Started By: stuzaa On: Monday 30/08/2010 @ 11:12

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stuzaa

Posts: 7

Clackmannanshire

#1 Beginner board etc Posted 30/08/2010 @ 11:12

Ok been doing well i think anyway but been renting everything so far.

I know i have to try on loads of boots see what best fits.

I take it bindings go with boot size?

I am 5ft 11 about 13st and size 9.

i have been using a 160 board.

anyone have some ideas on a good board and bindings.

daft questions but just not sure :S

stu

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markmogt

Posts: 428

Essex

#2 Re: Beginner board etc Posted 30/08/2010 @ 12:06

In reply to post #1 ...

Loads out there mate and plenty of other posts in the begginners section to look at what people reccommend. My advice is:

1. Board depends on ability & what you want to ride. Bit of everything (pow, piste, park) go all mountain, just pow - look at a freeride board (stiffer and bigger

), just park - look at the freestyle stuff (smaller and bendy :wink2

.

2. Bindings do go with boots. Generally size 9 up is a large binding but sizes can vary depending on manufacturers. I'm an 8 and have used large bindings before but I have a much better fit in medium bindings. Some bindings companies do M/L sizes, so are a bit more of an inbetween - Union do this for example.

3. Make sure your boots are as comfortable as possible - you can ride a sh*t board, but riding sh*t boots will wreck your feet after 10mins!

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stuzaa

Posts: 7

Clackmannanshire

#3 Re: Beginner board etc Posted 31/08/2010 @ 09:11

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Cheers mate

Yeah i want to be able to do mountain etc maybe a small bit of park but think im a bit away from that to be honest., as not even hit my 1st mountain yet.

So bindings just come in S/M/L thats good to know makes it a bit easier. lol

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markmogt

Posts: 428

Essex

#4 Re: Beginner board etc Posted 31/08/2010 @ 12:00

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Pretty striaghtforward then - all mountain progressive board. Try looking at Atomic Hatchet (£250) or something like the Ride Agenda (£225). Don't spend more than £300, as loads of boards out there for less in that ability bracket.

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stuzaa

Posts: 7

Clackmannanshire

#5 Re: Beginner board etc Posted 01/09/2010 @ 12:49

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Thats good to know mate cheers.

Was looking at boards at about 300 anyway. so less i wont complain. lol
See if im parctising the now on a 160 should i keep using that? or as ive read some folk go down just a bit in size.

Cheers stu

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markmogt

Posts: 428

Essex

#6 Re: Beginner board etc Posted 02/09/2010 @ 21:26

In reply to post #5 ...

It's all about your height and weight for board length; then the type of riding and level that you are at. A 160 is actually about right but a slightly smaller board might feel more controllable and easier to turn. I wouldn't downsize too much though, maybe a 157 or 158 at the most if at all.

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