Why Lamar?

Are you getting a good deal or something?

 

Eeeewww. Lamar is the absolute bottom of the barrel pieces of garbage! Should only be bought if you go out once a year!

 

I have lamar boots and there totaly normal/fine. I'm not sure if I would trust a board or bindings to last from lamar but as far as boots go they make normal boots /shrug.

 

Lamar is a pricepoint company that means cheap materials, next to no quality control, and cheap prices. I would never put my trust in a product made from their crappy factories. Its cheap for a reason so people can get into snowboarding for relatively next to no investment if you are only going like 10 times its fine if you're actually a frequent rider invest in real gear.

 

If price is the issue, put your money towards last season stuff (or 2 season stuff).

 

I agree. Get used name brand stuff before you consider cheap new stuff. Lamar is ok for beginners or kids who are going to outgrow their gear quickly, but it won't last long and probably won't offer too much comfort.

I got a used Rome Anthem board for $250 and a brand new last season Rome Design for $330. The price difference isn't so bad that you should sacrifice quality.

 

I hope you guys that are bashing & saying not great things about lamar gear has actualy owned some lamar gear & not just assuming.. Because I have there boots and there totaly normal :dunno:

 

When it comes to LTD/Lamar you get what you pay for. Resist the temptation of low cost. There are a lot of good deals in shops and online for higher quality rides and gear. You will not be disappointed!

 

I hope you guys that are bashing & saying not great things about lamar gear has actualy owned some lamar gear & not just assuming.. Because I have there boots and there totaly normal :dunno:

If they fit your foot, then great (I didn't even know Lamar made boots). But the fact of the matter is their boards are not very good. They have their place (not everyone can afford $300+ retail on a board) but its just not of comparable quality to what else is out there.

 

I know it's not necessary, but I'll also chime in, because I had a pair of Morrow Boots (my sister had Lamar boots, I've worn them several times inbetween) and with both companies pretty much being the same as far as producing things, I can genuinely say, WORST GEAR PURCHASE EVER. Of course, I didn't know better - they were my first pair of real boots, and not knowing where else to get boots, we went to good old Sports Authority. I'm just going to say I'm so glad I know better now, I can't tell you how many times I've literally wanted to burn the boots right off of my feet. I had only gotten like, 45-50 days on them and they just disintegrated.

They might be "nice" now, but they definitely don't compare to some of the other companies. I bought a pair of Salomon Vigils last season, the "bottom of the line" boot for women from Salomon, and they're a godsend compared to what I used to have (paid the same price as I did the Morrows, too, given these were on sale but w/e, shows what you can find!). Honestly, no comparison. Just go and try on some other boots and you'll know what we're talking about.

 

If you are not sure about your future in snowboarding and don't want to go through the hassles of renting then you might give it a shot. As for the quality I can't say anything that hasn't been said already. You get what you pay for. In some cases it is the right way to go but there are other alternatives like deals on last seasons gear. Most retailers have good package deals for other companies besides Lamar. Shop around and weigh out your options.

 

And as far as renting goes. Many full service shops that rent and sell snowboards will apply the cost of your first one or two rentals to the purchase of a new snowboard package. Could be a good way for you to dip your big toe into the sport and see if you really like it. As much as I love snowboarding, it's not for everyone.

 

I hope you guys that are bashing & saying not great things about lamar gear has actualy owned some lamar gear & not just assuming.. Because I have there boots and there totaly normal :dunno:

How many other companies products have you used? Seriously most beginers don't even know how a boot is supposed to fit let alone what a quality product is. I work in the snowboard industry and can tell you there's a reason most real shops won't carry anything from Lamar and its only sold in box stores, its cheap price point crap.

 

Like I said before, as far as a board & bindings I would not trust lamar with my $$, but as far as boots, as long as there comfy and keep your feet warm :dunno: If you guys would actually check out some reviews on lamar boots there all great reviews & not just assume cuz there a price point company and there boards suck that all there gear sucks.

 

Put some review links up. I really have no idea about Lamar boots. Their boards and bindings I won't touch.

 

Like I said before, as far as a board & bindings I would not trust lamar with my $$, but as far as boots, as long as there comfy and keep your feet warm :dunno: If you guys would actually check out some reviews on lamar boots there all great reviews & not just assume cuz there a price point company and there boards suck that all there gear sucks.

That's what we're saying, though. A lot of people who have just jumped in to the snowboarding scene don't know the difference between a quality made boot, and a price-point boot. I openly admitted up there I was one of them. I think at one point we all were, I don't know someone who didn't go through the same experience. I already said that my sister owned Lamar boots, and I myself owned Morrow, both very similar companies, and I can vouch for how I thought they were okay at first, and then they just turned in to Satan's Boots of Torture.

I'm sure there're good reviews out there from some people. All we're saying is that they're probably from people who've only tried one type of boot. :/

 

bah just go to walmart, get some hiking boots and some duct tape. better than blowing money on lamar gear, it'd probably perform better too!

 

Like I said before, as far as a board & bindings I would not trust lamar with my $$, but as far as boots, as long as there comfy and keep your feet warm :dunno: If you guys would actually check out some reviews on lamar boots there all great reviews & not just assume cuz there a price point company and there boards suck that all there gear sucks.

Keep in mind that as your riding gets more technical, your boots become more than just an item to keep your feet warm and comfy. Your boot will become another tool for fine turns, etc. I have a pair of Northwave Rivals that have a detachable tonque. I can increase the stiffness of the boot for when I'm hitting steep runs, ice, or speed runs. I would not put my life on the line with Lamar or LTD products.

 

Online reviews? Sorry but like 75% of all online reviews I've ever read are laughable. I work in the snowboard industry, I'm a 100 day a year rider, I test ride companies products for them, and I work in a shop. I can tell you exactly whats price point crap and what isn't. If I took a set of Lamar boots out and used them they might last 1 week with me and thats being generious.

You seem to be in that category of people that come in my shop that read it online so it must be true. If everything you read online were true, you'd be sizing your snowboard based on your height, it would be ok to size up in boots, and doubling up on socks would be the greatest idea ever.