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I've got to disagree slightly on the goggles. Definitely don't buy _overpriced_ goggles, but buy good quality goggles. It makes a huge difference in your confidence as a beginner. Field of view, peripheral vision, fog resistance, scratch resistance, and ability to see your feet without looking down are all HUGE factors in ability to progress and get comfortable. I made the mistake of getting cheap goggles and lasted one day on the slopes in misery before returning them and buying a 'name brand' pair, which have been amazing for only $50 more.
i got my oakleys off ebay for 80 quid and they're meant to be over 200. They'd been used once, not a mark on them and still have the brand new smell with them.
@@NorthernGrim Likewise, I got my Smiths on sale for 75% off because they're hot pink and Smith was having a hard time moving that color in men's goggles. Not my favorite color, but hey, when they're on my face I can't see what color they are!
I never had one while i was learning. I only only started using them a couple years ago. They just give that little extra control and confidence if you have to skate through slightly more challenging terrain, like if you're going to rip to another chairlift and dont want to strap in. I'd dont recommend beginners use it as a crutch. Learn to balance and steer more with your front foot. Then down the road, after you've got that skill down, go ahead and try them out.
I have to partially disagree with having a snowboard bag. I have leather seats and my back seats don't fold down in my car. The few times where I didn't use a snowboard bag is the times where I ended up scratching my interior of my car. Using a rollerbag is over kill, but a simple non-padded bag should suffice if you going to a local resort if you're in the same situation as me.
"Don't buy a stomp pad, you don't need one..... by the way I'm selling stomp pads soon so buy one from me if you need one" I'm laughing so hard right now. Buckhouse is a Muppet.
I can see where you might be coming from, but he clarified that you don’t NEED one, but if you WANT one then he offers one for sale. He isn’t trying to sell you one based on its necessity, but rather if you prefer one.
Man, I totally smoke my back leg in deep pow on a regular board, my pow board saves my back leg and lets me do way more runs. I all caps NEED my pow board to maximize my fun on pow days, which are by far, my favorite days, but otherwise, I agree, don't need any of that other stuff.
Agree. Why you can easily say you don't need a powder board, once you have one you would never want to ride without it. Allows you to ride with a more centered stance (rather than heavily off the back foot with a twinish ride) as the board does all the work for you ie directional, tapered, rockered in nose. A powder/freeride board with set back camber also allows you to feel comfortable back on the piste to a certain level.
the only issue is, unless you live near a mountain, the likelyhood of catching a pow day in which you need a pow board is unlikely. If i lived in the area i would definitely purchase one though.
Absolutely Roto! That pow board is a must. So is a bag though. What if you don’t live in CO, Utah, northern Cali, etc. what if you lived in the south? Your only option would be to fly and then you need that bag. Even if you do live in the center of it all do you not want to travel to other mountains in other states? That bag is a necessity.
@@rolansereny7565 Hadn't though about it that way! You've changed my mind! I travel by car and/or RV through the west, but next summer I want to spend a few months in Chile...I'll need a bag for that too!
Hard disagree with most of this video. If you arent solely a park rat, this advice is all bad. The only thing that makes sense is the leash, they're definitely useless if your resort doesn't specifically require them. Part of what you're paying so much for is the ballistic rating and R&D in the Oakleys - that way if you kiss a pinetree they dont shatter into plastic shrapnel *directly infront of your eyeballs.* Ever taken a coreshot while transporting your board in the back of your car? Sucks. Board bags have padded backs to prevent this. They're also not that expensive-- Buy one in July. I got burton's "top of the line" bag a few years ago for literally 8.99. Stomp pads prevent unnecessary groin tear injuries for new riders that are using boards with slick topsheets (mervin comes to mind.) But yea, other than that specifically it's just preference. And you definitely are going to wish you spent the 8 bucks on a tool when you're spending your ride day hiking your ass down a mountain in knee deep snow for 2 hours to fix some binding screws. (pro tip - ask ski patrol, almost all of them carry them)
@@andersonmyhr8263 yeah, its just not great advice as far as where people should look to save money. Also seems like a veiled ad for the goggs- my guess is he's probably getting some kind of sponsorship work from that company. In example - Used Oakley Flight Decks are still better than brand new 70 dollar SEND-O-9000's off Amazon or whatever. So, the real tip there is to shop used for the pricey stuff, wash the frame and buy a new lens during a summer sale... but dont skimp on quality to save money. Smith. Oakley. Dragon. Etc.
