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Right now I have this crappy 50 dollar burton snowboard I got at a garage sale. I can carve and stuff pretty well now and would like to proceed to park. Will buying the skate banana board give me a better head start and make things EASIER?
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Whether you are a snowboarder or a skier, you should make sure you protect your eyes with snowboarding goggles. You are on a journey to hell if you risk this type of sport without getting the right goggles first.
Without goggles, you are not only at risk from such things as ice particles, snow, twigs and other debris flying into your face at speed, there are also other considerations such as UV rays and the sun’s glare that may affect your vision. This could obviously be potentially dangerous to your health! So what should you be looking for in a pair of skiing or snowboarding goggles?
Fogging can be a huge problem with skiing and snowboarding goggles. Especially if you are a newbie skier (basically because you fall over more and breathe heavier!). To help avoid any fogging, look for multiple lenses. The lenses should be well vented which will allow fresh air to circulate inside the goggles.
As with sunglasses, goggles should have a minimum of 95% UV protection although most of the recognisable brands such as Oakley, Spy, Electric are 100% which is one good reason to go for branded designer goggles.
Other things to consider include that your goggles have good peripheral vision. Your goggles must also be comfortable and a snug fit across your facial contours. Good, adjustable and padded straps will also help with this. Not only should the straps be padded, so should the inside of your ski or snowboarding goggles. This will help to prevent serious injury should you land badly. If you wear prescription glasses, either get prescription goggles made up or, a cheaper option is just to make sure the goggles fit securely over your glasses and that everything feels comfortable.
Your next consideration is the colour of the lens. The decision about the colour of your ski or snowboarding goggles, must be made on the basis of the conditions you would normally expect to ski or snowboard under. Although you may find there is often some dispute about which colour is best for a certain condition, some companies name their colours differently as well which doesn’t help.
Our suggestions are that in darker conditions clear or yellow lenses are useful. If it is a low to medium light, try a rose tint and if a moderate light, amber, gold or yellow as these will filter out the blue light. To improve the contrast in bright conditions, silver and green are a good choice but on a lovely sunny and bright day, straight-forward black lenses won’t distort the colours although you try a blue lens.
In summary, although most of the reputable makes of ski and snowboarding goggles will be fine, if the goggles don’t work well with your helmet, then simply change of one them! Choose your ski and snowboarding goggles wisely and enjoy your sport safely.
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I want a helmet with good audio but still a good quality helmet.
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You may want to consider investing on a snowboard jacket before hitting the slopes on winter. Although it is important to have a good snowboard and other snowboard clothing accessories, spending a few more cash on your snowboard jacket will make this winter sport activity more fun and pleasurable. Remember that your jacket creates your distinctive mark among other snowboarders on the slopes. This also serves as your protection from the extreme cold making you warm and dry throughout the run. Don’t think twice when you’re buying a good snowboard jacket. Eventually, you will appreciate its great value making it your best friend at the end of the season. Here are the things you should do before making that sound investment.
Check the Price Range
When checking for the prices of jackets, you should not just be concerned on whether it fits your budget. You need to ask yourself why it is price at that. The big differences in the prices of jackets lie on the amount of jacket venting and the quality of its waterproofing. These are the two factors where the bulk of your money goes. Basically, standard jackets lack venting or added waterproofing. On the other hand, more expensive jackets will provide more vents and will have extra waterproofing to keep you dry.
Check for Jacket Breathability
When buying a jacket, you should want something that you can use comfortably during extreme cold conditions and during warmer days. You can check the flexibility of your jacket by checking for vents. The vent allows your jacket to breath. It lets out perspiration out and it also allows the jacket to release extra warmth. Before buying a jacket, look for zippers that open at the arms as well as at the chest or back that will enable you to free some of the heat.
Check the Waterproof Material
Although you can probably get a bargain by buying inexpensive jackets that has waterproofing, these jackets usually have waterproof coating that wears off over time. This, in turn, will require you to buy another one leaving you spending more than what you actually thought had saved. Meanwhile expensive jackets do not just have waterproof coating but are essentially made of a waterproof material. Top of the line jackets will also have added features that will help you like taped seams or insulated zippers.
