what is the best snowboard to buy ?
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It all depends on how much money you have to spend, but a  Burton Snowboard would be ideal, they have the best snowboards. I just bought a 2006 Burton Custom X 158. It's really nice.\n\nCheck the 2006 lineup of boards at:\nwww.burton.com
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Out of the brands you have listed i would probably go for Sims as i have ridden one of there boards ( the fader ) before and really liked it. Ive ridden a morrow board before and hated it as it felt really stiff and heavy, but it doesent mean that its nessesarily a bad make its just that particular board didn't suit me. Out of the other companys you have mentioned i have never ridden any of there boards so its hard to give an accurate idea of which are the better ones. But M3 are quite respected and had an excellent team a few years back so they would be good, and LTD and Lemar are known for selling cheap but really good value for money boards and would be worth a try. \nSo if i were you i would go for Sims first them M3 and then probably Lemar. To be honest all these brands are ok you don't need to go for Burton like most of the people on this site think. I imagine that most of the people who rate them so highly have never ridden any other board and just like them as they are the most hyped brand. Yeah they are good but so are many other companys out there which sell boards at alot more reasonable price. Hope this helps you a bit
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I prefer Toboggans.  Check out http://www.SledRiding.com in your leisure.
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K2 makes great skis and snowboards. I love my K2 Zepplin. \n\nWithout knowing what board you bought (the model) I couldn't guess what kind of deal you got but it seems about right.\n\nYou should be stoked. You got a great board.
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snowboard, waterproof pants & jacket tresspass are good, snowboarding boots you can get them in major towns or off the internet, a hat & glasses thats about it.
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Mini Logo boards are cheap but they are not the best boards \nVery little pop that easilly wears down, and i dont think they even know about concave\n\nnow depending on your budget i would recomend either\na Zero if u want an all around good board, they last a long time and they look sweet \n\nNow if u need your board to last long i would go with a lip tec\nLip tec boards have fiber glass in between the layers of wood making them close to impossible to snap
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You are going to want lots of layers, remember if you get too hot you can just peel a few off. Most resorts offer lessons with certified instructors. You'll need to rent a board and some boots, I recommend strap in bindings, not click in bindings because sometimes those come off. Denver is a good place but Boulder and Telluride are better. Denver is a little overrated, sorry to the people that live there and love it! If you don't want to take lessons from the resort, you can find places around the resort you want that offer lessons as well. I can't stress the clothes thing enough. Layers and layers. And wear waterproof pants with comfortable pants underneath. I wear jeans and people think I'm crazy, but it's easiest for me. You'll want a hat because your ears will freeze and warm gloves because your hands will freeze. You'll be falling a lot so make sure that you are sealed up in your clothes and no snow can get in because that is the least comfortable thing in the world. I love snowboarding so I hope you like it too!
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Check out www.sierratradingpost.com  They have great stuff at a discount.  Best brands for winter sports.  Return policy is really easy too.  I have ordered tons of stuff through them for the whole family and have always been satisfied.
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Longboard Vs. Shortboard.\n\nIt's like downhill skiing Vs. Snowboarding.\n\nYou gotta try them both to see which one you like.
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Your a Big guy like myself and I used to ride a Trucker but last year I went to a NeverSummer Legacy.NeverSummer is American made not China like 97% of boards you'll see on the slopes.I tell you man it's the best I've ever dream of,it's great for the powder,ice,and ever thing in between.I've been riding 10 years been on several boards and it's the best by far.
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It depends.. What kind of snowboarding do you plan on doing?
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For your board, go with something that allows experience growth. Don't get suckered into buying a "beginner board". You'll just waste your money. Secondly, size your board by how much you weigh and your height. I'm 5'2 and 115lb's so i ride a 143-148. The sales people will be able to help you with this too. Last, your boots should be snug, but allow room for your toes to wiggle, and your heel to lift a little. This way you won't cut off circulation. Well, Good Luck.
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Depends on what you want to be doing with the board. If you're just beginning, a medium sized board might be your best option. Something that comes upto your nose probably. Try a 167 board or so. Though I assure you when you buy a board, someone can give you more specific help on that, and it's best to go to a store and talk to someone, to find the right amount of flexibility for your weight, etc
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any nearby mountain is good.  but don't waste your money on instructors they will just baby you and allow you to quit. go with a competitive friend, preferrably someone who is big on snowboarding and not willing to wait for you, this way you force yourself to get off your butt and go!
