Ehh it depends on what your lookin to do. I use a 164 k2 fatbob (I gots big feet) And if you have bigger than a size 13 umm I definately suggest a wide board. Sure it turns slower but at least you can attempt to make toe side turns instead of catchin your toe and fallin more than ya have to.

 

Look at boards between 156 and 164 also and again all mountain style board until you get familiar with a particular style of riding.

 

well welcome to syracuse ny... home of ice slopes.

cant wait until i go up to vermont and maine.. south lake tahoe next season :drool:

 

any boards better than others? i like burton stuff for some reason. might just be because that was the first i heard of when i first heard of snowboarding.

 

You need to decide if you ride goofy or regular as well, some people I have seen, think they are regular and have a hard time, and we end up switch their bindings so that they are goofy and end up riding alot better.

I would also put your lead foot at 15 degrees it seems to help people I have taught start out. When I buy decks I get a deck that is up to my chin. If you find a well known shop, they will generally help you figure everything out as well

 

how much do they go for?

 

Never teach your significant other how to board.....its like pullin teeth.

 

Price will vary by manufacturer and intended useage.

Burton is good as are most companies...the only one I stay away from is Lib Tech because they used to have a lot of problems and dealt more with "jibber boards" which are freestyle specific boards.

 

For somethin that will last you but isnt spectacular a boardin set up will run you as follows.
Boots 190+/-
Bindings same
Board 300 or more also see used places theyve been known to have goodstuff every now and then.
And dont forget coat goggles mitts and pants.

 

yeah stay away from Lib, And nightshade, what degree's are your front/back bindings set at??