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re: Snowboard Purchasing Advice
Posted on 10/7/14 at 12:51 pm to BoostAddict
Posted on 10/7/14 at 12:51 pm to BoostAddict
Same, ive been skiiing since i was like 4. Im not wasting 3 or 4 days of a ski trip learning to snowboard on the pussy slopes
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Posted on 10/7/14 at 12:53 pm to Cosmo
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Same, ive been skiiing since i was like 4. Im not wasting 3 or 4 days of a ski trip learning to snowboard on the pussy slopes
I wanted to try both.
And then I got on skis for the first time.
It came so natural to me that my second run ever was a black diamond.
15 years later, still haven't snowboarded or even wanted to.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 1:02 pm to gamatt53
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Skiers are the rollerbladers of the mountain. You don't want to be a frickin fruitbooter do you?
Yeah, everytime I have been snowboarding in Colorado the people I see skiing are:
1. Frenchmen
2. Mexican ballers with 45 family members with them and the main guy is skiing in jeans and big belt buckle
3. People from Louisiana
Snowboarding is where it is at.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 1:05 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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About to buy some Volkl Katana's for my trip in January.
Tired of renting
I bought a couple of years ago. Having ski boots fitted to your feet is incredible. No pain, rubbing or other people's stank.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 1:07 pm to vanburenboy
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Yeah, everytime I have been snowboarding in Colorado the people I see skiing are:
1. Frenchmen
2. Mexican ballers with 45 family members with them and the main guy is skiing in jeans and big belt buckle
3. People from Louisiana
Snowboarding is where it is at.
No, it's because you're in Colorado.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 1:08 pm to vanburenboy
Deal With it
This post was edited on 10/7/14 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 10/7/14 at 1:14 pm to BoostAddict
And skiers look like they have been arse raped while trying to walk in those boots. While I'm at the bar in my sweet boots picking up ladies.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 1:18 pm to Cosmo
You'd spend probably 1/2 the first day falling on your arse. Unless you just suck at things, you should have a good feel for it by the time your first day ends and spend the rest of your trip mostly upright and cruising the mountain.
I do both (grew up skiing) and the beginning part of snowboarding is harder, but that's probably because on skis you can snowplow your arse down the bunny hill without falling down. Skiing is definitely harder to get really comfortable/semi-good with as opposed to snowboarding. I love being able to do both because I like doing different things, some of those things I prefer with skis some I prefer with a snowboard. They are both fun and I'd recommend doing both, or at least trying both.
I do both (grew up skiing) and the beginning part of snowboarding is harder, but that's probably because on skis you can snowplow your arse down the bunny hill without falling down. Skiing is definitely harder to get really comfortable/semi-good with as opposed to snowboarding. I love being able to do both because I like doing different things, some of those things I prefer with skis some I prefer with a snowboard. They are both fun and I'd recommend doing both, or at least trying both.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 1:21 pm to FootballNostradamus
You're looking for a rocker/camber mix, plenty of companies have hybrids now but you can't go wrong with neversummer, gnu, libtech, or high end burtons. many will argue, but I found the cheapest Full rocker boards have been the most fun to ride the last few winters. they get squirrely at high speeds buT are a ton of fun to ride otherwise
Posted on 10/7/14 at 1:34 pm to 3lsu3
With current ski tech and twin tips, skiing has surpassed snowboarding
Posted on 10/7/14 at 1:47 pm to barry
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With current ski tech and twin tips, skiing has surpassed snowboarding
Yep, and there seems to me a steady decline in the number of snowboarders.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 4:43 pm to 3lsu3
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You're looking for a rocker/camber mix, plenty of companies have hybrids now but you can't go wrong with neversummer, gnu, libtech, or high end burtons. many will argue, but I found the cheapest Full rocker boards have been the most fun to ride the last few winters. they get squirrely at high speeds buT are a ton of fun to ride otherwise
To OP- Personally I would advise you to get a plain old regular camber profile if you're looking for a good all around mountain board. The "flying-v", which is the burton branded hybrid rocker, is more of a specialty board if you have multiple and can decide based on conditions.
