Lark, Luna, Duchess, Feelgood, Vinyl, Blue?

Question

My head is spinning trying to decide on which board to purchase! I've done some research, but thought I would get some pros suggestions.

I'm an intermediate rider, 5' 6" looking for a board to take me to the next level. I don't do any park, only mountain, but don't mind having a board that does some funky things. The ones I have reviewed and are leaning towards are:

Salomon Lark

K2 Luna

K2 Duchess

Burton Feelgood

Rome Vinyl

Rome Blue

I'm also seeing things on Forum and Rossi boards, and I'm also liking the Gnu B-Pro. I'm going crazy deciding though! I also need recs for bindings.... too many options.....

Anything you can recommend! I'm not interested in anything outside of Burton but the Feelgood, same with the K2s... but I'll take whatever you can give!

My price range is probably no more than $400-$500 TOTAL including boots and bindings, so keep that in mind! Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

if you need a whole set-up you can usually get pretty good deals on the three b's at the-house.com

a lot of so/so stuff but some good things you might as well check it

Answer 2

I just picked up a Forum Star board and I love it.  I got some mildly discounted Drake bindings and was within your ballpark there.

The Star is the next up from the beginner board, but I'm a fan of Forum and would recommend them to anyone.