{"id":247,"date":"2021-01-27T17:57:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T17:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skisurfwake.com\/?p=247"},"modified":"2022-06-21T08:36:16","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T08:36:16","slug":"snowboard-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skisurfwake.com\/snowboard\/snowboard-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Snowboard Cost? [New, used + rentals]"},"content":{"rendered":"
Setting up for a snowboard trip, and trying to decide whether to buy a new snowboard, used, or simply to pick up a rental from the local hire shop? This guide covers everything you need to know about snowboard costs, including some specific examples, and other gear you're going to need for your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whilst buying a snowboard, bindings and boots separately is an option, you can reduce costs considerably by buying a package deal from a reputable online store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A typical starter package will be cheaper than buying separately, and these can be found at really good prices here<\/a>. You\u2019ll be able to pick up a quality snowboard package (snowboard, bindings and boots), for sub $1,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buying a new snowboard isn\u2019t a small investment. So, we\u2019d only suggest buying one if you\u2019re looking to board every year or so, for the foreseeable future. Remember, it\u2019s not just the cost of the snowboard you need to account for. If you plan to fly to a ski resort, it\u2019s likely transport for your snowboard is going to add $30-50 onto your flight cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re planning regular trips, the cost of a new snowboard will be well worth it. Hire shops tend to offer cheap boards that are battered to bits, have very little pop or maneuverability. In fact, when I snowboarded in Bulgaria, the hire shop was so busy, one day I had to go on a board that was designed for someone 6 inches smaller than me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, how much does a new snowboard cost? Well, a quick flick through the listings on a quality snowboard store like this one here<\/a> shows a range of snowboard prices. They start as a little as $120, rising to a fairly sizable $1,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Realistically, you\u2019ll need to be budgeting somewhere in the range of $300-500 for a half decent board. New snowboard prices that are lower than these either tend to be from sub-par brands, or snowboards for children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example? Here\u2019s a great deal on the Salomon Sleepwalker X. The retail price is close to $400, but it\u2019s currently listed here<\/a> for just over $300, which is a steal on such a quality board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, we know we should be budgeting $300-500 as a minimum for a new snowboard, but what about used snowboards? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Digging around classified websites such as eBay, Gear Trade and Craig\u2019s List, you\u2019re going to find boards at around 30-40% discount, in comparison to the retail price. So, used snowboard prices for a board that cost $500 new, is likely to be around $300-350. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The problem? It\u2019s really going to be hit and miss with what you\u2019re actually getting. You\u2019ll either need to request a ton of photos, or want to see the used snowboard up close and personal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What are you looking for? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Any of the above basically means the board is junk, so you\u2019ll want to avoid at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the sake of a small discount, and a snowboard that isn\u2019t going to last as long, we think it makes sense to buy new. There are plenty of cheap snowboards on offer here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t have to buy a new snowboard, or even buy one used. In fact, if you\u2019re only planning to go boarding a couple of times in the next 10 years, or are trying it out for the first time, there\u2019s no harm in using a snowboard rental company (that\u2019s what I did for the first few trips). <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cost of hiring a snowboard is going to vary significantly. For example, a ski resort in the French Alps is going to be a chunk of change more expensive than one in Bulgaria. And the same is going to apply for lift pass prices too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Bulgaria (Bansko), I was paying around $200 per week for snowboard, bindings and boot rental. A helmet was around $20 for the week. I\u2019d expect to pay around double that in a popular ski resort in the Alps, or the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, it\u2019s not just the cost of a snowboard you\u2019ll need to factor in. For a start, you\u2019ll need bindings and boots for your snowboard. There\u2019s a good selection on offer here<\/a> at reasonable prices. And, if you plan to travel with your snowboard on the roof of a car, or via plane, you\u2019ll need to keep it protected in a specifically designed snowboard bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll also need a good selection of gear to keep you warm and stay protected on the slopes, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\nSnowboard Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Buying a New Snowboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
New Snowboard Prices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Buying a Used Snowboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Snowboarding Gear You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n