Ok, I have a question that is probably been asked a million times on here already, but given that at least a year has past and everyone has new experiences and new realizations and new boards have come out, I wanted to get fresh new answers.
I am looking to purchase my first board. I just don't want to rent this year as rentals are expensive ($50 a day) and I would rather buy even if this is the only year I snowboard. I am not looking for a top of the line board, but I do not want one that is dangerous or will break on me the first time I fall.
Lets keep it simple and stick with brand names. I would like two lists if you would, the good list, and the stay away from if you value your life (dangerous) list.
The good list really speaks for itself, but if you could say a little about the stay away from brands I would really appreciate it.
If you want to know about me and my situation, I am older, in Japan, not very experienced, and will probably fall down a lot. I do not ever picture myself jumping or doing tricks. I have asked about the snow conditions and been told that it is powderish or hard depending on the temp and time of day.
Thanks
I am looking to purchase my first board. I just don't want to rent this year as rentals are expensive ($50 a day) and I would rather buy even if this is the only year I snowboard. I am not looking for a top of the line board, but I do not want one that is dangerous or will break on me the first time I fall.
Lets keep it simple and stick with brand names. I would like two lists if you would, the good list, and the stay away from if you value your life (dangerous) list.
The good list really speaks for itself, but if you could say a little about the stay away from brands I would really appreciate it.
If you want to know about me and my situation, I am older, in Japan, not very experienced, and will probably fall down a lot. I do not ever picture myself jumping or doing tricks. I have asked about the snow conditions and been told that it is powderish or hard depending on the temp and time of day.
Thanks