Is this a decent snowboard package for a beginner?

I'm 6"2" 220 lbs and bought a 169 2005 Burton Triumph board, Salomon SP1 bindings and Ride Anthem boots. I guess my main concern is that I'm a size 12 shoe and the board is a mid-wide. Should I be ok and not lose my edge if I dig into a turn?

Is this a decent snowboard package for a beginner?
Sounds like a good package man. For your weight, height and a beginner, just about the right length, and I'm sure it's weight range fits you well, for all those who believe weight is a major issue.... my self, I find it only a minor item to look at as I ride a board that I'm "supposedly" 30 pounds to heavy for according to the weight recomendation. But it's the best board I've ridden in the park. But you should be good with that, mid wide should be wide enough to hold a 12. I have size 12 myself, and I used to have a mid wide. Worked completely fine. Only experienced bad toe drag in extensive, hard carving. Which is why I upgraded to a full wide board this year. But you should be fine. And if you do experience problems, like above said, look into gas pedals or risers. My bindings have extendable gas pedals on them this year and it's helped greatly. But good luck!
Reply:You should be fine... You may want to look into some lift plates or gas pedals if toe drag becomes a problem. Also changing your binding angles, possibly riding duck footed can help.
Reply:You should be okay.
Reply:I'm 6'3" 220 myself, and i've got an Option Supercharger 168 that I ride alot. I've got another, shorter deck that I ride in the park, but nothing beats my 168 in the powder and for high speed turns down a steep run. Burton makes decent products, not the best, but definitely not the worst. You should be ok.





As for carving on it, just set your stance at an angle that doesn't leave too much toe hanging over the edge, nor too much heel hanging over the other edge. This creates toe/heel drag. A little on each side is unavoidable, but you want to even it out so that you're centered on the width of the board.





Ride and Salomon both make good products, as well, so your setup shouldn't hinder you in any way. Have fun on the hill, man!



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