I am looking to get into hard booting and need some information to help me decide what gear is right. I currently ride soft boots on and arbor element 161, salomon maori boots, and k2 v8 bindings. I am 6 feet tall, 165 lbs size 11 feet. I would like some advice of what board would be right for me. I was thinking along the lines of a freecarver of some sort. also something that will not completely drain the bank.