Dude I appreciate your feedback for sure but I think you miss understood my video LOL I made this video mainly to help new riders not feel overwhelmed with the cost of this sport. But let’s break your points down. I am not just a park rat 😂 Scope other videos. If you smoke a tree that hard you will be in the hospital my friend. No goggle claims tree protection on them too lol I personally have never taken a coreshot in my car lol but if you are worried about that throw some towels down, $2 at Walmart and I don’t think you can buy an Amazon board bag for $8.99 😂 Stomp pads don’t save lives, proper body positions do. If you unload correctly you won’t have pressure on your loose leg. Lastly, you can just hand tighten the loose screw just to get you to a bench to fix the issue but once again this was for entry level people. If your ripping pow like that you should have a tool 🤘🏼 Thanks for your opinion though.
Sure you don't NEED a powder board, but it makes powder days a lot better if you have that extra float. Especially if you're riding pow multiple days and dont want to wear yourself out. Back leg burn and digging yourself out of waste deep snow is a workout. Plus, deep days don't come around that often. Its good to squeeze as much fun out of them as possible.
I made this video mainly to help new riders not feel overwhelmed with the cost of this sport. Your not wrong though! Those are all the reason you should get a pow board 🤘🏼
@@JohnathanBuckhouse very true. I didn't have a pow board for my first 10 years of riding. Then I spent a weekend riding chest deep stuff with bruised ribs and went out and got a Venture Storm a month later.
I was an instructor too and I strongly disagree. Ever seen scott stevens ride? Craziest one foot tricks you’ll ever see and he never uses a stomp pad. Stomp pads make it too easy to develop bad habits with your one foot riding
@@bodhijohnson568scoot stevevens is a big fan of stomp pads lol he’s always rocking a stomp pad I don’t think you know what you’re talking about. He even has his own stomp pad out on the market.
1. Disagree on the "oakley goggles", much better quality in every sense with better optics. 2. Tool I would kind of agree 3. Stomp pad I would agree 4. Powder snowboard In some cases yes I agree as back in the day you can ride a camber board in powder with the binding set back. But powder boards are amazing on and off piste. Got the Salomon DanceHaul, few Orcas and would happily ride them anywhere including park. 5. Board bag...well I understand the reasons behind it, why soak inside your car when you can soak inside your bag instead!?!
Dude stoked you shared your opinions 🤘🏼I made this video mainly to help new riders not feel overwhelmed with the cost of this sport. So happy you added your thoughts.
i did the cheap goggles at first and was the biggest mistake. i would up ruining a few trips because of fogging and not right for the conditions. ya gotta be able to see. maybe if you're going down the bunny hill, but if you're ripping down some steep, bowl or just a groomer that's tracked out. btw.... try the pink oakley's they are incredible when overcast and snowing.
instead of goggles, get a helmet with flippable goggles. quality of life improvement. Also, you dont need to soak your car. grab a brush and some old shirt and leave your board dry. any remaining water will go in the bag.
Personally id recommend a stomp pad. When i got into snowboarding i didnt even know they existed but I found one on sale for like $5 and they are 100% worth it.
My snowboard bag was probably one of the most convenient purchases I’ve made in snowboarding… I just grab the bag and go I never forget anything and it keeps clutter to a minimum!! I agree on the goggles and stomp pad tho!!
One day without a stomp pad and my groin was burning from trying to apply pressure against the rear binding. Idk what kind of snow you all have but my snow clumps up on my boot and any tiny bit of ice left over will make your boot have zero friction with your board.
I got to say my Orca, which I got for like $400 basically mint condition, is probably the coolest thing I have ever purchased! I am in the east and this rocket tears on the ice, grabs the earth and slams down hill!
Just got my orca livin in ny, everyone said its only for pow and not good for all mountain and what not but idc, orca is my favorite animal and i had to get it !
Yeah just no on the goggles. You’re messing with up your eyes with those cheap knockoffs. Unlike the rest of these these items good goggles are actually necessary for keeping your eyes healthy. But I know this doesn’t matter to you because they’re tossing you a bit of cash...
one thing I'll never cheap out on is a helmet. Had a friend almost die when he got sent into the shadowrealm also known as the trees. head straight into a pine. the dent in his helmet still haunts me when I pass that spot
Totally agree with him on everything minus the stomp pad! I would slip around getting off the lift before I added my pad. It’s a big help. As far as a snowboard tool, I just keep a tiny travel Phillips head screwdriver in my pocket.
