Hi there
I have a pair of atomic ski boots with the therm-ic insoles. The boots are very uncomfortable but I can't find any now that have the built in heaters.
Does anyone have these boots also?
Do you know if I can take the in-soles out, including the heaters, and put them in new shells? I know you can take normal in-soles out of ski boots but i'm not sure if the heaters are just in the in-sole or also attached to the boots, it's difficult to see.
Ski Boots - Atomic Therm-ic - Can I use the heaters in a new pair of boots?
no idea. but you can try!
Reply:talk to the people who sold them to you
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Ski Boots ?
i wear a size 12 shoe, and my feet are kinda wide..
what size boot do i need to buy? .. im new to the skiing thing, and i like the opinion of someone with experience ... should i get one size larger just in case ?? and what mondo size would correspond to the size i need ?
Ski Boots ?
Boots are probably as important or more important than the ski itself!
You need to go to a pro shop and get fitted. Boots are so variable that it's not possible to just answer how to get fitted here. Skiing ability, age, gender, how often one skis, weight and a host of other factors are important. You may need even more help if you have had injuries to you legs.
Some ski areas and/or shops have sports medical staff if you have irregularities. For example, I broke my leg once skiing. It is "out of line" and I need special added parts to both boots and skis.
Go to a ski shop. They have the info you need.
Reply:I suggest renting boots from a rental store at the mountain until you find something that really works for you.
If they are uncomfortable after one run then exchange them,
once you find what you like then buy them
nothing ruins a trip more than crappy boots
Us wide feet guys have a hard time getting a good fit, but salomon have some of the widest and don't think that you have to buy the most expensive as they are the stiffest and least comfortable ,,,, unless of course you are a hard core skier
Reply:First off, one thing to remember is that ski boots will feel much different than normal boots... The optimal fit for a ski boot is for your toes to be "touching" the front of the boot when your knee's are relaxed, and when you flex forward, your toes should pull off of the front of the boot just a bit... A size 12 shoe would be an 18.5 Mondo and a 29 Europe.. Normally when sizing boots, you are about 1-2 sizes smaller than usual, however because of your wide foot, you may bee an 18.5...In the end, just go with the boot that fits the best, and any local ski shop can help..
Reply:A size 12 shoe should fit a in a boot size 29 (2+9= 11) since a ski boot should be one size smaller than your street shoe. A ski boot should fit very TIGHT around your foot and ankle. Your foot should not move, just wiggle your toes.
Different brands will fit differently Get one that is the proper shape and size for your foot. Go to a professional ski shop and spend about 3-4 hours trying on different boots.
flower
what size boot do i need to buy? .. im new to the skiing thing, and i like the opinion of someone with experience ... should i get one size larger just in case ?? and what mondo size would correspond to the size i need ?
Ski Boots ?
Boots are probably as important or more important than the ski itself!
You need to go to a pro shop and get fitted. Boots are so variable that it's not possible to just answer how to get fitted here. Skiing ability, age, gender, how often one skis, weight and a host of other factors are important. You may need even more help if you have had injuries to you legs.
Some ski areas and/or shops have sports medical staff if you have irregularities. For example, I broke my leg once skiing. It is "out of line" and I need special added parts to both boots and skis.
Go to a ski shop. They have the info you need.
Reply:I suggest renting boots from a rental store at the mountain until you find something that really works for you.
If they are uncomfortable after one run then exchange them,
once you find what you like then buy them
nothing ruins a trip more than crappy boots
Us wide feet guys have a hard time getting a good fit, but salomon have some of the widest and don't think that you have to buy the most expensive as they are the stiffest and least comfortable ,,,, unless of course you are a hard core skier
Reply:First off, one thing to remember is that ski boots will feel much different than normal boots... The optimal fit for a ski boot is for your toes to be "touching" the front of the boot when your knee's are relaxed, and when you flex forward, your toes should pull off of the front of the boot just a bit... A size 12 shoe would be an 18.5 Mondo and a 29 Europe.. Normally when sizing boots, you are about 1-2 sizes smaller than usual, however because of your wide foot, you may bee an 18.5...In the end, just go with the boot that fits the best, and any local ski shop can help..
