Buying a snowboard, need advice Options

[shid]

Ok guys, I'm in the market for a snowboard, boots and bindings- and need some advice. Anything is appreciated.

Basically, what brands do you recommend that won't rip me a new gut pricewise? I'm looking at buying from Sports Chalet right now, as they have a whole package- boots; board and bindings 20% off total; thats pretty good; would add up to about 80 dollars a 400 dollar package.

What should I look for when I'm buying a board, boots or bindings?

I already know I need a wider board- as my feet stick out on rentals and cause me many a crash >_< damn big feet.

What about bindings? Definetly not step ins; but what should I look for about the strap ins?

Boots?

Hidden brands, etc information appreciated. Links to buyer guides also wanted.

Looking at a board by Morrow, anyone know of them?

BTW; my board size is between 59-63 or so.

Thanks guys.

--Sean

[Exile04]

Ok well it matters what ur price range is and how long and how hard u expect to ride the gear.

My fav. is ride binding the a light duriable and good looking(very important)
To keep it cheap i say the ex, lx models they are ur basic models top price of liek 169. If u want somehting u are going to keep for a long tiemand top of the line i would say the SPI's-199...or the Ride teams-270(i just bought these i love them). Theseare basically the same binding but the teams has the name team on it, the highback is a little stiffer. There are like 15 different binding choice form ride i would check out there website.

For boots u cant be choice really because they are the most important part of snowboarding. You have to have comfort with ur boots so go to the local shop and test all the boots dont go with the most expenise cuz they might not be the best fit. So go with what fits u the best.

Board...Agian i like ride they have cheap boards that are very well made. With boards u have to go with what fits ur style of boarding if it be park, or freeriding.
And you no the basic brands all have good boards burton, fourm(little mroe expensive), ride, are my main choice when looking

Hope this helps