I keep a 11 in 1 screwdriver in the car. I’ve never needed it on the road except for setting up a new set of bindings or board in the hotel room the night before. I can’t see carrying a tool on your person for that one in a million just in case when you can either walk out to the car quick or use the bench at the lodge.
I guess the tool isn't necessary, but my bullet tool has kept a number of people from hiking being able to tighten loose bindings mid lap. Good points and video, the time on the board is the most important.
the bag is hella convenient since i don't have to worry about scratching my car interior, and i can fit a couple extra things inside of it too. it was only like $15
Not only you want your snowboard inside a good quality tearproof bag when driving, but also straped snuggly on the vehicle's special designated anchor points for luggage. This applies to all luggage, especially in a wagon/hatchback without a cargo barrier. You wouldn't want a 6-foot blade flying in your vehicle in case of an accident, would you?
A screwdriver tool costs about the same as a beer at most resorts and just means you can make adjustments anywhere on the slopes. Also means you dont need a backpack or to risk stabbing yourself with a regular screwdriver in your pocket.
Stomp pad helps for several reasons related to the snow conditions/rain & if you have knee issues, trust me it helps. My goggles are great paid more than $70. I didn't pay 200+ for goggles - that's not necessary. Have to travel to ski - living in the absolute middle of TN. BUT once I get to Colorado...we throw our boards & stuff into my daughter's off-road truck to go all over Colorado to ride - no bag needed. Agree - time on snow (in each season) helps you ride better.
I made this vide to help new riders not feel overwhelmed with the cost of this sport. Not saying don’t buy this stuff just saying you don’t have to have it day one
Dude.. these are not great tips.. this video is totally wrong. You definitely need a bag if your only mode of travel to Colorado is flying. Its definitely convenient to use a board bag even when driving. I literally pack mine with all my outerwear and sometimes all my luggage. Life hack! You're welcome. If you are a beginner, get a stomp pad. Especially if you have a slick top sheet. A powder board absolutely makes a difference in powder. Especially if you normally ride a shorter board. Short boards suck in powder unless set all the way back. And then you say "you dont need a stomp pad but buy mine".... very confusing to the people who are just getting started. I highly recommend a stomp pad for any beginner or person with a slick top sheet. A tool isn't a necessity but is definitely super convenient! You can find a Dakine ratchet tool for less than 20 bucks or an simple one for around 8-12 dollars in lots of brands.
He says that a snowboard bag is pretty much only useful if your flying... and coming from someone who travels to snowboard a lot, I hate putting my stuff in a bag after riding. Everything stays all wet and gross. I prefer to have everything out so it can dry. I have only ridden with a stomp pad my first year and 100% think they’re over rated. Didn’t even use it really. I have also ridden in feet of California “powder” without a powder board. I put quotes because if you know California, you know that stuff is thick and heavy. It is not NEEDED but sure does help. And he also states that a tool is convenient. So you said that all of his tips are wrong, and yet agreed with some of them....
@@MyFirstInstinct lol you dont need to put your board in your bag after riding. Just once you are headed back home. I lived 8 hrs from Denver and always drove. I'd pack my gear and clothes in my bag and obviously leave my bag at the place I was staying. Yeah cali powder sucks!!! Nothing like our champagne powder here in CO. Sure you dont need a powder board but why use a tennis racquet to play baseball... I have a couple boards without stomp pads and several with stomp pads and it's much easier unloading with even though I'm fine without.. Also... thanks for telling me about my own comment! I know what he said about the tool. It is definitely not over rated. Especially at resorts that took away the tool benches during covid. Obviously I'm not the only rider to comment about his wack tips but thanks for your reply!! Keep shredding buddy!
@@MyFirstInstinct I didn't agree with any of his tips btw. Leashes are definitely outdated so that tip is definitely worthless. Most kids dont even know what a leash is nowadays!
I found a binding buddy is a must have! Especially if you're riding in the back country. They're cheap and if you need one in the field it may be the difference between getting back to the trail head before dark or not....
