great posts above by thane dogg and j-rod, but i'd like to address the question;
quote:what is the best board and binding setup for the money???
a lot of people will suggest this board and that board. that's great and all, but the best thing to do, like thane said, is to demo. you can tell people your exact riding style and exactly what you're looking for in a board, but the only way you'll know if a board's right for you is if you demo it. listen to people like thane and j-rod in their board suggestions, demo them from your local shop and decide for yourself. it's the ONLY way you'll know what's good for
YOU.