learning to Snowboard
Discussion
I'm just about to start lessons to learn how to snowboard. I'm already a pretty able Skier.
I'm going to be using the gear provided but would like to buy me own boots instead of using the hired boots.
Is there any thing I should look out for. I've not a club when it comes to snowboarding gear.
Any recommendations for a set of boots? £100ish budget?
I'm going to be using the gear provided but would like to buy me own boots instead of using the hired boots.
Is there any thing I should look out for. I've not a club when it comes to snowboarding gear.
Any recommendations for a set of boots? £100ish budget?
http://whitelines.com/snowboard-gear/buying-guides...
http://whitelines.com/snowboard-gear/snowboard-rev...
Snowboarding is super easy (if you can skateboard). So perhaps learn to skate if you can't already and not too old to take the falls. Otherwise get some wrist/cox/knee guards to save some pain.
I got myself a pair of Burton Moto's when i first started out, pretty solid boot, 10 weeks later they are still going strong.
just had a look at current prices and these are reduced to £75, cant go wrong with that
http://www.snowandrock.com/pws/UniqueProductKey.ic...
just had a look at current prices and these are reduced to £75, cant go wrong with that
http://www.snowandrock.com/pws/UniqueProductKey.ic...
- *EDIT*** these are limited sizes, hence the cheap price but you can probably get a pair between £100-£120 in the right size!
what size are you OP?
ive been boarding for 18 months and have 4 pairs of boots - i'm not very good at trying before buying! finally settled on some DC Scout Boa's nice and comfy with enough flex for my (slightly dodgy) riding style.
i would take some time to visit a shop and take some guidance! would have saved myself a lot of money.
got a bit of an issue with the other gear too. cant buy enough.
ive been boarding for 18 months and have 4 pairs of boots - i'm not very good at trying before buying! finally settled on some DC Scout Boa's nice and comfy with enough flex for my (slightly dodgy) riding style.
i would take some time to visit a shop and take some guidance! would have saved myself a lot of money.
got a bit of an issue with the other gear too. cant buy enough.
pidsy said:
what size are you OP?
ive been boarding for 18 months and have 4 pairs of boots - i'm not very good at trying before buying! finally settled on some DC Scout Boa's nice and comfy with enough flex for my (slightly dodgy) riding style.
i would take some time to visit a shop and take some guidance! would have saved myself a lot of money.
got a bit of an issue with the other gear too. can't buy enough.
Somewhere between a 8-9 depending on brand.ive been boarding for 18 months and have 4 pairs of boots - i'm not very good at trying before buying! finally settled on some DC Scout Boa's nice and comfy with enough flex for my (slightly dodgy) riding style.
i would take some time to visit a shop and take some guidance! would have saved myself a lot of money.
got a bit of an issue with the other gear too. can't buy enough.
I've thankfully live close enough to Xscape Castleford to make trying before buying worth while.
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