dragknee66 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Its been about 8 years since Ive had snowboard stuff so Im quite out of the loop. I dont want cheap stuff and I dont need pro stuff.. What should I expect to pay for decent items of the following Board (probably just a freestyle board) Bindings (strap ins) Boots Goggles (Ill probably just get Oakleys hah) Jacket Pants Gloves I need the whole setup again, average price ranges please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 i cant give you a price range but if your buying brand new go to a snowboard shop locally try on all this stuff an then buy it online. so many amazing deals online for packages with free shipping. if ur buying used board bindings an boots expect to pay about 150-200(boughten two setups mine an my sisters for 150) shanton was telling me tj max had snowboard jacket for stupid cheap(this was last season) pants i belive as well goggles just go get a non fogging pair from iron pony for 10 bucks where do you plan on boarding at? sorry i was no help but hey im excited for the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) Check out http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/ , sometimes they have some killer deals on decent gear, but never buy boots you can't try on first. I really work them out too, jump in them, walk in them, sit in them for half an hour while you are looking at other boots. Be wary of pressure points, and heel lift. They are the single most important part of your equipment. Even wheeling and dealing I would expect to pay at least $500 for OK gear. (I think I paid $400 for my last deck alone) $250 deck $100 boots $70 sale bindings $50 sale jacket $50 sale Pants Be selective but always remember there have been few milestones in snowboard tech as of recent. Don't buy into the hype. Medium flex sandwich board, with any quick-release bindings will do for 90% of east-riders. Only if you really plan on specializing in something, or doing specific terrain, do you need to be more judicious. For instance I have an Academy I ride, with T9 bindings, and in Ohio, and surrounding areas I've never had any issues park or piste, but when I go out west I ride longer, stiffer (LOL) Arbor freeride board, with backseat offset, and floaty-er nose. Edited September 15, 2010 by sol740 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 You can be looking at anywhere from 400-600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1647545506 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 meijer has some kick ass slide in boards, its an all in one package. start there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 look at sle stuff... I got a killer deal on my stuff... STill need new boots though but that is all I need for this season.. I as just talking to a buddy yesterday I am so excited for this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Im cool with dropping at least close to 1k on some good stuff.. does that increase my chances of steering clear or junk hah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 If you plan on just boarding in Ohio you definitely don't need a grand worth of gear. If you want it though who am I to say don't do it. It really just isn't necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I might make 1 trip to NY or something, who knows.. I just figured in the costs of a nice jacket and nice pants would add a little more. Im totally fine with at least $750 for all that junk listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 just wait until the stores have their blow out sales and look at like sportsmart etc... that where i got my pants from. list was 210 I got them for 80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 well arent you baller then ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidward Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Even wheeling and dealing I would expect to pay at least $500 for OK gear. (I think I paid $400 for my last deck alone) $250 deck $100 boots $70 sale bindings $50 sale jacket $50 sale Pants This is pretty much it. Mine was a tad bit more just because i sprung for a nicer deck and bindings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 $5 hundo sounds even better.. money left over for lift pass and travel fees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 If you're willing to drop 1k on gear, you will have few issues finding good gear. I personally love Academy, and Illuminati decks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 any one know of snowboard pants for the "bigger" crowd? look at http://www.the-house.com for buying stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbalt Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I always go to Aspen at Polaris. They seem competitively priced with online stores and the employees actually use the equipment. I have always received great service from a friendly staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 i'm in the same boat. want to get back into snowboarding, and i've always just rented boards. $500 sounds good for everything seeing as how i don't plan on doing anything crazy, and still have to get shit for the rest of the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 PM Mojoe on here. He is a snowboard nut I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Sometime in the next few months we (Ski Patrol at Mad River Mountain) will be having our annual Ski/Snowboard Swap. Anyone, including the public, is allowed to come down and put stuff up for sale. Every shop in Columbus and quite a few from surrounding areas come and put stuff up too. It's a great time to find some good deals. I don't know the date yet, but when I do it will be posted up here. Other than that, go to any (real) local shop and you will be fine. You don't have to spend that much money on 'entry' level gear to get some really nice, new gear. Oh, and if you haven't already completely ignore Paul and Dan's post in here. Well, always ignore Paul. I can't tell if Dan was trying to be serious or not, but there are very good reason that the equipment he is talking about is baned on every ski hill in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 well im the pro here.... just come with me, i'll show you the ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Ya I wouldnt mind hitting the swap trade thing if someone goes with me that knows what theyre talking about ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 well im the pro here.... just come with me, i'll show you the ways. No lie, I ran into you on the slopes last year and you were tearing it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I'll sell you my whole setup for $250.. I just don't snowboard anymore. Board Bindings Boots(if they fit) Pants Shoot me a PM and I'll give you more details about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Oh, and if you haven't already completely ignore Paul and Dan's post in here. Well, always ignore Paul. I can't tell if Dan was trying to be serious or not, but there are very good reason that the equipment he is talking about is baned on every ski hill in the US. Imnot sure what you mean by this comment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 No lie, I ran into you on the slopes last year and you were tearing it up! no doubt! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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