New Snowboard

Trencher knows what he is talking about.
Don't run yourself round in circles about what is optimum. So many variables can affect your riding from day to day. Get happy with and used to the kit you've got.

When you eventually do want to fiddle, only change ONE item for comparison ie. same boots and bindings on a different board. This way you can directly assess the new bit of kit.

Enjoy the flexi board; they're top fun.

I really appreciate your help Gents!! :D

I have made a decision what to do. I am gonna keep out the park this year (only have 9 more days planned) and concentrate on my mountain skills. I have decided to buy a decent freeride board after much deliberation. This is similar to the Rossi I already have (which is quite damaged by the way), but longer and thinner.

My skill riding switch and comfort with fakie is (what I consider) very high. I decided I need to improve my classical technique. So a long directional board seemd to make sense.

When it comes round to next season I think I will invest in a freestyle board to compliment it and move into the park.

The advice on the bindings is very much appreciated, it makes life much simpler.

A load of my colleagues are away skiing/riding this weekend and I am extremely jealous, all I have to look forard to is dismantling a kitchen the re-assembling it 150m down the road.