Sprockett

Thanks for the reply. In regards to using old bindings...what do you do when things eventually give and break? Is it still possible to get parts for Burton's that old? Or are you mix and matching straps, etc.

Thanks for all the responses! It does seem like a BX board fits the bill but I haven't seen any suggestions as to where to buy these in Canada? Given the market, it just might be a reality that there is no where. Also thanks for the invites to the NES event. I'm afraid it's too short notice for me to make it work however. My kids are both in ski programs at Fernie so we are essentially committed to be there every weekend. I'll be checking here for updates on how it all went. If I decide on a Burner, I think I'll be going for a 166 as a result of comments. Would love to consider those insane CF boards and might during the off season when I have more time to research how to get one here.

I boarded a long time ago for quite a while and recently started again about 4-5 years ago with the kids. For the last couple years, home mountain has been Fernie and only board has been a Salomon Sick Stick. Pretty spoiled for conditions last year. Becoming more and more interested in carving and with the recent conditions, have decided I need to expand the quiver. I think hard boots might be a bit of a stretch to start but I'm looking for as serious a soft boot setup as is reasonable. I'm a Salomon fan and considering the Burner, Calibre, Malamute combo. I guess my questions is if this sounds reasonable? Are there other setups you would try first? Where to buy locally (Alberta or online)? For a board like the burner, what size for dedicated bombing down groomers and hardpack? If I was trying to make it an All Mountain board I might go 160 which is the smallest size but I'm considering a 166 instead. I'm 5'10" 160lbs size 9 boot. I went up to a 160 Sick Stick from a 156 and am liking it better but it might be because of the added stability when on the hardpack.