JUST got back from my first time on a snowboard. i got pretty decent on skis, and decided to try the darkside. i think crashing on a snowboard is more painful. just like mountianbiking, your wrist and shoulders are in danger. very tough to resist sticking your arm out there in a crash, we are just hardwired that way.
i rented everything and got lessons. at the end of the day, i started getting the hang of it. i have no idea what kinda equipment i will need or want. save your money until you know enough to make your own decision and figure out how to filter out the crap from some salesman. i will rent for a longtime. no sense buying now when i know technology and coolfactors will go up later.
cliff.
get waterproof stuff, you will spend alot of time in the snow. I KNOW THIS AS FACT
