Hi, i want to buy a snowboard. I'm 5"6 and 135 pounds, i like riding mountains and parks so what should i buy?

I went snowboarding all last year and i loved it, i could do most of the double-black diamonds in Western Maryland. Ive mostly been looking at Lamar snowboards because they are cheap. I want to get a new snowboard set (board, boots, bindings) for under 250 dollars. Help me!?

Hi, i want to buy a snowboard. I'm 5"6 and 135 pounds, i like riding mountains and parks so what should i buy?
Complete boarding sets for under $250 might be stretching it. There are two trains of thought on buying boards right from the get go.





One side, thinks you should go cheap. Get something used or whatever gear is around and then, eventually build your skills up and then move up to the big boys (Burton) later on.





The other side, thinks you should get good/great gear from the get go so you'll be set for awhile. Plus spending some cheese up front on sweet gear, will make you look, ride and feel better.





I'm of the latter group. Personally, if you're serious about boarding (and it seems like you are) buy some nice gear. Don't chintz and get the low end stuff especially since you know you're going to be riding a lot (weather permitting). I started, literally, about 5 months ago. Had all hand-me-down gear which anyone would've been happy to receive. Got free board, bindings, clothes etc. I had to buy new boots but whatever. After a couple (3 to be exact) times out, I said screw it. I want the good stuff. So, over the next two months, I proceeded to spend over a grand on some sweet gear. All Burton setup with some Columbia snowboarding gear.





I know I'll be out on the slopes whenever the weather permits. Now, that I have nice gear, I look forward to doing and I know that I have some of the best gear out there and not whatever was the cheapest you know? Plus, spending money (a lot of money) on this stuff forces you to do the most important thing. It MAKES you want to go out and board since you can't bare seeing nearly $1000+ worth of gear going to waste. It's a mental game. Trick yourself into wanting the good stuff.





And, you're in the best time of the season too. Check ebay (that's where I got all my stuff) now since the season is over. Everyone will be wanting to get rid of their stuff to make room for next years gear. You can score a lot of board combo deals now or you can a la carte it and hand pick whatever you want. Personally, pick out the stuff YOU like. Granted, money plays a factor in this however, you'll feel better if you know you got something you wanted instead of something you're okay with settling on.
Reply:under 250 is hard for a good setup. i cant tell you what size beacause theres alot more that goes into that than just height and weight. get someone in a store to tell you what size board to get (length and width). unless you can get a good deal on a used board youre only really going to be able to get beginner boards. i still use my beginner board which was actually really nice. my first setup was a $100 rossignol board, $100 burton bindings, and $90 morrow boots which i got from sports authority. thats about as close to 250 as i think youre gonna get.





Good Luck!
Reply:i have a snowboard, I know your name is sean but are you a girl or boy? not to be mean, but i have all the stuff and i want to get rid of it. I started snowboarding and now i dont have the time to go, so i got the board and boots and bindings. i live in MD so if your interested let me know.
Reply:you won't find a nice set up at that price.





Start looking now, older model stuff is cheaper, and now that the season is pretty much over its great.





Check out these sites...its where I bought my gear.





www.whiskeymilitia.com check this one daily, bc stuff always changes





www.dogfunk.com





www.backcountry.com
Reply:buy board and other stuff used. its much cheaper and the equipment is not bad if you research what your buying
Reply:try trusnow.com


they got all of your stuff and only $3 shipping



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