I'm looking into buying my first snowboard...?

Question

I'm 14 and almost done growing so I want to buy my own instead of renting everytime I go. I'm about 5'7" and about 130 lbs. Any ideas of what brand of snowboard to get? Also, I'm looking for a good one for me that is less than $300.

Answer 1

yea i ride a burton clash which is probably the least expensive board from burton your going to find. forum recons are really good beginner boards.  thats my recommedation. the dominant is an awesome board, but more geared toward terrain park riding, but is still good on the mountain.  you are not going to find an amazing board like a burton custom, forum destroyer or a rome agent, for under 300 bucks, unless you get a crazy deal.

good luck!

Answer 2

i have a board that ive only used five times if u wann buy we bought fo 80 give to you for 50 just eamil if wann know [e-mail]

Answer 3

eh, im 5'0 and i have a 140 so you should probibly go with a 150, 152. Well get one that when it stands straight on the ground hits inbetween your chin and your nose. Yeah, burton is a really great brand for both experts and beginners. You could also look into Forum boards, they are pretty rad too.

here are my recomendations:

Burton Dominant: This is a really sweet ride, if you like a smooth ride and nice graffics this is for you. I'd go with the 150 or the154. This site will also help you find locations near you.

://www.burton.com/Gear/Default.aspx#/m...

I recomend this board if you like it, i also think you should check out the burton site, it has lots of other great mens boards. Forum and Rome boards are good too, but if i had a choice i'd go for the burton.

Answer 4

As a beginner, it's best to get an intro board.  I would shop on craigslist where you can find great deals.

Answer 5

Get a burton board. They're great for begginers, they have awesome stability and controlable sharp turning. They're about 200-250 $$. Or you could even go for a Sims board but when your turning on it you really need to use all of your shoulder muscles. If you can, go for the burtons