nazarius Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hey all, I'm a long time skier (12 years on skis - 170s/skiboards - 110s) who is looking for a new approach to carving up the slopes. I've always loved carving more than any other slopeside activity, even on my skiboards, and I think it's time for me to move on to alpine snowboarding. To give some quick background, I'm 5'8 and 130lbs. I've only snowboarded one season before, but it was on soft boots and nothing really became of it. I need a full loadout of gear to get myself started and learning - I'd really like to get started this season if I can! As far as the board goes, I know that most sites, carver's almanac included, say that the best beginning board is all-mountain, but I think I'd prefer a more carving specialized board like a freecarve board or maybe a damp race board. Would I be fine learning on these types of boards or would it be impossible? Do you guys have any suggestions for specific board lengths/models that would suit me best? Ideally, I'd like to get one board and keep it for as long as I can, so I'd prefer getting a board I won't grow out of. As far as boots - my ski boot size is a mondo 27 solomon performa 6. I also have a pair of nordica boots which are 27.5 which fit me fine - both sizes would work for me. I know everyone recommends buying boots new, but is there any place I could get new boots for less than $500? Money isn't a gigantic issue, but I'd rather be economical if I can. Are custom footbeds/heat moldable liners all that important? Again, I'd rather buy all the intermediate-advanced gear now as long as I can learn on it so as to avoid spending more money in the future, so I'd rather buy the custom footbeds and liners if they are going to make a huge difference when I'm more proficient. Any specific boots/shells that you guys could recommend? I know I could always buy the liners separately. My understanding is that with my weight, the bindings aren't really all that important - does anyone have a set of cheap burton race plates or perhaps bomber TD1s? The same ideology behind not buying beginner-only gear applies here as well. Thanks a lot for all your help, I really can't wait to get all my gear and get on the slopes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonrider Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 i have a sime burner 162cm and a sime freecarve 167, 100 each + shipping. if interest I can send some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazarius Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 My email is blackfyre@fastmail.fm - I'm definitely interested in seeing the pictures, especially of the Freecarve board. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjulezD Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I have pair of burton reactor boots with intuition liners that I am considering selling. They are both 27 mondo. PM me if you are interested. I may also have bindings, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazarius Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 PM Sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazarius Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Bump. I still need boots (Mondo 27-27.5), so if you're still around DjulezD please let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjulezD Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Didn't receive your PM. Are you looking for bindings as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazarius Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 No, I just need the boots, thanks though. I'll PM you again, but just in case it fails - my email is blackfyre@fastmail.fm, you can reach me there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hi, I just posted some 27.0 boots in the "For Sale" section: http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=24333 Asking $225 shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stopher Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Have you found boots yet? If not I Have new Deeluxe 325 for sale size 27.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanZ Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hey all,I'm a long time skier (12 years on skis - 170s/skiboards - 110s) who is looking for a new approach to carving up the slopes. I've always loved carving more than any other slopeside activity, even on my skiboards, and I think it's time for me to move on to alpine snowboarding. To give some quick background, I'm 5'8 and 130lbs. I've only snowboarded one season before, but it was on soft boots and nothing really became of it. I need a full loadout of gear to get myself started and learning - I'd really like to get started this season if I can! As far as the board goes, I know that most sites, carver's almanac included, say that the best beginning board is all-mountain, but I think I'd prefer a more carving specialized board like a freecarve board or maybe a damp race board. Would I be fine learning on these types of boards or would it be impossible? Do you guys have any suggestions for specific board lengths/models that would suit me best? Ideally, I'd like to get one board and keep it for as long as I can, so I'd prefer getting a board I won't grow out of. As far as boots - my ski boot size is a mondo 27 solomon performa 6. I also have a pair of nordica boots which are 27.5 which fit me fine - both sizes would work for me. I know everyone recommends buying boots new, but is there any place I could get new boots for less than $500? Money isn't a gigantic issue, but I'd rather be economical if I can. Are custom footbeds/heat moldable liners all that important? Again, I'd rather buy all the intermediate-advanced gear now as long as I can learn on it so as to avoid spending more money in the future, so I'd rather buy the custom footbeds and liners if they are going to make a huge difference when I'm more proficient. Any specific boots/shells that you guys could recommend? I know I could always buy the liners separately. My understanding is that with my weight, the bindings aren't really all that important - does anyone have a set of cheap burton race plates or perhaps bomber TD1s? The same ideology behind not buying beginner-only gear applies here as well. Thanks a lot for all your help, I really can't wait to get all my gear and get on the slopes! where do you go? poconos or VT? I'm from Jersey as well, right outside of philly (cherry hill area), I just bought a bindings and a board and am looking for boots Wouldn't mind learning with somebody else if you're interested. Maybe day trip to poconos... I have a place in VT but that's kind of a hike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Swift Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I have a pair of Deeluxe mondo 27, as well as Burton plate bindings, and oxygen 4x4 with lift, no cants. If you are interested give me a shout and I will send pics. shrddr1@aol.com Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have a board w/ bindings & basically new boots that I believe is exactly what you're looking for...willing to make a package deal. m3nsb@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgsurf Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I read your post "Looking for gear...", I am just getting ready to list a lightly used 2001/2002 Donek 163 Freecarve 1. This is a great freecarve board, I have only used it a dozen times or so since buying it on Bomber. I have other boards, so just don't use it anymore. If you are still looking, email me and I can send pics. wgsurf@charter.net asking $195 plus shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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