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Tue, 07 September 2004 04:33
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I am looking for boots and bindings and board
Can anyone tell me where I can buy some decent gear for an amateur ? Not looking to spend tooo much though !
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Tue, 07 September 2004 04:37
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Balmoral Boards...... Bought some Burton Moto's there recently for around $300 I think.
I've got a Burton Custom with Custom bindings (only used half season) lying around that I might be willing to get rid of for the right price  .
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Tue, 07 September 2004 05:08
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what is the average price for average gear ??
boots ??
binding and board ??
what is "the right price" ?
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Tue, 07 September 2004 06:00
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Prolly $300 for boots, the same for bindings and at least $5-600 for a crap board.
I'll sell you my board/bindings for $600. The board was $1,500 brand new without bindings. Nice board too.... How tall are you?
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Tue, 07 September 2004 08:26
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so much !?!?!?!?!?!?
im 5'10 bro
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Tue, 07 September 2004 08:55
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| Les wrote on Tue, 07 September 2004 18:26 |
so much !?!?!?!?!?!?
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Yes, Les. You asked "what is the right price"? Well, that is it.
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Tue, 07 September 2004 09:16
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actually thats not a bad price
what size is the board?
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Tue, 07 September 2004 09:22
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| EvilJack wrote on Tue, 07 September 2004 19:16 |
actually thats not a bad price
what size is the board?
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INdeed, considering the bindings are almost brand new.
I can't remember exactly what size it is. It's at my parent's place too so I can't check. 17something.
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Tue, 07 September 2004 13:40
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| dimmy77_03 wrote on Tue, 07 September 2004 19:34 |
that's alright...i sold my board on ebay recently for $950, bought it for about $1500 
Snowboarding is expensive...but damn worth it. Just like spending on your car 
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hehehe dont tell me its another one of those hobbies ... that .. sap .. all .. ur cash ... !!
slut - i will get back to u bro !
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Tue, 07 September 2004 14:39
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dont buy any snow equipment in australia unless it half price, or second hand and dirt cheap. Australia SUCKS for ski/board gear pricing.
If you want cheap gear - go to the USA or Canada
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Tue, 07 September 2004 22:55
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| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 07 September 2004 19:22 |
| EvilJack wrote on Tue, 07 September 2004 19:16 |
actually thats not a bad price
what size is the board?
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INdeed, considering the bindings are almost brand new.
I can't remember exactly what size it is. It's at my parent's place too so I can't check. 17something.
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damn after 160, you must be a tall bastard
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Wed, 08 September 2004 00:26
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| THE WITZL wrote on Wed, 08 September 2004 00:39 |
dont buy any snow equipment in australia unless it half price, or second hand and dirt cheap. Australia SUCKS for ski/board gear pricing.
If you want cheap gear - go to the USA or Canada
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So after paying for the airfare and accomodation it's still going to work out cheaper?
That's just a stupid suggestion Karl
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Wed, 08 September 2004 00:27
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| EvilJack wrote on Wed, 08 September 2004 08:55 |
| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 07 September 2004 19:22 |
| EvilJack wrote on Tue, 07 September 2004 19:16 |
actually thats not a bad price
what size is the board?
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INdeed, considering the bindings are almost brand new.
I can't remember exactly what size it is. It's at my parent's place too so I can't check. 17something.
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damn after 160, you must be a tall bastard
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Dude, to be honest I can't remember what that one is..... I'll double check and get back to you.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 00:29
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true bout aussie sucking for prices ... but true also about flying there to buy gear 
maybe ebay ... off the states ?
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Wed, 08 September 2004 03:04
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another place in sydney is first tracks in crows nest, see if you can get an ex rental off them. I rented off them this season and they generally use Burton boards and bindings.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 03:07
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there were ads on tv about some board and ski gear sale in liverpool town hall or something along those lines. It was up to 80% off, so i'd suggest going there.
Too bad it wasnt around when i spend $2K on board & gear 
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Wed, 08 September 2004 04:32
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| finney wrote on Wed, 08 September 2004 13:04 |
another place in sydney is first tracks in crows nest, see if you can get an ex rental off them. I rented off them this season and they generally use Burton boards and bindings.
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They aint cheap either..... Well, except for me (my mate works there)
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Wed, 08 September 2004 07:59
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sign up to all the mailing lists for all the GOOD snowboard shops (ESP "THe Hut" in Sydney), and they will post out when they have massive sales.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 08:08
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| Les wrote on Tue, 07 September 2004 14:33 |
Can anyone tell me where I can buy some decent gear for an amateur ? Not looking to spend tooo much though !
Thanks
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Thats a bit of a contradiction really, you can't really go to the snow cheaply When you know how let me know. I still manage to spend over $1000 a week when i go hahaha
What i've done in the past is hire good gear ($200 wk), and as The WITZL said buy o/s, thats what i'm plannin on doing next year.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 13:01
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i know ... im gonna make my own gear
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Wed, 08 September 2004 13:05
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| Les wrote on Wed, 08 September 2004 23:01 |
i know ... im gonna make my own gear
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make sure you use plenty of racing tape and silicone!
