bryandifrancesco

Thanks everyone for such amazing feedback! I've read your replies a few times now and continue to digest this community's wisdom. After 30 years of riding I decided this weekend to turn my freestyle bindings and I experienced snowboarding new again! I can't wait to get on a friend's hardboot setup next weekend (UPZ, intec step ins and a Coiler carving board) and another's Coiler BX softboot board. Your passion comes through in each of your replies and I'm energized and super stoked to be embarking on something new for me, that is actually quite original to the sport.

ADVICE WANTED: I've just joined alpinesnowboarder.com because I'm looking for a new challenge - alpine carving snowboarding. I've been watching others carve amazing turns for years and want to experience it myself. I am a 41 year old accomplished alpine skier, telemark skier and snowboarder and I'm looking forward to this new challenge. I'm 5'11" and 170lbs. Boot size is 9.5. I want to get into this sport right the first time. What do you suggest? I've been in contact with YYZCannuck, UPZ, Bola and Coiler. I typically prefer to buy new equipment that is fitted to me rather than trying other's used stuff and attempting to make it work, but I'm totally open to your suggestions. I live in Hamilton, Ontario and ride in Ellicottville, New York. Thank you!