cb200 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Dragging my old alpine gear out of the closet, I realize that I really need to get some gear from this century. But it seems like it's an ebay or classified fight to get anything alpine related. I'd like to find some gently used gear and I'm not sure I have the patience or knowledge of what's even "good" at the moment to start buying. Soft boots or ski gear is starting to look better and better... I'm trying to get back on the snow after some neglect and injuries. I'm pretty casual about my aspirations for on snow performance, and would prefer not to have to go all out regarding spending. So what I'm looking for are a few pointers regarding what's "good" gear is today. Imagine I've been asleep since 1999 and tell me what you think I should know about alpine snowboarding today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I suppose it all depends on how and where you make your carves.....I look at gear like cars;better to let someone else take the hit and then buy up their used gear for much less $$$,unless you need that new-car-smell.There's usually plenty of stuff to drool over here in the classifieds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darko714 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Bomber's forums are great for finding recommendations on gear. The more you read, the better your perspective. Only problem is, the more you read, the more you want . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursle Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Boot's haven't changed much outer-shell wise, liners on the other hand, a surefoot molded liner on top of custom footbeds is a good tool. Bindings have gone in the correct direction, bombers sidewinders are the cat's meow. Boards... metal baby, hunt up a used Schtubby (coiler 171 ish,12m ish, good on ice and in pow?) And Plates, which lock the rider's two bindings "at" one point on the board while the other end of the contraption slides, allows the board to flex independently of the rider. Also dampens sudden transitions in vertical directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboardfast Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 what do you have now? You might be able to still use it? Are your boards that you have now have ski screw mounting or theaded inserts? if they are new enough to have threaded inserts you might think about buying some better bindings to use with them. Of course I am talking about 4x4 or burton 3 hole inserts not the oid burton 5 hole pattern. List what you have now so that we can help you make some decisions about what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb200 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 In the closet right now: RennTiger SL163 (99ish vintage), Burton raceplates and freecarve boots. It's all ride-able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboardfast Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 why not just go ride what you have now? It will work and then you can decide if you still like alpine snowboarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=36333 The VSR in the post is a sweet board. It is not my post but I have seen this one under D.T. and it performs b-e-a-utifully. Tight turns, drawn out turns, this one can get it done for you. Put your binders on and run your boots for now and enjoy the rail. Next would be some boots then go for binders, unless your binders are showing signs of wear. Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 If you have the means, let Coiler or Donek custom make a board for you. It's one of the best things I ever did for my riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 In the closet right now: RennTiger SL163 (99ish vintage), Burton raceplates and freecarve boots. It's all ride-able. Perfectly fine equipment, just wondering exactly what kind of boots you have. They are one thing that could make a big difference in your riding, especially if their too stiff or the fit aint right. Otherwise, spend your money on lessons or going to carving sessions. After a season on your slalom board I'd consider buying a slightly undersized GS board or freecarver matched to your weight, used of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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