Reply:A size 12 shoe should fit a in a boot size 29 (2+9= 11) since a ski boot should be one size smaller than your street shoe. A ski boot should fit very TIGHT around your foot and ankle. Your foot should not move, just wiggle your toes.
Different brands will fit differently Get one that is the proper shape and size for your foot. Go to a professional ski shop and spend about 3-4 hours trying on different boots.
flower
My gym class is starting snow shoeing/skiing tommrow...?
and the problem is i dont have any shoes i can use for snow shoeing. i got one pair of shoes that dont cut up my ankles (heels are worn out on my other pairs) and my other shoes ill freeze to death if i wore them this time of year. i REALY dont want to bring big ugly boots to school... and i dont want to use my new shoes snow shoeing =/ i dont know what i should do, i cant stay home, i dont want to buy a new pair of shoes for this its only like 5-10 classes, i cant go to school and not do it , ill fail. what would you do ? lol
My gym class is starting snow shoeing/skiing tommrow...?
yo dog Tonight run to wallmart and buy some cheap but cool snow boots i do it all the time
yo e-mail me what you think!!!!!!!!!
Reply:hikeing boots or sneaker will get you started in snowshoeing
Reply:I teach snowshoeing. Boots are what you want to wear. You don't have to blow a wad of cash on expensive ones, just get something that fits and is relatively waterproof.
Snowshoe bindings aren't really designed to be used with sneakers or street shoes. Some will work OK, but with most snowshoes, the bindings don't close tight enough around a thin shoe.
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My gym class is starting snow shoeing/skiing tommrow...?
yo dog Tonight run to wallmart and buy some cheap but cool snow boots i do it all the time
yo e-mail me what you think!!!!!!!!!
Reply:hikeing boots or sneaker will get you started in snowshoeing
Reply:I teach snowshoeing. Boots are what you want to wear. You don't have to blow a wad of cash on expensive ones, just get something that fits and is relatively waterproof.
Snowshoe bindings aren't really designed to be used with sneakers or street shoes. Some will work OK, but with most snowshoes, the bindings don't close tight enough around a thin shoe.
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Help with twin tip skis?
Im 6'3 180 pounds and im wondering if 171 cm twin tips are long enough. Im looking at the armada t-halls combined with fischer x14 bindings along with lange freestyle or fluid 100 boots.
btw im gonna do about 50-50 park-mountain
Would that be a good combination and is 171 long enough?
Help with twin tip skis?
height is just a generic way bad salesmen use to size you up. your weight and where you plan on skiing are more important.
you are relatively light and plan on spending half your time in the terrain park so 171 is more than enough length for twin tips. you might even want to try 165's you'll probably find them more fun for freestyling and profiling
Reply:Way too short. I'm 3" shorter than you and I ride on 181 cm twins (Salomon's).
Go at least 181, if not one size longer.
Reply:You are pretty tall and heavy for 171s. I'm 5'9" 150lbs and ski 171cm invaders. You should go with a longer model, maybe the 181cm, especially if you want to do more all mountain riding.
loan
btw im gonna do about 50-50 park-mountain
Would that be a good combination and is 171 long enough?
Help with twin tip skis?
height is just a generic way bad salesmen use to size you up. your weight and where you plan on skiing are more important.
you are relatively light and plan on spending half your time in the terrain park so 171 is more than enough length for twin tips. you might even want to try 165's you'll probably find them more fun for freestyling and profiling
Reply:Way too short. I'm 3" shorter than you and I ride on 181 cm twins (Salomon's).
Go at least 181, if not one size longer.
Reply:You are pretty tall and heavy for 171s. I'm 5'9" 150lbs and ski 171cm invaders. You should go with a longer model, maybe the 181cm, especially if you want to do more all mountain riding.
loan
Snow shoes?
im going skiing for the first time in a few months and would like to know, do you wear regular shoes when your not skiing, or should you wear a certain type of shoe or boot for safety reasons? if so are they expensive or is any brand recommended.
thankyou
Snow shoes?
9-out-of-10 days I wear my Crocs from the car to the lodge or Patrol room. The parking lots and walkways are almost always plowed. Only once in a while do I need to wear snow clogs or boots. I wouldn't wear dress shoes to the resort, but just about anything else is OK.
Somedays I just put my ski boots on at the car and walk right on to the snow.
