Im new to snowboarding and i got some questions?

Question

ok my friend is selling a snowboard no binding no boots a smirnoff ice one fro $35 i s it a good deal

ok another thing what kind of boot and binding should i get like burton or k2 i want osmehting good but cheap

Answer 1

you get what you pay for. $35 is very cheap for a board unless the laminate is peeling away from the board. it still o.k. to learn on a "beater board" and buy good gear when you get better. DO NOT go cheap when it comes to boots. my 1st pair of boots didn't fit well and weren't rigid enough so my boarding was sloppy. after breaking my 1st board i got all new stuff. i was instantly much better with boots that were very responsive to the slightest movements and shifts in balance. as for bindings some people like FLOW bindings for the ease and comfort. i wasn't a big fan of them so they are mounted on my back-up board. BURTON (and probably other companies) sell bindings that have a toe-cap design for the toe edge binding strap. very comfortable and they don't crush your toes.

you might want to wait to buy your gear at an off-season show/convention like SKIDAZZLE or a snow/skate expo. you'll get last years models at about half price and they usually have tons of freebies, sometimes even free lift tickets w/paid admission. also...BUY A HELMET. its easy to get k.o.'ed once you get good enough to go fast and hit the jumps.

Answer 2

If the brand is smirnoff ice, then its probably not a good board.  

Snowboaring isnt exactly the cheapest sport to pick up and do on a regular basis.  K2 and Burton are the tops brandwise.  they make  lot of high-end (expensive) stuff but they also make good beginner stuff as well.  If you are patient and look for deals you might be able to get board, bidings, and boots for about $300.

other brands that make budget products are Limited, Lamar, Rossignol, Sims.  they make decent stuff and are worth trying out if you are unsure if you are going to keep boarding.

the best time to catch good sales are at right before the season starts and right as the season is ending.

Answer 3

good deal but its not gonna be that great of a board to ride...

i agree you get what you pay for.

my morrow boots are really nice and decently cheap. i would suggest burton bindings just cuz thats why i have and they definitly do a good job.

Answer 4

Yes buy it  but rent a board, boot  and lesson package to see if you like the sport first.

The most important things are the boots, the next most important thing are your bindings. The board is number three.

Answer 5

it sounds like an ok board to start on. i do agree that boots are the most important. i pay almost 200 a year for new DC boots. you want them to be a little snug when you first buy them. they'll pack out as you ride. for bindings.. i ride FLOWs. there are a lot of different kinds of bindings though. just brouse sites and find some that you like. you don't need high-end to start on. but remember really sheap plastic gets brittle when it's really cold. right now at the end of the season is one of the best times to buy your gear. everyone's clearin out. so if you have shops round, go check em out or shop online. the other great time to buy is end of summer. i buy all my gear in august. last season's stuff's usually 40-75% off. good luck!