Beginner Advise Please

Posted: 16 April 2011 06:57 AM

Hi all, first post here from New Zealand! I’ve had my first two lessons on snowboarding a few weeks ago and am hooked. Seeing myself getting into the sport more in the future, I’d like to learn in my own gear.

I’m quite petite at 5’0” (152cm) an weigh around 95 lbs.

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I’ve done some shortlisting and have came down to the following:

1) GNU B-Mini (135cm) or B-Nice (145cm)
2) Nitro Mystique (142cm)
3) Rome Vinyl (143cm)
4) Ride Compact (139 or 143cm)

I really like the GNU B-Nice, it’s a shame that it’s either a tag too short at 135cm (kid’s B-Mini) or too long at 145cm.  Any advice on possibility of overcoming this (adapting to a short or long board) as I grow into it?

I’d hate to get something too “beginner” and finding myself grow out of too quickly, therefore I’m looking for something that I can learn in, gain confidence and grow into slightly. I’d see myself doing more mountains than park at this stage.

Thanks heaps!!