I ended up buying everything last year, but I'm not really happy with anything other than the pads and bindings
I bought the board brand new for $150, so I guess I can't complain since it's SOOOO much better than the rentals. Burton Seven, but I think I got it a little too big. I'm 6'0, 160lbs and it's a 158. I just threw the board in storage without cleaning/waxing it, so who knows what it looks like when it comes out. I really want to try a Banana.
I bought the boots before I even went snowboarding... I think they are some ****ty Big 5 brand. They actually worked awesome the first couple of trips, but now they are packed in and as soon as I start going down the mountain they are too loose. Definitely need to get a new pair.
I tried on the K2 Raider boots with the BOA system. Super easy to get in and out fast and get the boots as tight as I like. The boot was super stiff as well, which I thought would be a good thing... but I keep reading online that stiff boots are for experts. Anyone have thoughts on the K2 Raider, BOA system, or stiffness for beginners?