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Re: Snowboarding gear !
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Sun, 12 September 2004 14:35
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anyone here tried a few different boards?
i was looking at salomon range, tried shade, fortress, definition, then tried a Nitro which was similar to the definition, and a shitty Sims as well...
i'm looking for something like the current Salomon Forecast, but probably in the Ride or Burton range perhaps?
all mountain, natural pipes, black chutes, steep'n'deep but also carving when snow is shit....
what y'all think?
and anyone know of japan prices? (hokkaido)
Cya,S tewart
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Mon, 13 September 2004 03:01
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| oldcorollas wrote on Mon, 13 September 2004 00:35 |
anyone here tried a few different boards?
i was looking at salomon range, tried shade, fortress, definition, then tried a Nitro which was similar to the definition, and a shitty Sims as well...
i'm looking for something like the current Salomon Forecast, but probably in the Ride or Burton range perhaps?
all mountain, natural pipes, black chutes, steep'n'deep but also carving when snow is shit....
what y'all think?
and anyone know of japan prices? (hokkaido)
Cya,S tewart
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http://forums.toymods.org.au/index.php?t=msg&t h=45150&start=0&rid=5429&S=502f307f15d 203389489c0de945156b5
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Re: Snowboarding gear !
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Mon, 13 September 2004 09:28
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all i know is skis - and i touch nothing but Volkl now
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Wed, 15 September 2004 23:40
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heh heh, but all their snowboards look like skateboards!!! even down to the grip tape!
hmmmm, timeless, custom X or forecast.... decisions decisions...
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Re: Snowboarding gear !
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Thu, 16 September 2004 00:26
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| EvilJack wrote on Wed, 08 September 2004 08:55 |
| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 07 September 2004 19:22 |
| EvilJack wrote on Tue, 07 September 2004 19:16 |
actually thats not a bad price
what size is the board?
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INdeed, considering the bindings are almost brand new.
I can't remember exactly what size it is. It's at my parent's place too so I can't check. 17something.
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damn after 160, you must be a tall bastard
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Turns out it is a 160 after all... No excuses. Buy it. NOW!
http://forums.toymods.org.au/index.php?t=msg&t h=45150&start=0&rid=5429&S=502f307f15d 203389489c0de945156b5
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Re: Snowboarding gear !
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Thu, 16 September 2004 01:10
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| EvilJack wrote on Thu, 16 September 2004 11:04 |
hah yes, but i went to the snow last weekend and not going again till next season 
plus my hire board got flogged...$450 to replace it if it doesnt turn up
grrrr
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My board would be a good one for you to use next year (I'll knock $100 off the price for yah)
Where was it flogged from????
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Thu, 16 September 2004 01:38
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i'll think about it, or just hang onto it till next year
umm it was outside the pub, problem being alot look the same someone may have mistaken it. Went back to rebel and got a replacement for the next day.
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Thu, 16 September 2004 01:48
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I just need the money atm.... Was gonna buy a new board next season anyways.
I always sit where I can see my board (yes, it is possible!), coz there are plenty of light fingers around down there unfortunately.
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Thu, 16 September 2004 12:33
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all you need is a bike chain....
chuck it in a backback and you can lock up your board and a mates easily. cheap solution and some peace of mind.
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Thu, 16 September 2004 12:43
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yea know that now 
you can lock them up for $4, just never happened and thought it was in a good spot.
always chain it up through the bindings
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Sat, 18 September 2004 18:13
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i grabbed a laptop wire cable and a small padlock... no fuckers gonna take it without pulling bindings apart first . flexi wire cable fits on pocket too
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Tue, 21 September 2004 07:45
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| oldcorollas wrote on Mon, 13 September 2004 00:35 |
anyone here tried a few different boards?
i was looking at salomon range, tried shade, fortress, definition, then tried a Nitro which was similar to the definition, and a shitty Sims as well...
i'm looking for something like the current Salomon Forecast, but probably in the Ride or Burton range perhaps?
all mountain, natural pipes, black chutes, steep'n'deep but also carving when snow is shit....
what y'all think?
and anyone know of japan prices? (hokkaido)
Cya,S tewart
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i almost bought a forecast,after riding it,i thought it was a nice board but just kinda missing something, it didn't feel "right". i ended up getting a ride timeless and its easily the best board i've ridden. nice and stiff but still flexes nicely, my mate also has a ride fleetwood which is a nice board too, pretty wide though. all in all i recommend ride boards.
burton are nothing special in my opinion.
