Ready to take the leap

[PeterC]

I'm a 43 year old, 190lbs old time snowboarder (1981 bungee swallowtail) I've started snowboarding with my kids now @ Snowbird & I have to admit I'm a carver. I've been looking on ebay & could use some suggestions... would it be better to go for something like a used beater Nideker nextstep 159, a used Burton fp154, rossignol throttle 167 or a newish f2 154... they're all around $100. I'll probably go with a Raichle sb123 boot & whatever bindings I can get... Any insight would be great. Thanks, Pete

[Hagen]

I would think that the boards in the 150s are a little bit too short for you - go for the 167.

Hagen.

[D-Sub]

yeah...even up to a low to mid 170s would be ok, BUT you dont NEED a big board to learn to carve. they just handle speed a little better.

I have this MLY 167...would probably qualify as a "boardercross" board, but believe me it carves beautifully, and Im 210 or so.

dont forget to check the classifieds here. tons of stuff for sale and cycles pretty regularly.

[mirror70]

If you don't want it, can you send me a link to the F2? I'm in love with my 153 F2 Speedster SL and am thinking of picking up a second one so I can ride rails with a clear conscience.

[tilledog]

I have a bunch of demo boards and I'm local. Drop me a line and we'll be glad to set you up to give it a shot.

Dave

[D-Sub]

gotta love this place

[PeterC]

I signed up for the wtc. I'll be in your neck of the woods in about a week. Thanks for the offer..I'll give you a call then, Pete

[Aracan]

If you do get the Raichle 123's I suggest you upgrade them by replacing the velcro strap on the shell with a buckle. It was my first boot, and pretty soon I found it a bit unresponsive on toeside turns. The top buckle cured that.

[PeterC]

Would that be true with some old Burton Freecarves too? There's a apair of those on ebay as well. Thanks, Pete

[bobdea]

I would suggest a Deeluxe Suzuka formerly known as the Raichle AF 600 with a thermoflex liner
the cants on the older SB Raichles are junk
Head makes good boots as well but I have not owned a pair
what ever toy do put a thermoflex in it if it does not come with one
custom footbeds are huge plus as well and are just as beneficial in your softboots if not more so

[ar(angel]

boards come and go, but boots usually stick around awhile. That might even make an interesting poll.....what's your boot to board ratio...? Anyway, I think the 167 is a good choice as well for your weight (although you didn't mention your height). Had a Rossi 171 Accellorator (similar to Throttle) and loved it, but sold it to help pay for my F2 which I absolutely LOVE!!! Either way get some gear and join the club, you're gonna be glad you did,

Good luck,

Paul

[PeterC]

I'm a goofy 6'1...getting a pair of raichles with new thermo fit liners... the boards I'm drooling on now are a speed 178 (might have to grow into it) an Oxygen 170 (droooool), a UP162, The throttle 167 is still in there & has bindings & there's an ALP 163 w/bindings I was trying for a package price of around $200 but the oxygen, up & the 178 would put me over... so I'm trying not to rush but still get it by yesterday...it's only $$$$ right, Pete

[ar(angel]

then maybe the Speed, 178 isn't to long, you'll get used to it (the Burner in my avatar is a 178). $$$$ is definitely a factor but be patient, you'll be amazed at how much gear is out there if you look,

Good luck,

Paul

[PeterC]

I ride a 4807 178 on the fluffy days. It looks right to my brain to be riding something as tall as me, but I wasn't sure, Pete

[D-Sub]

Originally posted by bobdea

the cants on the older SB Raichles are junk

and the one on the suzuka isnt?

:)

[Kirk]

the cants on the older SB Raichles are junk

... and a pain in the A$$ to replace if they're stripped out. Just replaced both medial and lateral cant adj. on one of my 224s - NOT fun:mad: