what kind of snowboard is good for beginners?
968521
i started with a package deal.. a brand called axis.. it included the board, boots, and bindings for about 300.. its a great beginner board, i never had any problems with it.. if i were you id look into some kind of package deal like that.. if you go to a snow sports store and ask them about it theyll prolly have something for you...im not really a fan of the whole renting idea.. its usually espensive enough for the lift ticket, i wouldnt wana be spending another 20, 30 bucks a pop for a daily snowboard.. i mean if you wanted to see what snowboarding is like, that might be a good idea but if youre pretty positive your going to stick with it, buying you own is the way to go
726394
Hmmm... Might be tricky to get to, but you can try Hemel ski centre ( http://www.hemel-ski.co.uk/home.htm ).  To be honest though, learning to snowboard on a dry slope will be a painful experience, which leaves you the choice of going to Xscape in Milton Keynes http://www.xscape.co.uk/ (which is a bit expensive) or just waiting until December when you can use a real slope with real snow!
442192
I would have to say boardhouse or mongoose but there really is a matter of preffrence in finding a good board like some ppl like 1 sk8board while otheres like another hope my answer helped
800612
The first suggestion has to be if you cannot snowboard yet then give it a try!  You might like it, and it solves the problem of having nothing else to do when everyone else is out on their boards. Even if you are unable to snowboard then there will be some snowy sport you could have a go at.\n\nAnyway, back to the question.  I went to Are in Sweden a couple of years ago which is quite a nice little place with a reasonble amount of things to do in town if you're not boarding/skiing.  There's dog sledding, skidooing, ice driving (take your licence) and a fair few shops and nice cafes etc. to keep you occupied.  If  Sweden won't suit then try and find a resort near e.g. Salzburg in Austria.  In general France is a bad choice if you are not going to be out on the slopes as many of the resorts are purpose built and have nothing else for you to do!
982706
You can buy one pretty much anywhere but first get your sizing information for your body type at www.frostyrider.com Then, go to an online site or your snow shop and get a board with you dimensions. The people at the store will help you. E-bay and carigslist are always good places to buy boards, especially if you are beginner and you want a used one to start riding.
297385
For your board, go with something that allows experience growth. Don't get suckered into buying a "beginner board". You'll just waste your money. Secondly, size your board by how much you weigh and your height. I'm 5'2 and 115lb's so i ride a 143-148. The sales people will be able to help you with this too. Last, your boots should be snug, but allow room for your toes to wiggle, and your heel to lift a little. This way you won't cut off circulation. Well, Good Luck.
869633
as a beginner you can pretty much pick up any skateboard n the market. by your price range you will most likely be picking up a board at a department store or something of the like as a complete skateboard (trucks, wheels, bearings, deck) at a skate shop will more likely run about 200$ CA. the standard complete available at a department store has improved over the years with the proliferation of skateboarding in modern culture so it does now suit the needs of a beginning boarder.  once you learn to ride you will inevitably notice that the cheapo setup isn't all it could be, this is when you should look into a better complete.\n i suggest starti gn with a better deck to start, any skate shop can sell you a good deck--if you're not overly concerned with appearances go for a 'blank' deck, which means no manufacturers label , any decent skate shop carries these and they are as good as any deck, but a lot cheaper than a pro deck... any further, feel free to ask again.\nonce you can ollie you're well on your way, good luck, skating's hard, stick with it and you'll get better.
717000
snowboarding is alot more diffrent then skateboarding is in a whole lot of aspects..First off your feet are stuck to the board and you dont pedeal at all and the fact you have no wheels under you and your on snow or ice and using your edges of the snowboard most of the time and just the overall fell of the ride is just completly diffrent from each other...Since you skateboard you should have good balance and eye feet cordnation and that should help you out alot as it did with me but thier is alot to learn when you first jump on a snowboard take it easy and simple at first and have fun learning..
