How Much Should You Spend on Snowboard Gear? 

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Yup, good tip

Yup, sounds like you know the deal! Demos are definitely where it's at, especially if you're indecisive.

Thanks! Glad it was helpful

You got it, more videos like this coming soon!

I don't think I had ever even thought about the applications of those materials outside of snowboarding, thanks

Thanks, Gregory! We'll have videos dropping every Wednesday and Friday for the season

Thanks man, glad they've been of use!

nah

@@sergeydemko4322 yes, everyone can possibly be affected by head injuries even the pros

Helmet and boots should be the first purchase, for full price gear, because the fit is critical. Jackets and pants can usually be picked up in sales.

I got a concussion from boarding. Even with a cheap amazon helmet on.

helmets are riding style dependant, if you wanna cheap out just buy a cheap push bike helmet

You bet!

It can take some time, but it is well worth spending the time to find the perfect boots

@@SearchofSnowboarding took them back today. Tried on about six pair walked around the store for about 20 minutes with each pair. Ended up buying Burton.Ruler snowboard boots. Thanks for all the tips. They are nice and comfortable and I had them heat molded.

That was 10 years ago! Might be time for an update

@@SearchofSnowboarding updated in 2022 )

Great idea, probably won't be able to make that happen till the beginning of next season now, but I'll be on it

Upgrade that board and I promise you will have a much better time on the mountain, boards are so much easier and more fun to ride now than they were 20 years ago with the updated tech

That Eldorado board was an amazing board back in the day. I still have my K2 zeppelin and still it's still my favorite board.

Thanks inflation😂

Prices are crazy right now. I'm sticking with my contact pro's from around 10 years ago.😳

@@SearchofSnowboarding I agree that a 20 year old board is outdated but what about a 2012? I’ve got a 2012 k2 parkstar and I can’t bring myself to buy a new board…

Noice!

Oh yeah, and I didn't even get into outerwear on this one!

I have saved up around 2.5K but don’t want to spend more than I need let me know if you have any tips or even a price breakdown of what I would need (anything helps)

Sounds awesome, and stoked you're committing more to shredding this season! Way to save up some money for what you love to do. 1) Spend a good amount of money on a solid pair of boots (don't skimp on boots). This may be between $350-$450 2) A solid board that will help you progress everywhere can be $450+ but if you find a board you are into check to see if you can find the same model from a previous year which can be cheaper. Maybe check out the Capita DOA: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RVZzrwfpZbA.html 3) You don't need to spend too much on bindings. This is one piece of equipment that is fine to buy used, but brand new you can get a great pair for around $250. I suggest the Union Force. Do you ever ride at St. Louis Moonstone? They have such a fun park

@@SearchofSnowboarding ive only been to the park near my house called brimcomb ( i think) its kind of small but perfect for my level right now! i really appreciate the reply and the advice given.

I'm getting 5 people (ages 13-24) into snowboarding this year and I bought ALL the equipment USED. I have a lot of my own expensive fancy stuff but I also have a lot more experience. Dress comfortably including the helmet (fancy MIPS or other isn't necessary - even the inventors can't guarantee more than 15% increase in "safety"). Although there is a standard recommendation on how to fit a boot, there are also different practical-use opinions on boot fit (some like more space in the "wrong" places). You don't need a BOA lacing system (which some people hate) or anything fancy if you get used boots - buying used will help you figure out how you like your fit and whether you want a certain lacing system and then you can shop according to your higher budget. You can also replace the footbed of a boot and trim it around the sides for fit issues. So if you get an inexpensive boot, you can get a new footbed for comfort/fit. I found boots in very good condition from $50-80. There is also BOA on helmets which is nice but costs more. I found two BOA equipped helmets in excellent condition that were under $30 ea. I just picked up an $80 board with standard camber in fairly good shape with decent bindings for $80. It needs standard base fixes (scratches, etc.) and tune up (edges, wax) but I can do all that (if you can't, most places charge about $60 and I think they might clean up the topsheet). If you can, go to all the demo days and you can test ride boards. Or borrow/test a friend's or rent different types if you have multiple rental shops. You'll want to test ride several boards to find out what length and profile (traditional camber, rocker, hybrids, etc.) you prefer. If you don't have a lot of money and you're going to spend $400+ on a board, you want to be sure you're going to enjoy it and it fits with your riding style. If you're set on buying new, that's ok, just need to provide more info in order to nail down what to get to fit how you expect to ride and to last you to a certain point (be it years, riding level/style, etc.). Since you are a beginner, MANY low price options (new, used, on sale) will work for any riding style for at least a couple years even if it's not the "ideal" setup. But you won't really determine your ideal setup till you've had around a season of riding. You may go into this thinking you want to be mostly in the park and then change to primarily freeriding off-trail. Don't concern yourself too much about base types at this point - the differences aren't so drastic that the equipment will become unusable. If you stick to the well known name brand boards on sale (decent stuff $279 to $320), they'll be good: the profile is more important and I'd recommend starting on traditional camber. As for bindings, low price name brands will be sufficient (seen stuff for $160, maybe a bit less). Boots are most important. You can get new with BOA for under $200 but typically you'll pay $300+. Stick to standard laces and the prices go way down. Just make sure the boot is comfortable and supportive all around. You're in the boots for hours and it's how you connect to the board so there shouldn't be any slosh in the fit or you won't have good control. So $800 for new (helmet, boots, bindings, board) is a realistic minimum. If you can manage to get all used then you're looking at $500-ish at the most. I got a setup used for $200 (helmet with boa, good condition boots that fit well, bindings and board in good shape and appropriate for beginner with mid-flex all around and traditional camber).