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Tue, 21 September 2004 07:53
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| SPRINTAH! wrote on Tue, 21 September 2004 17:45 |
| oldcorollas wrote on Mon, 13 September 2004 00:35 |
anyone here tried a few different boards?
i was looking at salomon range, tried shade, fortress, definition, then tried a Nitro which was similar to the definition, and a shitty Sims as well...
i'm looking for something like the current Salomon Forecast, but probably in the Ride or Burton range perhaps?
all mountain, natural pipes, black chutes, steep'n'deep but also carving when snow is shit....
what y'all think?
and anyone know of japan prices? (hokkaido)
Cya,S tewart
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i almost bought a forecast,after riding it,i thought it was a nice board but just kinda missing something, it didn't feel "right". i ended up getting a ride timeless and its easily the best board i've ridden. nice and stiff but still flexes nicely, my mate also has a ride fleetwood which is a nice board too, pretty wide though. all in all i recommend ride boards.
burton are nothing special in my opinion.
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Each to their own I guess..... The Burton's I have ridden felt better than any Ride's that I had used.
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Wed, 22 September 2004 03:04
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| SPRINTAH! wrote on Tue, 21 September 2004 17:45 |
i almost bought a forecast,after riding it,i thought it was a nice board but just kinda missing something, it didn't feel "right". i ended up getting a ride timeless and its easily the best board i've ridden. nice and stiff but still flexes nicely, my mate also has a ride fleetwood which is a nice board too, pretty wide though. all in all i recommend ride boards.
burton are nothing special in my opinion.
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Each to their own I guess..... The Burton's I have ridden felt better than any Ride's that I had used.
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thanks fellas,
i felt the same with the fortress.. awesome, but a bit... funny in the tail. enough so i wouldn't buy it.
after a it more speaking to ppl, the general consensus was that both the timeless and the custom X are similar in stiffness to the definition?
i know i'm looking for something not quite as stiff (yes, i'm getting old ) but don't want to sink too far down the range
methinks i'll just have to get onto some and see.. or just buy one and forget about choosing
and to jack the thread a bit more.. opinions on bindings?
the salomons are a bit odd, flux/flow.. urrgh..
volkl had the best i've tried so far..
any suggestions?
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Wed, 22 September 2004 03:09
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Ahh c'mon Stew, just buy mine and be done with it. Burton Custom with Custom bindings. I'll do you a special deal - $500 the lot.
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Wed, 22 September 2004 03:15
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| AE86slut wrote on Wed, 22 September 2004 13:09 |
Ahh c'mon Stew, just buy mine and be done with it. Burton Custom with Custom bindings. I'll do you a special deal - $500 the lot.
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LOL, i'm pretty damn tempted.... but i think i'd prefer to wait until i get to japan and then try some out... i'd rather spend a grand or more on something i love, then 500 on something that doesn't suit me as well...
geez, i MUST be getting old
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Wed, 22 September 2004 03:16
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| oldcorollas wrote on Wed, 22 September 2004 13:15 |
| AE86slut wrote on Wed, 22 September 2004 13:09 |
Ahh c'mon Stew, just buy mine and be done with it. Burton Custom with Custom bindings. I'll do you a special deal - $500 the lot.
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LOL, i'm pretty damn tempted.... but i think i'd prefer to wait until i get to japan and then try some out... i'd rather spend a grand or more on something i love, then 500 on something that doesn't suit me as well...
geez, i MUST be getting old
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Old bastard... 
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Mon, 13 June 2005 00:29
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just doin a bit of searching here. anyone have anymore second hand boards FS. looking for something for a bit of an amatuer (spelling  ) and don't want to spend too much.
Cheers guys, Calvin
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Mon, 13 June 2005 01:41
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I've got a couple of decks, and I was thinking of upgrading my carve deck. If you're interested PM me.
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Mon, 13 June 2005 03:45
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I've got a burton custom 55. it's a bit old, and has some scrapes and a spot where a rock took a 5mmx30mm scrape out of the underside, but I'll let it go for $200 including bindings - still works great, just a little ugly (and best suited to someone 5'6"-5'11")
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Mon, 13 June 2005 04:25
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so 6'1" no good? sounds good tho. i don't mind ugly and it is cheap
Cheers, Calvin
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Mon, 13 June 2005 04:30
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it will still be fine, you'll just have less speed than if you were on a bit of a bigger board. I'm 5'11", and it served me well on the slopes, but the time has come to bite the bullet and get a good board, because I'm a bit past the learner stage
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Mon, 13 June 2005 04:37
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would this come with bindings and or boots? what length is the board? do you have any pictures? is epping anywhere near Gosford? I don't really have much of an idea of what i am looking for when buying a snowboard but i can talk to some mates at school and see what they think.
Thanks for the help, Calvin
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Mon, 13 June 2005 04:44
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comes with bindings. my boots are way too good to let go in that deal
epping is south of hornsby (by about 15 minutes), so closer than campbelltown, but not super close
size... um, nfi? web search is your friend
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Mon, 13 June 2005 04:51
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mmm sounds pretty good. i will have a chat with some people tomorrow and then let you know.
Thanks for the help, Calvin
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