After having a break of 6 years (for various medical, non-snowboarding related reasons), i'm returning to snowboarding this winter (Livigno, in March)
prior to that, I was riding on softboots for 6 years, but now that i'm back, I'd like to try carving.
So I would like your guys' advice on two things:
1) The board - ideally, i'm looking for something that I could get 2nd hand, from inside the EU - I don't have a huge budget. My dimensions are:
Height: 184 cm
Weight : 85 kg (usually a bit less
Boot size: 28 MP (UK size 10)
My current softboot board (bought 7 years back) is Burton Custom 59, with Airwalk Freeride boots.
I've spent ages reading through BOL, and posts on this website (all very helpful - thanks
) , but much of that advice is person - specific. If you'd have moment to fire off your recommendations for me, I'd be glad.2) Carving school/instructor: I called the snowboard school at livigno, and they said they have instructors riding plates - so I should be fine.
However, if any of you guys would have someone you know/would particularly recommend, please let me know.
Thanks in advance,
Daniel