What's a good snowboard brand for a beginner?

Question

I'm starting to snowboard this winter. I've asked a couple of friends around are good, some have mentioned Burton, others K2 or GNU. Which is the best for a 15 year old beginner?

Answer 1

Any of those boards are good boards but the Burton and the Gnu may be a little pricey. Pretty much any all mountain board you get will get you through a few seasons. That will give you plenty of time to start lusting after a specific board you see in some store window by the end of the season. K2's are good for you right now, I would even consider saving some of your money and getting a used board for now until you know exactly what you want. The more important question right now is if the board fits you. Some other brands to consider.



Ride, Rome, Flow, Salomon, Capita, Forum



You may even find a good deal at a Sports Authority near you.

Answer 2

As a beginner go for a Burton! They are well constructed and have so many models to choose from. My first board was a Burton amd was a great progression board! It lasted me 3 whole seasons! For a great first board, go for Burton, and work you way up to the GNU's, K2's, and Rome's.

Answer 3

I bought a burton and it fell apart easily. gnu is DEFINITELY the best snowboard in park and powder. but im a guy and i havent tried k2 so no imput on that but gnu imo is the high end of snowboards that cost alot of money but are really good.

Answer 4

my first board was a GNU. it was an all around board and perfect for me. i would suggest GNU because in my opinion, they are better than Burton for a beginner

Answer 5

maximum serious merchandise for snowboarding are the boots, you may desire to purchase new boots and get them outfitted at a snowboard keep. Having a boot that suits actual (not too massive, not too small, and tender) can develop your using and make your day on the mountain extra relaxing cos your feet isn't in discomfort. for a newbie, a extra fee-effective or maybe 2nd hand snowboard and bindings is stable sufficient for now, try ebay, or get a packaged deal (boots, board, bindings) from a snowboard keep (stable fee for money). additionally purchase final years fashions boards as they are on sale for a heavy decrease fee. lots of the time its merely the pictures that fluctuate from twelve months to a minimum of twelve months.