_Juggy_
Venue Owner
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10/9/2008 12:16:00 PM
im forcing myself to start this year, how much should i budget if my needs are the following
- comfort and safety are no. 1
- i need everything
- i dont want to spend a fortune on new a new board/bindings/boots because im just starting out
i know the turkey sale is this weekend but i'll probably miss it, can i still get a good eal at comor/anywhere on 4th?
cheers.
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ESCO_
Clubber
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10/9/2008 12:20:00 PM
unless you like going 70 mph down a hill go ahead.
Me im like a girl to sports. I'd rather sit on the sideline then go down some uncontrolled hill , with absolutly no power or control the the 2 mile fall / gettin tossed down the mountain
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Illustrix
Member
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10/9/2008 12:22:00 PM
if you think you'll stick with it, spend the most on your boots
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_Juggy_
Venue Owner
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10/9/2008 12:44:00 PM
also, im going to need something waterproof and super cool looking for doobies and weed supplies in general
ill spend top dollar on that one!
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oddio
Member
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10/9/2008 12:52:00 PM
^^ I completely agree this will be my 14th season and by far and away good boots are the most important part of the equation. I would suggest that you rent gear for at least your first 4 or 5 times that you ride. You can easily spend $1500.00 to $3000.00 on gear.
Realistically, take into consideration how often you think you will be going up, if you think that you will be only getting up 5 to 10 times a year than you would be hard pressed to “outgrow” your gear for at least 3 years or so. You can expect to spend around $300.00 to $400.00 on a board (unless you buy a used one or a demo board) < which I would recommend. Bindings will be about $100.00 to $200.00 and boots can range from $200 to $500.00. I highly suggest that you spend the largest chunk of your money on boots/and or custom foot beds.
Good pants and a waterproof jacket (look for gore-tex rated with at least 15,000 to 20,000 rating) the number represents that the fabric is 15 to 20 million times small that a drop of water.
You can expect to spend $200 to $600.00 on a Good jacket, check out Burton, Bonfire, 686, and Volcom.
Snow pants will be around $150.00 to $350.00
Being dry and comfortable will make your day a lot more enjoyable, especially since you will be spending a lot of time on your ass from falling down all the time.
Gloves, Goggles, and a beanie or a helmet again range in price from $25.00 to $200.00
Have fun man!!
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_Juggy_
Venue Owner
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10/9/2008 12:58:00 PM
hey guy, nice work on finally bringing something useful to the board
Board - 200 - 250
Bindings - 100 - 150
Boots - 150 - 200
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Total = 450 -600
Pants - 100 - 150
Jacket - 200 - 250
Accessories - 150
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Total = 450 - 550
fcuk this is going to be a over a G easy.
time to call bad people and get "slightly used" equipment
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_Juggy_
Venue Owner
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10/9/2008 12:58:00 PM
that sound reasonable? can i do cheaper?
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_Juggy_
Venue Owner
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10/9/2008 12:58:00 PM
Boose and drugs have an unlimited budget
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oddio
Member
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10/9/2008 1:03:00 PM
Well any gear you can borrow from your friends that ride can also save you some money until you are sure you want to commit to snowboarding.
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_stranger_
Dancer
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10/9/2008 1:04:00 PM
same could be said for drugs.
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oddio
Member
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10/9/2008 1:05:00 PM
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ESCO_
Clubber
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10/9/2008 1:06:00 PM
have fun in the Snow dude. I know i won't
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Paul50
Member
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10/9/2008 1:13:00 PM
Yeah if you need EVERYTHING and you're wanting at least fairly good quality stuff, there isn't an extremely cheap way to go about it, I don't think. It's worth it though, good quality stuff lasts a lot longer and makes the whole experience more enjoyable. I paid 350 for my jacket a few years ago, and it still looks brand new. Nothing worse than ruining the day by being soaking wet up there. Goggles are pretty key too, it's worth buying a good pair of those.
Fireball on the chairlift up is always good too.
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ESCO_
Clubber
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10/9/2008 1:16:00 PM
I say buy long gloves, nothing worse than getting snow on your wrist, and up your arm
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_Juggy_
Venue Owner
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10/9/2008 2:20:00 PM
paul, i abused fireball growing up. the smell of cinnamon alone makes me gag
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Truth__aversion
Member
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10/9/2008 2:59:00 PM
1.Do you know any snowboard instructors? They get a significant discount on gear. My sis got me skiis at 40% off.
2.Knowing someone who works at MEC might help with a jacket, pants, gloves and long johns. MEC is cheaper in general.
3. There is a 'friends and family sale' in north van. (mid lonsdale) I believe they email times and dates. Not sure when it is yet but I got an Orb jacket for 50 bucks last year.
The Turkey Sale doesn't really have that many great deals, neither does Comor. Go online, ebay and such, or the MEC gear swap.
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oddio
Member
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10/9/2008 3:09:00 PM
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joel
Administrator
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10/9/2008 3:13:00 PM
if you can wait till boxing day go that route... i got some killer deals when i suited up a couple years ago
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joel
Administrator
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10/9/2008 3:13:00 PM
nothing wrong with used stuff in good shape either
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Requiem
Bar Star
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10/9/2008 3:17:00 PM
A few years ago, when I got into it, I went to a big pre-winter sale that was at Canada Place convention center. I got a $400 Columbia jacket for half price, gloves and boots also half price, pretty much the only things I didn't get there were the board and bindings which I got at Comor's Boxing Day sale. I think the total I spent was about $800, and I saved about $600 by getting stuff on sale.
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_Juggy_
Venue Owner
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10/9/2008 3:32:00 PM
^that's how much i was hoping to spend as well
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