Poster: A snowHead
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Looking for some help/advice on buying my first snowboard. Not sure on freestyle/free ride etc. I'm 6'2 and just over 11 stone. Been snowboarding a few times now. So know what I'm doing. I think lol. I just ride piste really no parks. Want a good board that is designed for what I want.
Any help or advice would be great guys, thanks
Mark
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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K2 raygun would be a good place to start ............some really decent deals out there as well
Mitch
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Huh. Im an intermediate snowboarder (blues and red, blacks after a good dump) and my first board was/is a K2 Raygun. I cant add much other than its a good intermediate board, I found it MUCH better than a rental, and I would recommend it for piste riding.
Its neither cheap nor expensive, but somewhere in the middle. FYI, getting a good pair of boots is actually more important than getting a good first board.
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It's a good time to get a great deal. I just had a look at the "bliss" website http://www.blisssnowboards.co.uk/ , 1/2 price for some great boards, they've got a snowboard selector tool to help you out. Makes me want to buy another one too
ps, I don't work for them or own it.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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zanarchist wrote: |
FYI, getting a good pair of boots is actually more important than getting a good first board. |
Absolute truth! I bought my boots like three years ago and my snowboard last year, I couldn't afford to buy both of them in the same season (was low season though). To give you some buy advice, here's what I did: go to a good retailshop which specialises in snowboards/ski's. What Zanarchist said, start of with picking the right boots that fit you the best, nothing worse than making the wrong decision there. Eventually pick a board as well. Thank the person that helped you and say you have to think about it and go home. Browse the web for internet shops, which usually are cheaper. I actually also got a discount on www.voucherbox.co.uk which made it even cheaper (be sure to keep an eye on that website). And there you have, your brand new kit for a fair price. Hope this works out for you!
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Thanks for all the replies guys. I already own a pair of boots. I was just thinking now would be a good time to buy one. As most most shops have sales on
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Don't get too hung up on a particular brand or model. Decide what you budget is and work out the size you want and/or width. Only real factor is don't buy a true twin if you mainly want to do piste riding. Plenty of mid range boards or even a high end at lower prices probably. Personally I wouldn't consider anything without wood core and sidewall construction these days (too many cheap generic cap boards) but that's a matter of opinion.
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hey every one i am new to snow boarding too, i have seen some of my friends with broken legs and arms. after watching i am afraid a bit to but think this sport is fun and i must try that. any suggestion where should i go for start and some lessons??
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Tuckletsnow, You don't say what size boots you take - at 6'2" you're likely to be in posession of some sizable feet, so if you are over a size 11, you may want to consider a wide or mid-wide board to make sure you're not getting overhang
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Look at the Turbo Dream, saw one the other day at a steal.
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Yes in this situation the wearing of boots is very important and it must be such that must be comfortable and must feel free.
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