GREG 1
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Yeah exactly, what one will you go to ? was only a few left at my shop and pretty small sizes (135 - 145) roughly give or take !
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a_j_mair
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iv always been sking, quite good at it, not been in ages tho 
had a go at boarding but it was bloody hard! would lobe to try get a couple days away boarding 
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antscorsa
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well im about 5ft 10, so what size would in need. id prob got to makro by charlton, greenich
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GREG 1
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Same size as me roughly then, make sure it comes up to round about your chin.
You would prob need (jason may correct me) but round about 153- 155
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antscorsa
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i see, damm i bet theres prob none left. was they in the sale or something then. whats the make of them?
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GREG 1
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Nah just generally for sale, was random as they were tucked away in the corner, not even up for sale on a display board or anything so look around and ask peeps.
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antscorsa
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cool mite have to take a trip theres one by croydon aswell?
good excuse to stock up on a box full of sweets and other random stuff
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GREG 1
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Not sure mate, deffo get there asap tho
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dna23
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board size is dependant upon more factors than your height, you need to also consider what terrain your going to use it on and the style of riding you do.
you buy a cheap board and it's likely to break the first time you give it some stick... i'd be very sceptical of a board from makro tbh Burton are the best pioneering snowboard company for obvious reasons; the money they make allows them so much R&D that they can develop boards like the Vapor and T6 using non wood bases for more advanced riders... Rome are also a good company but they're basically just using Burton's old designs and a step behind because their R&D isnt up to scratch.
I love Burton and i wanted the T6(W) because i'm size 12 feet but went to the Vapor using risers as they increase control anyway if you get decent ones 
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GREG 1
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Yeah i know what you mean fella, i previously had a burton and a ride board i loved (lent it to my cousin and never saw it again)
I was looking to get another decent board and i will BUT getting this board and decent bindings (which are good) for £60 is laughable, cant go wrong really fow now
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a_j_mair
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how much is it for a decent board and bindings then?
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GREG 1
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Bindings are abour the £100 mark & a board can be anything from £200 up
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antscorsa
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i mean what gregs brought priob fine if u go boaridng once a year.
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GREG 1
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Yeah if it snaps ill crap myself 
Bindings are neat though so would keep them and add to a new board at somepoint.
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dna23
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quote:
Originally posted by GREG 1
Bindings are abour the £100 mark & a board can be anything from £200 up
my Vapor, C60's and Sl-8 cost me.... welll... £1150 
edit: i got steppers included in that to
[Edited on 05-01-2006 by dna23]
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antscorsa
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wel i imagine hire boards get used for months at a time and most get pretyy battered, and they dont snap.
these baords are obviously based aroud a current shape design froma company as thast why there cheap as they havent had to design it form scratch, use and existing mould.
im a novice never snowbaord in my life so dna u think one of these would b a good buy?
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GREG 1
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From my point of view (having had a good board before) yeah i do.
It's not going to be amazing super dooper so don't think that but better than nothing and a good base to start on.
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Jason Iles
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Mate these pics aren't uploading 
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GREG 1
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God damn lol
e-mail them to me ill u2u you me addy
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Jason Iles
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Done
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GREG 1
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Cheers mate !
[Edited on 05-01-2006 by GREG 1]
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antscorsa
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dont look bad them greg, cool. they ahve any other designs
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GREG 1
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Yeah few diff styles aswell mate
THe blue one is mine set up wth bindings (just need to get boots)
The other one i bought for my nephew for his bday gonna wrap it, he also has the bindings (same as mine) in the box still though
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dna23
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quote:
Originally posted by antscorsa
wel i imagine hire boards get used for months at a time and most get pretyy battered, and they dont snap.
these baords are obviously based aroud a current shape design froma company as thast why there cheap as they havent had to design it form scratch, use and existing mould.
im a novice never snowbaord in my life so dna u think one of these would b a good buy?
imho no; they'll be composed of cheap parts the edges won't be sharp, the waxed used on the base will be poor, the wood core will have knots in it probably making it weak and generally it'll be a weak board. The price reflects this however and like cars you get what you pay for... they may be designed around an existing boards but what they're made from wouldn't be great materials...
i'd look at budget boards or hire to get a feel... you can pick a decent budget set up in the states for approx £150-200. I think you'd regret spending that money on the makro board
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simonjh
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me and my brother are getting into snowboarding and we used to go to our local slope but then my car got nicked so its kinda hard to get up there now lol
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