Reply:Most resorts have packed paths that are fine with ordinary hiking or running shoes. High heels are not a good plan.
Reply:I live in a ski town in Colorado
I wore high heels on new years eve
however I don't recommend them
it is spring so most of the potential ice has mellted away from the side walks
some expensive boots are slick and some cheap shoes are great
just watch where you are walking
Reply:I wear a pair of shearling slippers. but ive seen people in just about everything ^except high heels.
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thankyou
Snow shoes?
9-out-of-10 days I wear my Crocs from the car to the lodge or Patrol room. The parking lots and walkways are almost always plowed. Only once in a while do I need to wear snow clogs or boots. I wouldn't wear dress shoes to the resort, but just about anything else is OK.
Somedays I just put my ski boots on at the car and walk right on to the snow.
Reply:Most resorts have packed paths that are fine with ordinary hiking or running shoes. High heels are not a good plan.
Reply:I live in a ski town in Colorado
I wore high heels on new years eve
however I don't recommend them
it is spring so most of the potential ice has mellted away from the side walks
some expensive boots are slick and some cheap shoes are great
just watch where you are walking
Reply:I wear a pair of shearling slippers. but ive seen people in just about everything ^except high heels.
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I need help for sizing my first snowboard!?
Okay im kind of a weird size...im 6'0, 130 pounds (really skinny i know :) and a size 11 boot, i dont do skate boarding or skiing or any other kind of sport like that, though i am fairly athletic ive played competetive basketball, football, track, and baseball all my life. I looked at other websites and they recommend anything from a 146-161 which i think is too big of a gap if some one could help me with this and tell me the advantages of going small opposed to tall thatd be great!
I need help for sizing my first snowboard!?
Normally you go with the length first. Since you don't weigh as much as most people your height you should get a softer more flexible board so you can flex it when you need to. If you pick a board for just for your height without considering the affect your lighter weight has you'll end up with a board that won't feel as lively because you won't have the weight to make it flex like it should. Park boards tend to be softer so I'd recommend you go for a park style board chosen for your height. About a 155-157cm. I love Nitro boards so be sure to check them out.
Reply:A snowboard really doesn't know how tall you are - weight matters more when choosing a size but it is a combination of both. Try this snowboard size calculator which also give board suggestions:
http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-gui...
This says about 150 which I agree with - 160 would be correct for your height but that is WAY too long. The 150 would be nice in the park - mabe a little longer if you are riding the groomed slopes or powder or you are still growing.
Good Luck
Reply:If you can swing it rent a board for a day or two and try out different sizes that way. You probably want it to come up to your chin, maybe a little shorter than that.
Since you're so light it's probably better to go for a shorter board because it'll be less stiff than a longer board which will make it easier for you especially since you're a beginner.
Reply:152 - 156 depending on where/how you ride.
154 would be a good all-round size for your weight.
smaller - generally more fun, easier to press and distribute pressure, easier to spin, better for freestyle.
bigger - more float in powder, more stable at high speeds, better for carving and freeriding.
depending on what boots, you may need to consider a mid-wide. you should be fine on most boards with size 11, but just make sure the board isnt too narrow. look for a waist width over 250mm.
p.s. dont listen to the people who say your board should come between chin and nose or whatever. load of crap. height has very little to do with what size you should ride, it is your weight that determines what size you should be on.
Reply:If its ur first time, u want the boards front tip to be at ur chin/collarbone. I would recommend around 156-160. Have fun, its a real blast out there. careful on ur toeside though, it wil get caught very easy on any little rut sticking out of the snow.
Reply:First time you want it up to your collarbone, the shorter the board the easier it is to control. The longer the board the faster you go but for a first time you want it short and for wide, your first time it shouldn't matter since you're probably not going to be doing some serious carving (turning). Have fun though and don't be discouraged with the difficulty. Snowboarding is hard to learn but easy to master.
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I need help for sizing my first snowboard!?
Normally you go with the length first. Since you don't weigh as much as most people your height you should get a softer more flexible board so you can flex it when you need to. If you pick a board for just for your height without considering the affect your lighter weight has you'll end up with a board that won't feel as lively because you won't have the weight to make it flex like it should. Park boards tend to be softer so I'd recommend you go for a park style board chosen for your height. About a 155-157cm. I love Nitro boards so be sure to check them out.