Some things I can understand, but the bag I am looking forward too. I don't want to make my car all wet. I also just started snowboarding and I am going to an indoor (don't live near mountains so the only option). I have goggles from my mom but haven't used them (in an indoor you don't need them). Helmet is from a general sporting store, clothes partially from my mom. I did however bought a board (with bindings) and shoes. The salesguy (snowboarder) did an awesome job! Not the expensive stuff, gave us options (a friend and I started together) etc. He also gave us some tips on the waxing (when it was needed; not going to do the wax myself). Go with the basics, not too expensive, rent a board etc, to try it out. All the rest you can get along the way. Thanks for the video!
I need a tool, sure there’s tools at the bottom and top of the mountain but I’ve had a binding come loose mid run and that suckkeeedd. It only took once and I immediately bought a multitool.
I don't remember if I used your Affiliate link a year ago but I hope I did. Those Khuno glasses are one of the best purchases I have made regarding my riding. I bought multiple lenses for different weather riding. I've only noticed fog on very humid days but you can wipe them with an anti-fog cleaner. I like my stomp pad but its stars I glued to the board. I like the feel and the aesthetic but I don't NEED it. For the tool people can just use a letherman they already own or one of those 6 in one screw drivers for 10$ and keep it in their bag or coat.
My friend's fist day out he decided to un-strap both feet and long story short his board flew down the run lol. I don't use straps but I do see why they suggest it for others safety.
@Will T I didn't think about that, I'm far from a beginner, I taught myself, and never used one, just learned to always keep a foot strapped in, unless you wanna go board chasin.
Snowboard bag are helpful yes you could used a towel and stick it in the back of a car but it can also be useful to store your snowboard during the off season so it doesn’t get scratched or anything.
This video is like way more honest than it needed to be xD Snowboard bag is certainly needed, holding the board naked is panful in cold weathers , plus it slowly destroys your gloves !!
I need a stomp pad. I can’t quick turn off a lift-my foot slides off the board. Maybe I suck. Where I go, there are some lifts that have less than 20 feet from lift exit to stone walls. You have to turn immediately. Definitely a need for me.
As a very begginer snowboarding I have to desagree with you a little bit on the powder snowboard. I got the cheapest snowboard ot begin. But on my 10th day in it, I strated to fell that the snowboard was kind making my progression really hard, because it was really hard. I cannot say that I regret getting a very cheap board, it costed me like 50€, to start it was just perfect. But this season I got another board, this time a boad that is way softer.... Got it used for like 350€ with bindings, but after 2 days riding it, I started to feel more confident and I feel that I can progress quicker... To summarise, get the cheapest possible to start, it was the best thing I did to... But think about getting a better board 1or 2 seasons later... Depending on your progression and amount of days on the snow... I did maybe 10 or 12 days on my first board.
I disagree on the bag only . It’s nice to have a bag to keep all your snowboard gear in one place . That way you don’t forget anything . We all know how one piece missing can be a bummer to morning . Plus they are cheap on offer up .
I'm one of those who had a stompad but is against stompads. Why? Absence of a stompad highlights your errors when riding one-footed and enforces you to ride properly. With right weight distribution and proper turn initiation technique. These are the same mistakes which cause catching an edge. So the faster you fix them - the better. Riding one footed without a stompad gives you direct and immediate feedback on whether you are doing it right. Catching an edge gives you less immediate, less obvious but much more painful feedback
Gotta disagree with most of this. It’s never a good idea to skimp on good optics. When it comes to snow, what you can’t see can hurt you and the well established brands of optics have the tech to help you see better. There’s a huge difference between the budget brands and top brands. Stomp pads and tools are both a matter of preference but neither break the bank. Same goes for a board bag. If you want one, get it. There’s prices to fit everyone’s needs. Yes you can technically ride any board anywhere but that doesn’t mean you’re gonna have a good time doing it. Pow boards exist for a reason. It makes the pow experience that much better. Travis Rice could take any Lib Tech board into the backcountry and he chooses the orca. Danny Davis could take any Burton board and he uses the Deep Thinker. P.S. Zeb Powell disagrees about not being able to ollie on a swallow tail. And it has to be pointed out that he has an affiliate link for nearly everything mentioned in this video. It’s all a shameless plug for his sponsors and affiliates.
You clearly don’t know what a scam the glasses/eyewear industry is. Yes, maybe you don’t want the least expensive pair you can find, but there’s plenty of them (like the ones he mentioned) that perform the same as $200+ goggles. I think it’s great that he’s telling kids not to waste money on some of these things, despite selling some of them himself!