Check the Insulation
Like in waterproofing, checking for insulation needs meticulous inspection. The goal is to buy a snowboard jacket that will maintain your core temperature and protect you from developing hypothermia. Look for a jacket that allows you to pad several layers of clothing underneath it depending on the weather. If you have low resistance to cold temperature, it is advisable to look for a jacket that has a built-in insulation. However, remember that a good jacket gives you enough insulation while at the same time giving you enough mobility.
Check for Added Features
When checking for added features, inspect the jacket for extra pockets for your goggles, some handy tools, snack, water, etc. Check the design if it has a hood preferably a detachable one that can be removed during good weather and can be attached during a stormy day. Check for cuffs too. These are good for keeping out chilly breeze from entering your sleeves.
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There are a lot of factors that weigh in when you decide to make a new purchase. In the case of a snowboard boot, fit and cost are the probably the biggest factors. Well I suppose to some it is the style and hipness of the boot that might override the comfort and cost of the boot. Nonetheless, if the boot doesn’t mould around your foot like butter there isn’t much you can do but keeping looking and trying on different boot brands and models. But let’s say you did find two or three boots that were within your price range and all felt really good on your feet. All the said boots locked your heel into place, fit snugly around your toes without cramping, had the perfect amount of support for your arch and sported a quick lacing system that got you out of the parking lot and to the lift while your friends still fumbled to boot up. What would tip the scale in favor of one boot or another?
The small things can sometimes be the ones that make or break a deal. So what if one boot company showed a greater commitment to the environment and sustainable boot design than the rest? Feeling good about supporting a company that does its part to create products with low impact on the environment might the tipping point. Here we’ll look at Vans and how Vans Snowboard Boots are working to minimize the impact they make on the environment.
Let’s take a step back and look at how Vans get started. If you aren’t old enough to be able to say you were a proud owner of the famous checkered Vans kicks back in the day then here is some history. Paul Van Doren is the main man behind Vans and decided to start up his own business after having worked in the industry during the early 60’s on the east coast. He teamed up with and investor named Serge D’Elia and another guy with show manufacturing experience named Gordy Lee. They opened up shop in Anaheim in 1966 and started the Van Doren Rubber Company.
Vans really got its first spike in popularity when skateboarding was emerging as a widely adopted sport in the early 70’s. Vans worked with pro skater to make shoes that were colorful and bold. They came out with the slip on in 1979 and that took California by storm. Vans also started penetrating the BMX scene around this time and positioning itself as the hip shoe in the actions sports scene. When Fast Times at Ridgemont High came out and Spicoli sported the checkered Vans the popularity of the shoe picked up again.
If we are going to talk about determination and a “failure is not an option” attitude, then Vans is strong contender for the “resiliency” title. They went through a rocky beginning including Bankruptcy in 1984, deportation of its illegal workers, and competition from knock off companies and slipping sales due to recession. One thing to note is that the company initially really tried to keep production on US soil until it just wasn’t viable anymore based on their competitors all going overseas.
Where Vans Snowboard Boots comes into the picture is the introduction of the boot line 1995 when the line brought the company to profitability within a short one year’s time. Vans has been a staple in snowboard boots every since. But what exactly does the company currently do on the GREEN front? Let’s have a look at some the companies’ current efforts to go green.
The most notable things Vans is doing is attempting to cut down on waste in the manufacturing process and also using materials that produce less toxic byproducts and are more easily recycled. Vans recently partnered with Protect Our Winters (POW) to design the new Men’s Cirro and Women’s Veil boots with more sustainable materials. “The boot uppers are constructed using 100% recycled PET textile, 50% recycled PET synthetic and nontoxic water-based solvents,” says Jared Bevens of Vans. PET stands for Polyethylene Therephthalate. This material is used a lot in beverage packaging but is making its way into other products. What makes this material so desirable is how well it recycles. So when you purchase the Cirro or Veil you are not only getting exceptional performance in a snowboard boot, but also an eco-friendly boot.