492920
It all depends on how much money you have to spend, but a  Burton Snowboard would be ideal, they have the best snowboards. I just bought a 2006 Burton Custom X 158. It's really nice.\n\nCheck the 2006 lineup of boards at:\nwww.burton.com
900777
I'd definetly have to say Zero. I have been obbsessed with Zero Skateboards, ever since i started skating. They are soooo easy to get used to, and good for all around skating. \n\nAlien Workshops are good too, I've heard good things, and i've skated them once or twice. they seem almost the same thing as zero, just like different designs...\n\nThe other board i like to use is Foundation. Foundation boards are really good for experienced street skaters, and have reeeaaaalllllyyyy good pop.
29230
The most popular kayak for beginners is probably "Pungo", by Wilderness Systems. It comes from 10 to 14 feet, with the 10 ft. called the Pungo 100, 12 ft. Pungo 120, etc. The taller you are the longer your boat needs to be. You can find them at most kayak stores, or request a catalog from wilderness systems online. They have a lot of choices, like colors, and special "angler" and "camper" features. Another popular model from Wilderness System is the Pamlico, which is a sit-on-top kayak, which weighs a little more. This company makes really popular beginner kayaks that have great stablity. Good luck with it.
968668
Probably your best bet is Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado.  It's one of four mountains and is devoted to beginners.  The other mountains are Highlands, Aspen and Snowmass, which cater to intermediate and advanced.  \n\nButtermilk's ski school has a "never ever" program where they will rent you all the equipment (not clothes, but skis, boots, polls), get you a lift ticket and a lesson.  It's a great deal and the instructor will walk you through the rental process to answer any questions.  They are professional and know exactly what your concerns may be and will answer all your questions patiently.  For information on the program try www.aspensnowmass.com and for other Aspen mountain information try www.ski.com or www.snowmass.com.
29210
if you are just starting, get a cheap on and learn on that.  the cheaper ones are more flexable and the more expensive ones are stiffer and harder to control.  but don't buy the ones at Kmart (too cheap), just get a cheaper board ($100 - and up).  have fun
667266
i bought my enjoi off eBay for 50 bucks from tgm skateboards and there are other good boards there. when i got it i only had to replace the trucks because they were to heavy and the grip tape because it was flat. but i think eBay is the best place to buy them. \n\nif you looking for a good brand i recommend: enjoi,element,birdhouse,flip or zero
165961
Snowboarding is a boardsport on snow similar to skiing, but came about as an idea for a combination of surfing and skateboarding. The snowboard was invented by Jake Burton. Snowboarding is an increasingly common winter sport throughout the world where participants strap a composite board to their feet and slide down a snow-covered mountain. A snowboarder's equipment consists of: snowboard, boots, bindings and winter clothing
551080
It is just as safe as buying any other used snowboard. If there are some minor scratches then you will be fine. Make sure the edges are still in good condition and the board doens't have any deep cuts. $250 is a decent price for a used snowboard. If the board is in good condition still then I would buy it for that price. I don't where where the guy who says demos should sell for 1/5 of their original price, but in my experience that's incorrect. You will usually find demos for sale between $100-300 depending on the type of board, it's condition, and where you buy it from.
777062
You are going to want lots of layers, remember if you get too hot you can just peel a few off. Most resorts offer lessons with certified instructors. You'll need to rent a board and some boots, I recommend strap in bindings, not click in bindings because sometimes those come off. Denver is a good place but Boulder and Telluride are better. Denver is a little overrated, sorry to the people that live there and love it! If you don't want to take lessons from the resort, you can find places around the resort you want that offer lessons as well. I can't stress the clothes thing enough. Layers and layers. And wear waterproof pants with comfortable pants underneath. I wear jeans and people think I'm crazy, but it's easiest for me. You'll want a hat because your ears will freeze and warm gloves because your hands will freeze. You'll be falling a lot so make sure that you are sealed up in your clothes and no snow can get in because that is the least comfortable thing in the world. I love snowboarding so I hope you like it too!