No, it shouldn't be. You should be good to go dialing in your skills with that setup

The more you spend, the longer it can last

Most places that rent snowboards have selections of the newest and best snowboards on the market. Renting a board like this is definitely better than owning a cheap snowboard.

@@SearchofSnowboarding thanks

@@rideinisraelskipping the rental line alone is worth getting your own kit, IMO

I’d recommend learning & honing skills on rental board, then asking to try out a few high end boards. Most shops will let you do this (they do in Austria at least). Then you can buy an intermediate-expert board & get more use out of it. I learned on a beginner Ride then bought a Lib Tech T.Rice Pro & it’s still ripping 10 years later

Yeah, that would be a good place to start, although it will have a slightly cheaper construction than some other boards, but it will get the job done for you

Finding the perfect boot can be tough. Keep in mind that you can find boots that are relatively wide even if they are not labeled "wide". I'd check out the Vans Verse, Vans run wider than most and the Verse is one of their stiffer boots

Absolutely!

@@SearchofSnowboarding thank you thank you !

That can help a lot

Way to go, there can be some good clearance deals out there

I did the same with my 32 lashed double boa last year. Saved about £200

Depends what gear you're talking about. Best time for boots are beginning of the season so you have as many options for sizes/models as possible. If you're just looking for deals on boards and bindings and don't have your eye set on popular models you'll get the best deals from April-August

Good tip for sure, live and learn, sorry that happened to ya

Most people aren’t stupid enough to lie to themselves about their skill level and immediately buy a high end board after a couple days of snowboarding

@@cutthroat795 Truth

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Yep I afraid so

Same thats why I only use laces. Double cross the lace in 2 spots and now you can adjust tightness or loosen without messing with the lower sections.

It's kind of a tricky question because some people do have issues with this and once they do they never do BOA again. I personally ride the Ride Insano which is a double boa and don't really have issues with them loosening. There is something to say though about any boot getting looser throughout a day as you use Sometimes it's hard to differ between the feeling of the lacing system loosening or the actual material in the boot loosening after riding hard. I will say the Swath is a soft boot, so as it breaks down it may feel like it is getting loose because of the boa. Thanks and I hope that helps answer your question, Jay

@@SearchofSnowboarding it makes total sense! Perhaps it's because Swath is too soft. I really hope they have a step on Ion BOA version. Thanks man!

@@jayc3723 A lot of people are waiting for an Ion Step On Boa Hopefully soon

I wear the Nomad Jacket from Strafe Outerwear. If you're interested I might have discount codes for Strafe by the end of the week. Here's their site strafeouterwear.com/collections/mens/products/nomad-jacket

If you still need a answer: Of course it will work! The Birds of a feather is an awesome thing :) A friend of mine also has one(from 2020 or so) and she is super happy. She tested a few on an season opening and it was basically one of the few women boards that were on the stiffer side of the spectrum.

I think they're ok for basic riding, but not necessarily what you want if you want great performance driven gear

Which board is that?

@@SearchofSnowboarding bataleon magic carpet p.s. great board nevertheless 3bt is huge.

They're great, and I would say Burton Step Ons are one of the better lines to look at for that. I have plenty of videos reviewing them and giving them my pass of approval

also rear entry bindings