Looking for a new setup!

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  Thread Started By:   individuaL   On:   Wednesday 03/02/2010 @ 19:21 Show Newest First    
individuaL
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  #1  Looking for a new setup!  Posted 03/02/2010 @ 19:21
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hi guys,

I've only just got back from Morzine and had an epic time! Ive been snowboarding for a good 4 years now and Ive finally decided that I am sick of renting, so I want to get a new setup for myself!
Over the years while I have been hiring I havent taken much notice of what size board etc I was using.. so im sure you guys know where im going with this

Snowboarding skill.. I am a pretty decent Freeride snowboarder, ermmm I done the swiss wall on my last outing quite easily and am getting fairly decent in parks also.

I am 5ft 9/10, weigh 90 kg and I am a size 9 in boots, I am not fat at that weight but pretty well built.. Dont know if that makes a difference to anything but there you go

Im mostly after what size board and bindings I would be looking for.. The board I have my eye on is the K2 Slayblade, unsure on bindings atm.. Anyone recommend any?

Im going to be looking at going away again in March so would need to get everything sorted before then.


Any and all help is appreciated!!


Cheeeers, Dean
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hutchy
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Canada
  #2  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 04/02/2010 @ 02:50
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Bindings post 7 by Grill in this thread:
http://www.goneboarding.co.uk/Forum/Advice-on-buying-a-new-board/ThreadID/33482/ShowThread.aspx

All mountain riding get the Slayblade in the 161.
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individuaL
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  #3  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 07/02/2010 @ 21:14
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what about the K2 podium ... 159 or 162?
quite like this board too
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hutchy
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Canada
  #4  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 08/02/2010 @ 01:47
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I'd suggest if your going to be in the park the slayblade would be better than the podium.
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louiesmith
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Cambridgeshire
  #5  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 08/02/2010 @ 08:19
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I have now bought a slayblade in 158cm with ride spis, arrives tomorrow. I can give you a review after I go to france on the weekend of february 26th...
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individuaL
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  #6  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 08/02/2010 @ 21:11
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but if i was going to get a podium anyway.. which size?? :
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hutchy
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Canada
  #7  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 09/02/2010 @ 01:06
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159.
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individuaL
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  #8  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 09/02/2010 @ 20:15
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Ive found a pretty decent second hand burton custom x (158) up for sale with cartel bindings, is this too advanced for me ? and is it too small.. im looking for something affordable atm!
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hutchy
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Canada
  #9  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 10/02/2010 @ 01:13
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I'm not sure i've never seen you ride but at a guess 4 years riding at a few weeks a year you should be fine on a custom x. 158 generally speaking it will be ok but i wouldnt go smaller. I base this on that you're more of a piste/park person, if your thinking of venturing into off-piste then i'd go longer.

It's a big difference starting off with a Slayblade then to a 2nd hand custom. Are you sure it's not worth saving your coin for a new board when you can afford it?

Another good affordable board is the Atomic Hatchet.
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Grill
Posts: 1961
France
  #10  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 10/02/2010 @ 08:48
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QUOTE (hutchy - 09/02/2010 @ 01:06)

159.

At 90kg the 162 would be better.
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hutchy
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Canada
  #11  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 10/02/2010 @ 09:10
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Thanks for the correction Grill
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individuaL
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  #12  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 10/02/2010 @ 16:25
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ok cool.. thanks for your help! The custom has only been used for 3 days, I wouldnt want to waste money on a board which has been used alot.
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individuaL
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  #13  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 10/02/2010 @ 16:33
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one last thing.. what is it you dont like about the podium ? I'm just trying a save a few pennys so I can still afford to go again in march
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individuaL
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  #14  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 10/02/2010 @ 16:39
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heres the custom.. good or bad value http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/burton-custom-x-and-cartels_W0QQitemZ280462084881QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Sporting_Goods_Skiing_Snowboarding_Snowboards_CV?hash=item414cd7cb11
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hutchy
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Canada
  #15  Re: Looking for a new setup!  Posted 12/02/2010 @ 01:59
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All the boards your looking at are good boards. I said that the slayblade would be better in the park, as it isnt as stiff and has more pop than the Podium. The Podium is still a fast fun board.

I should add i did incorrectly assume you were more interested in riding park. As Grill says 162 would be better all mountain which may cancel the ebay custom x for you.

There are other cheaper bindings and boards that may suit, such as Union(never tried them but people on here seem to like them) and i think the Hatchet is worth a look.
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