Reply:A snowboard really doesn't know how tall you are - weight matters more when choosing a size but it is a combination of both. Try this snowboard size calculator which also give board suggestions:
http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-gui...
This says about 150 which I agree with - 160 would be correct for your height but that is WAY too long. The 150 would be nice in the park - mabe a little longer if you are riding the groomed slopes or powder or you are still growing.
Good Luck
Reply:If you can swing it rent a board for a day or two and try out different sizes that way. You probably want it to come up to your chin, maybe a little shorter than that.
Since you're so light it's probably better to go for a shorter board because it'll be less stiff than a longer board which will make it easier for you especially since you're a beginner.
Reply:152 - 156 depending on where/how you ride.
154 would be a good all-round size for your weight.
smaller - generally more fun, easier to press and distribute pressure, easier to spin, better for freestyle.
bigger - more float in powder, more stable at high speeds, better for carving and freeriding.
depending on what boots, you may need to consider a mid-wide. you should be fine on most boards with size 11, but just make sure the board isnt too narrow. look for a waist width over 250mm.
p.s. dont listen to the people who say your board should come between chin and nose or whatever. load of crap. height has very little to do with what size you should ride, it is your weight that determines what size you should be on.
Reply:If its ur first time, u want the boards front tip to be at ur chin/collarbone. I would recommend around 156-160. Have fun, its a real blast out there. careful on ur toeside though, it wil get caught very easy on any little rut sticking out of the snow.
Reply:First time you want it up to your collarbone, the shorter the board the easier it is to control. The longer the board the faster you go but for a first time you want it short and for wide, your first time it shouldn't matter since you're probably not going to be doing some serious carving (turning). Have fun though and don't be discouraged with the difficulty. Snowboarding is hard to learn but easy to master.
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My 12 yr old son is asking for a snowboard for xmas.?
My son has never even skied before. He says he wants a Burton because his friends say they are the best and not to waste money on the others. I just looked and Burtons are so expensive! I hate to buy him something so extravagant to find out he doesn't even like snowboarding! Does anyone have any suggestions for a good learner's board that won't break the bank and what else do I need to buy to go with it? Doesn't he need boots or can these be rented? I hate to discourage him from trying something new, but I also don't want to spend an arm and a leg on a passing fad. Please help!
My 12 yr old son is asking for a snowboard for xmas.?
I would recommend that you do a season rental for the first year. The equipment will take a beating the first year so it is better not to destroy brand new stuff.
The other reason is that usually you want to size the board a little smaller when learning. Then once he knows how, you can get him a larger board that he can grow into. I did this exact thing with both of my pre-teens when they learned to snowboard.
And as for the Burton board (or any other brand for that matter), there is no reason to pay full price. You can find pre-season sales (Sports Authority "Sniagrab" is best) with prices at less than half the list price. Ride, K2, Rossi, and even Burton all make good boards. For a kid, the cheaper board is usually the best one to get as they will be growing out of it anyway.
Have you gone to a ski swap to look for used equipment or looked on the internet or board shops for last year's model at discounted prices?
Good luck
Reply:You can rent everything you need for a begineer rider the board with bindings, and the boots. No one to be honest really buys there set up berfore they have started riding. You should only start to consider getting your own board once you have learned your turns from heel to toe edge and toe edge to heel edge. Your right to not want to spend out before hes even had a lesson as he may find he doesent like snowboarding, and it might not seem such fun once hes taken a few knocks. If he really wants something snowboard related for christmas i would suggest getting him boots. As different brands of boots fit different people and the rental places usually only have one type of boot usually a wide fit boot but it will only be a good fit on some people on most people it wont be a good fit. Also your boots should always be the first thing you buy, then get your board and bindings, Good luck.
