want to learn how to snowboard, what will a cheap board cost?

Question

I am looking for a cheap board, it can be used or whatever. Where could i look and what price range am i looking at? Also i have looked at some boards on ebay and it seems like many of the boards are being sold without the straps to put your boots in, is that normal?

Answer 1

I'd say rent first. Make sure it's something you want to get into and spend money on.
After that, try buying a last years board from a shop, they usually discount them quite a bit.
As far as ebay...just make sure it's something thats going to fit your size. Don't just buy any ol' board b/c it's cheap. You might end up with something that doesn't work for you and could end up taking away from the whole experience. Yeah, just the board is normal. But buying part of what you need is sometimes better than paying new for all of it. If you buy just a board, take it to a local shop and they should be more than happy to set you up with the rest.
For a board, should come up to about your chin/nose.
Boots, make sure you heel doesn't lift in them, had a big problem with that myself.
Bindings, make sure your boot fits in them without your toes hanging too far off the edge, same with the heels, although the back of the binding should prevent that. Most bindings are adjustable.
Have fun!!!

Answer 2

Check this site for snoaboard packages--it'll come with a board, boots, and bindings.

http://www.sidewayspeople.com/site/

Generally speaking, you're looking at a couple hundred dollars. You can get a low-end board new for 100-something, but so many teenagers grow out of their boards and put them on eBay, you should be able to find some good boards for a decent price.

Check that link that I posted and browse it. If you don't want the snowboard package, check for snowboards by themselves and check by price and then check "under $200". They have some pretty good boards--Forum and Palmer for example--for good prices. They also have newer, less established brands.

Answer 3

Renting is cheap and rental shops are pros at getting you a good fit. Don't buy until you learn the sport and figure out your personal prefrences. You can also buy boots before a board. as a beginner, a good fitting comfortable pair of boots is more important than an expensive board.
After you learn how to snowboard it will be easy to find a good used snowboard you will like.

Answer 4

Yes it's normal to buy them without the bindings/straps, that way you get the kind you want to use. If you haven't been boarding before you can rent a board at any ski resort. That way you can see if you like it before actually buying a board & all the other gear that goes with it.

Answer 5

i would not spend money on a cheap board for just trying. cheap gear is usually cheap and not the best thing to start out with. many people make this mistake. better rent many different boards first! and if you really like it you will be able to choose a board that suits you best.

Answer 6

im buying a snowboard that cost somewhere around $70 [idk i forgot] thats been used but still good and it comes with binding too. lol
i got it from a website. yeeeeah..[this website is a secret lol]
well it depends where you get it from and how much they'll be selling it for.
have you ride a wave board? it's kind of similar riding a wave board and snowboarding. if its easy riding a wave board then it would be easy snowboarding...thats what my cousin told me.
straps to your boots? do you mean bindings? if they dont have it with it, then you have to buy your own bindings seperately..
hth
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Answer 7

i got a board on sale for 100$ and once one for 50 off ebay

Answer 8

my friend who snowboards bought a new board last year during the summer and it costed him 200