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• Name: 2010 Burton Cartel
• Pros:  Responsive, Comfy, Ease of use
• Cons:  Toe strap,
• Flex:  mid

Experience:   I was coming from old no name bindings, so anything was a step up. I've had experience w/ freestyles and missions, but people recommended that I spend the extra money and get these instead of the missions. Best decision of my snowboarding career. These things are very responsive (can't compare them to the stiffer, upper end bindings since I don't have experience) and the comfort level is absolutely amazing. The straps are great, but I have had a few runs where the toe strap has slipped (this could simply be b/c I didn't crank down hard enough). The bindings are also easy to adjust (straps and highback). However, if you don't like the forward lean in some burton bindings, do NOT buy these. In addition, if the highback is all the way up, I experienced a bit of calf bite, but this problem has been fixed in the 2011's b/c the highbacks in those are essentially the ones from the p1's.

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• Name: 2010 Burton Gore Under
• Pros:  waterproof, really warm, fits true to size
• Cons:  limited dexterity,

Experience:   I haven't needed the liner yet, but even without it, my hands were toasty and warm all day (it was in about the mid 30's). The gloves are extremely waterproof, they fit well, and the only problem I had was the minimal loss of dexterity, but even that wasn't too bad. If you're looking for a pair of quality gloves BUY these.

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• Name: 2011 Oakley AFrame Snowboard Goggles Men's
• Pros:  Fit, Variety of Lenses,

Experience:   Goggle fit is different for everyone, so I would recommend trying them on before you buy. But for me, these goggles fit perfect. I'm asian (smallish bridge) and these things really fit well, there's absolutely no gap which means no fogging. They are on the smaller side, but I still have a decent field of vision. Straps definitely big enough to go on any sized helmet (even my friend's XXL). As for lenses, I have a vr28 and a black iridium. The vr28 is great for an all around day including overcast, but I definitely prefer the black iridium for sunnier days. The iridium coating definitely keeps the glare out. Overall, highly recommended for someone who's looking for a smaller goggle

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• Name: 2011 Burton Midweight Firstlayer Pants - Men's
• Pros:  Warm, Dries quick, No smell
• Fit:  Just right
• My Size:  M
• Fits Like:  M
• Description:  Tight around the ankles, not too tight everywhere else

Experience:   These thermals do exactly what they're supposed to. They're thin, but they keep you nice and toasty. However, they seemed to reach their limit at around 10 degrees fahrenheit, but even then they kept me relatively warm. They fit tight around the ankles and looser everywhere else. You have enough room to move however you want without them bunching up. There's no smell and they breathe really well too. Overall, best thermal I've purchased, but if you're looking for something for extremely cold weather, I'd go with burton's expedition layers.

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• Name: 2010 Vans Aura Snowboard Boots - Men's
• Pros:  Adjustability, Lightweight, Lacing
• Fit:  stiff
• Flex:  mid
• Shoe Size:  10.5
• Boot Size:  10.5

Experience:   For me, the boot fits true to size, but I would still suggest that you go try one on before you buy it. For a dual boa, this is on the cheaper end, but there's nothing cheap about it. The construction feels solid, the dual boa corrects all of the problems I had with a single boa (and makes the boots flex really adjustable), and it's just a really light boot (minus the really high end ones). You have a lifetime warranty for the laces which is nice. Holds your heel in place. The laces do come undone about once a day for me, but give it a few spins and it'll tighten right up. The only problem I've had with these is that it took me a few days to break in, but that isn't even really a con. Overall great boot, and for the money you can't find a better double boa boot. Highly recommended.

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• Name: 2009 Burton Defender Snowboard Jacket Men's
• Pros:  Looks, Waterproof, Pockets
• Cons:  Can get cold without layers, Zipper problems,
• Jacket Fit:  Just right
• My Size:  M
• Fits Like:  M
• Description:  Just right

Experience:   The jacket fits pretty true to size, maybe a tiny bit bigger than a normal jacket (Burton seems to be like that w/ their clothing in general though). The jacket is perfect for those 30 degreeish days, but once it starts getting colder you're definitely going to have to layer up. There are a ton of pockets for virtually everything and everything on the outside uses a zipper (which is nice for people like me who drop a lot of things out of their pockets). However, I've had some issues with the main zipper, but that happens with a lot of jackets and isn't really that big of a problem. The waterproofing is just good enough. If you sit out in a downpour, you're going to get wet, but for everyday snowboarding you should be alright unless you're sitting down all day.

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• Name: 2010 Sierra Reverse Crew Snowboard Men's
• Skill:  Intermediate
• Use:  Groomed,High Speeds,Off Trail,Powder,Ungroomed
• Pros:  Fast, Graphics, Turning ability
• Cons:  Topsheet,

Experience:   I can't comment on how the board handles in the park. I've had 5 days on this beast so far, and it is FAST. This thing hauls down the mountain, so I sketched out a bit b/c this is my first reverse camber board. It definitely has a different feel to it, but the board's very forgiving off of sketchy jumps and even when you're going faster. The chatter is definitely kept to a minimum with this board. For those who have complained about reverse camber, try this thing out. You can turn with ease, the only real downfall to a camber board for me was not being locked in when carving, but even that problem is held to a minimum (I still felt comfortable going at faster speeds). In addition, the board has tons of pop and beasts through powder (not as good in chop imo). The only real complaint I have is about how easily the topsheet gets damaged. It's a shame b/c it's a very good looking board.

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• Name: 2010 Burton Restricted Chigurh Snow Pants Men's
• Pros:  waterproof, warm, padding around butt and knees
• Cons:  a little short, awkward pockets,
• Pant Fit:  Just right
• My Size:  M
• Fits Like:  M
• Description:  The waist is pretty standard, but the length is a bit shorter than what I expected

Experience:   These pants are great for the price. You can't find a pair of 20k pants for the same price. Also, there is extra padding around the butt and knees that'll hopefully keep me warm this season. The fit is alright. The waist fit is great, especially w/ the velcro adjusting thing. But, the length was a bit short for my taste. I'm a little over 6' and I wear size 32 pants.

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• Name: 2010 Burton Field Snowboard Pants Men's
• Pros:  Warm, Pockets, Waterproof
• Cons:  None that I can think of...,
• Pant Fit:  Just right
• My Size:  M
• Fits Like:  M
• Description:  perfect

Experience:   This is my second pair of these pants, I had to buy them b/c they were 70% off... but they're awesome, warm, super waterproof (doesn't matter if its slush), and overall they're the best pants i've ever owned.. BUY THEM

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