Kolton Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'm new to hard boots and have been competing USASA boys breaker division on a regular all mountain Never Summer board with some success but need to make the switch to be competitive. I'm looking for any help I can get, not sure where to start . I have an old Oxygen Proton 149 with Burton Plates my dad bought off ebay, using with regular ski boots ( he knows nothing about this stuff but is trying to help). I'm 13 5'4" and weigh about 110lbs. Not a much of a budget to work with..... Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Brammer aka PSR Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Kolton, that's a good start, though the boots are probably the most important part here. The board, it's a good size match, but is a spring-board, stores huge energy, and will be Fast, IF you figure it out. You may want to keep looking, but try the board out, knowing you've got only 2-3 seasons before you'll outgrow it entirely . De-tune (have a shop do this if you're unsure how to) the tip/tail edges by -1 degree, about 2cm, maybe 3cm, just to let it have a little 'play' before coming onto edge hard. It's a high-camber board, so it's where the board (from flat, but then up onto edge) makes contact first that's in need of refinement IF it is too edgy, or grabs too early. Keep your eyes open for a Hot Shine or Blast(soft, blue, not red), Burton FP/later Alp/Addiction or Nidecker, in similar sizing, but perhaps up to 10-15 CM longer, as long as the flex is within your weight range. Your choice of bindings should be fine, Ibex/Burton plates are solid enough.Canting/heel lift on Burton Plates is usually done with a wedge/cant under the whole binding. One under the rear foot will boost your speed at the end of turns. Boots, I can't say, as I don't know what you're on, nor sizing. That's something to get dialed in if possible. This forum and the group around it are a great resource, so don't be shy. Edited January 23, 2017 by Eric Brammer aka PSR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticBoarder Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I have some smaller size boots, need your mondo size though to know if they would work for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolton Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 My mondo is a 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticBoarder Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I think I have a pair of M24 and a pair of M26 haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolton Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thanks for checking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiteparsons Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Hi Kolton, I have a Burton Alp 169 that was gifted to me that I have to reason to hold onto. I will gladly let you have it if you pay the shipping. Its in good shape save some rust issues on the edges. PSR, would this be a good starting point for a young racer? I think it is 20-21cm wide. Edit :Correction on the Alp size. Thought it was a 164. Probably too big to start on at your weight. Edited January 27, 2017 by kiteparsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Brammer aka PSR Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Kite, that'd be ok, and give some 'growth room', too. It'd work for G.S. and Nastar courses. And, Kolton, I've got an Alp 157 squirreled away as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticBoarder Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Someone posted some boots in your size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonrider Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I have Elan speedball 163 in good condition . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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