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 #1 big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 09:37 |
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i am learning to snowboard and im starting to think about getting my own gear! problem is im a big lad 6.3" about 250 pound and not really sure where to start as im sure my size will be an issue when buying stuff! any recomendations or advice on what size boards etc????????????? |
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| #2 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 11:06 |
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Alright,
I weighed about the same as you about 18 months ago, but have lost a bit of timber. I usually rode 163/164 free ride board, and 157-159 freestyle/jib board. Obviously horses for courses at the end of the day, and what is right for one person, might be totally wrong for another. Foot size will also have an impact on what you get due to width of the boards and toe/heel over hang. Best advice i can give is go and test some out at your nearest snow fridge. The guys there are really good at offering advice, and it is surprising what different options are thrown up which you probably hadn't considered. Good laugh trying all the gear out too.  |
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| #3 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 11:19 |
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cheers
well im size 12 feet! and just looking at getting an all mountain board! but am in the process of losing some of the excess fat! so not sure weather to wait till ive slimmed abit otherwise i might out slim the size board i buy??? |
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| #4 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 11:37 |
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Spend your money on a good pair of boots and get them properly fitted. Boots are the most important bit of equipment you'll buy.
Rent boards until you lose the weight you want to, then buy a board based on your weight and the weight ranges the manufacturers give for their boards. Sure, you'll get a 'general' sizing based on what others ride, but its different across brands and boards.
For example, I have a 162 and a 159 and I'm in the weight range for both, but if I look at other 159's I'm slightly over. |
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| #5 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 11:57 |
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Welcome to GB
You'll probably need a wide board too with size 12s and going for a wide usually means you can come down a little bit on the length, so yet another factor to consider  ... although I'd also advise to get boots first as boots also come up diffreent sizes and depending on what fits your feet best you might find that effects your board & binding selection. |
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| #6 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 11:58 |
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cheers for the advice
think il take it and go get a pair of boots! what sort of bunce should i be looking to spend on getting a half decent pair????
yeah well in the rental boards they give me a 168 |
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| #7 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 13:02 |
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I'm 6.2 and got a good 30 pounds on you (and that's AFTER i've lost two stone! )
You might have a few problems finding a board. The weird thing is that there's loads of options available to you, but I've found it really hard to find anywhere that actually has them in stock. When I was after my current board (169 Libtech Skunk-Ape) there was literally one place in the whole country that had it.
In terms of clothing, have a look at this place. White Rock pants go up to 7XL!!!
http://www.loveandpiste.co.uk/category/larger_sizes-168.php |
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| #8 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 14:54 |
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There's loads of sales on at the moment so with size 12s I guess you might bag a bargain on the boot front. I'm totally at the other end of the foot size scale and managed to get my Salomon Ivys when they were current season (they're now a bit old but still ride ok) for £50 in a shop closure sale
With boots it's super important to get the fit as perfect as you can since they're really your human-to-board interface  A good pair of boots can set you back £200 so maybe brace yourself! |
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| #9 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 16:14 |
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yeah i was thinking of spending 150-200 anyway! but as pretty new to all the this how are they ment to fit are they ment to be tight etc? or will where ever i buy them from sort all that out for me? |
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| #10 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 16:58 |
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| #11 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 17:16 |
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cheers for that!
so would the snow asylum at mk be a good place to start? |
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| #12 Re: big oldboy! Posted 23/08/2010 @ 20:20 |
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TSA usually have a big selection of boots to try on, I've had mixed experiences with the guys in the various shops fitting wise. They probably don't have new season stock in yet and so might only have a few boots available. Another place round MK to try (assuming that's close to you live) is Bucks Boarding Company (clicky) You can give the shops a go now I guess but if they don't have anything yet then best bet is probably to hit the shows in Sept / Oct and just cruise the show for nothing but boots |
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