@@ricercr44 Sure they’re overpriced when the first come out but all you gotta do is wait till March and get the outgoing model year when they go on sale for nearly half off. The big names (Smith, Anon, Dragon, Spy, Giro, Oakley, etc.) are all superior products with better build quality and optics. Time it right, and you can get good goggles for good prices. The difference between mid and top tier googles is big.
If your audience for this video are the expert boarders, I guess, the things that you mentioned are a no-brainer. But most people who watch this video, like me, I believe, are beginner to intermediate riders. So, if there is one piece of item that we boardy younglings should have on our board is the stompad; it helps us with the balancing/icy/wet condition :) Cheers for sharing this video!
The board tool is a super small price to pay for the insurance. Like when I went to strap in 2 weeks ago and my toe strap ratchet fell off my cartel , screw was there I got really lucky it didn’t happen going down the run but yeah I don’t know, this is all valid information but I feel like some of it just comes with the sport if you like to be prepared for things, self reliant, and comfortable.
Telling people especially beginners not to buy a stomp pad is insane! I’ve seen them on sale for less than $10 and some lifts have some gnarly drops and occasional ice. I’d never own a board without one is all I’m saying 😂
What is that snowboard youre riding starting at 1:05? Does it say feature closed on the bottom? I remember those from back in the day. As park staff I really want one.
Great video, the Burton tool is the way to go it's compact and you won't jab body parts if you fall, I have leashes on all my boards I've seen twice where people undo their boards on the slope for whatever reason and seen them torpedo down the hill there 7 bucks at Loveland not a big expense.
I wouldn't even buy 70 dollar goggles. I've been using 20 dollar Airblasters forever. I've never been to a resort on the icecoast that has the top of the mountain bench so that's a bit of a generalization. Massachusetts is one of the states that legally requires a leash so...
Trash goggles that do not support the industry, good googles that last do come at a price, getting trash goggles like the ones you are pushing will make people want to quick. A tool is vital, I have fixed my bindings after ripping them out after a kicker. If you ride often, it's worth it. Stomp pad is useless, agreed Leashes agreed Agree with powder snowboard, but a powder board is so fun if you have the ability to own a quiver. But a solid directional twin should do the trick. Bag agreed.
Love the feed back! I will say doesn’t getting someone on the slopes period support the industry? We just need more people doing the sport. So if someone buys great but cheeper goggles and it allows them to snowboard one more day or buy a season pass. Doesn’t that help out the industry more than buying overpriced goggles, and getting less time on snow?
Some resorts still require leashes and I have been stopped at the chair lift for not having one. Don't tell people to ignore rules of their resort because you think it's cool.
I disagree with the bag/stomp pad/ and the tool… Bag: you can get one for like 20 bucks on offerup. Definitely helps keep everyone organized and is great even on small trips. Stomp pad: 5$ and it helps especially for beginners Tool: get one for $5 on Amazon and keep it in your backpack or pocket, i can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve been way far from the tools and I was able to fix or adjust something easily. It’s also great to help out others who may need a tool
I think all new boarders should have a tool!!! I think when they get to the top of the hill they should adjust their gear to unknown positions and figure it out while bombing down the hill! Best way to learn!!!
Need and want baby. Two different things lol your don’t need any of these things but if you want them, they are available. How is that confusing for so many 😂
Number one is probably the worst advice you could give to anyone. Proper goggles are one of the most important parts of gear, that is if you value your eyesight of course. I'm not saying you need to buy overpriced eyewear, but at any end of season snow sale you'd find some real googles from real brands (Smith, Electric etc.) that have real UV protection for a good price, not some cheap Amazon or Alibaba rip offs like the ones you're trying to sell. Also, you contradict yourself in almost every point you make. "You don't need a stomp pad - but hey, I'll put some out soon, go buy those!". If you really want to support snowboarders and give back to the community stop slinging cheap inferior gear from companies (like "Khuno" or "Outdoor Master" that couldn't care less about snowboarding to people who don't know any better.
@@bumpsandriffles1041 The lenses are shit, it's not necessarily what you can notice (as in your vision) but what happens to your eye. The high end lenses are UV rated so they block the rays from just cooking your eyes inside their sockets when you ride lol
@@correctopinionhaver Makes sense. Honestly I scratch lenses so much from tree riding that I can't afford to buy a new pair of $120 lenses every year. Especially when I switch from a low light, mid light and high light lens. That's why I love my $20 amazon lenses. I will just not stare directly into the sun and hopefully my eyesight stays fine. I agree with what Buckhouse is saying though, you don't need $300 goggles to be good at snowboarding. If you are getting 2-3 days in per year like most beginners I think crappy lenses are fine. I wore my "crappy" lenses over 30 days last year and still have 20/20 vision so it cant be that bad.
