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whats a good snowboard setup for me to get?
ive been skateboarding for almost 9 years and i wanna switch to snowboarding. iam familiar with riding down hills but wanna take it to the next level with jumps and all taht jazz.
what board setup should i get? along with a decent winter apparel like ajacket and pants?
iam 5′11 and weigh 173lbs
why you even brought up skateboarding is beyond me…it’s a completely different practice than snowboarding.
But to answer your question based on your WEIGHT, get a board around 156cm in length or higher…the higher the number the faster you will go but also keep in mind if the board is too long for you and your skills are sub-par it will be hard for you to turn.
also it depends on what type of riding you want to do…park, mountain or a combination of both. parks require softer boards, while mountain boards you want them on the stiffer side, and if you do both probably a mid-flex. (bindings should match style of riding as well.)
lastly…you never want to get DECENt snowboard clothing..you want something definitely waterproof, keeps you warm but doesn’t over-heat you with activity, etc: my suggestion…avoid burton, and go with the North Face triclimate with hyvent technology. It’s comparably priced to any good jacket with the exception that it has a lifetime guarantee of waterproofing, it’s lightweight, and it’s extremely breathable. The other jacket companies out there are waterproof but the more you wash them or wear them the faster the chemically treated material loses it’s water repelling abilities. North Face is definitely worth the investment! Ditto on the pants.
And most importantly select boots based on your style of riding…again they come in stiff, mid-stiff, etc. good brands are 32, vans, ride just to name a few. Boots are the second most important part of a snowboard package.
AWOL (skateboard shop)