How much would decent snowboarding gear cost??
Posted by admin on Dec 6, 2009
Doesn’t have to be the best and please include goggles, snowboard, boots, ect.
Boots- $60-400 (decent- 100-200)
Bindings- 100-700 (decent-200-250)
Board- 150-1000+ (decent- 300-500)
Goggles- 50-150 (decent- 70-100)
Pants- 30-200 (decent- 70-120)
Jacket- 50-250 (decent- 80-150)
Helmet- 50-250 (decent- 70-150)
Gloves-50-200 (decent- 70-100)
All accessories you would ever need total- 25-150 (decent setup- 50-70)
Prices can vary with brand and quality and sales and stuff, but snowboarding definitely doesn’t run cheap though. However, it’s worth every penny.
Best place to buy snowboarding gear in SoCal? This is for a girl and she likes colorful stuff.?
Posted by admin on Nov 19, 2009
I know of a few places like Big 5, REI, Sports Chalet, the usual. Is there a speciaty store only for snow sports? Remember, I live in Los Angeles so it has to be local. Thanks.
Honestly I’d avoid those big retail stores. They only sell crap, Sure it’ll be cheap and I guess if the person you’re buying it for doesn’t ride very much then it’s fine. But if you’re looking for quality then look for a board shop, They’ll sell the quality gear, and usually around the end of the season they’ll have their 50% off sale on the gear they couldn’t sell that year.
Should I wear a helmet when I’m snowboarding?
Posted by admin on Oct 29, 2009
I have been snowboarding for five years, and never used a helmet. Last year I suffered from a concussion when I crashed landed on a jump. Some of my friends are telling me I should wear a helmet, but I feel that I still don’t need to wear a helmet since this is the only injury I received in the past five years.
yes, i have been skiing for 12 years and haven’t wore a helmet until this past year. I broke my arm two years ago from skiing and hit a tree. if i would’ve hit my head, i would’ve died. wear a helmet. Have you ever watched a snowboard video. It doesn’t matter if they are doing giant 1080s or little jumps they wear a helmet. It is the cool and safe thing to do. Also it keeps your head warmer and when you go in you can put your goggles and mittens in it when you sit down and eat and stuff like that.
What is a really good brand of snowboarding gear?
Posted by admin on Oct 17, 2009
I want to learn how to snowboard this winter and I need to know what brands to look more in to. please help. Thank you
meh I find Burton to be really overrated. Sure great stuff, but there are plenty of others and some better
Boards – I love my Lib Tech Skate. I love Lib, Nitro, K2
Bindings – I love love love my Nitro Raidens Tigre and Burton Lexas. Ride, Nitro and Burton make the best bindings in my opinion
Boots – Still staying strong with my Ride Sage Boots. Ride, Nitro make good boots.
hollyy
where can i buy some cheap snowboarding gear from end of season sales?
Posted by admin on Sep 28, 2009
since the end of season is near, where can i find some cheap gear? i dont care bout the brand and stuff, as long as its affordable. you guys know any websites? im looking to get board, boots, and bindings for under 200 altogether
Man, $200 is a pretty tight budget, I’d say impossible to get the "whole package" if you want good stuff even on major sales. My suggestions:
- Find a good friend that wants to get rid of a good extra/old board/bindings and offer him some money (and some favors);
- Check out these websites:
http://www.boardsforless.com
http://www.proboardshop.com/
http://snowboards-for-sale.com/burton_boots/
http://snowboards-for-sale.com/
http://www.usoutdoorstore.com/d_snowsports/snowboard-shop.htm
http://www.o2gearshop.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1_24
- e-Bay?? ;
Now, you’re asking for website sugestions but to buy boots I’d tell you to go try them on before you buy.
Good Luck!
Good camera for Snowboarding?
Posted by admin on Sep 14, 2009
Im looking into filming some snowboarding videos this year and I need a good camera. I was wondering if the cold is a big factor in this and how big of a problem water proofing is. I don’t plan to be falling while filming, but stuff does happen.
I also dont want a helmet cam since I dont want a bunch of 1st person views.
I am not willing to spend over 1000$ on this (unless there is no other option) also it cant be huge since we will need to be moving it around alot
Im looking into filming some snowboarding videos this year and I need a good camera. I was wondering if the cold is a big factor in this and how big of a problem water proofing is. I don’t plan to be falling while filming, but stuff does happen.
I also DONT WANT A HELMET CAM since I dont want a bunch of 1st person views.
I am not willing to spend over 1000$ on this (unless there is no other option) also it cant be huge since we will need to be moving it around alot
(thanks for reading the post first answerer)
I would suggest the Oregon Scientific ATC-2000 Helmet Cam – it a very easy camera to use and is very inexpensive – only around $100 – $125 and is shock- and splash-resistant:
http://www.rei.com/product/744594?vcat=REI_SEARCH
It is made to mount to handle bars or a helmet but you don’t have to use it that way. You can even connect it directly to the computer or TV to watch the videos.
Otherwise, just get a really small digital camera. Canon is the best and the SD series have a metal body that can stand up to abuse – about $250. Yes, the batteries don’t last as long when it is cold (so you buy a couple extra rechargable batteries) and these are spash resistant so I’ve never had a problem:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120208
Good Luck
What is the best brand for snowboarding gear?
