Book a few days of lessons that come with rentals first to see if you like it. Lots of smaller/independent mountains have amazing deals for first-timers, like take three (heavily discounted) half-day lessons (that include three full days of rentals and lift tickets), get a season pass for $100. Ask around on your local snowsports subreddit for suggestions.
Different snowboards will excel at different conditions for different riders. Factors include your weight, preferred speed, type of snow, and whether you prefer a more stable or more maneuverable ride. Sizes don't translate 1:1 between different board designs. Bindings are also very important and a good pair can cost a good fraction of what you're spending on your board.
All this to say it's probably better to figure out if you like snowboarding and if so, what kind, before you start shopping for gear.
However, there is one exception: boots! If you are fairly sure you're going to like riding, and can get fitted in-person at a respectable shop, go do it. Boot fit matters a ton for comfort and confidence, rentals suck, and it's definitely worth the premium of buying in-person to get a pair that fits. Tl;dr you want a boot in which your foot cannot move *at all*. Boot size is just the length of the footbed. Every other three dimensional measurement also contributes to whether your foot (and ankle) are snugly wrapped, painfully crammed, or loose and about to get beat up badly. An expert can help you find the model that fits your foot best, and will be sensitive to any budget concerns you express.
Boot liners will pack out, but filling up empty space is basically impossible. A liner is good for about 100 days of riding, and if it's perfectly comfortable the first few days, it will probably pack out to be too big by day 20. Figuring out what kind of tight, mild discomfort will break in to be perfect in a few days vs never fit right is really tough without an expert's help, so go get it. A $200 budget boot that fits perfectly will beat a slightly-too-big $600 boot every time. (A slightly-too-small boot may be fixable, but you'll have to pay a shop to "punch it out" or make other adjustments). FWIW, I ride boots 2 full sizes smaller than some of my running shoes.
It's legit. I have bought many board and bindings from here. Fast shipping too. Slim picking though if you are regular men size.
I've purchased from them before, no issues. These deals don't really stand out to me in terms of a late-April sale but they certainly aren't ripoffs. Still, jf you absolutely must have the best deal and haven't been shopping around all year like some of us, I'd also check steep & cheap, Christy's (especially the extra 30% off clearance), and the house (especially when they have their weekend extra 20% off sales). Sierra had the best deals around a month ago but they're mostly sold out now.
It's also a good time to start checking the used market.
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I bought the Lib Tech Orca board for about $100 more about 1.5 months ago. Great board. It is a "volume" shifted board (i.e. wide and short). I went from a 158 to a 153. Enjoyed riding it. I am 62 and it took me back to stuff I could do 10 years ago.
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I want to get one. Never showboarded before. How do I know which one to get? Any advice? Thank you
Book a few days of lessons that come with rentals first to see if you like it. Lots of smaller/independent mountains have amazing deals for first-timers, like take three (heavily discounted) half-day lessons (that include three full days of rentals and lift tickets), get a season pass for $100. Ask around on your local snowsports subreddit for suggestions.
Different snowboards will excel at different conditions for different riders. Factors include your weight, preferred speed, type of snow, and whether you prefer a more stable or more maneuverable ride. Sizes don't translate 1:1 between different board designs. Bindings are also very important and a good pair can cost a good fraction of what you're spending on your board.
All this to say it's probably better to figure out if you like snowboarding and if so, what kind, before you start shopping for gear.
However, there is one exception: boots! If you are fairly sure you're going to like riding, and can get fitted in-person at a respectable shop, go do it. Boot fit matters a ton for comfort and confidence, rentals suck, and it's definitely worth the premium of buying in-person to get a pair that fits. Tl;dr you want a boot in which your foot cannot move *at all*. Boot size is just the length of the footbed. Every other three dimensional measurement also contributes to whether your foot (and ankle) are snugly wrapped, painfully crammed, or loose and about to get beat up badly. An expert can help you find the model that fits your foot best, and will be sensitive to any budget concerns you express.
Boot liners will pack out, but filling up empty space is basically impossible. A liner is good for about 100 days of riding, and if it's perfectly comfortable the first few days, it will probably pack out to be too big by day 20. Figuring out what kind of tight, mild discomfort will break in to be perfect in a few days vs never fit right is really tough without an expert's help, so go get it. A $200 budget boot that fits perfectly will beat a slightly-too-big $600 boot every time. (A slightly-too-small boot may be fixable, but you'll have to pay a shop to "punch it out" or make other adjustments). FWIW, I ride boots 2 full sizes smaller than some of my running shoes.
