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Snowboarding gear help...
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Ey up you lot,

Got a few questions before my forthcoming January trip to La Plagne, so here goes:

1) Just bought my missus a pair of slightly used Wave (??) snowboarding boots that seem to be in great condition. She says they fit fine in length and width but when walking or leaning back slightly, the top of the boots rub. They are a size 5, which is here normal shoe size. Is this rubbing normal? She's tried them on with just one pair of thick Salomon ski socks but should she wear more and if anything, should she be worrying? We've never been boarding before so don't really know how much walking is involved. As I said, the boots are hardly used so maybe they need breaking in?

My other questions is this:

2) I need to get a board, bag and bindings (plus boots for me) for me and the missus to take, although we don''t want to spend loads, as it's our first time. I have seen some 'deals' on ebay for full packages about £120 but is the kit worth buying and are the places likely to rip me off? The feedback seems to say 'No' but you can never be too careful. I'm not bothered if I only get two trips out of the gear before I trade up (if I like it boarding that is), as £120 works out cheaper than renting some knackered, used and abused kit each time I go, which I believe is about £80 in La Plagne for a week?

The link to the site is:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIRTRACKS-KOMPLETT-SNOWBOARDSET-STABLE-06-07-SB-BAG_W0QQitemZ290058045943QQihZ019QQcategoryZ56827QQcmdZViewItem

I know it's not high-end stuff but I'm sure, as a beginner, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference anyway if my kit cost £120 or £1,200!!!

I can stretch to about £200 for me and about £150 for the missus. She only needs a board, bindings and a bag. Are there any UK shops that could do deals for this kind of money?

Your help will be most... well, helpful!!!Smile

Spesh
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

The right kit does make it easier, which is why it's tricky to say 'yes, go for the bargain'. A retailer with last year's stock could get close to those prices and also make sure you're getting the right stuff for your weight, height and ability. Sure, push for price but mak it as easy on yourself as possible so you want to come back for more...
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