i need to know what the best boards,gear,and clothes are,and where i can get them.
2007-02-03 02:40:02 · 7 answers · asked by ashley39056 3 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snowboarding
I suggest getting professional snowboarding lessons. They're worth what you pay, & they'll teach you all of the basics & more. I also recommend going to a store that sells snowboarding gear & getting recommendations from them. But my favourite brands of gear is Lamar, Burton, Dragon, K2, & Roxy.
Good luck!
2007-02-03 10:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by Meggy-Eggy-Head 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your going to rent your gear: Get it at a board shop that is off the mountain so the sales staff has time to set the deck up to fit your stance. Don't let them just hand you a board, bindings and boots and ring you up. You will
If your going to buy gear: Find a good sales rep who really boards and knows the product lines and the questions about how you plan to use the equipment.
The "best equipment" is very subjective and changes with the conditions of the day and your abilities as a rider. Talk to the shop guys.
My All-Mountain/Powder set up is:
2006 Burton Baron 172
2003 P1HD Bindings
2003 Vans Boots
My Park set up is:
2003 Burton Canyon 168
2006 Mission Bindings
2006 Vans Boots
My other gear:
Giro - Bad Lieutenant Helmet
Burton - Wrist Guards
Dragon - Goggles
686 - Jacket and Pants
Outdoor Research - Gloves
Marmot - Base layer
Camel Pack - Hellion
Tahoe Dave's In Tahoe City is the best board shop I have found.
Santa Rosa Ski and Sport is a good shop too. They have more Gear than Tahoe Dave's but the staff at Dave's ride every day there is snow and they know their gear and the questions to ask to get you in the right equipment.
2007-02-03 14:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by Eric C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A beginner does NOT need the best equipment by any means. the slopes are full of kids with all the gear and have never stepped foot on a snowboard. The best gear will not make you the best rider. I suggest borrowing one or begging for a friend's old deck. If you plan on learning how to snowboard, learn how to fall it is very important. falling is an art and you will learn how to do it.
2007-02-03 19:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by B0NER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ski or winter socks, long underwear, snowpants that will be good to sit on the ground in, a jacket that goes long enough to cover halfway down your butt, gloves, rent a helmet, buy goggles or wear cheap sunglasses but those aren't as warm, rent boots and a board, wear sunscreen and bring chapstick, thats probably all you need
2007-02-03 11:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by Krista 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg I LOVE snowbording! e-mail me! do you want to be pen pals? only with E-MAIL? hehe! but really start with a training snowbord and DO NOT GET THE ONES WITH FEET STRAPS! i got one and i broke my ankle! it ttly ruined my winter! get one with a handle (the handle should be on a rope and the on the snowbord) that will be the BEST starting snowbord! so take my advice!
2007-02-03 10:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get advice from a good boarder maybe roxy.com will give u PRO advice well they do give pro advice!! its kinda cool u wanna learn
2007-02-03 03:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by beautifulgirl♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
strengthen your buttocks
2007-02-03 09:27:45 · answer #7 · answered by Will 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