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  1. POKER_PANDA POKER_PANDA is offline

    Tahoe City, CA
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    Dec 27th, 2010 (12/27/2010 3:19pm)

    Moved from Texas to Tahoe area last year and will be snowboarding for the first time in my life when I finally get back home from holiday travels. Looking for some recommendations on equipment for someone with no experience. Should I look for used equipment, or start out with some nicer newer stuff? What brands? Thanks a lot.
    Edited By: POKER_PANDA Dec 27th, 2010 at 03:20 PM
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  2. DrinkingProblem DrinkingProblem is offline

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    Dec 27th, 2010 (12/27/2010 4:08pm) in reply to POKER_PANDA

    Sports authority is a great place to pick up great deals on prior year burton boards/bindings. Also http://www.whiskeymilitia.com/ is a daily deal site that will have some steals, you just have to take the time to check it routinely.

    If you only plan on riding once or twice a year it really does not matter what brand you get, just make sure that it is the correct size for your weight and your boots are comfortable. I ride roughly 25 days per season and when it comes to boards/bindings I'm a burton homer. There are definitely other quality brands out there that are a better a $ value, but I stick with Burton.

    Currently riding a custom X, with Burton P1's and I love it.
    Edited By: DrinkingProblem Dec 27th, 2010 at 04:08 PM
  3. Jaybone2315 Jaybone2315 is offline Professional Couch Ruiner

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    Dec 27th, 2010 (12/27/2010 4:10pm) in reply to DrinkingProblem

    So you want to buy equipment before you ever even attempt to snowboard? Not the best idea.

    Go somewhere and rent shit first. Ive seen people quit after a half a day and vow to never snowboard/ski again. Dont waste money yet cause there is a chance you might hate it.
  4. toerazor toerazor is offline

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    Dec 27th, 2010 (12/27/2010 4:44pm) in reply to Jaybone2315

    I would rent some equipment like Jaybone said and see if you like snowboarding first. You might like skiing better and not even realize it. What mountain did you get a season pass too? I see your on the westside in Tahoe City so hopefully you got a pass at Squaw or Alpine. If not I would get a pass at Heavenly since you get Northstar and Sierra pass with it. So 3 mountains for the price of 1. I used to live in Tahoe about a year and a half ago and am moving back in 3 weeks. Once I get out there I will have to try and get in touch with you and we can ride some. Also hopefully your a fan of the greenery since that is almost a must if you are living in Tahoe.
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