What kind of skiboards should I get? (sz., kind of bindings, etc.)?
708377
I dont know the answer but Atleast I have seen your question so give me best answer 10 points I am respecting you sir and also I have given you a thumbs up.
265701
I got a salomon one which is really great! I also got the ratchet bindings (the ones you can tighten yourself not the clip in ones) as you can get strapped in real tight and can really use your weight on the back plates. A freeride board is a pretty good all rounder. check out the website below
323797
I used to ski on Salomons but they lose their stifness very quickly.  I now ski on Atomics which have been great.  As always, you get what you pay for!
444866
BZ is a really good board,Manta will prob last the longest, toobs are good too. even if you are still starting off, try get something with a bat-tail, which makes it easier to do spinners(360s) that is the most basic move in bodyboarding. you will also need fins to help you paddle onto the waves, i recommend either "vipers","redley's" or "toobs blunt cuts", you will also need wax, a leash or cord, and if you want to avoid a rash on your abbs, a rash guard or vest.
784707
It would be easier to help you if I knew where in Michigan you are but I'll show you some places but here are all the resorts: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-ski-525421-michigan_ski_resorts-i\nThe have links to the individual sites as well. I want to make you aware that it's kind of foolish to get a snowboard if you aren't going to learn how to ride it, Maybe, instead of getting a board, rent a board for the season and ask for a season pass instead. A lot of resorts have buses up there, and I'm sure your dad would let you ride the bus. If your heart is set on getting that board, ask for your mom's help with transportation if you pay for the pass or something like that. I learned on a rented board and I'm incredibly glad that I did because I tore it up pretty bad just from learning and if it had been mine, I would have had to get a new one the next year anyway. Try out snowboarding before you buy a board because you might hate it, though I doubt it. Or maybe, get a used board boot and bindings and ask for a season pass somewhere too. There are resorts all over Michigan and I'm sure you'll find one and you need to work out a deal with your dad involving transportation if you want to go.
446376
You should definitely check out www.rei.com.  since its the end of the season, theyre putting all of their snowboard stuff on clearance for 50% off.  check every night at midnight just to be safe because when they put an item online, it's usually only one or two of the item (probably stuff that they didnt sell in their stores and got sent back to the distribution center and it sells really quick.  I got my cartels from rei.com for around 85 dollars.  pretty good for the bindings.  If you tell them to ship it to the closest rei store near you, shippings free.  good luck.
297385
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.
957639
I own an 05 165 Burton S-series and for what it is, I like it alot.\n\nWith the skins on, in walk mode, it works very well on steep climbs. Great traction and the fairly short length make switchbacks easy. The board is heavy and after a long hike I really feel it in my hips. The fact that you don't have to lift your feet as high as you would hiking with snow shoes on and then not having to ride with too much extra gear on your back evens this out for me a bit. I'm seriously considering some lighter bindings to help lighten the load as every ounce shaved makes a difference on a long hike. \n\nWhen you get to the top putting it back together is simple and it offers a great ride. In soft snow conditions the difference between this board and a non-split board is hardly noticable, it's a little softer than I'd like but that isn't a big deal. In hard conditions you can definately feel the difference but this has never bothered me as I would never ride this board in anything but powder or spring conditions. I've only dropped some small cliffs (10 footers or so) and it seems to handle it just fine, again it's a bit soft for this (at least softer than boards I like) but it stayed together no worries.\n\nNow for the cons. This board sucks for touring. In walk mode, always keep the skins on and don't try to ski it. Waaaaay too short and soft not too mention that the binding interface in walk mode isn't the strongest or stiffest of attachments. If the conditions are right and you practice alot you might be able to pull off some tele-turns on it but I find it's more trouble than it's worth. I find that it is much faster to just walk it (meaning using the board in walk mode with the skins on) over rolling terrain as stopping to put it together for a short descent and then taking it apart again for a climb and then repeating takes too much time and energy. Some friends have suggested I try kick-skins with it (kick skins are very short narrow skins that you stick to your base just underfoot and they allow just enough traction on flat ground or small climbs but allow for enough glide to make the skis a bit more skiable) but I haven't had a chance yet.\n\nOverall, it shouldn't be your only board and I'd never take it out at a resort but if you plan to make a lot of trips into the backcountry it's a great board for that. Definately practice with it on short backcountry trips before you really go for it. Oh and be sure to study up on your avalanche knowledge (consider taking a course) and never go into the back country alone and never forget a probe, shovel and beacon. You don't want to die out there.\n\nHere's a good website to check out:\n\nhttp://www.splitboard.com/
897843
If you are starting out learning jumps and rails you will not need a board to go mega fast more one that you can control easily. If you get the choice go for a freestyle board or an all montain board rather than a freeride one, you probably wont get a choice of brand but most snowboard companys arouned today are pretty good so it shouldent be a problem what make the board is so long as its a good size for you length and width wise. If you want to start learning tricks, length wise go for a board that comes slightly below your chin when stood upright against you. As far as learning the tricks just start off on the small rails and jumps and work your way up. Also try to always be positive and not hesitate when hitting a jump/ rail ie don't think of falling just go for it. Addmittedly this is alot easier said than done at times, good luck with the riding.
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I like adio, sneaux, and etnies.\n\nEtnies has a pretty good grip, but are becoming built cheeper.\n\nAdio always has good paddine and hard landings are eaiser.\n\nSNEAUX has the best grip and padding for the best price.\n\nIf i were you i would go with ADIO, a little spendy but really great.
698550
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
802072
Try the bigger brands, such as head, fischer, atomic, salamon for the skis. You should be able to get a good pair of intermediate ones for that price. I recomend salamon for boots.
879008
You should go and rent one at the mountain first, just to make sure you like it first.  I got mine for real cheap off a website that I wish I could recall, then got the boots and bindings off ebay.  Search the web, but if you are going to buy one, go to a ski shop to get meashured.
886674
If you go on ebay and search for a snowboard, you can find complete snowboard packages for pretty inexpensively. And all you're really looking for is a cheap board and some good inexpensive boots. The most important thing to do with your board is to get it edged and waxed before you go. Any board is good with the proper care. Got to ebay, look in the newspaper, and try these sites\nwww.shopzilla.com\nwww.shopping.com\nwww.backcountryoutlet.com
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weight wise, you are probably fine. Problem is, there is so much mass centered on such a small platform, I figure it will be hard for you to stand up, let alone control them.\n\nMaybe you could try renting some to see what happens...I don't know if those are even available for rent though.\n\nI would go with skis for now...lose some weight, then think about the ski blades.
769132
Zero skateboards r the lightest and also it depends on the trucks too, u should get Grind king trucks, Bam ball bearings, and Flip whells, also u should get Dark magic grip tape, get one of those Jamie Thomas training videos. Good luck on becoming a sk8er
971203
did u ever try Never Summer??those boards are the best!! never summer also has bindings and stuff...go to their website.\n\nwww.neversummer.com\n\n\nGOOD LUCK!