Step 1: The Basics

Great guide, it really helps when picking out a new board

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so in your opinion what are some good boards ?

thanks it really helpt me!

I'm looking at the ride kink 2011 or the ride manic 2011.. because they're on sale for an amazing 220 dollars right now... Obviously i need a wide board size 14 boot.. My weight is like 130 and my height is like 5"ll or 5"10.. But i want it to last me a few seasons.. I like to hit the jumps all the time every time i go down the mountain i'm hitting jumps.. i do hit rails or pipes a little but not as much as jumps.... i'm wondering what board you guys would think is best for me and what size? but keep in mind i need a wide.. so it's gotta be made in a wide.. thanks for the advice.. or if you have a different board around the same price what one do you suggest?

hey everyone i don't yet know where to ask these things on this site im a new member but here's the thing i'm advanced/easy expert rider i easly do well in the terrain park and on groomed i also love powder riding i'm not VERY good in any but im confident in my ride. so basicly i'm all mountain freestyler and the question is: is a 2010 burton custom v rocker would be a good choice if so then awesome if not what would be?

I looked at the Beginner selection of boards and was kinda disappointed. There really isn't much of a selection. Are there other boards not classified as beginner boards but can be used by beginners like me? Thanks...

i am looking to buy a whole set up this yr... any suggestions?

You don't even really need a mid-wide with size 12 boots, a regular boot will do just fine for beginner to intermediate riders who aren't making carved or high board angle turns. You can also get riser pads made by either Burton or Palmer used to make them but I have not seen those in stores for sometime if you want to use a regular board and you have huge feet.

very helpful!

Whats the purpose of a wide board?

To accommodate larger foot sizes without excessive overhang so your heels/toes aren't dragging when you carve.

great info it was very helpful determining what board to buy thanks

Does that mean all mtn boards are more for intermediates?

Whats the purpose of a wide board?

I like right fitting boots

I found this to be both true AND very helpful. Thanks!

Awesome...now I'm definitely going to buy a begginers board rather than intermediate (ego originally chose intermediate)

thanks

Very helpful thanks for the guide

great info,
pretty much true for everyone startin out on the mountain.

hhaha YAY i just realize im no longer a beginner!

Great advice! No matter how much you think you know, reading things like these always makes you think twice and in turn learn more. Much appreciated. 

Good stuff!

Thanks for the information. I am about to try snowboarding for the first time in a few weeks. I have always been a skier, and this is all new to me

this info is way, way helpful. i've been boarding for a year, but not too often. i really wanna get back into it this season tho and need to get a solid board, but for a beginner status. thanks so much for posting this!

Thank you for the great information.  How do I see the charts you mentioned in teh article?