Buying New Gear - Boots, Bindings & Snowboard
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
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There's a big snow storm heading into Whistler and I need some new snowboard gear to be prepared for the powder day! My old snowboard boots are missing two hooks that hold the laces. They're also soft and warn out, so my heel lifts up while riding. I'm heading into Showcase snowboards in Whistler to check out their boot selection. I'm interested in trying on some different brands and different lacing systems. I'm also in the market for some new snowboard bindings and possibly a powder snowboard. I've demoed five snowboards on the mountain which have given a good idea of the type of powder snowboard I'm interested in.
The snowboard boots that I purchased are the Burton Ion's. They were the most comfortable boots and they had a great lacing system with the speed zone laces. I also picked up Burton Malavita bindings. These binding had straps that really made my foot feel locked into the snowboard. They're also a mid flex binding which is great for all types of snowboarding. Finally I purchased the Yes 420 powder snowboard. This is a short and fat board with a big nose and small tail. This is an ideal snowboard for Whistler because the short length makes it ideal for quick turns through trees!
3:42 I went into a snowboard shop for my first time buying gear and the store owner was an ex pro who helped me pick out everything, even sold my board (Arbor wasteland 2017) for $400 cuz that was my budget.
I brought in some DC boots that I bought at sportchek at size 12. Normally I wear shoes around size 11, and he told me clerks will usually tell you to buy a higher size than your regular shoe size as usually it'll always feel tight during first fit. He made me try on a 10.5 salomon boot and heat molded it and it fit so much better. He said boots need to be broken in just like shoes do and after a couple of hours walking around in it my feet felt really comfortable in a smaller size.
Ah... the reluctant self-guilt look on Kevin's face as he's ending up buying a board too.... I know that feeling all too well
Andrew Flower ink
I wish I had the money to get that feeling :(
The feeling is knowing you don’t have the money and doing anyway 😆
wow lol, that went fast compared to mine. I just bought my first snowboard set, and I spent a month researching, gathering info, trying on boots, checking deals ect. until I finally made my purchase. Gotta say I chose really well tho so it was worth it
Man, same happened to me. Took me 3 months, two boards had been returned back. Started getting slightly pissed off, but thats what happens when you request too many advises and getting too deep into the subject, so finally get lost. However, I did manage to get a decent stuff.
you guys need tour own merchandise to sell. t-shirts, hoodies, stickers ect.
Id take a SnowboardProCamp sticker for sure!
Me too. Maybe Kevin+Chris' faces with the logo. Or rather Kevin with the big white santa beard after hitting some serious powder runs haha. Just getting into my board sports now. Haven't really gone in this direction in my younger years (I'm 30 now) but I went earlier this year in March snowboarding after a 15 year hiatus. Last time I had shredded was at the ski/snowboard festival in whistler village 2002 lmao. Did really well after getting the rust out. But also went surfing for the first time just 2 mths ago in venice beach, cali. I'm becoming enamored with board sports and just outdoor ish altogether. Climbed Mt. Esja across the harbor last year in Reykjavik, Iceland...I need to start living like the beach, mountain, outdoor extreme sport bum I was destined to be. Might even buy a little board this year for the streets. What's happening to me?? LoL....
Your videos inspired me to try snowboarding and I'm so glad it did because I love snowboarding so much! Thanks
The guy at the store seemed really experienced. He asked very specific questions about how your toe was touching and also could judge whether your foot was wide or narrow compared to the average. Super useful dude.
Just a beginner from Ft Lauderdale and learning about Snowboarding before my first try this Winter.
Thanks for all the needed info and more.
This video is just what i needed! shopping for new gear myself! good stuff dude.
Nice choice with the board! I just got myself a Yes Basic, my first board as I'm a noob, but not sure what bindings to pair them with. Been following your channel, the tips for beginners are very helpful!
Just got my first boots, board and bindings yesterday! Glad I'm not the only one splurging lately
SnowboardProCamp I just demoed the Yes powder hull 420 on the cat at Targhee after a 14-20 dump and it was amazing. I rode the 2017 with the huge pow channel in the nose and tail and it felt like cheating. No fatigue, super playful, super responsive in the deep stuff. Great pick!
Nice boots Kevin. I just got those and my feet are so much happier. Have fun riding. I'm looking forward to the powder later today...been snowing all weekend!
Just bought the Ions at the beginning of the year, coming from DC Judges which i loved, the Ions just fit MY FOOT like a glove and are just right for my type of riding. good luck with them Kevin.
Man I love the YES. 420 just finished 3 weeks in japan powder heaven with the powderhull version. So surfy and floaty. Great choice
Defenders of awesome all the way!!!!
ikr
Yo im a skier but I love the videos!
