Snowboarding Gear Question.....?
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Burton is by FAR the best. The only problem with them is they are marketing geniuses and know a thing or 2 about getting your hard earned cash. My Burton Canyon is now called a Baron and has a $100 higher price tag. They are the EXACT same board. Stood them up side by side at the board shop, same EXACT info on the tags and everything. Like I said, it's all marketing, but they do put out a quality product. One of those love/hate deals, lol.\nI have Ride boots and Bindings, had em for 6 years now so they definitly can take the wear and tear. Saloman makes some nice stuff too as well as K2-good boards.\nWhen I bought my canyon, I bought one from the year before that the board shop had in the back of the rack. Caught a NICE discount.
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Bound & hubby here!\n\nAs everyone has suggested, try Cabelas (link to the page, for your convenience!).\n\nOur 10 month old daughter is being "outfitted" in Cabelas camo, not so much for the look, but it is quality clothing that IS warm, and she happens to like the look of camo!\n\nOne tip... if you see something for sale in the website, and want to go to one of their stores near you, print out the page with the web sale price and they will honor that price in the store. We just bought our daughter's snowsuit there. We found it for sale on the site and were told to do just what I've suggested. \n\nGood luck!
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my favorite shoe brands are DC and eS. As for skateboards you need trucks bearings wheels bolts griptape and a deck to make a complete board... for trucks i suggest independant, they last forever... just make sure you NEVER NEVER EVER get royal trucks, just from minor skating mine snapped in lik 8 places. for bearings um, it doesnt matter too much, bones swiss are the fastest but the most expensive. wheels, anything, i get 53mm not too small, not too big but it seems people buy smaller. bolts are just screws they dont matter. griptape i ride Iron Horse, just dont get a blank brand for griptape, theyr no good.... Jesup and Black Magic are good brands too. ok and for Decks, or the actual board part, they are all basicly the same, element and zero are good, so is blind, and i guess try anything except girl, i hate those boards... some other companies i can think of are enjoi, flip, almost, darkstar, mystery, baker, alien workshop (i HEARD that these were the best)....... well for myself i ride blanks, i go through boards alot so i cant afford a $50 deck, buy from blankdecks.com, they make the best ones
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I would say around 152 - 155 and a width of 252 mm.  For recommended snowboards, check out Frosty Rider's Snowboard Sizing Calculator here http://frostyrider.com/tips/size-guide.htm\nIt is easy, just put in your height, weight, boot size, gender, and skill level and it will tell you the right length and width of board for you.  It will even recommend snowboards for you to buy.
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This is one of the most asked questions here. Here is an answer I gave another person awhile ago:\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgESUtVMj3W.xEutZUTQZs3sy6IX?qid=20060703151316AA3XHPR\n\nThe best option is to go to a resort that has a good Demo shop, that way you can try before you buy. If you can't do that go to a good board shop and not a big box store (like Big 5 or Copelands) as the people working at the board shop will probably have a better idea as to what they are talking about.\n\nThere are tons and tons of choices out there. When buying a board you need to ask yourself a few important questions.\n\n1.)How good am I?\n2.)How much do I ride?\n3.)Where do I ride?\n4.)What conditions do I ride most?\n5.)What type of rider am I?\n\nThese will help you determine what board is going to be best for you.\n\nBoards specs are confusing but I'll try and breakdown the important ones for you and what you need to look for in them.\n\nLength. There is no right or wrong length as different lengths are better for different styles of riding. Remember that your height has nothing to do with it as a board has no idea how tall you are. Most boards have a range of weights that they are suited for. Generally, a longer board is more stable and requires a bit more from it's rider to perform well and a shorter board is less stable but very easy to manuever. For the most part, freeriders who are riding powder or at very high speeds like a longer board and park riders (especially jibbers) like shorter boards for their reduced swing weight and extra manueverability. Off the top of my head I'd recommend a board no shorter than a 154 for you.