Hi, I've been snowboarding for about 7 years, and despite the fact i don't kno jack shit about the actual hardware, gear and such u ppl prolly won't believe that i'm actually a very good rider...
anyway, i've decided to stop renting boards and to buy my own for this '04-'05 season... i need advice and help on which board/binding/boots to get...

what i am looking for in a reply is for u all to read the preferences i state below and tell me exactly which board, type of bindings and name/model of boots (even a good website to buy it from) so i can research them and make a more informed decision when i buy my gear...

i am 5'7" 150 lbs. i do a lot of jumps, i like switch stance frequently and to do 180s and 360s and stay mostly on blues... some of my friends go fast so i want to be able to keep up, but i want something light and somewhat flexible for easy manuvers... oh, and the less the $$$ the better... = )

THANKS in advance.

-joe