nazarius

No, I just need the boots, thanks though. I'll PM you again, but just in case it fails - my email is blackfyre@fastmail.fm, you can reach me there.

Bump. I still need boots (Mondo 27-27.5), so if you're still around DjulezD please let me know!

PM Sent!

My email is blackfyre@fastmail.fm - I'm definitely interested in seeing the pictures, especially of the Freecarve board. Thanks!

Are the 123s still available? Would they be suitable boots for a beginner?

Hey all, I'm a long time skier (12 years on skis - 170s/skiboards - 110s) who is looking for a new approach to carving up the slopes. I've always loved carving more than any other slopeside activity, even on my skiboards, and I think it's time for me to move on to alpine snowboarding. To give some quick background, I'm 5'8 and 130lbs. I've only snowboarded one season before, but it was on soft boots and nothing really became of it. I need a full loadout of gear to get myself started and learning - I'd really like to get started this season if I can! As far as the board goes, I know that most sites, carver's almanac included, say that the best beginning board is all-mountain, but I think I'd prefer a more carving specialized board like a freecarve board or maybe a damp race board. Would I be fine learning on these types of boards or would it be impossible? Do you guys have any suggestions for specific board lengths/models that would suit me best? Ideally, I'd like to get one board and keep it for as long as I can, so I'd prefer getting a board I won't grow out of. As far as boots - my ski boot size is a mondo 27 solomon performa 6. I also have a pair of nordica boots which are 27.5 which fit me fine - both sizes would work for me. I know everyone recommends buying boots new, but is there any place I could get new boots for less than $500? Money isn't a gigantic issue, but I'd rather be economical if I can. Are custom footbeds/heat moldable liners all that important? Again, I'd rather buy all the intermediate-advanced gear now as long as I can learn on it so as to avoid spending more money in the future, so I'd rather buy the custom footbeds and liners if they are going to make a huge difference when I'm more proficient. Any specific boots/shells that you guys could recommend? I know I could always buy the liners separately. My understanding is that with my weight, the bindings aren't really all that important - does anyone have a set of cheap burton race plates or perhaps bomber TD1s? The same ideology behind not buying beginner-only gear applies here as well. Thanks a lot for all your help, I really can't wait to get all my gear and get on the slopes!