@@bumpsandriffles1041 Yeah I mean the adverse affects on vision don’t happen instantly, you should probably be good if you’re only clocking in less than 10 days a season like you said. UV rays bounce really well off snow though (cause it’s white) so avoiding looking into the sun won’t really help tbh. Look into Electrics if Oakleys or Dragons are too expensive, their lenses are pretty affordable and they’re still high quality or wait for end of season sales, I know Oakley always has a fat sale near summer on their snow stuff. It’s not necessarily about being good at snowboarding either lol, nice goggles are just gonna save your vision regardless of your skill. The UV effect on your eyes takes years to show so you might not notice it now, but when you’re older you might develop cataracts or something of the sort.
@@correctopinionhaver I mean the Amazon goggles say that they have UV protection. Why are we so convinced that they don’t? I have never seen someone actually test them.
NOOOO!!! 1. you need good goggles. maybe that brand is under the radar and that's awesome, but foggy goggles will ruin your trip. you also need a pair for sunny and low/light conditions. being able to pick-out terrain in different conditions really is so important unless riding into ice or getting that unexpected air off some random naturally occurring mogul is your thing.. stomp pad, i would really like to recommend for beginners and me personally i like a couple of traction studs set up so i know where my boot is and it gives you a little extra something, especially when you need it exiting a full six pack. a leash is cheap, carry one on you if you go to unfamiliar resorts or you'll pay 20 dollars for one in the gift shop. there's places it's required and rarely enforced until you get a new liftie. the bag is nice to keep snow/dirt out of the back of your trunk or suv. also a great place to stuff your goggles and gloves. tool is good to have for even at home and at least to take with you in your car. i've been to resorts where i see the bench, but no tools. much like my battery jumper in my car, i've loaned it out to strangers way more than i've used it myself on the slopes. use your tool to instead to set your bindings back a bit for powder. that's the real savings.
I Paid 30 bucks for some Chinese goggles. And they feel better than my 150$ smith goggles. And never had a snow board bag. But i did get a used hitch mount that holds 4 boards for 25$. You can definitely board with out over priced gear. Butttt get a helmet!!!
How big is the difference between a "normal" snowboard and a powder specific one? I am a skier and I just know that there is a huge difference between groomer skis and powder ones but I´d guess the difference for boards is smaller since the normal ones are already pretty wide?
I think you are right. The difference between a powder board and regular board is more in the setback stance and fishtail that make you float easier on the snow.
The begining of the video is all wrong.I agree with the leash,snowboard bag and pow board to some degree,but if you are going to be riding pow a lot,a powder board makes a world of diffrence.if you are on the east coast. probs dont need a dedicated pow board.. Always have some sort of tool handy,and a few spare parts if you can, you dont need a whole backpack full of stuff but a tool has saved my day multiple times, and not all resorts have tools available on the mountain. Always check your screws before heading out. They key is to buys a nice name brand goggle at the end of the season or when they are on sale you can get them cheaper than the price of the goggles he mentioned here. Oakley's or anons or dragons are not over priced. i have pairs of each and the okayleys are by far the best quality and worth the money. i only paid around $65 for my dragon x2's and i hgave two pairs of those and some anon m2s i paid naear reatail for and the oakleys are hand me downs from my brother, they have been through hell and back and have a few scratches but are still usable 15 years later. dont be fooled, just invest in some good googles if you are serious about riding. Stomp pads are great too
Stomp pad: good to have. What are you talking about? Tool: Of course it's good to have one. Again I disagree. Lease: It's good to have one. It saved me running after my board once. Both these things cost 30 dollars combined. Seriously, why not get it? Goggles: I have both 50usd goggles off of Amazon, and 200usd POC goggles with Zeiss lenses. The difference between the two is staggering. Sure they are pricey, but it makes a world of difference in quality of visibility. Also, I do value my eyes, and wouldn't trust off brands on optics. Snowboard bag: It's is VERY convenient, for keeping your car dry. That way you keep the board inside, and the car clean. So your only valid point is on the powder board. But then again, if you hit powder regularly, and you enjoy floating on pow, why not get a powder board? The difference can be significant. So yeah, not really agreed on you on this vid...
