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Dr. Hannibal Lecter

Dr. Hannibal Lecter

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Dear Friends,

I am trying to obtain a starter snowboard in an sincere and concerted effort to injure myself. I fully realize that at my age I am beginning a sport that will likely be construed as a personal attempt at suicide, but I figure as I will only live once...

I have a number of knives to offer up as trades should one of you have tried snowboarding in the past, decided upon more sane hobbies, and be willing to trade one off. Bindings a plus, for obvious reasons, but not essential.

FWIW - male, 5' 10", 180 lbs. A suitable board would probably be >154cm in length. Other than this, I am largely clueless about the sport.

Any interested parties please e-mail at doctor.hannibal.lecter.md@gmail.com


My word to anyone who responds that you will in no way be held accountable should I break my fool neck. :D


Most sincerest thanks,


Dr. Hannibal Lecter
doctor.hannibal.lecter.md@gmail.com
 
If you have never gone boarding, and you don't know if you will like it, I would strongly suggest renting a board and taking a lesson. lessons might get you quickly past the falling down part of learning. I learned the hard way, but I was a young kid at the time. many adults give up after a few good wipeouts.

ps: there is nothing suicidal or insane about snowboarding.
 
Snowboarding is one of my most favorite things to do. Definitely give it a try! I would also suggest renting a board and taking a lesson if you havent already. goodluck! :thumbup:
 
I've been snowboarding for 8 years now doing some of those crazy things you may have seen on the X-Games. Great sport to get into, just saw a movie/documentary "First Descent" where a guy probably in his 50s maybe older (not positive) says he finally started to ride after skiing his whole life and has been doing it for 6 years. Never too late :)

I'd recommend a board in the 157 to 160 range, but make sure that the board is able to handle your weight. I'm about 5 11" ~170lbs and ride a 157 board, but you must make sure the board can handle the weight because the board is designed to flex a certain way for weight ranges. Another consideration is shoe size. I have size 11 shoes and boots and need a wider board than most even with pretty angled stances.

You may want to check out a local ski/board shop or Sports Authority for a package deal. Great time with end of the season sales, kinda bad if there's no snow to try it out. Take at least a beginner course at your local mountain once and then practice on your own or with friends. Don't push yourself onto slopes you're not ready for. Good luck and hopefully no rides down from the ski patrol :) Let me know if you have any questions.

Edit: Good suggestions about renting first.
 
I don't know where you're located but there are great deals going on now for end of season sales and there's still TONS of snow here in Washington. Rent this weekend and if you love it buy next weekend.

Hope you have health insurance. My ski experience is limited to sitting at the bar in the lodge watching everyone else ski. :D
 
Dear Friends,

Obtaining a rental would incur costs approaching a purchase (I checked already). I have a cheap knockoff I tried a couple of times and I am already getting the hang of it, much to my astonishment. :D

Snowboarding is something I will definitely pursue, as I really don't mind falling on my duff repeatedly. My Lady has already tried it and LOVES it!

I guess the Olympics inspired me. :o


Best,

Hannibal
 
I'd suggest about a 156-157. Get something rather flexible. It will be easier to start on and more fun. I'm a HUGE fan of Burton but but until you get decent at carving you won't know the difference between the various sidecuts and flex points. Take a lesson if you can. Set up your stance with about equal tip and tail (some boards don't let you get rid of a huge tip, so check that out when buying). Here's the key: keep about equal weight on each foot and make sure both knees are sticking out sideways, like riding a horse. That sideways pressure is what helps keep you stable and carve properly. Not enough people ride properly. I could go on for a while, but if you want to start with high end stuff, use ebay and local papers. I got a $900 board lightly used one season for $280 shipped from ebay and $400 bindings for $160 in person through a local buy and sell paper.

PS: I got a park board that rides well downhill, instead of trying to use a downhill board in the park.
 
I just sold a brand new pair of saloman snowboard boots on ebay for $15. They were size 12. I'm 5'11 155lbs, and I usually ride a board that takes less weight than that. I love the flex!
 
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