Snowboard Buying Help

[Supra_KL]

Looking to get a snowboard package...
Relatively new to the sport... (started 2 or 3 years ago)
Still a beginner, should be an intermediate by the end of this season. (Tremblant for a whole week!)

Just need some info on how to buy a board, bindings and boots...

Physical Specs:
About 5'6
Just under 140 lb
Size 9 / 10
Regular Stance

Like to Carve and Maneuver around hills, may get into tricks / pipes (wayyy) later on...

Looking to spend around $300 for everything. Thanks for any help!

[lost~user]

Hey, so a board length should be in the range of 153 - 158. Since u're going to be a freerider I'll stick with 156 - 158 range. If you're just learning with this board, just try something basic.... nothing too expensive, as it's gonna get scratched and abused left right and centre. So that shouldn't cost you more then $200. So, I think this board will be good for you eh?
http://www.boardzone.com/productimages/05SBLAMAU3H.jpg
Price: $149.00
Tax: $20.86
Total: $168.86 (http://www.boardzone.com/snowoutlet/shop/snowboards/lamar/2004-diablo/index.cfm)
Now on to bindings....
http://www.boardzone.com/productimages/80BIAVALM5A.jpg
Price: $69.99
Tax: $9.80
Total: $79.89 (http://www.boardzone.com/snowoutlet/shop/snowboard-bindings/avalanche/2005-av-5/index.cfm)
finally... boots! Now boots are considered the most important part... b/c u're on them the whole day... The should be snug, not loose or restraining. To tight and you're feet won't be comfortable, too loose and your legs will get tired easily. http://www.boardzone.com/productimages/80BOAIRWM5B.jpg (http://www.boardzone.com/snowoutlet/shop/snowboard-boots/airwalk/2005-hawk/index.cfm)
Price: $79.99
Tax: $11.20
Total: $91.19[/url]

Oh one thing about boardzone is that I think you get discounts for buying.. so I think u might get $20 off for buying this set before taxes. so... with that in mind.. it will be
Board: $149.00 Discount: $20.00
Bindings: $ 69.99 Subtotal: $278.98
Boots: $ 79.99 Ont. Taxes: $39.06
Subtotal: $298.98 Total: $318.04
^^^^^
Or, you can always go and buy used equipment... anyway, I hope this helped!

[CHINAdeals]

i've heard good things about new FLOW bindings

they are totally changed from the previous generation etc.