What do i look for in a board?

you might not wanna get a board right at first. maybe rent. but if you do get a board maybe not a beginer board because you will grow out of it fast. intermediate would be nice. jake has good advice. but pick a board based on something that fits your weight according to how the board will flex as a result of that. also checkout whiskeymilitia.com for tmied sales. medium stiffness boots are good. boots can make or break your day as far as comfort. get the superfeet greeen inserts for help on the arch. they are aftermarket. but ski stores carry them. you may wanna try craigslist for some deals too but youd need to know what youre doing and not listen to some quack like harry potter who for some reason i know not comes in and gives advice he probably knows is wrong. ive seen him around before. what a dufus.