Snowboarding

[longpole3661]

Hey does anybody else here snowboard i have
and im looking to get a new setup this winter i was thinking an endavour paavo with mfm pros and thirtytwo 304
any advice would be apreciated

[faceitoff]

uhhhhhh i have a 148 ride catalyst with freestlyes... so.... yeah

[OcLaxer22]

Sorry dude, ever since i started play when i was 9 every other sport has been a let down.

[lzlax09]

I'm thinking of picking up a Jenyous (sp?) Rental for this winter looks pretty badass if you ask me. Ill sell you a 143 Sean white pro model with Burton Custom bindings.

[onlyliving4lax]

i ride a gunu 153 wide with drake bindings.

[BTlaxripper]

I love snowboarding, nothing like wooshing down the mountain past geezers on skis..

haha i kid i kid

but I never have owned a board, I just rent.

But I looove love love step in bindings, so perfect for when you hit that flat part of the trail you don't have to unstrap alot of stuff.

[faceitoff]

Originally posted by lzlax09
I'm thinking of picking up a Jenyous (sp?) Rental for this winter looks pretty badass if you ask me. Ill sell you a 143 Sean white pro model with Burton Custom bindings.

how much for the bindings

[lzlax09]

Idk 60 70 they're larges and they're like 2 years old but in very good condition.

[onlyliving4lax]

Originally posted by BTlaxripper
I love snowboarding, nothing like wooshing down the mountain past geezers on skis..

haha i kid i kid

but I never have owned a board, I just rent.

But I looove love love step in bindings, so perfect for when you hit that flat part of the trail you don't have to unstrap alot of stuff.

i used to like step ins but them snow got caught in mine and i couldnt get back in to them unstill i got the snow out and the snow was rly compact.(i was snowboarding in a blizard)

[SullyLax]

Straps all the way. Highback step ins if you do get steps. I have a Burton Punch 145 with freestyles thats way too small for me that hasnt been sold *cough cough.* Anyways, I use a Ride Exile 160, Ride LS bindings (cheap but good enough), and Motos. I need new boots this year though.

[lzlax09]

I'm getting new everything this year due to outgrown board and brand new boots :cry any suggestions?

[Despise Purity]

I am a huge fan of FLOW bindings. they are amazing, easy to get into and easy to get out of (when you want to) "Step in" is the way to go. dont have to worry about straps or snow getting in the clicker ones.

for the board, i have a K2 and i dont really like mine, but i gets me down the mt. and thats all that matters.

[MassLax25]

K2 Zeppelin w/ k2 clicker bindings (way to lazy to strap in all the time so i switched)

[FredtheCat]

Step ins are alright if you're just a casual snowboarder who just enjoys riding down the mountain, but I would never use them in the park or pipe. I have a Gnu carbon high beam w/ Burton Synchro bindings.

[MassLax25]

i use my step ins for park, they do me fine

[Despise Purity]

im trying to get a pic on here to show what i mean, its like a reg. binding with a back and a top part that covers your feet. but the heal part goes down you put your foot and put the heal part back up and it locks into place. very sturdy.

are you talking about the clickers?

[SullyLax]

I personally don't like the response of steps. I agree with Fred on this one.

[Despise Purity]

one other thing, how do i get this pic on here, i searched through google images and when i tried to put it on here i wouldnt because it wasnt the right file type.

[MassLax25]

if you are reffering to me, yes i mean clickers. Theyre considered step ins right?

[Despise Purity]

^ yeah, i thought they were called clickers or something like that. like the nothing covering your boot just clicks right in. damn, i wish i know how to post pics and explain what im thinking for the matter.

like the ones im thinking about looks almost like straps just easier to get into and out of, and are just as good for doing anything.

just search google for FLOW bindings, and youll see what i mean.

[SullyLax]

I know what flows are. Ive heard they were heavy as... well, haevy.

http://www.snowboard-bindings.net/flow/flow_inset_picture.gif

Thats a flow. The highback folds down so you can slip your foot in.

[Despise Purity]

Originally posted by SullyLax
I know what flows are. Ive heard they were heavy as... well, haevy.

http://www.snowboard-bindings.net/flow/flow_inset_picture.gif

Thats a flow. The highback folds down so you can slip your foot in.

thank you, thats what ive been trying to do but im not liked by computers.. :/
there not terribly heavy, you dont really notice them when your boarding, but i also have a decently light board. but id still personally reccomend them.