Reply:your the parent, you should know the saying that goes "just cause jimmy has it doesnt mean you should or need to have it too" for a 12 year old do not get a burton, for one he will probably become uninterested in it very fast, and because of the price if he does still like snowboarding later in life the board you get him now will be too small for him in two years. get a cheaper board and if he loses interest then you didnt waste a bunch of money. wait for the more expensive thing until you know he is good enough for a better board and when he stops growing as fast. hope i helped
Reply:Your best bet would, if possible to rent a snowboard/boots and get a short lesson to see if he's interested. Burton is not necessarily the best and there are many equally good companies out there. It would help if I knew your price range but i can still answer the other questions. You would need a snowboard(try to get one get a softer board,its easier for begginners), bindings, boots, and a safety leash. It would also be wise to get him a stomp pad. (softer means that the board has more flex)
Reply:I would highly recommend first taking him to a ski resort and having him take a 1 or 2 day snowboarding class to see how he likes it. They'll provide the snowboard and boot rentals, and the entire package is relatively cheap.
If it's something he enjoys after that, then consider buying him his own board. And yes, boots can be bought or rented but he does need them.
Reply:rent him and take him to a ski resort do lessons and stuff for about 140$ a season. you would end up spending about 800$ on every thing if you bought him stuff. if you don't live within two hours of a ski resort don't bother. Burtons just a well known name because he invented snowboarding. And there not the best.
Reply:Maybe you can compromise with him. That kind of equipment can be very expensive, especially if he decides he doesn't like it.
Get him a gift certificate at a ski place. You can get all inclusive ones that will have lift ticket, equipment rental and lessons.
You should probably buy him a helmet though. It's very important that his helmet fits correctly. Go to a local ski shop to get one for him.
Good Luck!
Reply:Well, it's not a passing fad if you already love it. But take him to a resort first, rent some gear, and see how he likes it. Who knows, maybe he'll hate it. I've heard only Burton's int.-adv. boards are worth the price, and any other company is good for beginning. And the other companies are good for higher up too. In short, no matter how much the board costs, or how good his friends say it is, he will suck the first season or so. Buy him a cheaper board (not a plastic one though), and when he gets better, get him a better board.
I started on a k2. You can rent boots, you need bindings, and A HELMET. By all means, break the bank to protect his noggin. You'll regret it if you don't and something happens. For beginning, if you're going to buy him new stuff, don't spend over $300 for a board, $100 for bindings and the same for boots. A way to expensive board has no use for a kid who can't ride, and he doesn't need super-reflexive and light bindings yet, and boots are a touchy subject. You don't want sore feet, or cold ones, so spend a reasonable amount.
Reply:rentals usually run about 40 a day.. do that a couple times and you could get some cheap boots and bindings from sporting goods stores, or look on ebay for brands like "liquid" and "morrow" or burton if you like.. just remember at 12 he will out grow it in a year or 2.. also you will need to either get a boarrd that comes with bindings or buy them separately.. so be sure to think abou that when looking.. you could probably find some cheap boots for like 50-80 new.. or maybe some used for cheaper
Reply:I would recommend you buy him a used board to learn on. It will be cheaper than renting in the long run, and tell him you'll buy him a brand new board next season if he is still into it.
There are plenty of places out there that sell used boards. With rentals @ $15-30 per day for boots and board you will probably be money ahead to buy used the first season.
Make sure you get him a couple of lessons at first so he can learn the basics. Wrist guards and a helmet are a really good idea too since most common injuries are a broken wrist or a head injury.
Reply:if i was you i would take him to a resort and rent him a board for two days or so....... then if he thinks he likes it go and get him a board. snowboarding is grate and fun so he will mostlikely love it.
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My 12 yr old son is asking for a snowboard for xmas.?
I would recommend that you do a season rental for the first year. The equipment will take a beating the first year so it is better not to destroy brand new stuff.
The other reason is that usually you want to size the board a little smaller when learning. Then once he knows how, you can get him a larger board that he can grow into. I did this exact thing with both of my pre-teens when they learned to snowboard.
And as for the Burton board (or any other brand for that matter), there is no reason to pay full price. You can find pre-season sales (Sports Authority "Sniagrab" is best) with prices at less than half the list price. Ride, K2, Rossi, and even Burton all make good boards. For a kid, the cheaper board is usually the best one to get as they will be growing out of it anyway.
Have you gone to a ski swap to look for used equipment or looked on the internet or board shops for last year's model at discounted prices?
