I've been snowboarding for approx 5 years now and I think i'm ready to upgrade. My current board is an old Sims board 155cm. The board itself is about 7 years old, and I basically grew into it since i was a young grasshopper.

Nowadays I heard a cheap $200 board could easily outperform my board in every possible way, is this true? I'm not sure if I'm better off having my board fixed up or purchasing a cheaper new board.

Is it worth renting out my local mountain snowboard shop and trying out some of their boards to see if there is any improvement? Or am I better off just going out to a local sporting place and picking up a $200 lamar board?

 

get a BURTON

 

I wish I could, unfortunately they seem to start at $400 and that is just too much for me.

 

im sure you can pick up a used one..? they have places like that around here.. i personally would just buy one off a friend... they all seem to buy a board for a year or two then get a new one.. when theres nothing wrong with theirs.. i know how ya feel.. im not down for payin $400 for a new board

 

I can't find any local places that sell used snowboards, i bet my best bet is craigslist. Thanks

 

Don't bother "testing" out the rentals, they're all going to be entry level boards. If you want a nice one be ready to spend a little over 300 for a decent board.

My favorite so far is the Forum Destroyer..not too expensive and its a serious freestyle board. Also look into Burton's freestyle boards, they have a few to choose from in each level.

 

Eastern Boarder in Worcester and Natick (new shop, ask for Steve)

 

If your into freestyle boards, I would stay away from burtons or options, they are very stiff boards and more suitable for cross country or downhill type boarding.

 

^^there ya go... there has to be places... just look around dan.. youll find some ish..

 

if you were like 12/13 years old id sell you my old burton its in great condition...only used it twice cause i broke my both bones in my right forearm at shawnee in pa soo i never got to use it again.

 

hey man, I'm from boston, 23, been boarding for about 7 years...i just bought myself a new burton custom in december, it's awesome, good for park or free riding!

 

^+1 i thnk theyre great boards!

 

I rode my exchange students Burton Canyon and its a very good freestyle board, I my self ride a Rozzy Pro Series and love it.

 

if anyone is interested i got a Rossignol just sitting around PM me if you care

 

Did you notice a difference between boards. I'm a pretty experienced rider (atleast I think so) but I just dont know too much about the sport/products out there and if I will notice a difference between my 7year old board and a newer board.