*Grabbing my garlic, a cross and my bible*
same here lmao
edit: Wait I responded to myself from 4 months ago haha
Can't wait to see you riding that new setup
Who else is watching this because it gives them winter vibes before the season starts
If you read this, Love the videos! This channel has really helped me get into snowboarding to no end. Thanks for the videos!
picked up burton ambush's and salomon holograms this year. nothing better than new gear!
YEESSSS! Good choice. I ride a yes board as well, lifetime warranty is sic too.
Good for you mate, hope you enjoy it..
I got my new boots from that store. Awesome store, awesome service, great staff
this made me so happy! cant wait for the powder riding vid with the new setup!
living in whistler now is awesome, finally get to see all the places in these videos and i'm pretty sure i saw Doug near harmony chair the other day but it could have just been other dude rocking his style.
Omg that boardshop looks sooo amazing! And great choice burton boots are so comfortable! Picked them up one month ago i love them
Oh and where's the huck knife!? You didn't buy 2 boards in one week hahaha
2:27 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS!!!!
Ghady Mrad which song tho
Samuel Danckert can't stop
Ghady Mrad cool thanks
cant stop with these references can you
I gotta say that the boa system is in my opinion the best lancing system to buy because it's quick and you can make it really tight
one of my favourite snowpro vids
Hello Kevin, I just want you to know something about the boots you bought. In my honest opinion, I think the boots aren´t just the greatest and most suitable not just for being burton. This does´t mean that they work great for you but you can´t be 100% certified you aren´t going to have problems with those boots (until you ride for some hours or days). I think almost 600$ for those boots it´s just to much money, you can find previous models for much less like the half of that amount. The main thing I want to tell you is I have burton moto´s 2016. I bought them for the incredible price of 90 $ (¡new ones!) and now I have a problem with my ankle. They fit my ankle too tight (like you said in the video) and causes pain in that zone (because of the compression of a nerve that goes trought the leg called sural nerve). So, it´s just a reflexion. I´m not very happy with burton (I tried some boards and the boots), I think other boots should work better for me. I need to go to the doctor to find a solution because I can´t really enjoy with that pain. I hope I´ll record soon a review about burton moto boots. Anyway, ¡enjoy your new boots!
Going to start snowboarding in a few weeks! im hyped
Christmas came early for Kevin. I'm hoping to get a new board later this year.
CalifroniaCrusin' or did it actually come late? :D
so sick kevin!! stoked for you
Hah, love that you go out and immediately buy Ion's and Mala Vitas, exactly what I did in about 2014.
Hi Kevin. What about boot heat moulding ? Have You done that or ..... What was shop recomendation ?
New gear is always fun
You think riding waveboard in the summer is a good alternative to skateboarding to stay in touch with boarding in any type
I ride Burton diode bindings and D.C. Travis rice boots. Both awesome and bomb proof. Highly recommend
Definitely. I want to buy another pair when my current pair wear out lol
personally if you're looking to buy new gear if you're a beginner or just need a replacement buying online can be alot cheeeper in some cases. Of course you won't be able to try stuff on but sometimes the sale for the item could be worth it.
I was fall in love with burton ion when i first time are wearing them on the mountain. the boots' turning initial is so fast and so accurate. but it was quite stiff, and my feet felt so painful at the first few weeks.
dude the BOA is the way to go. no compromises + the ability to soft the pressure and tight it back on so quickly. no need to take the gloves of or anything. its the best ones. try it out next time. yeww
Got myself some BOA's this year, love'em.
I love the nitro twin lacing system
I have ions as well great boot once the break in process is over
Kevin do you recommend heat molding boots when you buy them? And if you didn't get them heat molded when you bought them can you still even after wearing them once? p.s. LOVE all your videos!
Best thing buying board bindings and boots
Hey Kevin,
Looking to buy a new board-Binding set up. Used to ride a very stiff Lib Tech magnetraction, but want something smoother to do some butters and some beginner park action (Im intermediate to advanced rider) Was thinking of the Capita Outsiders with Union or Burton Custom bindings. Can this board be good to have some fun and still carve some groomers?
Congrats on your videos, been suscribed since last season and always looking forward to your videos. Thanks!
Why’d you have to wait til the next day to p/up the board??? & how much were the bindings???
love the vids bro! Keep this vlog kinda style going!!