Good luck
Reply:You can rent everything you need for a begineer rider the board with bindings, and the boots. No one to be honest really buys there set up berfore they have started riding. You should only start to consider getting your own board once you have learned your turns from heel to toe edge and toe edge to heel edge. Your right to not want to spend out before hes even had a lesson as he may find he doesent like snowboarding, and it might not seem such fun once hes taken a few knocks. If he really wants something snowboard related for christmas i would suggest getting him boots. As different brands of boots fit different people and the rental places usually only have one type of boot usually a wide fit boot but it will only be a good fit on some people on most people it wont be a good fit. Also your boots should always be the first thing you buy, then get your board and bindings, Good luck.
Reply:your the parent, you should know the saying that goes "just cause jimmy has it doesnt mean you should or need to have it too" for a 12 year old do not get a burton, for one he will probably become uninterested in it very fast, and because of the price if he does still like snowboarding later in life the board you get him now will be too small for him in two years. get a cheaper board and if he loses interest then you didnt waste a bunch of money. wait for the more expensive thing until you know he is good enough for a better board and when he stops growing as fast. hope i helped
Reply:Your best bet would, if possible to rent a snowboard/boots and get a short lesson to see if he's interested. Burton is not necessarily the best and there are many equally good companies out there. It would help if I knew your price range but i can still answer the other questions. You would need a snowboard(try to get one get a softer board,its easier for begginners), bindings, boots, and a safety leash. It would also be wise to get him a stomp pad. (softer means that the board has more flex)
Reply:I would highly recommend first taking him to a ski resort and having him take a 1 or 2 day snowboarding class to see how he likes it. They'll provide the snowboard and boot rentals, and the entire package is relatively cheap.
If it's something he enjoys after that, then consider buying him his own board. And yes, boots can be bought or rented but he does need them.
Reply:rent him and take him to a ski resort do lessons and stuff for about 140$ a season. you would end up spending about 800$ on every thing if you bought him stuff. if you don't live within two hours of a ski resort don't bother. Burtons just a well known name because he invented snowboarding. And there not the best.
Reply:Maybe you can compromise with him. That kind of equipment can be very expensive, especially if he decides he doesn't like it.
Get him a gift certificate at a ski place. You can get all inclusive ones that will have lift ticket, equipment rental and lessons.
You should probably buy him a helmet though. It's very important that his helmet fits correctly. Go to a local ski shop to get one for him.
Good Luck!
Reply:Well, it's not a passing fad if you already love it. But take him to a resort first, rent some gear, and see how he likes it. Who knows, maybe he'll hate it. I've heard only Burton's int.-adv. boards are worth the price, and any other company is good for beginning. And the other companies are good for higher up too. In short, no matter how much the board costs, or how good his friends say it is, he will suck the first season or so. Buy him a cheaper board (not a plastic one though), and when he gets better, get him a better board.
I started on a k2. You can rent boots, you need bindings, and A HELMET. By all means, break the bank to protect his noggin. You'll regret it if you don't and something happens. For beginning, if you're going to buy him new stuff, don't spend over $300 for a board, $100 for bindings and the same for boots. A way to expensive board has no use for a kid who can't ride, and he doesn't need super-reflexive and light bindings yet, and boots are a touchy subject. You don't want sore feet, or cold ones, so spend a reasonable amount.
Reply:rentals usually run about 40 a day.. do that a couple times and you could get some cheap boots and bindings from sporting goods stores, or look on ebay for brands like "liquid" and "morrow" or burton if you like.. just remember at 12 he will out grow it in a year or 2.. also you will need to either get a boarrd that comes with bindings or buy them separately.. so be sure to think abou that when looking.. you could probably find some cheap boots for like 50-80 new.. or maybe some used for cheaper
Reply:I would recommend you buy him a used board to learn on. It will be cheaper than renting in the long run, and tell him you'll buy him a brand new board next season if he is still into it.
There are plenty of places out there that sell used boards. With rentals @ $15-30 per day for boots and board you will probably be money ahead to buy used the first season.
Make sure you get him a couple of lessons at first so he can learn the basics. Wrist guards and a helmet are a really good idea too since most common injuries are a broken wrist or a head injury.
Reply:if i was you i would take him to a resort and rent him a board for two days or so....... then if he thinks he likes it go and get him a board. snowboarding is grate and fun so he will mostlikely love it.
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