ecstasyunearthed wrote:
hi. one of my friends wants to take me snowboarding and i have no gear
and i rather not spend money on rentals. any advice on what to get for
the best women's boards boots bindings etc? thanks

e

Unless your friend is a really good teacher, I think most people would
recommend that you get a beginner package that includes rentals and
lessons. If you are just going for one or two days, I'm not sure it's
worth it to buy a full gear setup. If you do buy anything, make sure to
buy extremely well-fitting boots. The boot should be extremely snug
such that your toes just touch the tip of the boot, but not so much
that it curls your toes uncomfortable. Your heel should not lift up as
you bend your knees and move your weight onto the balls of your feet.
There should be no pressure points, or loose spots, and the boot
shouldn't wrinkle funny when you flex it. I cannot iterate how
important this is for you own comfort and for performance. The boots
should be stiff enough such that it is perhaps a tiny bit awkward to
walk in (these boots are not really made for walking, they are made for
snowboarding).

I personally recommend Salomon women's boots as the one pull laces are
much easier to tighten for most people. Salomon Ivy is a great board.
Salomon bindings fit well with the boots. That's just an opinion. I
would NOT get cheap Burton gear, it's not very good. The high end stuff
is good, but it's expensive.

Good luck