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queequeg thanks for the heads up on the stiffness of the boots. Is "modding"common with hardboots?

Thanks i had hoped they were made by head. Being employeed by a shop that deals with head i was hoping to take advantage of the perks but o well. Ahh we had a frost today....getting closer! Thanks again guys these were all the answers and insight i needed to proceed without worry!

Wow guys thanks for the great reception! It really is amazing how much information you guys hold! Im going to go ahead with the prior. Like i said i was hesetant at first simpley because of the vast differences between what most of you guys seem to ride and prefer. I have no doubt that i will enjoy this change immensly, as this is what i have been trying to perfect for the past 10 years on softboots. I do understand the whole no where to rent so buy it to try it. Last question for me. Boots? The Head stratus pro, are they actually made by head? Cant seem to find them on the head site,thats why i ask. Thanks again guys!

Its so strange, i have been snowboarding for a while and yet this side of it is so foreign. I guess it comes down to me being affraid that im to un-informed to make a proper decision! Thanks for your vote of confidence! That being said do you think im looking at the proper lengths? thanks again!

Hello, I have been a lurker around here since i met a hardbooter locally and he turned me on to this site. This will be my 16th winter as a snowboarder. For the past 5 years i have developed into a freeride only boarder (softboots). Currently im on a Never Summer titan 169 with catek pro/limited bindings along with Burton Driver X's. Stats 5'11, 200lbs and a size 27.5-28 boot. I really didnt want to start this thread but the more i read the posts and welcome center information the more confused i became. Originally i was going to get a 09 prior wcr metal (177). However reading through the posts here i cant help but notice most people seem to own multiple boards in widely varing lengths and constructions. Which leads me to question myself, what is really best for me? All im looking to do is carve groomed runs (lots of softboot setups for other conditions) on the east coast. Boards im considering: Prior WCR metal 177 Virus x-treme carving board 176 Nidecker Race GS Are these boards in the right neighborhood? Or am i way off? I have searched and read the articles please forgive me for this post (everyone must hate to see these). Thank you, Kyle (soon to be hardbooter)