thanks alot for the info. I actually heard the same thing about the courses in the midwest, and of how small they are. I also have a slalom board which is a "brand new" burton factory prime 159. I guess it was the last asymetrical board made. I have not heard of anyone riding a asymmetrical board, dead technology but maybe it will work for me. Looks like I will have to try the two boards out and see what i think,
as for the boots I cant really try them on but I would imagine they would fit with burton race plates. they are listed for 100 bucks.
thanks again