need info on snowboards...

[stringbeans]

ok, so im a beginner and im getting a great deal on a brand new board from a friend.. only thing is i dont know if its the right height or not?

when i stand it up infront of me its about 2cm below my chin.. is this too short?

ive been told that since im a beginner its a good idea to get a board which is a little shorter.. is this a good height?

john
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[Dean]

thats about right... for a beginer shorter makes it easier.. you might want to get into a bigger one later on but as long as your not paying like alot of money for that one it should do the trick until you get better and need a new one

[Senior]

Sounds fine but as with anything do a bit of home work and shop around to see if it's really a good deal. What company makes the board, bindings and so on?

Other than that have fun on the hill!

[stringbeans]

the board is an oxygen system 055 and umm... the bindings say 02 so i guess they're made by oxygen too hehe..

anyways, i think the height should be ok, but im not sure about the width now

when i stand straight on the board without boots on my feet come flush with the edges of the board perfectly... so that means that when i have boots on they'll overhang a little.. do you think this is a big deal?

thanks!

[Senior]

I wouldn't worry about a little toe hang, but based on that information I'm not sure if you really want that board. What I'd suggest is checking Sports Junkies and Cheap Skates for a good comparison. How much is the asking price anyway?

[stringbeans]

$120

[stringbeans]

i mean, i just want something to learn on and maybe use for a year or 2.. so if a little toe overhand isnt a big deal then i'll get it