Is it best to buy a board with normal mounting system or channel ?

Question

and what are the advantages/disadvantages ?

Answer 1

normal because not all bindings support channel mounts.

Answer 2

i havent used a board with a channel system but i know that the advantage is infinite stance options. burton has the ICS (infinite channel system) on a few of their boards from 08 with the EST bindings that go with it. for the 2009 season they have more available with this option. im getting my new board with a normal mounting system casuse i dont want to shell out a lot of money for a burton board.. good luck buying and have fun boarding!!