To buy a beginner board, I've went a few times already, but to buy my own, where is a good place to buy, and what brand are among the best???
2006-10-19 05:34:51 · 7 answers · asked by kristin22 4 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports
RIVA, LAMAR, OR SALOMON ARE THE BEST BRADS. TRY SPORTS AUTHORITY IS A GOOD PLACE TO BUY:-)
2006-10-22 16:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most snowboard brands are good these days its more about picking the board whats best for you rather than going for a percific brand. As a beginner it important that you don't pick a board thats too advanced for you as you will find it a nightmare to ride. Ive listed some boards that would suit you all of them are quite cheap and are all mountain type boards which are the best to go for when you are just starting off.
K2 Skyla
Burton Feather
Sapient Fluid
Salomon Maiden
Ride Vista
Volkl Search
2006-10-22 01:44:22 · answer #2 · answered by baz75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a beginner any board will do.I have found that for the beginner the best binding is a step in binding.Why,it is a lot easier for them to hook up and unhook after the many spills you'll encounter.You know that falling and wrestling around to regain your posture that you get hot and aggravated.I have been teaching snowboarding for the last ten years and these bindings in my opinion are among the best,Switch and Flow make the strongest and most user friendly.Sure Burton and K2 make them but the quality is poor.
2006-10-19 09:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the-house.com has the most extensive selection of boards. If your a beginner your not gonna see a difference in an expensive board or a cheap one, so I would go with a cheap one. For the brands pretty much anyone is decent if your a beginner/interm. Also make sure the board doesn't pass your nose when standing straight up, it should be around your chin area.
2006-10-21 13:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Good places" will depend on where you live. If you're in the Maryland/DC area, Princeton Sports is having a big sale this weekend. Regardless, be sure to check on-line retailers (I believe www.backcountry.com is also having a sale) and places like eBay (that's where I got my Burton Custom X... $100 less than retail).
As for what brands are amongst the best... I personally believe Burton and Salomon make excellent boards in general and excellent boards for women, but remember, those names come with a higher price tag (but worth every penny!). Even as you've already boarded, people tend to abuse their first boards, so be sure to temper your cost with experience.
Hope this helps... good luck!
2006-10-19 06:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by Wedding Crasher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gnu or Salomon would be the best brands.
2006-10-19 08:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by timdvrs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://shop.ccs.com/frontpage.do?commnavTrack=shop
2006-10-19 13:11:47 · answer #7 · answered by Aaron A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