| Snowboarding has quickly become one of the most | | | | money. Here are some tips to save money when |
| popular winter sports. If you're new to the sport, | | | | buying your snowboarding setup. |
| however, there are a few things to learn about the | | | | 1. Buy Last Year's Models. Retailers usually have a |
| equipment. A major question beginner riders have is if | | | | good amount of inventory remaining from the |
| they should buy or rent equipment. The quick answer | | | | previous year you can buy at a great price. The next |
| is that it depends! | | | | time you're in a snowboarding store, check out the |
| If snowboarding is going to be a one time trip, I | | | | SALE section to see what they can offer you. You |
| would recommend renting your equipment. Despite | | | | never know, you might like a board that's on sale |
| the high cost of rental, you'll come ahead in the long | | | | more than all the higher priced options. |
| run. | | | | 2. Buy Used. Either check out a local shop that sells |
| If you snowboard regularly (or plan to), buying your | | | | used sporting equipment or shop online (ebay) and |
| own equipment will help you perform the best and | | | | see what you can buy. Although buying online you will |
| save you money in the long run. You can also pick | | | | not be able to see the board before buying, see if |
| equipment that suits your riding style and personal | | | | the seller can ask all the questions you have before |
| preferences. | | | | forking over your hard earned cash for the |
| Keep in mind, however, that buying boots, bindings, | | | | snowboard equipment. |
| and a snowboard can add up to some serious | | | | |