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smith goggles
hey quick question, does anyone know if the smith squad and the squad mag fit the same?
08:36 UTC
Need help with board length
I bought a Burton Process 159. I’m 6ft 2/150 lb/Size 10 boot. I’m very much a beginner and will primarily be doing ski resort slopes. Should I return the board and get a 155 instead to make it easier to learn my turns or stay with the more stable 155? Thank you
07:34 UTC
Any tips?
This is my 9th time out of the mountain and I’m struggling with c and s turns. Any tips?
07:13 UTC
My second attempt at carving. Am I doing better?
https://www.reddit.com/r/snowboardingnoobs/s/wZ2NdeGeI8
I’m back on the slopes today with your feedback in mind. I feel like I’m still opening up my shoulders too much, especially on my toe edge, but overall I’m feeling much more comfortable. Thank you so much for all your help—it has been immensely helpful!
07:11 UTC
Going from beginner board to a cam-out camber (Nitro)
Hi all, this season i upgraded from my beginner Burton flat stylus board to a Nitro cam-out camber profile and I noticed that i've been falling a whole lot. I feel discouraged as if I became a shittier snowboarder. Did anyone also go through this transition? It's my second time on the new board and I ate so much sh*t...
06:49 UTC
Video size limit?
Is there a video size limit for this sub?
Cheers
06:27 UTC
do i need to get my board sharpened
haven’t ridden my board once since i bought it two years ago, i’ve been hurt each season from knee injuries but will be returning this season. brand new board but it’s been laying on my floor, do i need to get it sharpened before i hit a mountain?
05:28 UTC
Is this a fine amount of overhang?
Trying to buy a used board and bindings. Everything about them seems really good but my boots are 11.5 us. And the bindings are medium and online it says medium is for 8 to 10. But he said that he’s wear a size 12 boot and they fit in there. (that’s his boot in the bindings)
03:01 UTC
Want to Buy my own Gear but Overwhelmed by so many Options
I usually snowboard 5 days per year, though this is the first time since 2019. I've been renting for a long time but its very expensive (spent $2,205 on rentals over the years, that hurts) - I want to buy my own kit. It'll let me snowboard more frequently (I would like to do 2 east coast and 1 west coast trips per year).
I started doing research and realized there are so many options I don't really know what to do. I was hoping to get some help figuring out what would work well for me.
Info about me:
- 34M
- 5'11"
- 198 - 220 lbs (my weight fluctuates based on my powerlifting weight class)
- Shoe size 12 4E (wide)
- Snowboarding for "7 years" - but usually 3-5 days per year only, all on east coast mountain resorts (Sugarloaf, Jay Peak)
Here's my current rental:
- Snowboard: Burton Process Camber Snowboard 152cm
- Bindings: Burton Cartel Re:Flex Large
- Boots: Burton Laced Size 12 (no idea which model)
I'm doing perfectly fine with this rental. All of my turns are connected on every green/blue on the mountain. I can carve when I want to, though there's plenty of skidding. I can go really fast and its fun. I don't feel like its difficult to initiate turns though it does feel like the board isn't as stable as I'd like it (that could be the icy mountain conditions, though). I actually really like the agility/quickness of the board.
I've only fallen when trying to avoid somebody stopped in the middle of the trail / didn't notice somebody on my right, and when it was dark late in the day and I couldn't see a large elevation drop after a mogul in a very steep part of a blue trail. I'd made it through 5-10 of them already on the run, but don't have enough experience to get them all.
My feet don't fit great in the equipment (I can move my heel in the boot about 1/4-1/2 inch, and my feet don't feel firmly planted either). The width is actually fine, I think the boots should be slightly shorter (maybe an 11.5 would be better). Also the laces make it a PITA to tighten.
According to this site, I'm a level 5 Intermediate, though I can do a few of the level 6 Intermediate things as well. I filled out the simple buy page and got this result. I generally stick to greens/blues so I can ride with my family, though I'm still getting better.
In my own research (with my very limited understanding), I was looking at
- Snowboard: Capita Outerspace Living
- Bindings: Burton Cartel Re:Flex
- Boots: K2 Maysis Wide Snowboard boots
Given my experience with the Cartel Re:Flex, I'm not that impressed. Also my left binding is kinda busted and only lets me tighten it sometimes (other times it loses grip on the long/thin rubber/plastic pull that keeps it tightened) but that's probably from very high usage/punishment. From my research, a 152cm snowboard is short for somebody my weight but honestly I'm having no problems with it. I'm surprised there are no issues with my big ass boots hanging over the relatively thin snowboard width as well.
I'm perfectly fine spending money on good equipment. For example, I see people recommending Union bindings and they seem super expensive. But I'm also at the age where I want to trust my equipment and would rather not die/severely injure myself because of cheap/poorly maintained gear. I actually had a binding completely rip off from the board (but still connected to my boot) which was very scary a few years back. I thankfully didn't get hurt, but it was super scary.
Anyway, that was a lot of rambling. Hopefully its enough info. Definitely looking forward to any help you guys can give me.
02:39 UTC
159 or 161W freestyle board?
I’m 6’2” 205 lbs and size 12 and an intermediate rider. I wanna buy a freestyle-oriented all mountain board and settled on the Ride Zero but don’t know what size to buy.
The 159 has a waist width of 256mm and tip/tail of 307mm but the 161W waist is 262mm and tip/tail of 314mm. Do I need the wide board to be able to ride/freestyle comfortably and will the 161W be harder to spin/jump/butter with and ride in general?