[faceitoff]

Originally posted by lzlax09
I'm getting new everything this year due to outgrown board and brand new boots :cry any suggestions?

Board is up to you, I don't suggest K2, though. As for bindings, stick with Burton.

[SullyLax]

Yea, I like RIDE boards put out before they were bought out by K2 or whatever happened there. I loved the Burton I had, but I couldn't afford another. Burton makes nice stuff, but you pay for quality. Alot of the brands that started small have become nice brands. Morrow, Never Summer, M3, thats really what sticks out but I'm forgetting a bunch. I've found that if they make skis, their boards probably arent great. K2, Rossi, Salomon, companys like that tend to make lower quality boards IMO. For boots try Northwave, DC, 32, I dunno, whatever feels comfortable. Keep in mind boot liners stretch out after a while too, so make sure you keep that in consideration when trying on boots. You want a snugfit.

Anyone ever use boots with the BOA lacing system? I'm tempted to try a BOA model this year.

[GCHSLax04]

Alright Sully directed me to here for my snowboard questions. So here goes.
A) I cannot snowboard.
B) I want to.
C) I know nothing about the gear.
D) Can anyone recommend anything gear?
E) Whats the best place to get used gear?

[longpole3661]

go to ur local snowboard shop and talk to the guys right now is probaly the best time cause u can get 04 stuuff for real cheap

[GCHSLax04]

Heh, I don't know if i have a local snowboard shop, how about like a sportsauthority or something?

EDIT: Can anyone recommend something from here?
http://www.thesportsauthority.com/config/index.jsp?levelId=948176&productId=945373&x=51&y=16
And are the prices any good? Boards, boots, bindings quality? I'm snowboard Illiterate, so I'm just looking for something that is cheap, yet will last.

[unta8]

i dont know much abotu snowbaoarding, but don't go to sports authority.

[GCHSLax04]

Haha ok, thats really the only place that i know of off the top of my head that sold em so I looked through there. Another Place, Bad Boys toys has em i think but i remember them being like $600 for the board alone.

[lzlax09]

GOSH!!!! ghs look around there are plenty of good places to buy by us. For example there is Shred Shop in skokie, there is fa skates in Arlington Heights, ther is galyans in Woodfield and plenty others. Don't settle for the "lesser" quality of boards from sports authority.

[Despise Purity]

you may want to rent for a while, to make sure you actually like it, you could be spending like a good $600 (thats probably low) and thats a lot if you decide you dont like it.. now unless youve gone before and know you want to, go to a authorized dealer of burton, ride ect products.

[SullyLax]

I'm going with despise on this. Rent first, make sure you like it, and it's something you're committed to. It'd be a waste of your money to buy probably. Becuase even if you didnt like it, and sold your gear, you wouldn't make nearly enough off of it to cover your losses.

[FredtheCat]

I agree, rent first to make sure that it's something you'll enjoy doing. Be patient though, snowboarding takes a while to get the hang of. If you do decide to buy your own stuff, don't go for the expensive equipment right away, as you'll probably spend most of your time slowly riding/falling down the fairly easy hills, at least in the beginning, which means that you won't even be able to tell much of a difference between different boards, bindings, etc. Also, make sure to get quality boots that fit well, they can make or break your snowboarding experience.

[GCHSLax04]

Heh, I had actually planned on getting used gear, nothing new. But yeah my plan is to rent stuff and go at the local places around here, thanks for all the feedback everyone.

[thedrizzil]

ahh lax snowboarding and hocky , my life yeah im rocken an old dominant and some old missions i must say its a nice set up . ive been kinda scetchy on park , crushed bones in my wrist on a nosepress 180 out

[LAXatt]

I love snowboarding, nothing like wooshing down the mountain past geezers on skis..

haha i kid i kid

but I never have owned a board, I just rent.

But I looove love love step in bindings, so perfect for when you hit that flat part of the trail you don't have to unstrap alot of stuff.

im glad ur kidding
but in my opinion, freestyle skiing is better than boarding
racing sucks (no offense) but guys wearing spandex going down a mountain at 40mph just seems gay

[BTlaxripper]

heheh, I love the terrain parks, but going fast is part of the fun. And doing powder turns through trees on narrows. i love it