\n\nWidth. This is possibly the most important measurement. How big are your feet? You should ride a board that is wide enough that your heels and your toes are just above their edges. If you have too much toe or heel drag you will hang up on your turns (excess toe drag leads to excess chin drag). If your board is too wide then it will increase the effort it will take to get the board over on edge. I've actually torn the arch of my foot riding a board that was too wide (yeah, it hurt). Go for the narrowest board possible as the performance gains of quick edge control far outweigh the minimal benefit the extra width will gain you in deep snow. It's a good idea to bring your boots with you to the shop to help with this.\n\nSidecut. When you look at a board you can see that the sides of it are cut in. If you use your imagination, you can see that this cut actually begins the arc of a circle. A board with more cut draws a smaller circle and is better suited for smaller turns. A board with less cut draws out a bigger circle for bigger turns. Generally, park riders like a board with more cut as they need that added manueverability to line up the features in the park. A freerider is usually riding faster and making bigger turns than a park rider so they usually go for a board with less cut. Also, a board with deeper cut can "hook" in powder a bit. Keep in mind that it is easier to get a longer turn out of a board with more cut than it is to get a shorter turn out of a board with less cut. (am I confusing you yet?)\n\nFlex. This is the most subjective part to buying a board. A stiffer board is much more stable and responsive but requires more attention from it's rider and will fatigue you more. A softer board is very comfortable and easy to ride but will not respond as well or be as stable, especially at speed. Jibbers like soft boards as they are less likely to hook up on the rails and freeriders like the response of stiffer boards. Most boards these days are built with a flex pattern, meaning that they can be stiff in a certain aspect and soft in another. A great park board will have a stiffer tip and tail for better pop and stability in landing but will have a soft torsional (side to side) flex that will help on the rails or when coming up a little short landing
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Okay, I've been Snowboarding for over twenty years, worked for a snowboard company (Avalanche Snowboards/Universal Bindings) where I was the Assistant Binding Production Manager for 4 years, spent 4 years as a snowboard rental shop manager and now manage a Winter Sports Retail Store.\n\nPlease, don't believe the hype that step-in bindings are dangerous. That is completely and utterly untrue. With proper care and maintenance they are just as safe as the traditional ratchet bindings. People find them a bit more inconvenient than the ratchet type as they are susceptible to clogging with snow, the boots are usually either too stiff or too soft and there are fewer choices of boots to choose from. They are very popular with rental shops as they are much more durable, dependable and fit a wide range of boot sizes more easily than ratchet types. Also, crossover boarders  (former skiers) particularly older ones find it more similar to what they were used to on ski's and find them easier on their backs as there is less bending over. Keep in mind that Step-in bindings are becoming less and less popular and many manufacturers have stopped production on them.\n\nI prefer ratchet bindings myself. I like Burton P1 Carbons and I'm really excited to try out Burton's CO2's next season. I've ridden flow bindings and I don't like them as much. They are very easy to use and very comfortable but I cannot get them tight enough to get the response I am use to. I run a very stiff set-up with my P1 Carbons and Driver X boots. I have talked to tons of people who really like Flow bindings but they just aren't for me.\n\nAlways be honest with yourself about your skill level and style of riding when purchasing equipment. If all you do is cruise intermediate runs then you don't need the craziest, most high performance setup on the planet. You'll be much happier with equipment designed for your or just slightly above your ability level. Companies like Burton, Drake, Tech 9, Flow, Ride and K2 all make quality products.\n\nGiven a choice, get a binding with as many adjustment options as possible. I have found that not all bindings fit the same and the more choices you have to make a binding fit your boot better the more comfortable you will be.\n\nHope that helped.
