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Boarding equipment
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 10-21-05 16:51Boarding equipment
in my second seanson of boarding now and thinking about buy some boots and a board. can anyone give advice on what i should be looking for? thinking about getting a second hand board/bindings and then som new boot in bulgaria??also any one got a second hand board for sale.
cheers
pete
re: Boarding equipment
I would advise getting the best boots you can afford, make sure they fit perfectly, They are your number one piece of equipment in my opinion....sore feet....ruined hol 
Have a look at Vans/Northwave/ThrityTwo 's new lines of Boa boots (no laces, ratchet and wires) they take a lot of the pain out of lacing up your boots, its just twist and go! they give a really good pressure spread, better than some lace up boots.
Then think about what sort of boarding you intend to do, just piste, ...
Have a look at Vans/Northwave/ThrityTwo 's new lines of Boa boots (no laces, ratchet and wires) they take a lot of the pain out of lacing up your boots, its just twist and go! they give a really good pressure spread, better than some lace up boots.
Then think about what sort of boarding you intend to do, just piste, ...
I would advise getting the best boots you can afford, make sure they fit perfectly, They are your number one piece of equipment in my opinion....sore feet....ruined hol
Have a look at Vans/Northwave/ThrityTwo 's new lines of Boa boots (no laces, ratchet and wires) they take a lot of the pain out of lacing up your boots, its just twist and go! they give a really good pressure spread, better than some lace up boots.
Then think about what sort of boarding you intend to do, just piste, some powder, crazy board park stuff!
If its only your second time I guess you want to look into an all round board, something like a burton clash or palmer pulse, something which is forgiving in its ride characteristics but will advance with you, Or you could go for somwthing a little less forgiving and hope it helps refine your style, be warned though, this can hurt if you have too many bad faults! ( I know )
For bindings, you have two main choices, strap in or step in.
Step in + points: Convenience
Speed
No cold arse while doing up straps
- points: Less adjustability (unless flow bindings)
Snow/ice jams
Less foot control
Strap Bindings +: Adjustability
Foot control heeps better
more choice
-: Cold arse
Can be fiddley with gloves!
Only my opinions, or stuff I have learned over past 6 years boarding, I also got my stuff on my second trip, Still going strong, Look after it, it will look after you
Hope some of this rambling helps you
p.s. Ebay rocks for cheap stuff, Have picked up 2 sets of boots, new unused, last seasons for %50 off, half price oakleys. Just search away
Have a look at Vans/Northwave/ThrityTwo 's new lines of Boa boots (no laces, ratchet and wires) they take a lot of the pain out of lacing up your boots, its just twist and go! they give a really good pressure spread, better than some lace up boots.
Then think about what sort of boarding you intend to do, just piste, some powder, crazy board park stuff!
If its only your second time I guess you want to look into an all round board, something like a burton clash or palmer pulse, something which is forgiving in its ride characteristics but will advance with you, Or you could go for somwthing a little less forgiving and hope it helps refine your style, be warned though, this can hurt if you have too many bad faults! ( I know
)For bindings, you have two main choices, strap in or step in.
Step in + points: Convenience
Speed
No cold arse while doing up straps
- points: Less adjustability (unless flow bindings)
Snow/ice jams
Less foot control
Strap Bindings +: Adjustability
Foot control heeps better
more choice
-: Cold arse
Can be fiddley with gloves!
Only my opinions, or stuff I have learned over past 6 years boarding, I also got my stuff on my second trip, Still going strong, Look after it, it will look after you
Hope some of this rambling helps you
p.s. Ebay rocks for cheap stuff, Have picked up 2 sets of boots, new unused, last seasons for %50 off, half price oakleys. Just search away