I'm pretty sure that man carrying the sticks is the cover of a Led Zeppelin album lol
Vegan Squared he said that in the video lol
Should of got the yes optimistic great powder board and rails turns better than most boards out there
Is the best way to not have your feet hurt when you wear you boots is to wear em a lot or anything else that works? Thanks
What do you do with your old boots? Toss them?
dipped them in bronze and wall mounted them :)
It looked like you had a ton of laces still hanging out after doing up your boots. Did you just not twist them up cause you were trying them on? What bindings did you get? Did you also get that new Salomon board to replace your Process?
Fire Rose did you not see the video?
Or you could of just read the description🤷🏼♂️
Davis Stafford He didn't really show what bindings he was looking at in the video, and I didn't catch that it was in the description. The only bindings shown in the video were the Genesis... And of course I watched the video. How else would I have known his laces were done up funky?
What's your take on nitro boots(their lace system is dope in my opinion)+ bindings ?
Qn King i have nitro boots and actually hate their lacing. It gets loose very quickly :(
Kathi Furlan no way!! That sucks! I just finished a trip in my new nitro boots and I thought they were really really dope! However if I didn't pull the pull straps up like over my knee and really jerk them in there they'd come undone really quick but otherwise I thought they were seriously comfy! And all round pretty easy to use! Still looking at their bindings ATM they are aesthetically quite nice not sure about quality yet.
Hey, awesome set up.
But how tall are you and what length is the board?
By the way, your videos helped me a lot. Greetings from Germany
I got me some Burton Ion's last month! Stiff but quality!
Can't Stop!!!
I am 5'10, 140LBs, and have a size 11 boot. I ride park. What size board would you recommend
Good choice of music for the car ride :)
What's the charge on those ions? +1? +2?
Sorry. Chemist's joke.
That's not in any way funny.
Not even funny, and logistically incorrect. When denoting charge it’s either just; eg. Na+, or Ca2+... it’s not +1 or +2...
He must be a special chemist 😂
@@fed_zeppelin_ the + and the 2+ are the charge of the ions since Ca2+ has 2 elektron less than it should have. H has 1 elektron but a foton H+ has no elektron so the charge is 1+. S2O4 2- has 2 elektrons extra so it is negativly charged with those 2 elektrons meaning it attracts to 2 positive charged H-kations. So he is in fact right tho he just putted the plus infront of the number which doesnt matter that much if u understood what he is trying to say.
@Mr. FortePiano so, a photon is just an H atom with no electron shell? is that why photons permeate thru everything? can a helium atom exist without any electrons, too? a helium photon??
i always found it difficult to get into chemistry in school. it's a shame, cause stuff starts to get crazy interesting down at that scale... or up? and up, plus dow-HHHNNNNGGGGH
Burton Ion Boots are the best boots I have ever owned.
Hi Kevin,
can you give me some details about the malavitas? wanted to buy the cartels but the highback was a little too high for my boots. how much is the difference in height between the cartels and the malavitas? haven't got a snowboard shop around to try :-/
Thx and keep up the great work :)
hey man. how are the boots. got myself a pair of burton ambush and they are just so tight. as a matter of fact if I tighten the lower part I will have problems while riding cause of blood flow in my feet. the size is right though. would you say they will loosen up a bit?
7:52 gangsta dance haha
Can't stop!
Looking for advice from someone who knows much more than me - my biggest problem with boots is my heel coming up about 1/4"-1/2" whenever Im on toe side and it kills my ankles. Ive tried 4 different boots over the past 10-15 snowboard trips and the only thing I do is tie my boots tighter which cuts off circulation and use heel inserts which are painful. Any tips on what lace up system I should get or what to look for when trying boots on? Thanks
1) Heel lift: it is usually caused by the inner liner of your boots being too loose. The liners usually has some type of "J' shaped strap or molding that is designed to hold onto your heel on each side of the liner. I recommend taking the liner out and putting the liner on outside of the boot with your toes pointed up and inwards towards your knees so you can really sink those heels into the liner and tighten it. If your boots don't have a removable liner, do the same thing with your heel down on the ground and toes pointed up towards your knees as much as you can while tightening the liner. Tighten the liner just enough to keep the heel from lifting without cutting off your circulation and wait a few minutes to see if there's still blood flowing to your feet...if it's all good. Tighten the rest of your boots and wait a few minutes and see if there's still blood flowing to your feet...also, it could be a binding setup problem. If it's taking too much effort to the point where you have to lift your entire heel to go toe side, you might need to slide your bindings toward the toe side a little more to make it easier. If you're using rental equipment, some rental places will rent you equipment without giving you a proper fit test. The bindings on rentals will be set to wherever the last person using it left it. Most likely where the binding is centered over the board but your boots and feet are not. Generally, you will want to move the bindings to where your boot is centered over the board having equal boot over hang on the heel and toe side edges of the board so it will take very little movement to go edge to edge. These are the things I check for when I install new bindings or I just bought a new pair of boots to minimize heel lift. Heel lifts will happen but there are some techniques you can do to rest your ankles and calve muscles. 1) Slacker's technique: everyone that rides all day has done this at one point, you bend your knees, lean forward and rest the front of your shins on the tongue of your boots to create a toe side edge hold without using your calves. 2) The switch: ride switch on your heel edge for a few minutes.
