Where can I buy cheap Snowboard gear?

Question

I'm going Snowboarding for the first time and would like to buy some decent but reletively cheap gear (Board Boots and Binders) any suggestions.

Answer 1

It's always a good idea to rent boards while learning, just to get the feel of different brands, and styles. Plus you can always buy used off of the web like www.craigslist.com. I found me a GNU Carbon High Beam with Burton Custom bindings for $200. As for gear, I'm not sure where you're from, but if you are from NorCal then Sierra Snowboard in Sacramento has some of the best deals around. I just bought all new gear (Special Blend) for under $200.

Answer 2

Do you have a Sports Authority store near you? They have really good pre-season deals - but you are quickly getting to the end of the pre-season - hurry!

You could also do a season rental for this season and figure out what you like and what you don't - then buy what you really want next Aug / Sept when the prices are really sweet.

Good Luck