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Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
Anyone? I'm looking to get into it this year. I did it for one weekend like 10 years ago and it was a blast. Whats a good begining set up? Board, Bindings, Boots? Nothing to fancy just wanna hit the slopes and have some fun..thanks!
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Never been to the snow [Frown]
 
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
I like burton gear. If you just want to cruise get a longer board. You can find good deals on craigslist.
 
Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
Anyone? I'm looking to get into it this year. I did it for one weekend like 10 years ago and it was a blast. Whats a good begining set up? Board, Bindings, Boots? Nothing to fancy just wanna hit the slopes and have some fun..thanks!
Burton makes good shit. The board should be from your feet to your chin in length if I remember correctly. Try to get the bindings that support the back of your ankle those are super easy to get in and out of. Not the boots but the way your held on to the board. The clip in ones get ice packed and you have to fight with them to get in and out. Try going to boreal real easy slopes and they got big stuff to. Shit we should get people to make this a trip now that I'm talking about it. Reno anyone???
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by LXjames:
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
Anyone? I'm looking to get into it this year. I did it for one weekend like 10 years ago and it was a blast. Whats a good begining set up? Board, Bindings, Boots? Nothing to fancy just wanna hit the slopes and have some fun..thanks!
Burton makes good shit. The board should be from your feet to your chin in length if I remember correctly. Try to get the bindings that support the back of your ankle those are super easy to get in and out of. Not the boots but the way your held on to the board. The clip in ones get ice packed and you have to fight with them to get in and out. Try going to boreal real easy slopes and they got big stuff to. Shit we should get people to make this a trip now that I'm talking about it. Reno anyone???
i know kerrys50 boards..im going in a couple weeks...
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
whats a good set up gonna cost me? nothing serious just something enjoyable to ride..
board, bindings, and boots(i wear size 11 shoes so no idea what that converts too in boots)
 
Posted by BUKSING (Member # 6594) on :
 
Been boarding for 15 years. I used the same gear for the first 5-10 years. Now I got a sick ass Burton vapor super light board retailed for $900 and got 70% off when Tri-City sporting goods closed. Paid about $500 for my Spyder jacket and pants. For a beginner it will cost you up to $500 for decent gear. Less if you buy used. My advice on learning is to keep trying. After you fall, get back up. I see beginners all day sittin on their ass wasting the whole day. It took me 3 days straight to figure out how to get down from top to bottom without falling.

Good luck. It's a fun and expensive, but worth it.
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by BUKSING:
Been boarding for 15 years. I used the same gear for the first 5-10 years. Now I got a sick ass Burton vapor super light board retailed for $900 and got 70% off when Tri-City sporting goods closed. Paid about $500 for my Spyder jacket and pants. For a beginner it will cost you up to $500 for decent gear. Less if you buy used. My advice on learning is to keep trying. After you fall, get back up. I see beginners all day sittin on their ass wasting the whole day. It took me 3 days straight to figure out how to get down from top to bottom without falling.

Good luck. It's a fun and expensive, but worth it.
yea i remember when i did it 10years ago..pain in the ass(literally) but got that hang of it and it was loads of fun
 
Posted by SEMPERFI510 (Member # 627) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by BUKSING:
Been boarding for 15 years. I used the same gear for the first 5-10 years. Now I got a sick ass Burton vapor super light board retailed for $900 and got 70% off when Tri-City sporting goods closed. Paid about $500 for my Spyder jacket and pants. For a beginner it will cost you up to $500 for decent gear. Less if you buy used. My advice on learning is to keep trying. After you fall, get back up. I see beginners all day sittin on their ass wasting the whole day. It took me 3 days straight to figure out how to get down from top to bottom without falling.

Good luck. It's a fun and expensive, but worth it.
I got a vapor too last year! Great board! Have had my season pass now for two years. My favorite place to board is Mammoth by far though. Selling my old Burton if anyone is interested: Burton

[ December 01, 2012, 12:07 AM: Message edited by: SEMPERFI510 ]
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
I board.

Www.evo.com

Good ass deals here ^^^

Find a board on craigslist. For you peter, you need somewhere around a 157-160cm board.. preferably a wide one. Buy your boots new.. I like burton and salomon boots. If you have wide feet, get wide boots. Nothing sucks more than your feet hurting on the slopes.