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5150, Limited, Sims, Lamar, Morrow are all good, lower-priced boards for beginners. \n\nHowever... have you boarded before? If not, I'd suggest you rent and try a few different boards while you find your personal preferences (likes/dislikes) and your riding style (freeboard, freestyle, etc.). While it might require extra funds in the early going, renting will help save you money in the long term, such as making the mistake of buying a board you wont like in terms of style, graphics, etc.\n\nGood luck... see ya on the slopes!\n\n:)
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Jersey would be your best bet, and BTW, you're gonna have a BLAST ! ENJOY !...... Goggles, gloves, extra sox, and long underwear ARE A MUST on the slopes, it's minimal survival equipment, use nothing less ! prepare to be sore as Hell, and loving it !
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Make sure you buy a decent baselayer, i.e thermals. But don't buy cotton ones as if they get wet they stay wet for ages and lose their heat retaining properties.  Decent makes include, Icebreaker, Helly Hanson, The North Face, Lowe Alpine.\n\nAlso, instead of buying one big thick jacket to keep you warm, it makes sense to buy two or three garments that are lighter and more breatable.  This is because if it warms up then you can take off the required layers to maintain a comfortable warmth, whereas if you have big layer you'll probably end up being either too hot or too cold.  \nOh and take a flask with you, no mistake about that.\n\nHope have been of help.
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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.
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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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i also started skiing and switched to snowboarding after like 5 years of ski exp.  I got on the mountain day 1 with my snowboard, went to a green trail, did 2 or 3 runs before I was bombnig down blues and soon single diamonds. I kid you not, it was extremely easy for me to pick up having a ski backround.  Just read up online on how to turn on a snowboard and remember it when ur on the hill.  if you google 'how to turn snowboard' you will find pages.  A snowboard is basically a big ski.  if you have the curve skis then you know how easy it is to turn: you put some weight on your right ski at the big toe and take the weight off the left to turn to the left, more pressure and lean = sharper turn.  as you let off the pressure your skis fall back to straight down the mountain.  just remember the principles of where you place weight to turn and apply it to a snowboard - heel edge to toe edge.  Just be careful to not prematurely shift the weight to one edge while that edge is still downhill.  i.e. you turn to the left on your heel, and then while still facing diagonally on the slope you shift to the toe edge.  You have to let the board return to its natural downhill direction before doing this or you will just catch the edge and fall on your face.  just work it all out in your mind with what you know from skiing like I did and you'll be fine!
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It is always a good idea to wax a board before you ride it. Yes, it is true that most boards come waxed from the factory and this is certainly true of Burton boards. However, factory waxes are hardly as good a hot wax done by hand. \n\nHere is what I do with a new board. Get some inexpensive all-condition wax. Nothing too fancy as this process will waste a lot of it. Drip the wax onto your board generously and iron it into the board evenly. Now, before it cools take your scraper and scrap all that wax off. If you can, collect this wax and use it again. I Repeat these steps as many as six or seven times. This process of "hot scraping" will do two things. One, it helps remove any impurities from the base of your board and two, it squeezes the wax into the millions of pores in your base. Now, after this is done get a good quality wax that will match your riding conditions (a good ski or snowboard shop can help you make this selection) and wax you board normally with this wax right over the all-condition wax you already put in. Let this wax cool completely then scrap it off and buff the base normally with a cork and you're done. \n\nIf all this seems a bit daunting any good snowboard shop should be able to take care of you. Done right, you'll have the fastest board on the hill. \n\nEnjoy
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I would go w/ some under armour gloves,nike or NFL Equipment dependin on what u wanna spend but all are good gloves cuz i used all three back in HS and changed them dependin on the weather conditions so u cant go wrong
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Get 'N Gear\n\nThis was my second choice when I started my own sportwear line.
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Try Campmor.com  They have a huge selection of outdoor gear.
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i play outside rinks when its -20 outside and its the greatest feeling sure you bring a toque then after 5 minutes you take it off, ou start to get warm that's if your really playing. you don't need boot warmers just socks will be fine. i just wear a  sweater under my jersey and pants that's all, like i said just after 5 minutes of playing you get warm.