Book a few days of lessons that come with rentals first to see if you like it. Lots of smaller/independent mountains have amazing deals for first-timers, like take three (heavily discounted) half-day lessons (that include three full days of rentals and lift tickets), get a season pass for $100. Ask around on your local snowsports subreddit for suggestions.
Different snowboards will excel at different conditions for different riders. Factors include your weight, preferred speed, type of snow, and whether you prefer a more stable or more maneuverable ride. Sizes don't translate 1:1 between different board designs. Bindings are also very important and a good pair can cost a good fraction of what you're spending on your board.
All this to say it's probably better to figure out if you like snowboarding and if so, what kind, before you start shopping for gear.
However, there is one exception: boots! If you are fairly sure you're going to like riding, and can get fitted in-person at a respectable shop, go do it. Boot fit matters a ton for comfort and confidence, rentals suck, and it's definitely worth the premium of buying in-person to get a pair that fits. Tl;dr you want a boot in which your foot cannot move *at all*. Boot size is just the length of the footbed. Every other three dimensional measurement also contributes to whether your foot (and ankle) are snugly wrapped, painfully crammed, or loose and about to get beat up badly. An expert can help you find the model that fits your foot best, and will be sensitive to any budget concerns you express.
Boot liners will pack out, but filling up empty space is basically impossible. A liner is good for about 100 days of riding, and if it's perfectly comfortable the first few days, it will probably pack out to be too big by day 20. Figuring out what kind of tight, mild discomfort will break in to be perfect in a few days vs never fit right is really tough without an expert's help, so go get it. A $200 budget boot that fits perfectly will beat a slightly-too-big $600 boot every time. (A slightly-too-small boot may be fixable, but you'll have to pay a shop to "punch it out" or make other adjustments). FWIW, I ride boots 2 full sizes smaller than some of my running shoes.
I want to get one. Never showboarded before. How do I know which one to get? Any advice? Thank you
To add to John's post. Thegoodride.com is a great resource and so it evo.com as they clearly post the equipment specs and what type of rider they are for. For beginners go for soft flex - board, boot, bindings. Softer is more forgiving and great for beginners. Volume shifted are great for powder and carving but are too fat when it's icy. I think a twin tip would be a safe bet. Good luck
To add to John's post. Thegoodride.com is a great resource and so it evo.com as they clearly post the equipment specs and what type of rider they are for. For beginners go for soft flex - board, boot, bindings. Softer is more forgiving and great for beginners. Volume shifted are great for powder and carving but are too fat when it's icy. I think a twin tip would be a safe bet. Good luck
We have bought quite a lot of equipment from Evo. They have a local shop so that helps.
Looks like this is a fantastic sale. I'm pretty new to snow sports and definitely want to switch to owning my own boots and skis after renting for a few years in a row ⛷️
Any suggestions on where to look for reviews and recommendations for equipment for beginners?
I know they dont carve like traditional camber boards, but in opinion I like the floaty boards. especially in powder. Doesnt kill my legs leaning back all the way down the mountain.
Don't bother. I ordered a snowboard from them using Shop Pay to pay in installments. They cancelled the order 20 hours later claiming no stock. Didn't bother to offer alternatives. Now I have no item with a loan that still needs to be paid.
There's no way to contact them except by email. Let's see if they respond
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Different snowboards will excel at different conditions for different riders. Factors include your weight, preferred speed, type of snow, and whether you prefer a more stable or more maneuverable ride. Sizes don't translate 1:1 between different board designs. Bindings are also very important and a good pair can cost a good fraction of what you're spending on your board.
All this to say it's probably better to figure out if you like snowboarding and if so, what kind, before you start shopping for gear.
However, there is one exception: boots! If you are fairly sure you're going to like riding, and can get fitted in-person at a respectable shop, go do it. Boot fit matters a ton for comfort and confidence, rentals suck, and it's definitely worth the premium of buying in-person to get a pair that fits. Tl;dr you want a boot in which your foot cannot move *at all*. Boot size is just the length of the footbed. Every other three dimensional measurement also contributes to whether your foot (and ankle) are snugly wrapped, painfully crammed, or loose and about to get beat up badly. An expert can help you find the model that fits your foot best, and will be sensitive to any budget concerns you express.