Hit me up if youre looking for a board so I can let you know if the stuff is good. Take your time though.. you can find good ass deals. I got a 159cm K2 Fatbob snowboard with District 23 bindings 2 years ago for $15
 
Posted by BUKSING (Member # 6594) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SEMPERFI510:
quote:
Originally posted by BUKSING:
Been boarding for 15 years. I used the same gear for the first 5-10 years. Now I got a sick ass Burton vapor super light board retailed for $900 and got 70% off when Tri-City sporting goods closed. Paid about $500 for my Spyder jacket and pants. For a beginner it will cost you up to $500 for decent gear. Less if you buy used. My advice on learning is to keep trying. After you fall, get back up. I see beginners all day sittin on their ass wasting the whole day. It took me 3 days straight to figure out how to get down from top to bottom without falling.

Good luck. It's a fun and expensive, but worth it.
I got a vapor too last year! Great board! Have had my season pass now for two years. My favorite place to board is Mammoth by far though. Selling my old Burton if anyone is interested:Burton Snowboard
Hand jobs with purchase? WTF LOL
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:
I board.

<a href="http://Www.evo.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Www.evo.com</a>

Good ass deals here ^^^

Find a board on craigslist. For you peter, you need somewhere around a 157-160cm board.. preferably a wide one. Buy your boots new.. I like burton and salomon boots. If you have wide feet, get wide boots. Nothing sucks more than your feet hurting on the slopes.

Hit me up if youre looking for a board so I can let you know if the stuff is good. Take your time though.. you can find good ass deals. I got a 159cm K2 Fatbob snowboard with District 23 bindings 2 years ago for $15
will do nick..from the floor to my chin is 60inches which is 152.4cm if you come across anything let me know..
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
152 is way too short for you. Look between 156 and 160.
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:
152 is way too short for you. Look between 156 and 160.
will do!
 
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
whats a good set up gonna cost me? nothing serious just something enjoyable to ride..
board, bindings, and boots(i wear size 11 shoes so no idea what that converts too in boots)
Do u have jacket gloves etc? For 500$ you can get some bad ass used board,bindings, and boots. A lot of people like to get new stuff every couple years.
 
Posted by SEMPERFI510 (Member # 627) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by BUKSING:
quote:
Originally posted by SEMPERFI510:
quote:
Originally posted by BUKSING:
Been boarding for 15 years. I used the same gear for the first 5-10 years. Now I got a sick ass Burton vapor super light board retailed for $900 and got 70% off when Tri-City sporting goods closed. Paid about $500 for my Spyder jacket and pants. For a beginner it will cost you up to $500 for decent gear. Less if you buy used. My advice on learning is to keep trying. After you fall, get back up. I see beginners all day sittin on their ass wasting the whole day. It took me 3 days straight to figure out how to get down from top to bottom without falling.

Good luck. It's a fun and expensive, but worth it.
I got a vapor too last year! Great board! Have had my season pass now for two years. My favorite place to board is Mammoth by far though. Selling my old Burton if anyone is interested:Burton Snowboard
Hand jobs with purchase? WTF LOL
Damn roommate! LOL he got me! DICK!
 
Posted by 166 Merlot (Member # 1549) on :
 
Buy the previous year's shit. I was ballin so I bought all new shit: board, bindings and boots. I could have got new shit from the previous year which would be just as good. Unless ur goin pro, a 2010 boar will do u swell. Mines 5 years old now. I got all burton shit. Kinda like Nike

[ November 30, 2012, 11:54 PM: Message edited by: 166 Merlot ]
 
Posted by StangCity510 (Member # 11711) on :
 
I go every year. Costco lift tickets and rentals for two ppl for 105. Lessons included hahaha I'm not a pro.
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
Ill teach you how to board peter.
 
Posted by LETHL 03 (Member # 5401) on :
 
Check out this new company.....I work for them and all boards will be the same as burton

http://www.thrivesnowboards.com/list/search/f~show-all
 
Posted by DevonShelbyGT (Member # 8696) on :
 
ive been riding since 12 and have held a season pass last 6yrs in a row while going up every week:) if its your first year i couldnt stress enough to get cheap gear, and figure out if the sport is really for you.

If your first season goes by and you just cant wait to get back up there again, maybe its time to invest in a season pass and a nice set-up.

As far as board size goes, get something on the smaller side, the board will often times feel easier to control and lighter as a result of the reduced size. i prefer freestyle jib/park setups for that same reason, but also cause im a park rat.
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
Sierra at Tahoe park FTW
 
Posted by kerry's 50 (Member # 9266) on :
 
Take a lesson. That have good deals with lift tickets. They teach you quick and easy. And you can be off on your own before half the day is done. Great investment. I got van, air walk and Burton boots for sale. I have to check the sizes.
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
I've always been a big fan of Flow bindings. Super easy to get your foot into the binding and locked down even as you're sliding off the lift.
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
I've always been a big fan of Flow bindings. Super easy to get your foot into the binding and locked down even as you're sliding off the lift.
+1 for flow bindings.. needa pick me up a pair
 




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