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snowboard buys?
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 01-08-07 16:59snowboard buys?
Can anyone help?. im looking at buying my firts snowboard but am unsure on what hot n whats not so to speak. I think i will need a wide board as i am a uk size 11 and my boot are a uk 12.Im looking for a good all round board that will let me progress from the intermediate level onwards.
Any help n advice would be grateful.ta.
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Which resort are you going to?PP
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And which Toyota site do you work at?PP
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Why do you ask?..You going to tell me you work for toyota head shed or somthing like that?
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Something like that
PP
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somthing like that aye?...What the toyota' head office address n just incase you are from there or SOMTHING LIKE THAT this is me signing off...Ps, im going to bansko at the end of the month.laterre: snowboard buys?
Burgh Heath.PP
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Hey Kamikazi Pete.
Check out the forum on this site: http://www.goneboarding.co.uk/
There's loads of info and reviews on the latest kit. Board selection depends on your weight, height, ability..and taste of course. Also, on whether you're into freeride or freestyle (like the pipe or funpark). A softer, more flexible board is better for beginners, as it's a bit easier to initiate turns. This setup is often favoured for the funpark too. A stiffer board can be a bit harder to handle ...
Check out the forum on this site: http://www.goneboarding.co.uk/
There's loads of info and reviews on the latest kit. Board selection depends on your weight, height, ability..and taste of course. Also, on whether you're into freeride or freestyle (like the pipe or funpark). A softer, more flexible board is better for beginners, as it's a bit easier to initiate turns. This setup is often favoured for the funpark too. A stiffer board can be a bit harder to handle ...
Hey Kamikazi Pete.
Check out the forum on this site: http://www.goneboarding.co.uk/
There's loads of info and reviews on the latest kit. Board selection depends on your weight, height, ability..and taste of course. Also, on whether you're into freeride or freestyle (like the pipe or funpark). A softer, more flexible board is better for beginners, as it's a bit easier to initiate turns. This setup is often favoured for the funpark too. A stiffer board can be a bit harder to handle, but will definitely be of use to you right up to advanced level. Additionally, a stiff board will be better for larger riders.
Like I say, check out the link I posted, and all your questions will be answered. Good luck.
Check out the forum on this site: http://www.goneboarding.co.uk/
There's loads of info and reviews on the latest kit. Board selection depends on your weight, height, ability..and taste of course. Also, on whether you're into freeride or freestyle (like the pipe or funpark). A softer, more flexible board is better for beginners, as it's a bit easier to initiate turns. This setup is often favoured for the funpark too. A stiffer board can be a bit harder to handle, but will definitely be of use to you right up to advanced level. Additionally, a stiff board will be better for larger riders.
Like I say, check out the link I posted, and all your questions will be answered. Good luck.
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hey... ive just been boarding about 6mnths... only really done it at xscape.. i went to 'the snowboard asylum' which was in xscape and they let me try out a few boards. the one i ended up buying was the 'battaleon goliath'.This board has a new 'triple base technology' which makes it a lot easier to link turns.. the also don't catch an edge quite so easily, especially handy for a novice..
i think when it comes to board choice it all comes down to what feals right for you.
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One of the best things to help progression is to get a good fitting pair of boots. If you're feet are a UK 11 and boots are UK 12 you may find them a tad on the large side and as you progress you will be plagued by heel lift. It took me ages to get the right fitting boot (a full size smaller than my foot size) but as soon as I did my riding improved considerably.A good rule of thumb is that if you try on a pair of boots in the shop and they feel comfortable they are probably too big.