Posted by admin on Sep 11, 2009
My brother wants to start getting into snowboarding so I want to get him some stuff for christmas…price isn’t an issue I just want to be able to get him good quality stuff that functions well.
Burton is by far the best, but you pay for it.
Some other good ones are Ride, Salomon, Never Summer(good boards from what I’ve been hearing)
You may want to stay away from actually buying him a board/boots/bindings though. These are things that should be fitted for him and you wouldnt want to buy him something he’s just going to take back. Maybe talk with a local board shop and see if they can set you up with a package gift certificate so he can just come in and get fitted and sized for what he needs.
You may want to even look into a season rental program from a local shop too until he figures out his style of riding that he wants to do, then he can buy something designed closer to that style. Board lengths/brands/design are a MAJOR factor in this as well as his height/weight and a good fitting boot is just as important.
Other than that, some good cold weather clothing(preferably waterproof), some goggles too.
If he is just starting out, I HIGHLY recommend a helmet and some wrist guards and knee pads. Helmet in case he falls and smacks his head. But he WILL fall and he WILL fall on his knees and wrists. Don’t forget to protect them too. Don’t wait for an "I told ya so". I’m a big fan of the Burton/Red impact gloves ($100 pair)with the built in guards and the Burton/Red knee gaskets($100 pair. Although, they are getting harder to find. Pro-tec makes a viable runner up($20-35 pair), but if you can find the burton stuff, it IS worth the money.
Now that we know rick is a complete BONEHEAD……..
Why anyone would tell you not to get pads is beyond me. It doesn’t take a backflip to hurt yourself. All it takes is to catch one edge at a decent speed. Something a beginner WILL DO. Blown out knees and broken wrists aren’t the most common injury among boards b/c they don’t. The physics of the matter dont get much clearer. Not to mention it takes some of the pain out of learning (minor bumps and bruises)and puts the fun back into it. Yeah it’s snow, but it’s best friend is ICE. Which can be hard as concrete at times, especially on a groomed/packed snow base which you’ll find on about 90% of the slopes out there. Unless your brother plans to be a strict powder hound, get the pads. And definitly dont listen to knuckleheads like rick that dont put safety and well being first.
What equipment do I need for snowboarding( gear and clothes) and what the the prices?
Posted by admin on Sep 8, 2009
Im joining snowboarding club in my school where we go to mountain creek and Ive never snowboarded before so I have no idea what to get.
Can you list what I need? And about how much I`ll need to but all of it.
First, the stuff you can’t rent…
1.) Pants – make sure they are WATERPROOF…if you’ve never been, you will be on your knees & butt A LOT!! For a beginner, look for a pair around $40 – $80.
2.) Goggles – look for a pair with good venting and an anti-fog treatment. Foggy goggles suck. I wouldn’t pay less that about $50 – $60. Oakleys (I like the Oakley Crowbars) are more expensive, but are worth it in my opinion.
3.) Jacket – again, should be waterproof. The price varies, but a good one should cost about $80 – $120.
4.) Gloves – should be waterproof. A decent pair will run you about $30 – $50.
You will also need a board, bindings, boots and helmet (recommended), but you can rent all of those things at the hill. If you prefer to buy though…
1.) Board – a new beginners board will run you $150 – $300
2.) Boots – probably the most important part of your set-up. Uncomfortable boots will ruin your day. Buy them a little tight, they will pack out. A decent pair will run you $90 – $120.
3.) Bindings – lots of options…just make sure your boots have a nice fit in them. A decent set will cost $100 – $130.
4.) Helmet – not necessary, but it will give you more confidence as you learn. $30 – $60
Those are the basic items you’ll need. It can get pretty expensive if you buy everything at once. I’d recommend you rent your first season and buy new gear in the off-season (best deals and selection from about April – August) You can save a lot of money if you buy last season’s gear in the off-season, usually about %50 off. Some websites still have some good stuff available from last season: www.sierrasnowboard.com ; and www.porterstahoe.com are good sites to check and both have free shipping.
NOTE: I didn’t mention many brands because that really comes down to personal preference. Burton, K2, Capita, Salomon and Rome are good for your board, boots, bindings and clothing. Oakley, Smith and Anon (Burton) are good for your goggles. R.E.D. (Burton) and Giro make decent helmets.
Whats a good video camera to take snowboarding?
Posted by admin on Sep 5, 2009
It needs to be tough incase someone falls with it. and please no helmet cams. Ive looked at the flip video camera and it looks like it might break easily. Thanks for your help
Try the Panasonic SDR-SW20. It’s ideal for this kind of stuff as well as being useable underwater up to 1.5 metres. Brilliant. There is a review on Simplydv which says it is good. Also look at the SDR-S7, which is tiny.
How would airport security react to me wearing a snowboarding helmet?
Posted by admin on Sep 5, 2009
I will buy a snowboarding helmet in the states over the winter break and bring it back to switzerland with me, but i doubt that i’ll be able to fit it in my suitcase. if i wore it on my head and took it off at security checks and stuff as if it were a hat, would that be okay or not?
I wouldn’t worry.
They’d be too busy anal probing me because I forgot to take out the nickle in my pocket before going through the metal detector.
I swear, every time…