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ccs.com and activemailorder.com have great deals.  if your 12 you should definatly get a 7.5 or lower board width, and dont worry about plys, because your not gunna break your board.  Some great beginner board brands are Almost, chocolate, and a CCS blank deck.  I would definatly get an ALmost if i were you because they are amazing.  In the padding area, Protec is very good, but anything they sell on those sites i recomended will be good.  Also you will need trucks and wheels.  Tensor and Krux are great trucks, and Ricta, autobahn, are the best wheels, but wheels dont matter too much, except for wheel size.  If your going to be doing alot of vert skating and park skating then you want a bigger wheel.  anywhere from a 54-56 mm, but if your going to be doing street you will want a 49- 52....i myself have 49 mm Rictas.  Anyother questions you have i can answer.  Remeber one thing though, alot of skateboarding products, are about personal preference, how they feel to you, some people may hate your board and you love it or vice versa.
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They are probably the best cheap flatland complete out there.  They are ideal for beginners, but also look at the KHE flatland line. \n\nI don;t really know much more than that though, sory.\n\nhttp://www.westernveil.com/
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How To Snowboard\n\nYou’re standing at the edge of the slope.  You look down at the endless road of snow and a sense of concern overwhelms you.  Freezing and fearful, you wish you had taken a lesson.  It is essential to learn the basics of snowboarding, before attempting to master the sport.\nFirst, you must decide of the time of day.  An early start is recommended since it gets very crowded.  Most lifts open at nine o’clock.  Also, consider the weather condition.  Check weather forecasts before arrival.  Wear many removable layers of clothing, and always be sure the outermost layer is 100% waterproof.  Also, always wear goggles.  Visibility and eye protection is very important.\nSecond, before hopping on the lift, you should become familiar with the parts of the snowboard.  Always wear the right size boots, and make sure they support on your ankles.  Wearing boots that are too tight can leave you with sore ankles or chin splints.  After choosing the perfect boot, consider your choice of binding.  The bindings are what clip your boots to the board.  There are two different types of bindings.  The clipping binding has a calf support in the back, and has two clips that snap around your boot.  This type of binding is the safest.  The other type of binding, the step-in, is made to just step directly on the board.  This one has no safely clip or back support.  It is less of a hassle, but most people do not feel as safe in them.  I suggest the clipping binding, because I feel the extra support on my calves gives me more control.  Once you have decided on the binding, choose your board.  Snowboards are made customized.  They vary in length and \n\nweight depending on the size and height of the rider.  The snowboard is measured in inches.  Children ride between a 38”-43”.  Women usually ride between 45”-53.  For men, the sizes can run from 55”-65”.  \nAfter choosing all the proper equipment, it is now time to approach the lift.  The lift assistant will line you into the path of the chair.  Lean back as you feel the chair picking you up.  Grasp the handlebars of the chair as it lifts you.  Failure to do this will cause you to fall off and you could get ran over by the chair  (This knowledge comes from a very humiliating personal experience).  The ride on the lift takes about five to ten minutes, but this depends on which run you choose.  As you approach the end of the lift, it is advised to signal the assistant to slow the lift down.  Most beginners find the lift runs too fast to exit safely.  Sit on the edge of the chair and ski off to the start of the run.\nOkay, now that you’re safely off the lift, and strapped in, let’s go!  The key is to stay parallel with the hill.  Keep you knees soft and slightly bent.  This will enable you to turn.  Since the hill can be very steep, it is important to have control to slow down and also came to a complete stop.  To do either, take your back foot and pull it forward while digging into the snow.  This will bring you perpendicular with the hill.  Slowing down takes a lot of practice.  Do keep in mind; however, that you will definitely takes a few plunges.  Try not to get discouraged and remember that it is very normal to spend most of the time on your behind than actually skiing.  This brings us to the next step.\nSafety is the most important factor in snowboarding.  Snowboarding can be a very fast and dangerous sport, so knowing snowboard safety is vital.  Basically, the faster you ride, the harder you fall.  It is depending on how you fall that makes all the difference.  If you find yourself loosing control and fall, do not ever catch yourself with your wrists.  It is a natural reaction to catch a fall by bracing yourself with your wrists, but this can cause a lot of damage.  It can possibly lead to sprained or broken wrists.  Furthermore, if you land on your wrists, your elbows are likely to lockout, leaving you with dislocated elbows.  To avoid these painful outcomes, always