Boot liners will pack out, but filling up empty space is basically impossible. A liner is good for about 100 days of riding, and if it's perfectly comfortable the first few days, it will probably pack out to be too big by day 20. Figuring out what kind of tight, mild discomfort will break in to be perfect in a few days vs never fit right is really tough without an expert's help, so go get it. A $200 budget boot that fits perfectly will beat a slightly-too-big $600 boot every time. (A slightly-too-small boot may be fixable, but you'll have to pay a shop to "punch it out" or make other adjustments). FWIW, I ride boots 2 full sizes smaller than some of my running shoes.
It's also a good time to start checking the used market.
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In the 1980s.
Still looking for other stuff so this is nice.
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Different snowboards will excel at different conditions for different riders. Factors include your weight, preferred speed, type of snow, and whether you prefer a more stable or more maneuverable ride. Sizes don't translate 1:1 between different board designs. Bindings are also very important and a good pair can cost a good fraction of what you're spending on your board.
All this to say it's probably better to figure out if you like snowboarding and if so, what kind, before you start shopping for gear.
However, there is one exception: boots! If you are fairly sure you're going to like riding, and can get fitted in-person at a respectable shop, go do it. Boot fit matters a ton for comfort and confidence, rentals suck, and it's definitely worth the premium of buying in-person to get a pair that fits. Tl;dr you want a boot in which your foot cannot move *at all*. Boot size is just the length of the footbed. Every other three dimensional measurement also contributes to whether your foot (and ankle) are snugly wrapped, painfully crammed, or loose and about to get beat up badly. An expert can help you find the model that fits your foot best, and will be sensitive to any budget concerns you express.
Boot liners will pack out, but filling up empty space is basically impossible. A liner is good for about 100 days of riding, and if it's perfectly comfortable the first few days, it will probably pack out to be too big by day 20. Figuring out what kind of tight, mild discomfort will break in to be perfect in a few days vs never fit right is really tough without an expert's help, so go get it. A $200 budget boot that fits perfectly will beat a slightly-too-big $600 boot every time. (A slightly-too-small boot may be fixable, but you'll have to pay a shop to "punch it out" or make other adjustments). FWIW, I ride boots 2 full sizes smaller than some of my running shoes.
Different snowboards will excel at different conditions for different riders. Factors include your weight, preferred speed, type of snow, and whether you prefer a more stable or more maneuverable ride. Sizes don't translate 1:1 between different board designs. Bindings are also very important and a good pair can cost a good fraction of what you're spending on your board.
All this to say it's probably better to figure out if you like snowboarding and if so, what kind, before you start shopping for gear.
However, there is one exception: boots! If you are fairly sure you're going to like riding, and can get fitted in-person at a respectable shop, go do it. Boot fit matters a ton for comfort and confidence, rentals suck, and it's definitely worth the premium of buying in-person to get a pair that fits. Tl;dr you want a boot in which your foot cannot move *at all*. Boot size is just the length of the footbed. Every other three dimensional measurement also contributes to whether your foot (and ankle) are snugly wrapped, painfully crammed, or loose and about to get beat up badly. An expert can help you find the model that fits your foot best, and will be sensitive to any budget concerns you express.
Boot liners will pack out, but filling up empty space is basically impossible. A liner is good for about 100 days of riding, and if it's perfectly comfortable the first few days, it will probably pack out to be too big by day 20. Figuring out what kind of tight, mild discomfort will break in to be perfect in a few days vs never fit right is really tough without an expert's help, so go get it. A $200 budget boot that fits perfectly will beat a slightly-too-big $600 boot every time. (A slightly-too-small boot may be fixable, but you'll have to pay a shop to "punch it out" or make other adjustments). FWIW, I ride boots 2 full sizes smaller than some of my running shoes.
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Totally legit. I've been to their shop several times in Mission Viejo.
It was the last one in stock when I bought it sorry!
Any suggestions on where to look for reviews and recommendations for equipment for beginners?
i'm sure some will disagree, but i would start with a banana camber board such as: https://dreamruns.com/products/li...board-2024
I know they dont carve like traditional camber boards, but in opinion I like the floaty boards. especially in powder. Doesnt kill my legs leaning back all the way down the mountain.
There's no way to contact them except by email. Let's see if they respond