Aside from these efforts in manufacturing of the Cirro and Veil, Vans is also donating part of the proceeds from these boots to POW. POW was formed in 2007 and is the brainchild of veteran snowboarder and legend Jeremy Jones. It is a tax exempt, non-profit organization that is working to reverse the global warming crisis by getting the winter sports community together with that goal in mind.
So there are a few notable things Vans snowboard bootsis doing to promote sustainability and eco-friendly boot design. If in the near future you find yourself on the sales floor with a stack of snowboard boots candidates, remember that Vans has your back when it comes to the environment.
Look at our full selection of Vans snowboard boots here.
For more information on POW please visit www.protectourwinters.org.
For more information on the Vans company history please visit www.answers.com/topic/vans-inc.
Matt Banks snowboards and surfs in North County, S.D. and writes for BoardRiderLounge. Visit the Lounge to find great deals on vans snowboard boots and vans snowboarding gear.
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If you’re eager to hit the slopes as soon as possible and finally learn how to snowboard like a pro but still lack the essential snowboarding gear and equipment to get started on your hobby, here’s a quick shopping list so you can purchase everything you need from the shop in the shortest time possible!
A List of Snowboarding Gear and Equipment for Beginners
Snowboard – Let’s start with the most obvious requirement in snowboard gear. Your choice of snowboard will determine the quality of performance you’ll expect from yourself and from the snowboard itself. Your choice will also determine the level of agility and speed you’ll enjoy when you’re snowboarding.
There are three primary types of snowboards. Freestyle snowboards are short and most suitable for novice snowboarders such as yourself not only because of their size but for its flexibility as well. You’ll be able to control freestyle snowboards more easily than other types of boards.
The second type is known as freeride snowboards. These are best for snowboarders who are one or a few levels beyond the novice stage but can in no way refer to themselves as experts…for the time being. Freeride snowboards, incidentally, are arguably the most popular type of snowboard as it allows people to gauge their snowboarding skills and explore their talents without putting themselves in too much danger.
The last type is called alpine snowboards. Whereas freestyle snowboards are known for its flexibility, alpine snowboards are known for its rigid build. They are great for players with highly advanced snowboarding skills and enjoy the thrills of going downhill in incredible speed. This is also the right type of board to use if you wish to make perfect turns and curves.
Snowboard Bindings – Although they may appear flimsy and useless, snowboard bindings in fact play a significant role in keeping snowboarders safe while practicing their favorite sport. There are several types of snowboard bindings for you to choose from: strapped, flow-ins, plated, step-ins, and those without base (baseless).
Snowboarding Boots – Another equally overlooked factor when it comes to increasing the level of safety and protection that a snowboarder enjoys while he’s making all sorts of turns and jumps in the slopes are snowboarding boots. Besides offering comfort and warmth to your feet, they also prevent this area – which includes the ankles – from physical injury, or at least reduce the risk of encountering it. Again, there are several types of snowboarding boots that you can choose from – hard boots, soft boots, and those that mix the features of both. When purchasing snowboarding boots, make sure that you purchase those which are durable and you feel comfortable wearing for long periods of time.
Snowboarding Outfit – Just like boots, the right snowboarding outfit will keep you safe and secure from physical harm. It will also keep you warm and lessen the risks of getting affected by hypothermia or frostbite. When shopping for snowboarding apparel, important factors to consider are comfort, quality, and durability or protection against all the natural elements that it will be sure to be exposed to!
Snowboarding Goggles – Lastly, contrary to popular belief, snowboarding goggles are not used for aesthetic purposes only. Rather, they are worn by snowboarders to improve their sense of sight. It’s important to see very clearly where you’re going because there are a lot of dangers that you’ll encounter when you’re snowboarding.
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Im a girl that is 5′5″ (165 cm) approx 120lbs and is interested in buying Burton’s Farm Snowboard that is 150cm (wish Burton make them shorter or for woman) the board has a medium wide width. My level: intermediate carving, small to medium jumps and sliding on boxes. I really like this board, but am afraid that since the board was designed for men, would it be hard for women to maneuver on? Thanks for your advice!
http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/BUR2477/Burton-Farm-Snowboard.html
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Nothing takes the fun out of snowboarding more than paying over $400 for a brand-new snowboard. That’s why buying a used snowboard is a great idea. The great news is you can get a good quality board for up to 70% off simply by going used. There are a number of things to keep in mind, however, when searching for a great used board.
