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  • October 2, 2007 at 2:17 am #112
    dantheman
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      I'm 6-2″, 155 lbs, and in the past i've just been freeriding, but i want to start doing some freestyle stuff (just simple things) so the snowboard calculator says a 159 board would be good, but it will be my main board, so I just wanted to confirm thats a good size.  any recommendations for boards in the $200-$300 price range?  bindings in the $100 range?thanks for the help

      October 2, 2007 at 4:32 am #2403
      Frosty
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        Sure thing bro.  Can you give me your boot size and where do you typically ride?  I think knowing these extra things can allow me to advise you most accurately.Sincerely,Frosty 8

        October 2, 2007 at 5:11 am #2404
        dantheman
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          my boot size is 10.5-11.  i go to big bear a lot (so cal) and go to the resorts there, so depending on the time of the season it can be all natural snow or sometimes man made snow.  they have runs with jumps and rails, so i was hoping to try those out, along with just cruising down the mountain.  thanks again for the help

          October 3, 2007 at 5:30 pm #2405
          Frosty
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            A 159cm (plus or minus one) board will be great for you.  I believe it will be long enough to enjoy some serious freeriding, yet short enough to allow freedom of movement in a park&pipe area.  Gosh, there are so many good snowboards in the $200 to $300 range.  Here are a few good ones:* Flow The Team 160cm, Freestyle (Sale at The_House $299.95)* Forum Roost 158cm, All Around (Sale at The_House $289.95)* Salomon Ace 160cm, All Around (Sale at The_House $298.95)* Academy Merit 159cm, Freestyle/Freeride (Sale at DogFunk $278.97)* K2 Instinct, All Around (Sale at SummitOnline $199)* In case you hit the lottery soon, check
            October 4, 2007 at 5:21 pm #2406
            dantheman
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              hey thanks so much for the help! is there a board or two that you would recommend above the others?  and what do you think of the rome crail?thanks again

              October 4, 2007 at 5:40 pm #2407
              Frosty
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                Personally I would go with the Flow or Solomon.  They are tuff boards and very high quality.  The Rome Crail is OK, but I hear it is kinda soft.  Probably fine for beginner to intermediate park riders, but may lose the edge at higher speed all-mountain riding.

                October 4, 2007 at 7:17 pm #2408
                dantheman
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                  ok thanks.  one more question, would the Academy Chad Otterstrom be a better choice than the Merit? (I found both of them for about the same price)Thanks

                  October 4, 2007 at 10:55 pm #2409
                  Frosty
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                    ok thanks.  one more question, would the Academy Chad Otterstrom be a better choice than the Merit? (I found both of them for about the same price)Thanks

                    IMO YES 🙂

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