I love this board! This is my first season snowboarding and when I was riding a rental I thought I was just sucking really bad but I was determined I wouldn't give up. My husband bought me this board for my birthday and I could tell the difference right away, turning is way easier and I feel like I'm floating down the slope, except for when I crash but that's not nearly as often now ;)

This is my first season riding so I don't have a lot to compare these with, that said these are nice and flexible but I think I need to keep messing around with them until I find the right settings so I can step into them. I think maybe m boots might be a little too chunky in the wrong places but right now I'm happy enough using them like a regular strap in.

The description states it has a padded SHOULDER STRAP, not that the bag is padded, read the description before making drastic statements.

I haven't worn these out yet but I was so excited when I got them that I wore them around the house for a while. The zip out fleece liner is awesome and you can actually wear them around as track pants, I've been wearing them when it gets cold at home so far but it will be great to be able to wear them home in the car after a long day in the snow. The adjustable waist tabs are great if you have a decent sized butt with a small waist like me, it means I could get the right size to give my legs and butt room to move without having a giant gap in the waist band or risking having my pants fall down.

I got these for my husband and he;s stoked with them. The zip out liner is really soft and warm but it also gives the pants more versatility in general. My hubby is 6'2" and 200lbs give or take and the large fit perfectly, length AND waist (almost unheard of!). Haven't worn them out yet but they look like they will hold up well.