2) Blood Circulation: Boots....the normal shoe lace system has a lot of give and less likely to cut off your circulation because of the soft stretchy shoe laces where the boa steel cables and high strength rope speed laces have almost zero give and flexibility.
You guys are giving me ton of great information!
Kevin please come to New Hampshire
can you do a buying guide for used gears? im new to snowboarding and dont wanna spend lots of cash yet
Just got 30 cm tonight best powder day of the year so far in Ottawa
Alec Grace Ik bro i live in Montreal and there was about 25cm of snow it was crazy👌
Ryden Swalwell I go to edelweiss this year
Ryden Swalwell oh really well I usually go to st-sauveur and Olympia but I never went to edelweiss, guess I'll go this weekend can't wait to go and also if you come back you should go to st-sauveur, anyways I have a package deal with 6 mountains guess I'll go to edelweiss next time
I got 50 fucking centimetres, I tried powder , was great but when I fell getting out is a real pain in the ass
Would you recommend a twin board or a one directional board for a beginner?
Kevin, Do u still suggest lace up boots?
The Burton ion costs like 250€ in Germany, why Tf are they so expensive at your place??
380€ according to the burton website, still a big difference
lewie receveur There is no price gap. Kevin pays in Canadian Dollars, not US Dollars. At the current exchange rate about 529 CAD are 381€. So it's just the original price.
a couple of reasons: canadian dollar, hes shopping in frikin whistler village-everything is marked up a ton
I got Ions this season. So blessed
Hey there Kevin, now you have been riding in your Ions for a couple of months how do you find them, do you rate em and are they worth the extra buckeroo?
+Dan Dibbly two broken speed zone laces so far. I may have to send them away for a repair, so that's kind of annoying! Other than that they feel good!
SnowboardProCamp, That's a bummer when new gear breaks, Warranty Please!! Laces on both boots or twice on one Kevin?
Hi KEVIN!
could you please tell us what's your opinion on FLOW step in BINDINGS?
thanx,
Miška
Can you do a new snowboard necessities video? Since you bought new boots, bindings, and a board? :)
What mountain do you make your daily vlogs at?
I don't recommend the burton genesis bindings. One of my fellow snowboard instructors has had multiple pairs break in the high back form simply riding everyday.
What's up Kevin, love your vids keep up the great work, oh ya can you do a tutorial on the tamed dog?
the board he picked up first had a led zeplin album cover on it
Why didn't u go with the Burton Custom Camber profile? I want that board real bad...
Even in the Yes line, I prefer either the PYL or the Optimistic for pow. Same float as the 420 but much quicker turn initiation... The 420 is overrated.
I find boot the most restrictive of snowboarding items to buy. Mainly as I have very wide feet, so there's not many brands that fit.
Hey, Im 5"11, 174 lb, boot size 11, should I get a regular or wide snowboard? and 157 would be ok?
every time i watch you videos makes me want to go snowboarding.
All my snowboard equipment is burton and I apsolutle love it
@SnowboardProcamp When i bought my own snowboard i bought one, the board came almost to my chin. How come you bought a smaller board? I know it handles fast corners better etc, but for a big person like you?
this is a special design for powder, its super wide and short. normal board design if it comes up to your chin that is usually a good length
dam kevin that price is crazy my boots with the knob laces were only 250
Now Chris gotta get a new Setup, too :D I actually need a new setup too but i'm a poor bastard that only buys lift tickets lol
@SnowboardProCamp, What snowboard facilities do you recommend in the Midwest for equipment etc.?
last week i bought flow snowboard shoes with a boa system and my vinger were full of blisters with blisters on top of those blisters haha... my skin is also to sensitive
yoooo I never even would've thought to wear your snowboarding socks to the store to try on boots
just subscribed!
love the videos you’re sooo cool!
new boot goofin'
Wow can't beat that feeling when you get new sh!t. first your like what did I just do! Then you pray that everything works and by the looks of it that board works sick
Can I ask what you don't like about the boa system??? Looking to purchase and want opinions
Blake Holden there really good and they rarely come lose
Love your work man
What do you guys think about "fastec" bindings?