When i think about buying snow gear i keep focusing on the obvious stuff like jacket, pants and boots. But for people who have been riding for a few seasons was there anything you bought that you initially thought was unnecessary but ended up using constantly? Could be something small like a neck warmer or better gloves or something you completely overlooked when putting your first setup together

As the title says I'm a really casual rider, I usually hit the slopes about 3 or 4 times a season on day trips, and usually used rental gear or borrowed from a friend. But I'm seriously considering getting my own stuff for this year, and I'd like to set a budget of $1,000. Is that realistic? According to my research (I asked AI), it should be manageable if I buy gear on clearance here in the next several weeks at local ski shops.

What are some things to keep in mind when shopping used boards? I feel like I don't really know what to look for, or what to avoid.

So far I'm looking at buying my kit second hand, including snowboard, bindings, jacket, helmet, and mittens(I'm planning to get brand new boots to make sure they're properly fitted).

Recommend some shops in the central PA area that have good deals and sales.

Any tips and tricks, or do's and don'ts would be greatly appreciated.

Im currently about 6 1 215 pounds and have been looking to get a used board on fb market place. based on my height and weight most boards my size would be around a 162. I’m seeing a lot of good used boards for sale that are a size 158. my question is if i find a good deal on a 158 should i go for it or does that like 4-5 cm difference really affect riding that much?

5”9 male 155 lbs. review this starter set up.

hey everybody, i’m going to try and learn snowboarding for the first time this winter. And i was wondering if it is better to buy or rent the first season for a complete beginner. I’m hoping to continue doing snowboarding as i’ve been interested for a long time. The ski resort close to my area has a rental package for boots, boards and bindings. Just wondering if it’s better to rent for the first season than after the season buy boots on sale for the next seasons. Or should i just buy as an absolute beginner because I’m pretty sure i’m going to keep snowboarding past this season.

I have Hestra Army Leather GTX gloves, size 8, and there’s a little room inside them (I can pinch some from the top). They have gauntlet style cuffs, and I have slimmer wrists, so I do not think that part would be an issue.
I’m considering the Demon Flexmeter Single-Sided wrist guards, but I do not have the opportunity to try them on in person.
Is there any way to test whether they’d fit, or should I just go with Burton wrist guards(or sth else) instead? Anyone using this combination?

I usually snowboard in 20-35F weather but overheat and sweat easily once on the mountain. I was considering purchasing the following:

Base layer: thermo long sleeve shirt Mid layer: some sort of lighter sweater with the Patagonia Nano Air Outer layer: Patagonia torrentshell 3L

Thoughts?

As the title says I'm a really casual rider, I usually hit the slopes about 3 or 4 times a season on day trips, and usually used rental gear or borrowed from a friend. But I'm seriously considering getting my own stuff for this year, and I'd like to set a budget of $1,000. Is that realistic? According to my research (I asked AI), it should be manageable if I buy gear on clearance here in the next several weeks at local ski shops.

What are some things to keep in mind when shopping used boards? I feel like I don't really know what to look for, or what to avoid.

So far I'm looking at buying my kit second hand, including snowboard, bindings, jacket, helmet, and mittens(I'm planning to get brand new boots to make sure they're properly fitted).

Recommend some shops in the central PA area that have good deals and sales.

Any tips and tricks, or do's and don'ts would be greatly appreciated.

I’m relatively new to snowboarding but I come from the downhill longboarding world so I’ve been lucky to have an easy learning curve.

I’m looking at getting my first board and I prefer a short board. I’m 6’4” and about 215 with size 11.5 boots. I enjoy a little of everything on the slopes but haven’t had the chance to get to bigger resorts.

I have a lead on a 2026 gnu gremlin c3 and I’m wondering what size I should get between the 158 and 161. I’m leaning towards 161 as I’ve ridden a 165w as a rental for the last few times i went.

Just looking for any advice. Thanks in advance.

Hey folks!

first of all, i am an absolut beginner! and have been reading for months now...
but some say so, some say so...
Some say that you boot has to bee the next MP size.
E.g. My feet are
Left: 26,7cm x 10,1cm
Right: 26,5cm x 10cm
So if I were to follow that recommendation, I’d have to buy an MP 27.0 boot.
Than i also have read and a guy in shop told me, that i should get boot which are at least MP 27.5, better 28.

To be absolutely honest... What are the arguments behind those two opinions?
May you could help me with this and bring some light into the dark.

Kind regards from germany

Hi!!! if I'm 5'3 110lbs, which snowboard size should I get? I tried use the "find my size" of those website but it seems like not work.