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Elan Vector 157
Hi!
I'm new in snowboarding and I'm about to buy a new (used) snowboard. I got offer 140$ for used Elan Vector 157 snowboard and now I want to know is that a good deal, how good is above mentioned snowboard and is it OK to buy used snowboard or it's better to buy a new one. (Take in consideration money!) Please, reply as soon as possible!! Thanks in advance! Pictures soon! |
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Elan Vector 157
On 28 svi, 13:44, Christopher Cox
wrote: First off, the priority of things: Boots - Bindings - Board In that order. I ride almost $300 boots on a piece of $%#@ $100 board and "Do O.k.". I own a $900 board, but have more fun on my piece of &%^$. That being said, the only info I am finding on the Elan Vector indicates that it might be a little stiffer than most. Elan rates it as a freestyle board which indicates it should be soft. ???? http://www.the-house.com/9856tsve7zz...nowboards.html Hmmm, $149 New. Looks like pretty standard mass manufacture construction. It has a extruded base which will probably be soft. Hmmm, but that's some 24/7 mark... This one is like this... http://www.emarket365.com/uploaded/479830786.jpg (I don't know is there any difference...) :S And you say I should choose in "Boots - Bindings - Board" order...? :S Damn, how could I know which one's right for me? How much should I give for good and quality boots and bindings...? And do you say that the board is not that important as boots and bindings...? :S Damn, I'm such a newbie!! :S |
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Elan Vector 157
+ $220 cost a new one in my country... :S
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Elan Vector 157
On Wed, 28 May 2008 16:39:07 GMT, allegedly wrote:
And do you say that the board is not that important as boots and bindings...? :S Definitely. If your feet hurt because the boots are rubbish, then you're going to have a bad day. Get good fitting boots, and your day will start well. Also - what type of $s are you referring to? -- The only powder to get high on, falls from the sky. http://www.vpas.org.uk/ - Snowboarding the worlds pow pow. Donek Sasquatch 162, Prior Pow 181, Burton Canyon 162 The Snowboard FAQ lives here - http://www.vpas.fsnet.co.uk/rssFAQ/ |
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Elan Vector 157
And do you say that the board is not that important as boots and
bindings...? :S Definitely. If your feet hurt because the boots are rubbish, then you're going to have a bad day. Get good fitting boots, and your day will start well. What should I take in consideration when taking boots (and bindings) and what should determine my choice...? Also - what type of $s are you referring to? US $. Anyway, I'm from Croatia... |
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Elan Vector 157
I tend to disagree. I have some $100 boots and i broke em in and they
feel fine after time. The bindings are also mediocre. My board isnt top of the line either, but I think it makes a big difference. I rode one kind for a long time (stiffer and a bit heavier). Then I tried a lighter and more flexible board and it was like a different world. So in my opinion, the board is important...at least as important as boots and bindings (or equally unimportant - depending how you read it). wrote: And do you say that the board is not that important as boots and bindings...? :S Definitely. If your feet hurt because the boots are rubbish, then you're going to have a bad day. Get good fitting boots, and your day will start well. What should I take in consideration when taking boots (and bindings) and what should determine my choice...? Also - what type of $s are you referring to? US $. Anyway, I'm from Croatia... |
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Elan Vector 157
OK...
So, at the end, how I'm going to choose right boots, bindings and board for me...? Where should I put priority (comfort or smth. else)? I mean, when I get in shop how will I know and by what criteria I will be able to determine and say: "YES, those boots (bindings, board) are the right one for me!!"? |
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Elan Vector 157
My advice...just buy bad gear...used even if you can, until you get
good. It doesnt make sence to me to spend lots of money of great gear, when you suck. You can learn just as well on a setup that costs 200$ as one that costs 700$. And then when you get good, and you have ruined your board by running over stones or crashing into things, then you can buy that expensive gear and know enough not to ruin it. But thats just me... wrote: OK... So, at the end, how I'm going to choose right boots, bindings and board for me...? Where should I put priority (comfort or smth. else)? I mean, when I get in shop how will I know and by what criteria I will be able to determine and say: "YES, those boots (bindings, board) are the right one for me!!"? |
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Elan Vector 157
On Thu, 29 May 2008 12:48:56 GMT, allegedly wrote:
Definitely. If your feet hurt because the boots are rubbish, then you're going to have a bad day. Get good fitting boots, and your day will start well. What should I take in consideration when taking boots (and bindings) and what should determine my choice...? Fit, fit and then fit. First off, take a look at the FAQ, which can be found at this location http://www.vpas.fsnet.co.uk/rssFAQ/ It'll answer some questions for you. You can always come back with more. I try to fit boots at the end of the day, when the feet are bigger. They most likely won't be comfortable, but as long as your toes are not jammed in right at the end, and the boot fits well everywhere else. You don't want any heel lift, and you don't want it pinching on the instep or top of the foot. Also - what type of $s are you referring to? US $. Anyway, I'm from Croatia... Lucky you. Which part? I've spent many a great time on Hvar and Brac (sorry, my keyboard doesn't have the caron). Do you snowboard in Slovenia, or go across to the main Alps? - Dave. -- The only powder to get high on, falls from the sky. http://www.vpas.org.uk/ - Snowboarding the worlds pow pow. Donek Sasquatch 162, Prior Pow 181, Burton Canyon 162 The Snowboard FAQ lives here - http://www.vpas.fsnet.co.uk/rssFAQ/ |
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Elan Vector 157
I've got point Your Mom Says!
And, as for you, Switters, I come from Slavonski Brod, Slavonia... But now I study in Zagreb, so now I'm closer to Slovenia and Alps, and I intended to go in Slovenia (I already picked a place ) first time I get some more free-time... I suppose you were here during summer (because you mentioned Brac and Hvar) and I have to admit, I planned myself going on Hvar this summer, as well... Thank you all for your help and tips how to get right equipment for me... juro |
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