STAUBER Summit Snowboard & Binding Package Size 128, 133, 138, 143, 148,153,158,161- Best All-Terrain, Twin Directional, Hybrid Profile Snowboard & Bindings for All Levels

I have been snowboarding for about 10 years now, and recently bought this board as my first personally owned equipment (as opposed to renting each year). This board has done extremely well despite the beating I have given it. After multiple uses (I have now ridden it for around 10 full days of boarding total), there is only slight (expected) wear on the edge and surface. The flex of the board holds up against the most sturdy of trees- and I found a few.The only issue I have had with the equipment is with the bindings. After installing just how I wanted (it comes with a setup guide and recommended angles, for those not accustomed to putting on your own bindings), I took it out for its first run. After about 10 hours of riding, I began to lose some mobility on turns. As it turned out, the screws holding the bindings onto the board had gotten water in them, and began to loosen. Thus, the binding started to turn with my foot, and led to a nice crash or two. The problem was fixed by simply tightening the screws back with a screwdriver, but this problem persisted (and still persists), and had to be retightened at the end of each day. Note: this issue is seen in a lot of binding setups, and some more experienced boarders told me to try screw tape to help keep the melted snow out of the screw holes. I have not had the chance to try this yet, but I believe it will solve this issue.Overall, this board is a great purchase for those that aren't incredibly picky about board perfection. For the price point, this equipment is very competitive in quality, and the lesser known brand name has held up to my tests. The rocker/camber style is great for beginners and experienced riders alike, and the sharp edges seem to hold longer than I expected. A good waxing may be needed soon after purchase, but the factory wax is acceptable for the first week or two. Happy riding, that sweet sweet pow is calling your name.

So I had approx. 2 days of experience snowboarding when I decided I enjoyed it more than skiing and took the plunge. In summary, this is a great and forgiving board and is an excellent value for the money.I am 6' and 180lbs and purchased the 158" board. I think it was the best size for a beginner of my dimensions since it is relatively easy to turn yet you can still pickup decent speed without too much reverb. When actually boarding, I noticed a number of times where I thought to myself "I probably should have caught an edge", but I think the way the board is shaped creates more leeway and time to correct yourself before catching an edge. Not to say you can't catch an edge, but it is more difficult to do especially compared to rental boards. It doesn't mean that you won't fall... but your falls will be a lot easier to handle with the board slipping out from under you on turns vs. doing flips and landing really hard.Bindings were acceptable. I noticed some squeaking later in the trip which irritated me, but that could happen with any bindings. Word to the wise - do not rest your board on your boot on the lift like I am in the photo without precautions. The sharpness of the board ended up cutting up my right boot (which I consider my fault so I'm not holding it against the board).I believe this is as good a beginner board as any, and with the convenience of amazon (2 day shipping), it can't be beat. It really is a steal of a deal for all that you get considering any decent beginner set up at a Ski shop will set you back ~$500.

I've had this snowboard for about 3 years as a beginner. It's much lighter than rental boards. It's more nimble and easier to steer. It's easier on your legs when you're on the lift. The bindings have held up the first 2 seasons, and only one of the straps have popped off towards the end of the 3rd season, however it was easily fixed with a screwdriver. The edges have chipped and the surface scratched easily but that's due to my lack of riding skills and running into rocky areas. Overall this was a solid buy for a beginner without breaking the bank. If you're unsure how long you will snowboard as a beginner, this would be a solid option over rental boards.

I've been snowboarding for ~10 years and decided this was the year I wasn't going to pay for another rental. Having left things to the last minute, my purchase criteria were: quick delivery, nice graphic, economical but reliable. Stauber nailed it: I'm 6'2, 220lbs and went with the 158 inch board. I had a great ride and looking forward to taking it out again. Very impressed with the board, the feel and really like its matte finish. The bindings do the job and were initially easy to setup. After doing a few runs though, I decided to adjust one of the straps and found one of the adjustment eyes/holes (the one I needed) on the strap was slightly misaligned which resulted in difficulty threading the screw through it. I got it back in so I could continue snowboarding but damaged the screw head in the process. After getting back I reached out to Stauber to get a replacement screw which are unique because they have hinged covers. My intention was to have someone slightly stretch the rubber strap enough to compensate for the misalignment so I could get the screw in straight, but in addition to replacement screws, Stauber immediately sent new straps too! Now it all fits together no problem. Really good customer service, thanks! Very happy with the purchase and recommend to others.