Equipment Advice for Newbie - Snowboarding Forum

02-26-2009, 08:32 AM

hey guys,
i know this forum gets inundated with advice for newbies, so I apologize ahead of time for adding to that mix

I'm pretty much a female newbie, gone riding 3-4 times, and things really started to "click" for me last time, and now I'm hooked. I'm looking for a decent used board that will see me through a few seasons, and I can't spend more than $200.

I found someone who is selling an 06 Burton Feather with bindings and boots for $200 (but is negotiable for a quick sale.) I know there are mixed reviews on burton boards and their quality, but i've been having a hard time finding a used board in my size range (144-147) that is under 200 or hasn't been beaten on the slopes. I have also heard some good things about the Feather..

SO my question to you is- do you think this is a good deal? Boots are most likely Burton's as well, not sure though.

Thanks much!
murph

kMc · 02-26-2009, 08:42 AM

are you trying to get the board, boots and bindings all for under $200, or just a board for under $200?

jmacphee9 · 02-26-2009, 08:48 AM

its an ok deal, not an insanely crazy one but it will work for your first board..200$ is pretty low, but then again i bought my first setup off a buddy for 100 and it worked for one season but i quickly progressed through it. you probably wouldnt outgrow the board for a few seasons though because i think the feather is a pretty good girl board.

02-26-2009, 08:50 AM

From the many advice that I've seen and constant searching I've done (I just recently bought a board), you might be better off saving up some more money and then making a better purchase. There are sales galore during this time of the month so just keep your eyes peeled. I got my binding and board for $220. As is said on one of the sticky threads, "dont cheap out on the boots," if indeed you plan to spend 200 on ALL of it (which is quite hard, imo).

02-26-2009, 08:52 AM

she's selling the board, bindings and boots for $200. says she only rode them on the bunny slope and then sort of gave up. i've seen other burton feather 06's for around $150 for board and bindings... just want to make sure i wouldn't be overpaying for what i'm getting. my backup plan is to just use a friend's hand me downs, but her board is over 10 yo..

02-26-2009, 08:54 AM

thanks gepidae! i'll def keep my eyes on the sales. i really want to get soemthing before next season b/c i plan on going a lot more, and then rental fees add up!

kMc · 02-26-2009, 08:57 AM

i grew out of the burton feather i was using very quickly, as did my friend julie. i would save up for something better.

jmacphee9 · 02-26-2009, 08:58 AM

i would see if you could get it for 150 with everything..that would be a good deal probably, it seems like the set up would be fine for you.

or check out sierrasnowboard.com

02-26-2009, 09:00 AM

i'll try to talk her down. i want to find out what brand the boots are too. i'll check out sierrasnowboard.com as well. thanks, this is a great forum!

02-26-2009, 10:23 AM

I would check out brociety.com, they have some pretty good deals if you are patient

02-26-2009, 08:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
murphboard79 Guest Posts: n/a	Equipment Advice for Newbie hey guys, i know this forum gets inundated with advice for newbies, so I apologize ahead of time for adding to that mix I'm pretty much a female newbie, gone riding 3-4 times, and things really started to "click" for me last time, and now I'm hooked. I'm looking for a decent used board that will see me through a few seasons, and I can't spend more than $200. I found someone who is selling an 06 Burton Feather with bindings and boots for $200 (but is negotiable for a quick sale.) I know there are mixed reviews on burton boards and their quality, but i've been having a hard time finding a used board in my size range (144-147) that is under 200 or hasn't been beaten on the slopes. I have also heard some good things about the Feather.. SO my question to you is- do you think this is a good deal? Boots are most likely Burton's as well, not sure though. Thanks much! murph

02-26-2009, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
jmacphee9 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,335	its an ok deal, not an insanely crazy one but it will work for your first board..200$ is pretty low, but then again i bought my first setup off a buddy for 100 and it worked for one season but i quickly progressed through it. you probably wouldnt outgrow the board for a few seasons though because i think the feather is a pretty good girl board. __________________ Lib Tech Skate banana Flow NXT-FS Nike kaiju Burton [ak] 2l Cyclic Jacket Holden Northfield 3L pants

02-26-2009, 08:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
jmacphee9 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,335	i would see if you could get it for 150 with everything..that would be a good deal probably, it seems like the set up would be fine for you. or check out sierrasnowboard.com __________________ Lib Tech Skate banana Flow NXT-FS Nike kaiju Burton [ak] 2l Cyclic Jacket Holden Northfield 3L pants

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02-26-2009, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
kMc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Annapolis Posts: 246	are you trying to get the board, boots and bindings all for under $200, or just a board for under $200?

02-26-2009, 08:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gepidae Guest Posts: n/a	From the many advice that I've seen and constant searching I've done (I just recently bought a board), you might be better off saving up some more money and then making a better purchase. There are sales galore during this time of the month so just keep your eyes peeled. I got my binding and board for $220. As is said on one of the sticky threads, "dont cheap out on the boots," if indeed you plan to spend 200 on ALL of it (which is quite hard, imo).

02-26-2009, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
murphboard79 Guest Posts: n/a	she's selling the board, bindings and boots for $200. says she only rode them on the bunny slope and then sort of gave up. i've seen other burton feather 06's for around $150 for board and bindings... just want to make sure i wouldn't be overpaying for what i'm getting. my backup plan is to just use a friend's hand me downs, but her board is over 10 yo..

02-26-2009, 08:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
murphboard79 Guest Posts: n/a	thanks gepidae! i'll def keep my eyes on the sales. i really want to get soemthing before next season b/c i plan on going a lot more, and then rental fees add up!

02-26-2009, 08:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
kMc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Annapolis Posts: 246	i grew out of the burton feather i was using very quickly, as did my friend julie. i would save up for something better.

02-26-2009, 09:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
murphboard79 Guest Posts: n/a	i'll try to talk her down. i want to find out what brand the boots are too. i'll check out sierrasnowboard.com as well. thanks, this is a great forum!

02-26-2009, 10:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gepidae Guest Posts: n/a	I would check out brociety.com, they have some pretty good deals if you are patient