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new to this sport, want to buy some gear
i am looking to buy some gear, i only snowboard about 3 times a year,
so i don't want some expensive and fancy snowboard package that costs a a lot. I am looking at a package under 250. does anyone know any good deals? Does anyone have any advice? thanks |
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Just hit a discount sporting goods dealership like Big5, Copelands,
Oshmans, and they have plenty on sale from this year at 35% off, in that price range. Lower the quality of board, the more in tune it has to be to work well, which it will, if the rider is capable. That means good binding placement, edge sharp and detuned, well waxed bottoms..... |
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big5 and copelands are in westcoast, but i am living in east coast,
oshmans is the only store i can choose from. Are there any more possiblities i can choose from thanks |
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LeeD wrote:
edge sharp and detuned, I've heared this before. What does detuning edges involve and why would you want to do it? |
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Most boarders have trouble with flat, fast runouts, and bevelling the
front and rear edges, usually around 2.5 " into the running length, allows you to run dead flat and dead straight, without catching edges or hunting left and right. Almost all ski racers, and for sure all snowboard racers do this to some extent. Yes, racers ride from edge to edge, so it must help that way too. I spent the first couple years hanging out with snowboard racers, from the Summit Team to the Hot team, and they all agreed a 20 degree bevel at nose and tail helps tremendously to make the boards easier to ride, without losing too much edgehold in icy conditions. |
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aznjz712, don't forget to look at used equipment! I didn't want to invest a lot of cash, not knowing if I'd stick with boarding. I found a great board, boots & bindings for $150 on Craig's List, and ended up spending another $180 on a really nice pair of new boots that fit perfectly. |
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If you're in no hurry to buy, I'd wait until a good deal comes along
for the right eqpt. The best deals are usually mid Feb/Mar in North America, when shops are clearing out inventory. You can also sometimes find good deals on Ebay, but be careful. I see many people paying crazy prices there, often close to what you could get the item for at local retail. And in some cases more. I just saw a Burton Custom X that was slightly used go for $330. Now that could be a real good deal, if it were coming from someone with established record and good feedback. In this case, it was coming from a guy in PA with no feedback. He was an Ebay member for a week. I sent an email asking if I could pick up the item, instead of having it shipped. The answer was no, which was all I needed to know. Yet, someone was willing to hand over $330 to this guy, on the assumption they will get the item and that it's as described. |
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lazyazn wrote: big5 and copelands are in westcoast, but i am living in east coast, oshmans is the only store i can choose from. Are there any more possiblities i can choose from thanks There is also Ski Market, Blades Board & Skate, Princeton Ski Shop... you might be able to find something at REI as well (although the last one is generally more expensive). If you are only going three times a year. I would suggest you just pump like $150 into a good a good pair of boots and just rent board and bindings for one or two seasons. My point being is that as a beginner, you are not really going to be able to tell much difference between a rental board and the types of boards you get in a discount package deal. However, you will definitely be able to tell the difference with a good pair of boots. It doesn't matter how responsive your board is or how secure your bindings are if you feet are in a lot of pain (and they will be if the boot is bad) and if you feet are sliding around in a poorly fitting boot. Tips on buying boots: In general you will want to size a half to a full size down from your shoe/sneaker size. It varies because each brand has a different idea of what a "size 8" is for instance. A more reliable measure is the Mondo sizing system which basically measures your foot in centimeters. For instance, I have a 25.2 centimeter foot - this tends to translate into a size 7.5-8 sneaker, but a size 6.5-7 snowboard boot. You will want the snowboard boot to feel very "cozy" but without any creases or pressure points when you walk around or bend your knees in an "athletic crouch." The boot liners will pack-out after a few days of use so you don't want to get something that will become too big for you. If you find yourself cranking down the on the laces just to keep your foot from slidding around, the boot is too big. Your toes should lightly touch the front of the boot but not curled to the point of discomfort (any slightly discomfort is magnified dramatically once you are on the slopes). When you are actually snowboarding, your knees will be bent and that will "pull" your toes back a little. Also check to see if your heel lifts noticeably you are in this crouched position (this is bad and to be avoided). Remember that snowboarding boots are designed for snowboarding... not walking or lounging by the fireplace, so they will be a little tight fitting and a little bit stiff to walk around in compared to sneakers. I hope this helps |
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"lonerider" wrote in news:1138737050.646359.225190
Tips on buying boots: In general you will want to size a half to a full size down from your shoe/sneaker size. It varies because each brand has a different idea of what a "size 8" is for instance. A more reliable measure is the Mondo sizing system which basically measures your foot in centimeters. For instance, I have a 25.2 centimeter foot - this tends to translate into a size 7.5-8 sneaker, but a size 6.5-7 snowboard boot. You will want the snowboard boot to feel very "cozy" but without any creases or pressure points when you walk around or bend your knees in an "athletic crouch." The boot liners will pack-out after a few days of use so you don't want to get something that will become too big for you. If you find yourself cranking down the on the laces just to keep your foot from slidding around, the boot is too big. Your toes should lightly touch the front of the boot but not curled to the point of discomfort (any slightly discomfort is magnified dramatically once you are on the slopes). When you are actually snowboarding, your knees will be bent and that will "pull" your toes back a little. Also check to see if your heel lifts noticeably you are in this crouched position (this is bad and to be avoided). Excellent advice on boot fitting, lonerider. Also if you have time, wear your new boots around the house for a day or two before going to the slopes as they will form to your foot and shins a little or a lot depending on the quality of the boot. I just bought new boots yesterday and will be trying them out lightly tonight at the local bump. Larry |
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