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1. Helmet.

2. Gloves. You can use either gloves or mittens; either way just make sure that they have some water proofing to avoid having cold, wet hands.

3. Goggles. A lot of people will try to get away with just using sunglasses and for sun glare a good pair of sunglasses work well, but if it were to start snowing your sunglasses aren’t going to help you at all. So preferably you should invest in some good quality snow goggles

4. Jackets and Pants.

Most of this can be got from ebay but for your helmet I’d go to a professional store

board, bindings and boots..

Looks for a package deal if you’re beginning cos they’re not cheap if yah buy ‘em seperatly

-Snowboard
-Bindings
-Boots
-Wax (to keep board in shape)
-You’ll probably want a helmet… Mandatory if you go in the terrain park
-Goggles (if you want)
-Stomp Pad (you’ll probably want one for grip)

Prices depend on brand and style. Burton snowboards are usually the best in quality and performance. Rossignols are good too.
Ski/Snowboard Swaps are good to go to because they sell new and used boards for low prices. Also, sometimes the rental shops sell off old stock. approximately $250.00 for Snowboard, Boots, and Bindings NEW. Prices can fly up with certain types of equipment.

boots
board
warm socks
snow pants
jacket
gloves/mittens
inner glove lining
neck warmer
helmet/hat
goggles
hat
and sunscreene. yes you need it. the snow reflects light and you can get sunburned even if it’s below 0. it will also help protect windburn.
Have fun!
i snowboard and it is the best!

For the outerwear, you’ll need:
- A waterproof jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Goggles (i only use when it’s snowing or super bright; however, you may invest if them if you want. Don’t get anything TOO cheap as they may fog up very easily and blind you as you’re boarding. I got a pair of Oakleys on sale for about $60 bucks, and I love them!)
- Long, warm socks
- Gloves (First time you’ll fall down quite a bit, so you’ll definitely need gloves to keep yourself warm. My sister got herself a pair of gloves that are also wristguards, though you can’t tell by just looking at them. Very smart idea because I’ve known people who broke their wrists their first time boarding.)
- Ear muff/ear warmers/Hat/etc; not required but I definitely prefer wearing them as it gets pretty cold going down a hill and high speeds. Haha.

Now, if it’s your first time, I wouldn’t recommend buying a snowboard for your very first day if you have the choice. If there’s a choice to rent, I’d do that for my first day. Just because my friend did that when she tried it out, and ended up using her board ONE TIME and never using it again. You need to get a feel for the sport and find out if you like it. Boards can be expensive and will be a waste of money if you don’t end up pursuing the sport.

That being said, if you want to invest in a board, you need to get:
- a board
- bindings
- and snowboard boots.

These can come in cheaper packages; separately, they may cost A LOT. Any snowboarding place will help you pick the right size snowboard…generally, you’ll want to get one between your chin and nose. (I’m 5′2 and my board is a 140.) I’d recommend ebaying or finding last season’s boards/packages which can come pretty cheap.

Happy snowboarding!! I haven’t done it for long, but I LOVE IT!

(Also, I agree with kctoots; definitely use sunscreen!!)

We are twins…. Lol

A board, boots and Bindings are the bare essentials, but if you are just learning it’s best to rent these until you have the basics down.

As far as the rest of the gear goes: I know you probably can’t go buy everything, and that’s alright, just do the best with what you got, and try and borrow stuff.

1) long underwear (not cotton) New (cause who likes used underwear) $60 on sale.
2) a waterproof, breathable jacket. A basic shell is best (anywhere from $100-$300, depedning on brand, quality, and features)
3) possibly a fleece or wool jumper underneath your jacket, for added warmth ($50-100)
4) snow pants, waterproof (anywhere from $100-$200, depedning on brand, quality, and features)
5) thick woolen or synthetic socks (1 pair. anymore and you run the risk of restricting circulation to your feet, which ultimately can cause frostbite) $25
6) a beanie, or even better for a beginner, a helmet. $15 for a beanie, $75 for a helmet
7) warm, waterproof gloves (bring a spare pair to change into if they get too wet) $50 minimum for good quality gloves goggles or sunglasses (both protect your eyes, but goggles keep the wind out) $75 for goggles
9) wrist guards. This is a commonly injured part for new boarders. $30
10) sunscreen. The sun reflects off of the snow and can scorch your face. $10

It’s imperative that you don’t wear cotton. Cotton dries very slowly, so once it is wet, it stays wet and keeps you cold, even your sweat doesn’t evaporate quickly and can ultimately make you cold. sweatshirts and t-shirts make very poor insulators.

There are some good websites around that sell sports equipment for skiing or snowboarding, have a look at the one below to get some ideas.