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I'm basically the same size as you boarda and had the same problem. Wide boards are too wide, and regular boards are too thin. Luckily some companies do make mid-wide boards. I picked up a Burton Triumph last season which fits my boots perfectly (and rules). Unfortunately, they stopped selling them this season. 🙁 However, your local snowboarding shop may still have some leftover from last year. Also, I've previously ridden a K2 Illusion mid-wide and that was one of the best boards I ever had. Unfortunately, too many off-trail runs (and trees) busted it up pretty badly.If it's not too late to do a return, you could look into mid-wide options.
You can get Scott goggles for pretty cheap. It would probably be easier to get a new pair than replace the lens. I wear goggles because I wear contacts. If I go down the mountain without them, my contacts dry up. No fun.
Any local ski shop should have them in stock. You can also try Dick's Sporting Goods. It's a major chain that has some decent deals in regards to snowboarding gear. I actually own a Giro 9 helmet as well. Great minds think alike? 😆
If anything, get a helmet. Don't worry about a fashion statement. Too many of my friends have been concussed while snowboarding without a helmet. It's not cool to not remember the day. You only get one brain!If you're on the east coast of VA like Frosty mentioned, I'd recommend wrist protection. Catching an edge on the ice is a good way to break a wrist.
