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  • #266
    unit336
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      sup frosty im buying my first board and bindings in a price range of up to $490im a beginner male, 5'10, around 170 pounds. think you can help me out a little?

      #3233
      Travis Hightower
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        A few questions to get ahead of the game.1st off, beginner, as in you've gone once or twice,or you're ok in the turning stages?2nd, shoe size? we'll need to know if you need a midwideor a regular.3rd, riding style. what do you want to do more, just ride the slopes,hit the rails, or bust the kickers?http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-guide.htmthats the board calculator. it'll give you a great recommendation fora size, and if you have questions after that, we can tackle em easy.then its as simple as picking your brand/graphic which is all on you,but most of us ride different brands that we support 100% so we cangive you the details on them.frosty is the burton/flow guy but he has a well rounded knowledge on all snowboards.rowan is the roxy girl who can also account for libtech
        #3237
        Frosty
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          Welcome unit336 Wow Travz// You ARE the MAN (nice answer post!)

          #3246
          unit336
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            yeah,              ive been snowboarding twice i wear a 10 shoe size and i would like to hit jibs and jumpsi looked at the size calculator and saw the K2 Anagram, think thats a good board to start on?

            #3247
            Frosty
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              Great choice.  Anagram is a good board for someone starting out in freestyle progression.  The 152cm length will give you easy maneuverability especially for doing jumps.  A little short for freeride tho as it would get a little squirreley in the powder and rougher terrain.Personally I have loved every K2 board I have ever owned and also have broken them all; and I am not really hard on boards compared to some people, so that's my opinion for ya.  Very light and very lively for the first season.  After that they wither but are fun right up until they break, haha.  But for under $300 for a brand new ride I think it is worth it for sure.  Good choice.  :mrgreen:

              #3248
              unit336
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                thanx alot for the conformationby the way what kind of bindings would be a good fit for that, and do i need to get a stomp pad and a board leash to?

                #3251
                Travis Hightower
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                  my 1st board was a k2, and i still have it. and its still kinda rideable 🙂 their quality is good.i think the anagram will suit you just fine. if you like the graphic with the length, you're set!bindings are your call. if you have a ski store, go check out all they have to offer. theressome new technology out this year thats really tops. i saw a set of k2's that were reallyfunky. like flow's step in, but better! but also more complicated and probably more proneto breaks. I ride flows on my rail board for quick ins and outs, and “ride lx” for my terrainpark board because..well…i like how secure they make you feel. see what catches youreye. burton also makes great bindings, but frosty will have to fill you in on the plate issue,i dont know if they still only ship them with the 3 hole set up or if they ship em with both plates.stomp pads….a
                  #3253
                  unit336
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                    thanx alot man, i really appreciate it

                    #3265
                    Josh
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                      Your good travzWith the stomp pads ii would recommend spike ones.  I got one like that and the grip is insane.  Really worth it and they look kinda cool imo

                      #3266
                      Josh
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                        josh rides..well just about everything from what i can tell.

                        Hahaha thanks – I wish :DIm prolly more of a back up burton guy lol…

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