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Snowboard stores near Manhattan

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#1 ·
Recently moved here and looking to buy new gear. I'm brand new to the sport so want to avoid shopping online so I can really see what I'm getting.

Any good stores in or near Manhattan would be appreciated. I don't have a car so places that are easily accessible are preferred.
 
#2 ·
Do you have any idea what your looking for?

Just don't want someone new to the sport to waste their money and a few months later completely regret their purchase...

Snowboarding can be a VERY complicated industry depending on what kind of rider you are and what kind of terrain/riding you do.
 
#3 ·
Yeah, I'm looking for a board and bindings for a beginner/intermediate rider. I posted something the "Boards" forum and have gotten some feedback so I have a decent idea on what I want. Just need to physically go to stores and check out the merchandise myself.
 
#4 ·
Not sure of what shops are around in the city but if you don't mind hopping on the E train and taking it to Forest Hills (Queens) come check out Emilio's on Queens Blvd.
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#6 ·
The Meadowlands Mt. Everest sale is about to happen -- next week I think -- and they offer a free shuttle to the stadium for the sale.

I've lived in NYC my entire life... man I hate Paragon.

In addition to the shops mentioned, there are a couple of good places in NJ if you've got yourself a Zipcar.
 
#10 ·
I'm not particularly fond of Paragon as a store because of the huge amount traffic and the hipsters at most of the sections but the snowboarding dept is pretty solid. A couple of the guys there are knowledgable and really attend to you. I stop by if I'm in the area and talk about the conditions in the area and see what new stuff they got. I got my girlfriend a pair of boots there last weekend and they hooked her up and let her walk around the whole store in a couple of pairs of boots to see which fit the best.

For all my stuff I usually I go to Gilly's Snowboard Shop in Pittsfield, MA. Its a good drive (~3 hours from the city) but my brother goes to RPI so I always make it out there when I pick him up. B.Gilly on the forum here owns the shop and I've never had a better experience at a snowboard shop.
 
#11 ·
Looks like the Everest folks are going to be running a shuttle bus out to the sale (and back).

If this is anything like the old Princeton sales I wouldn't even think about going at the weekend. But maybe a half day on Wednesday is worth it?

Bus pick up is at Union Square so you can hit Paragon and then try to beat the prices at the sale.
 
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