[First time alpine setup]

16 hours ago, Jack M said:

Welcome Tfr!  The very first step in this journey is to be able to really carve your existing gear.  Can you change edges before the board points downhill and ride the sidecut around?  There are some tech articles here at alpinesnowboarder.com.  Let's assume you can or will soon, next you need alpine gear.

If you want something new on a budget the Pilot is good, the Pulse is better.  A new Coiler would be about as much as a Pulse but they may be sold out already for next year.  I would also recommend looking for used race boards here in our classifieds - 

look for Kessler, SG, Oxess, Donek Rev, Coiler, F2.  For boots if you have high volume feet Deeluxe is good, but for average shaped feet I would look to UPZ for better heel hold.  If you're looking at a Donek/Deeluxe package, Deeluxe boots can be improved for average feet with custom footbeds and extra padding for heel hold.  Bindings, step up to the F2 Race Titanium.  They're not nearly as stiff as they sound and they will be better and longer lasting than the Carve RS.

Do let us know your height, weight and ability/experience and if you have any specific questions.  Are you looking for one board for all racing, or a slalom and a GS?

Good luck!

 

I’m 5,6 at 140lbs. Been racing one year and doing park And all mountain 5 years. I have a boardercross board but am in need of a gs/slalom board.

[First time alpine setup]

I have been looking to get an alpine board for racing but have no clue what their about. I came up with a setup, donek pilot, deluxe track 325, f2 carve rs. And was wondering if it would work out for me. Keep in mind I’m a sophomore in high school. Thanks