02:32 UTC
Board size
I’m 5’4 145 lbs and I’m trying to pick between a 140cm board or a 160 cm board. Can someone tell me if the 140 would be way too small? Seller said white is 140 blue is 160
01:58 UTC
Advice on teaching my 3 year-old.
Hello, I’m looking for tips on how to start my three-year-old with snowboarding. I’m okay at snowboarding, but I'm not fantastic at it. Any suggestions on resources to help me teach him?
01:21 UTC
Can I get fit to go snowboarding in 30 days?
First time going snowboarding, and I know I’m going to be exhausted because it’s an exhausting sport. I’m seeing a lot of people recommending core and leg workouts so I want to get back in the gym to start prepping.
I feel like I’m pretty fit already despite not working out in a few months. But I need to get back into the gym regardless of going snowboarding. My question is, will 30 days of being back in the gym and incorporating legs and abs to go snowboarding actually make a difference when I hit the mountain next month?
00:35 UTC
Tips for riding toeside?
Hey everyone. I started snowboarding last year. I am very comfortable riding on my heels and riding sideways down the mountain. However, I can't for the life of me ride toe side. The hardest part for me is physically going from heel to toe side. I've watched many videos explaining it but I feel like my legs and body physically don't let me make the transition. If I start on toeside I am able to slide down the mountain a bit before feeling like I'm gonna lose my balance and fall forward. If anyone has any tips for riding toe side and making the transition from heel to toe it would be greatly appreciated! I'm hoping to get back out there for this season soon!
00:16 UTC
how do i get more comfortable with speed and pointing my nose down?
i’ve taken three snowboarding lessons and gone around 5 times. i’m working on linking turns and leaning into my front foot but every time i go down a blue run, i get way too freaked out to do more than these super slow, skiddy turns.
any tips would be great!
00:14 UTC
Which boots amongst these options?
So I'm not a novice snowboarder, but I am with buying new equipment. I've mostly always bought second hand or off brands but I wanted to invest in some good gear this year. With boxing day coming I was going to use the savings from then to buy some new boots.
I don't have a fitter near me so the last time I was at the slopes I got measured at 9.5/10 and talked to the a couple people at the resort and then did my research.
I ended up buying these boots: Nidecker Rift APX, K2 Mayasis, Burton Ion Ruler, Saloman Dialogue.
I tried them all on and they feel approximately the same, the Rift are a snugger fit, the K2 seem like a slightly looser but comfy fit, the Saloman have a slightly larger toe box so there is a lot more room.
Honestly I could wear any of these and I don't think I would mind and they are all approximately the same price range +/- about $50-75.
So I have to ask, if presented with these boot options, which would you go with? Would you pick something completely different? As an aside, I didn't go with some like Vans, DC as I don't want to do laces anymore and I didn't like the look of them.
23:56 UTC
does anyone know how the northwave hover spin boots are?(its my first setup and i’m looking for something a bit cheap but not 💩)
23:29 UTC
Pain in front lower leg(outside)
Hi everyone,
Today is the my first day of the season and I’m having cramps/pain in a really odd area of my leg(never had this problem before). It’s my front lower leg on the out side(above ankle). Please see picture(circled in blue). I did get new boots this year. They are wider to fit my wide feet. I do notice that my front he lifts A LOT. Is this due to the heel lift? If yes is this a technical issue and how could I fix it?
Thank you all in advance!
22:26 UTC
Which sep on / step in bindings are stiffest laterally?
I want to get together a fairly weird combo of skiboards (90cm short and wide twintip skis) with snowboarding bindings for the convenience and comfort of the snowboarding boot.
The comfort, convenience, and the least amount of weight/volume of the setup in storage are the names of the game (I have a few hobbies with bulky equipment and am not ready to have one more of the same).
I'm a newbie, aiming to ride 4-12 days a year, and don't need crazy ski-like amounts of stiffness, but some would be highly appreciated. Just to have some fun and to keep up with friends on at least blue trails.
22:26 UTC
Utah for xmas break. Resort suggestions?
Me and girlfriend are headed to Utah for xmas break. Flying in the 24th and staying until the 31st. We are staying in Sandy and renting a 4wd jeep. We both are middle intermediate riders with good amount of experience. Storm expected to hit 24th/25th with 12in snow. Looking for resort recommendations. We both have Ikon passes. I'm sure everywhere is gonna be busy for the holiday but is there a resort that gets less busy than the surrounding rest? I'd rather do laps than sit in lift lines. Thanks for any help.
22:08 UTC
Looking for new board what size
Hello everyone, looking to buy a new board this year. I am 5’10” 200 lb. What size would you guys recommend. I do not hit the terrain parks, I just like to carve and go down fast. I haven’t bought new board or bindings since probably 2016. I am buying some union forces bindings for Christmas. I would say I am advanced I have been snowboarding for over a decade but have never put too much thought into my gear. So if you guys could recommend a size and some boards to check out it would definitely be appreciated!
01:38 UTC
My dad's old snowboard, is it a good choice for a beginner?
06:50 UTC
New setup - do bindings look good? Overhang? Angles?
Just wondering if you guys think the highback needs adjusting or anything. I have it at +15 +0 right now but might change to +15 -9 or smth we'll see
16:05 UTC
New setup - adjustments?
How does this look to everyone? think bindings need any sort of adjusting? Highbacks etc.
16:15 UTC