Is This Deal Worth It? Please Reply Asap!! - Snowboarding Forum

12-23-2009, 11:23 AM

Hi, i want to start snowboarding, and am wondering if this deal is worth it. It's a Burton board, bindings, and boots, but it's a little damaged. Should i get this board or keep shopping for another one. Thanks.

Burton Balance 160.5 snowboard w/ bindings and boots - Toronto Sports Goods For Sale - Kijiji Toronto

the fourth picture shows the damage. So please reply fast, and tell me if this board is worth it to buy, and if i buy it, can you guys/girls please also tell me how to fix it, and how much it would cost, and what materials i need to fix it? Thanks.

GuitarSkater

12-23-2009, 11:31 AM

It is a very old Burton board amd boots lloks like they have been worn out, but the bindings look like the are in decent condition. theding on the side might need to be aked to a repair shop. I myself would not use the boots, but rather sell them and buy a new pair once you have tried them on and see how they felt. But since you are a begginer this board could be perfect for you.
Good luck

Leo · 12-23-2009, 11:37 AM

Board is crappy and so are the boots. By the way, buying used boots it not a good idea. They are broken in meaning they are shaped for the other person's foot and not yours. Up to you though. You gotta do what you gotta do to shred with affordability right?

I'd just save that $100 and find something else.

12-23-2009, 11:56 AM

I say its not worth it. you probably wont be able to use the boots and the board might have internal damage you dont know about. If you cant see it in person and touch it, dont buy it. it'll be a waste of 100 dollars.

12-23-2009, 12:04 PM

so, would you guys buy it for $75.00? or is that also a bad deal?

12-23-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KrazyHok

I say its not worth it. you probably wont be able to use the boots and the board might have internal damage you dont know about. If you cant see it in person and touch it, dont buy it. it'll be a waste of 100 dollars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo

Board is crappy and so are the boots. By the way, buying used boots it not a good idea. They are broken in meaning they are shaped for the other person's foot and not yours. Up to you though. You gotta do what you gotta do to shred with affordability right?

I'd just save that $100 and find something else.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockr

It is a very old Burton board amd boots lloks like they have been worn out, but the bindings look like the are in decent condition. theding on the side might need to be aked to a repair shop. I myself would not use the boots, but rather sell them and buy a new pair once you have tried them on and see how they felt. But since you are a begginer this board could be perfect for you.
Good luck

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuitarSkater

so, would you guys buy it for $75.00? or is that also a bad deal?

so would you guys buy the deal for $75.00, or is that also too high for this package?

12-23-2009, 12:07 PM

dunno even 25 bucks is a waste of money for me if its not what i want, If you want it get it, if your not sure about buying it, dont buy simple as that.

Tarzanman · 12-23-2009, 12:18 PM

My feeling is that its not worth it as a first deck unless you are ABSOLUTELY strapped for money and are trying to get in to the sport as cheap as possible.

It would be better for you to buy $60 boots and rent a board for $30 than to risk investing in a beat up board that you can't be sure is in good shape.

"Edges need to be cleaned up" = rust. Rust is no fun to sand/file off.

If you are going the used route, then you should be able to spend double what he's asking for a MUCH better set up for a new rider like yourself.

iKimshi · 12-23-2009, 01:23 PM

Is that board even your size? Also, you can't know for sure if those boots will actually fit you. I say shop around somewhere else.

12-23-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockr

It is a very old Burton board amd boots lloks like they have been worn out, but the bindings look like the are in decent condition. theding on the side might need to be aked to a repair shop. I myself would not use the boots, but rather sell them and buy a new pair once you have tried them on and see how they felt. But since you are a begginer this board could be perfect for you.
Good luck

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo

Board is crappy and so are the boots. By the way, buying used boots it not a good idea. They are broken in meaning they are shaped for the other person's foot and not yours. Up to you though. You gotta do what you gotta do to shred with affordability right?

I'd just save that $100 and find something else.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrazyHok

I say its not worth it. you probably wont be able to use the boots and the board might have internal damage you dont know about. If you cant see it in person and touch it, dont buy it. it'll be a waste of 100 dollars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuitarSkater

so, would you guys buy it for $75.00? or is that also a bad deal?

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuitarSkater

so would you guys buy the deal for $75.00, or is that also too high for this package?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrazyHok

dunno even 25 bucks is a waste of money for me if its not what i want, If you want it get it, if your not sure about buying it, dont buy simple as that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarzanman

My feeling is that its not worth it as a first deck unless you are ABSOLUTELY strapped for money and are trying to get in to the sport as cheap as possible.

It would be better for you to buy $60 boots and rent a board for $30 than to risk investing in a beat up board that you can't be sure is in good shape.

"Edges need to be cleaned up" = rust. Rust is no fun to sand/file off.

If you are going the used route, then you should be able to spend double what he's asking for a MUCH better set up for a new rider like yourself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iKimshi

Is that board even your size? Also, you can't know for sure if those boots will actually fit you. I say shop around somewhere else.

Are any of these deals better? If yes, which one from these two should i get, and how much should i offer?
Snowboard Sims 147cm/ Liquid 147cm/ Trip 149cm good condition - Toronto Sports Goods For Sale - Kijiji Toronto

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12-23-2009, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
GuitarSkater Guest Posts: n/a	Is This Deal Worth It? Please Reply Asap!! Hi, i want to start snowboarding, and am wondering if this deal is worth it. It's a Burton board, bindings, and boots, but it's a little damaged. Should i get this board or keep shopping for another one. Thanks. Burton Balance 160.5 snowboard w/ bindings and boots - Toronto Sports Goods For Sale - Kijiji Toronto the fourth picture shows the damage. So please reply fast, and tell me if this board is worth it to buy, and if i buy it, can you guys/girls please also tell me how to fix it, and how much it would cost, and what materials i need to fix it? Thanks. GuitarSkater

12-23-2009, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	Board is crappy and so are the boots. By the way, buying used boots it not a good idea. They are broken in meaning they are shaped for the other person's foot and not yours. Up to you though. You gotta do what you gotta do to shred with affordability right? I'd just save that $100 and find something else. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

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12-23-2009, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rockr Guest Posts: n/a	It is a very old Burton board amd boots lloks like they have been worn out, but the bindings look like the are in decent condition. theding on the side might need to be aked to a repair shop. I myself would not use the boots, but rather sell them and buy a new pair once you have tried them on and see how they felt. But since you are a begginer this board could be perfect for you. Good luck

12-23-2009, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
KrazyHok Guest Posts: n/a	I say its not worth it. you probably wont be able to use the boots and the board might have internal damage you dont know about. If you cant see it in person and touch it, dont buy it. it'll be a waste of 100 dollars.

12-23-2009, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
GuitarSkater Guest Posts: n/a	so, would you guys buy it for $75.00? or is that also a bad deal?

12-23-2009, 12:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
KrazyHok Guest Posts: n/a	dunno even 25 bucks is a waste of money for me if its not what i want, If you want it get it, if your not sure about buying it, dont buy simple as that.

12-23-2009, 12:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tarzanman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,394	My feeling is that its not worth it as a first deck unless you are ABSOLUTELY strapped for money and are trying to get in to the sport as cheap as possible. It would be better for you to buy $60 boots and rent a board for $30 than to risk investing in a beat up board that you can't be sure is in good shape. "Edges need to be cleaned up" = rust. Rust is no fun to sand/file off. If you are going the used route, then you should be able to spend double what he's asking for a MUCH better set up for a new rider like yourself.

12-23-2009, 01:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
iKimshi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 378	Is that board even your size? Also, you can't know for sure if those boots will actually fit you. I say shop around somewhere else.