First, consider where you’re going to buy your used snowboard. One of the most popular ways to buy a snowboard used is to use snowboard magazines because they often feature classified sections. Going online is another good option because it allows you to see pictures, make offers and view hundreds of available used snowboards. There are a number of good websites to use that allow you to bid in auctions for snowboards that may have only been used a few times. Ebay, for example, is a good place to find reliable sellers with snowboards and accessories.
Next, make sure you check the condition of any used snowboard you’re considering. This is very important to avoid buying a board that may be damaged or in poor shape. Remember, used snowboards are generally sold as-is. The first step is to check the board physically for any apparent damage. While the top lamination on the board may be repaired be sure there is no structural damage that ruins the integrity of the board. The bindings should also be removed if possible to check for damage. Look for dents or cracks on the bindings. Stickers and any stomp pads should also be removed to check for damage. It’s also very important to check the binding holes and the screws because these may become stripped, making it very difficult or even impossible to attach bindings to the board once you’ve purchased it.
Buying a used snowboard can be a great experience if you do it right. You can save a lot of money and get a board you love. Just remember to check the condition and get as much information about the board as possible before you agree to pay.
George Pettit is a journalist and winter sports enthusiast from New Zealand. He is often writing about ski resorts, ski tracks, snowboard magazine, snow reports, skiing destination, popular mountains and similar popular topics.
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If you are intending to take over the slopes this season and snowboard your way into the hearts of many a snow bunny, you should get ready with the best snowboarding apparel so that you can look the part of a snowboard professional even if you can’t back it up with your skills. If you’re like me on the hills, you have to rely on looking the part in order to even get by at seeming reasonably competent.
I know that if I have some of the best snowboarding apparel that I can bump up my chances of hitting the big time with my friends by a considerable margin. Without good snowboarding gear, I’m nothing and I might as well have stayed home safe and warm.
So think about the impression you intend to make next time you head to the hill. What type of impression will your natural snowboarding skills give off? If you know what you’re doing, looking the part can only make you look better when you take the tremendous air off of the jumps and when you slide down the icy slopes.
If you have proper snowboarding apparel and your great skills in line, you can be assured that you will be the center of attention for your entire stay on the side of the mountain. If you don’t have the proper apparel, you at least have the skill to fall back on and that makes you ahead of snowboarders like me by a large degree.
Shopping For Success
Snowboarding apparel can be the best thing that ever happened to your blossoming snowboarding career because it can make you look like a professional before you levels actually get to that point. You don’t have to reach the apex of your snowboarding venture before you hit the peak, but it’s a good idea that you gear up with some goggles and some other gear from a great snowboarding shop so that you can at least pretend.
You don’t need to know all of the ins and outs of the snow culture, either, in order to pull off a great look. Just stop by a skate or snowboard shop in your area and let them gear you up with some of the finest apparel known to humanity.
When you look the part, you feel closer to being the part and that is the most important thing about snowboarding. If you have the best snowboarding apparel, you can gain the confidence you need to get started and take some seriously calculated risks on the hill.
You never know what you can accomplish with that extra boost of confidence from all of the turning heads. Remember, if you’re careening out of the control on a ski hill on your board, with the best snowboarding apparel you will at least look good doing it.
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ok so im just startin out in the snowboarding thing.
and i found the snowboard i want.
http://www.usoutdoorstore.com/outlet/burton-feather-snowboard-womens.html
its the right size i do know that, but i dont know much else.
im looking for everything else i need.
bindings.
boots.
if i need those riser things?
idk where to start or what to get. i kinda want everything to be burton but idk for sure.
i wear a size nine shoe if thats needed.
links and advice please and thanks =)
oh and do i need any tools to put it together? if so what? or can i just do it with typical shop tools that i have in the shed?
would these be ok?
http://www.proboardshop.com/bt1cd06mo8zz-burton-snowboard-bindings.html
or these?
http://www.proboardshop.com/bt1ca06wo9zz-burton-snowboard-bindings.html
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