I went with the custom-x, diode boots, and rider-x setup. Cost a pretty penny but I love the sport and have family in CO.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 5:26 pm to Spaulding Smails
Thanks for the help everyone!
Spaulding Smails,
I’m in Bozeman. I would love to hear about any advice you have on trails or go-to spots. I normally would take yal’s advice and checkout some of the local spots for demo’s, but everyone has told me this is close to ski-only country. I haven’t even looked at local stores, but I should probably do that before I resign myself to buying online.
One follow-up, as far as the bindings, is there anything that makes a great binding? I know better than to try the step-ins (rented a board with these once and sent it back the next day after spending hours trying to scrape the frozen snow out to get the damn clips in
), but outside of that is there any reason I should spend any money on anything other than the cheapest thing out there?
Spaulding Smails,
I’m in Bozeman. I would love to hear about any advice you have on trails or go-to spots. I normally would take yal’s advice and checkout some of the local spots for demo’s, but everyone has told me this is close to ski-only country. I haven’t even looked at local stores, but I should probably do that before I resign myself to buying online.
One follow-up, as far as the bindings, is there anything that makes a great binding? I know better than to try the step-ins (rented a board with these once and sent it back the next day after spending hours trying to scrape the frozen snow out to get the damn clips in
), but outside of that is there any reason I should spend any money on anything other than the cheapest thing out there? 
Posted on 10/7/14 at 5:30 pm to FootballNostradamus
I watched a Disney movie once about snowboarding. lemme get back to you.
now that I think about it, the skiers were the cool kids. do that instead
now that I think about it, the skiers were the cool kids. do that instead
Posted on 10/7/14 at 5:32 pm to FootballNostradamus
You just want light bindings, many companies make good ones. I'm site tiger de baiter has his reasons, but I couldn't disagree more, hybrid is the only way to go, unless you like catching edges. I live in Co and virtually everyonei know is switching away from straight camber, short of a few really hard core riders. It's just a much easier way to ride, finally made the switch myself last year, couldn't be happier.
Eta: make sure your bindings have toe cups, not toe straps
Eta: make sure your bindings have toe cups, not toe straps
This post was edited on 10/7/14 at 5:33 pm
Posted on 10/7/14 at 5:33 pm to FootballNostradamus
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is there any reason I should spend any money on anything other than the cheapest thing out there?
I wouldn't go dirt cheap, but a mid to high level product will just be more durable. I know plenty of people that went with cheap bindings and the strap would snap or stuff would come lose or just break off. Something like Burton bindings, with proper care and upkeep, will last you for years. Like I said earlier, my Forum board and bindings have lasted me for about 11 years, doing hard boarding in Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado and on all types of terrain. The money you spend now will pay itself back in the long run.
As for resort tips, I'm thinking about making one giant thread about my tips and reports from all the various places I've been. My main knowledge is on Steamboat in CO, all resorts in Jackson and smaller venues in WY, and mainly Big Sky, Bridger, and Red Lodge in MT.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 5:44 pm to Spaulding Smails
Spaulding, forum is the board company I couldn't remember earlier, fun rides. I agree fir the most part about cheap stuff, but I had mucho fun on bottom of the line rocker rossis last year, lol.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 5:47 pm to Spaulding Smails
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As for resort tips, I'm thinking about making one giant thread about my tips and reports from all the various places I've been. My main knowledge is on Steamboat in CO, all resorts in Jackson and smaller venues in WY, and mainly Big Sky, Bridger, and Red Lodge in MT.
Nice,
I’ve bought a season pass to Bridger and will be making quite a few trips to Big Sky. People say Bridger is significantly better for skiers, did you find this to be the case?
Posted on 10/7/14 at 5:56 pm to FootballNostradamus
I both ski and snowboard, but with Bridger it is a ski type place, but when I board or ski nowadays I go to the powder or through the trees and avoid being around other people. So I can't speak about the beginner or novice runs as if it's more pro skiing
Posted on 10/7/14 at 6:02 pm to FootballNostradamus
Don't get one that's too stiff!
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