Snowboarding is fun

[atomicacid55]

I went snowboarding for the past 2 days and I gotta say I LOVED IT. I used to just kinda go meh when people went skiing and I would just kinda tag along. I struggled and just tried to survive.

Then I never went back for years until last year. I struggled with boarding as it was my first time, and I think I left with only very little skill gained. I went back again and then I was a lot better, finally being able to steer somewhat and not fall. I went back again this past weekend and wow, it was totally different. I was hitting up the blue trails this time, and while I still do fall here and there, I feel like I'm doing infinitely many times better than before.

Anyways, so I'm thinking I should start buying stuff as I'm almost certain I'll be back on the snow at least once more this season, and definitely MANY MANY times next season.

Buying a board is a huge jump, and I'm sure preferences can change over time with skill. So I'm figuring I should start with boots... any tips? If you got tips for boards, let me know too, since if there's something worth buying out there I might just jump into it.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

I just into snowboarding too this past season. Too bad the snow was pretty terrible. Anyway this site has some pretty good info. http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/

 

[imported_Devine]

Since its so late in the season I wouldnt buy anything since like you said you'd only use it 1 or 2 times before it sits there all summer. Just wait until the have all the end of season sales to get stuff cheap, or at least cheaper

 

[atomicacid55]

Originally posted by: Devine
Since its so late in the season I wouldnt buy anything since like you said you'd only use it 1 or 2 times before it sits there all summer. Just wait until the have all the end of season sales to get stuff cheap, or at least cheaper

Of course. There are already a lot of sales though like a 50% off Sierra Snowboard and what not. I'm definitely waiting for sales, but it seems some have started, so I'm just looking for pointers on what to buy and so when I see a good price, maybe I'll snatch it up.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

i think boots are the number one most important thing when it comes to snowboarding.

my advice: go to a specialty shop and actually try a few of them. buy whichever gives you the most comfort. or buy the same boots if you find the exact same boots online for cheaper price.

and since you're a novice, butt protection/helmet, etc does wonders.

 

[NaOH]

Welcome to the sport. Make sure u get a board the right length too.

 

[COntr]

Probably the best things to start out with imo are goggles, pants, gloves.

You should buy boots with your board, because if you're not buying a board, you'd be renting -- which comes with boots.

Buying a board eventually pays for itself and is a big difference in terms of quality compared to rentals.