Getting a new Snowboard?

Snowboard advice? I'm 5'10'' and 210..I'm getting ready to snowboard, what type and size will be best for me?

• I'm a beginner, if is possible to receive all the details available ...i"m trying to buy a new board and I'm not sure what kind...thanks...I have a size 10-11 for boots...

• Answer:

  The best type of board for you to go for as you are a begineer rider is an All mountain board, these boards are great for begineers as you can do all types of riding on them freestyle, freeeriding and powder. The length of board you should go for based on your weight and height is around a 162, but as you are a new rider you will benefit from having a small board as it will be easier to control and learn the basics on so i would say you could go as low as a 159. I think you may well need a wide board but you will need to check this down your local snowboard shop, as im not totally sure on that. The Burton Bullet is a good wide board for begineer riders as is the Nitro Revolt which comes both in regular and wide sizes. If you find you can get away with a regular board the Forum Recon, Burton Clash and Gnu Carbon high beam are all worth checking out. If you need any more help feel free to email me with your questions. Good Luck. Britt 910 while some Burton boards such as the Custom and Vapour are overpriced alot of there entry level boards and jib boards are really well priced. Boards such as the Bullet, Clash and Blunt are really good value for money, the Burton Blunt is a fantastic board for the price. Also im not a massive fan of Burton myself ive never owned one of their boards and wouldent buy their bindings. But they deserve credit for being one of the few brands that cater for all riders men, women, children, and at all riding levels and make wide, midwide and regular boards. There arnt that many brands that make entry level wide boards thats why i percifically suggested the Bullet, as to be honest most wide boards made by other brands are for intermediate or advanced riders. Also the reason i suggested getting an entry level All mountain board is when you start snowboarding you may fancy yourself as park rider, but might end up being more into freeriding. If this happens with an all mountain board you can do both, rather than be stuck with the wrong board for the type of riding you might end up wanting to do. Also as a begineer rider he needs an entry level board if he gets an advanced board he will find it a nightmare to ride. Good advice about the boots though.