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12-15-2009, 10:15 PM

Hi guys,
Firstly, this is my first post to the forums. And thank you in advance for your responses. I need advice since none of my friends are winter/snow enthusiasts. We live in the midwest, not too many hills/mountains where we live therefore not too many opportunities to go out an carve some powder. Any whoo, this year I've decided to buy my own set up. Am on a strict budget since I want to get away with the least expensive board possible (ebay auctions tend to be able to allow one to get away with a steal).

Background:

Beginner experience level.
Weight fluctuates: 184-190 lbs
Snowboot size 10
Have hit the slopes 3-4 times.
Love to just cruise down to the bottom of the hill. Not looking to do jumps/rails in particular.

Torn between which board to get. Saw a few that caught my eye:
Atomic Kung Pow Freestyle $105 (158cm, 25.5cm wide at the center).
Salomon Loft Freeride $130 (160cm, 10.5" width at the center)

Any opinions about which way I should go freestyle of freeride and also opinions about the boards? Thanks!

Milo303 · 12-15-2009, 10:38 PM

If that's your budget, your kind of limited...

12-15-2009, 10:43 PM

I can stretch my budget even though I'm already spent on boots, helmet, pants and a jacket. But sellers claim these boards retail(ed) for $400+ and they're auctions are averaging around $120 +/-$15. Are these boards any decent? Or am I being taken for a sucker? Thanks!

Milo303 · 12-15-2009, 10:53 PM

Your being taken....

What are you looking to spend on a new board?

m_jel · 12-15-2009, 11:36 PM

check out thinkempire.com... until the 24th they have 25% off this years stuff and 70% off last year's. Real good especially if you're wanting to get a decent board on a budget

12-16-2009, 09:43 AM

I checked that website and it seems like most of the boards are $400 and above. Any page to where these clearance boards be at? Also they seem to ship to CAnada mostly.

Leo · 12-16-2009, 10:25 AM

The Tech Nine stands out in this list
Cheap Snowboards

Your choices are pretty slim with your budget.

m_jel · 12-16-2009, 06:10 PM

the sale starts tomorrow. most are 400+ but they're also mostly pretty good quality. It's a canadian store, but they do ship internationally, just the the american stores that can't ship some brands to canada, canadian stores can't ship some brands to the states or other places

also, don't forget about the exchange rate to save a couple bucks also

12-16-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_jel

check out thinkempire.com... until the 24th they have 25% off this years stuff and 70% off last year's. Real good especially if you're wanting to get a decent board on a budget

i cant find any info about this sale... also anyone got a rough idea on there shipping prices to jasper alberta?

Lyndo · 12-16-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZJosh

i cant find any info about this sale... also anyone got a rough idea on there shipping prices to jasper alberta?

it cost me 30 bucks to ship my board and bindings to saskatchewan from quebec (i think thats where their actual store is?) so it should be about the same for you, maybe a bit less if your just getting a board. It was fed ex'ed and came within a few days, very quick.

12-15-2009, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
New2Snow Guest Posts: n/a	Buying a Board for a beginner Hi guys, Firstly, this is my first post to the forums. And thank you in advance for your responses. I need advice since none of my friends are winter/snow enthusiasts. We live in the midwest, not too many hills/mountains where we live therefore not too many opportunities to go out an carve some powder. Any whoo, this year I've decided to buy my own set up. Am on a strict budget since I want to get away with the least expensive board possible (ebay auctions tend to be able to allow one to get away with a steal). Background: Beginner experience level. Weight fluctuates: 184-190 lbs Snowboot size 10 Have hit the slopes 3-4 times. Love to just cruise down to the bottom of the hill. Not looking to do jumps/rails in particular. Torn between which board to get. Saw a few that caught my eye: Atomic Kung Pow Freestyle $105 (158cm, 25.5cm wide at the center). Salomon Loft Freeride $130 (160cm, 10.5" width at the center) Any opinions about which way I should go freestyle of freeride and also opinions about the boards? Thanks! Last edited by New2Snow; 12-16-2009 at 09:59 AM. Reason: previous title not applicable anymore

12-15-2009, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
m_jel Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pickering Posts: 574	check out thinkempire.com... until the 24th they have 25% off this years stuff and 70% off last year's. Real good especially if you're wanting to get a decent board on a budget __________________ redbubble.com/people/mkelly06 snowyunicornlove.blogspot.com

12-16-2009, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	The Tech Nine stands out in this list Cheap Snowboards Your choices are pretty slim with your budget. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

12-16-2009, 06:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
m_jel Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pickering Posts: 574	the sale starts tomorrow. most are 400+ but they're also mostly pretty good quality. It's a canadian store, but they do ship internationally, just the the american stores that can't ship some brands to canada, canadian stores can't ship some brands to the states or other places also, don't forget about the exchange rate to save a couple bucks also __________________ redbubble.com/people/mkelly06 snowyunicornlove.blogspot.com Last edited by m_jel; 12-16-2009 at 06:10 PM. Reason: exchange rate

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12-15-2009, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
New2Snow Guest Posts: n/a	I can stretch my budget even though I'm already spent on boots, helmet, pants and a jacket. But sellers claim these boards retail(ed) for $400+ and they're auctions are averaging around $120 +/-$15. Are these boards any decent? Or am I being taken for a sucker? Thanks!

12-16-2009, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
New2Snow Guest Posts: n/a	I checked that website and it seems like most of the boards are $400 and above. Any page to where these clearance boards be at? Also they seem to ship to CAnada mostly.