[Veteran Rider soliciting recommendations for 1st Hardboot Alpine setup]

Welcome to BOL, you will likely get a number of replies from some very knowledgeable people here. I hope you will enjoy

the great fun of becoming a hardbooter.

Thank you, sir. Very much look forward to drawing wavy lines in some freshly packed and manicured snowmeat!

[Veteran Rider soliciting recommendations for 1st Hardboot Alpine setup]

I'm a longtime (1984) softboot/all mountain carver (until I fell in love with progression riding in my early 30's!) who finally has the burning desire to play on a hardboot setup. I'm not looking to compete, just rail some tight fluid turns at all speeds, though as a hardboot newcomer, I'm less concerned about bombing speeds. I certainly don't need any flash new setup; just something that has real nice feel and is in decently performing condition. Would like to keep the cost down as low as possible. At this point I know nothing about the various interfaces and required boot types, or even what board specs might be ideal.

Any suggestions? If you want to send me links me to items, even better. A little about me-

Age 39

height 5'7"

weight 175

Boot Size = 10

Primary stance = Regular footed (can carve switch almost as well, so if a goofy setup saves me big$$ then happy to go goofy)

Even if you don't have specific equipment suggestions, I very much welcome any general advice or tips.

Thanks!