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 #16 Re: Hi guys, beginner here, Question of what board to get? Posted 12/02/2012 @ 12:21 |
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well im learning on a 150 board? so i thought id stick to a small board and as i want to park around and butter i thought a smaller board would be suited? |
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| #17 Re: Hi guys, beginner here, Question of what board to get? Posted 12/02/2012 @ 12:23 |
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Then yeah, you're better off with a shorter board  |
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| #18 Re: Hi guys, beginner here, Question of what board to get? Posted 12/02/2012 @ 12:25 |
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oh and i dont want to sound cocky guys thinking im so good with lesson one as im far of...
the 3 hour lesson was just me and dad so we did learn a lot... i did board from half the hill to the bottom but he didnt let me from the top i am beginner after all... i use to aggressive inline skate, ice skate and skate board bout 5 years ago so this i found helped a little |
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| #19 Re: Hi guys, beginner here, Question of what board to get? Posted 12/02/2012 @ 23:37 |
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If you've got the cash get whatever you want but don't stupidly buy any random boots just because they say Burton on them. Take your lessons nice and slow because you can piss about on the slope any other time seeing as your now allowed on it. I fully understand and get the fact that your quick off the mark, I use to skateboard, skate and surf for almost 10 years and everyone still said it would be hard to pick up. I was on the board 1 hour and hitting booters and boxes. Ended up getting lessons later on and the instructor let me go at my own pace, tought me everything I need to know and let me do my own thing while keeping me on track. The lessons were well worth it just because it taught me how to work my feet and edges but other than that it was just pure confidence. Don't go wasting all your cash on a full Burton set up tho, there are a lot better boards, boots and binding out there. |
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| #20 Re: Hi guys, beginner here, Question of what board to get? Posted 13/02/2012 @ 11:37 |
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yeah i dont mind to much about burton if im honest i really want the YES jackpot been reading a lot about it and looks sick im sure il get use to it on a 2 week holiday i pick up things pretty quick... just wound need to ask the guys at the shop what good binding match up with it etc and i see what your saying about boots, good boots is a must so il just try everything haha |
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| #21 Re: Hi guys, beginner here, Question of what board to get? Posted 16/02/2012 @ 05:53 |
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Dont go Burton, much better companies out there. YES is one of them, they have great boards and the jackpot is sooooo sick. But like most other people have said, get boots first 100% most important and get someone to fit them properly. If you have comfortable boots you can ride a door down the mountain! Again like other people have suggested, demo the boards first, iv worked in a board shop all season and make everyone try something before they buy it.
Seen as no one has brought bindings up, check out Flux bindings TT30 for a stiffer binding and RK30 for a more flexible one, you will love them,
Ali |
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| #22 Re: Hi guys, beginner here, Question of what board to get? Posted 16/02/2012 @ 21:00 |
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QUOTE (Aliioop - 16/02/2012 @ 05:53) Seen as no one has brought bindings up, check out Flux bindings TT30 for a stiffer binding and RK30 for a more flexible one, you will love them, Ali
I asked about bindings a few days ago, for all mountain riding, was recommended the Union Force, are these comparable to the Flux's? |
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| #23 Re: Hi guys, beginner here, Question of what board to get? Posted 17/02/2012 @ 03:08 |
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I don't ride forces but I do ride the cOntacts and can say that I really like the feedback I get off them and there also classed as a all mountain/freestyle binding and also have a lifetime guarantee on heel loop and base plate as all the union line does.
I was looking at the flux bindings and I live them buy that plastic toe cap puts me off a little I suppose I'd need to test them to see how they were |
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| #24 Re: Hi guys, beginner here, Question of what board to get? Posted 17/02/2012 @ 07:02 |
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Unions are very good bindings, personally i think flux's are as good but its about how you ride and what you prefer, if they are your first binding its kind of a test run. Whichever you buy will work and will get used to theres nothing so much better about one than the other. If you can demo them then defo do it
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