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Stomp pads are a strange thing in snowboarding. They have been around since the very first ones ever invented. Stomp pads offer stability and traction for the unstrapped foot and most snowboarders use them, but it seems like that’s where the similarities end. About stomp pads:

• There’s a variety of shapes, siz

Stomp pads are a strange thing in snowboarding. They have been around since the very first ones ever invented. Stomp pads offer stability and traction for the unstrapped foot and most snowboarders use them, but it seems like that’s where the similarities end. About stomp pads:

• There’s a variety of shapes, sizes and materials available
• Placement of the stomp-pad is very important
• Riders have their personal preferences as to style of pad
• Ultimately, anything is better than nothing

Personally, I prefer the kind that are like nubs or spikes. They are typically smaller, but stick up farther than the “flat foam pad” style stomp pads. I feel like I get more grip and stability with those kinds — especially when the snow and slop pile up. The number of nubs and positioning of them depends on many different things, but mostly I like to have traction when my back boot is placed up against the side of the binding (on the inside of the stance of course).

You can see a variety of different snowboard stomp pad styles here …

 

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I think USPS is a great way to ship snowboard boots in the US.

I have a pair of Nike boots here in box.  The box dimensions are 17″ x 16″ x 6″ and weighs 5.25 pounds. To ship all the way across the country from Oregon to Florida starts at $18.70 for Standard Post, so that is pretty cheap, but delivery time may t

I think USPS is a great way to ship snowboard boots in the US.

I have a pair of Nike boots here in box.  The box dimensions are 17″ x 16″ x 6″ and weighs 5.25 pounds. To ship all the way across the country from Oregon to Florida starts at $18.70 for Standard Post, so that is pretty cheap, but delivery time may take a week.  If you are looking for something faster, that’s where it gets more expensive.  Second Day Priority costs $54 and upward.

Check out the shipping costs calculator from USPS here.

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Welcome @nasseifp Well… I am a size 9.5 to 10 boot and my ideal waist width is 24.7 to 24.9.  I can see why a 24.5 would be too narrow for you — especially if your bindings do not elevate (rise) your boot very high off the top of the board. 

Welcome @nasseifp Well… I am a size 9.5 to 10 boot and my ideal waist width is 24.7 to 24.9.  I can see why a 24.5 would be too narrow for you — especially if your bindings do not elevate (rise) your boot very high off the top of the board.  Size 10.5 boot is a tough size.  IMO a board with a 25.4 should be plenty wide (again depending on the binding base rise), but if you think that is too risky you can try a mid-wide board.  The disadvantage of wide boards it that your feet and legs will get tired faster — due to the increased leverage created.Let me know what you decide or if you want any further opinion 🙂

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Some great tips for first time snowboard buyers here!

• Look for an

all-mountain/freestyle style board