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K2 Luna from 2005 (ish) - still worth it?

This year I started snowboarding again after a 15 year hiatus. I’m in CA, but I still have my old k2 Luna from high school back in NM. Does anyone have any insights into whether or not it would be worth bringing old girl out of retirement? The board is in great shape, but I’m not sure how much technology has advanced since then, or if the general enshittification has made snowboarding gear less long lasting. Any thoughts‽

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u/romulusungstarr — 2 days ago
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First time Skier: Looking for quality recommendations for jacket, pants, gear etc. !!

I live in Asia (16F) where there are NO physical stores that sell any ski gear (Closest is Japan/China and I just pray for good outlets) but I am open to ordering online and paying shipping. I have not planned specifically where to ski but it would most likely be in countries like Sweden, Switzerland etc. my ski trip would be 2027 winter most likely.

As of now, my focus is mainly on searching for pants with a budget of $100-$200; maybe higher if the quality is truly worth the investment. My requirements are for a baggier feel/look that's waterproof! I'm really looking for something to invest in as I'm not getting any taller and "upgrading" isn't really a consideration because $60USD is already so much money (+ shipping) converted to my currency. (If anyone recommends a European brand, I wouldn't have to pay shipping) - I am also travelling to Paris this winter.

I am still looking for recommendations for jacket (preferably a shell) / mittens / helmet / goggles. I'll rent boots and skis and purchase my own when I am better experienced so I will appreciate any advice/recommendations for it.

Side note: Please don't just recommend renting. I am slowly going to buy gear as I go but I was just offered as a birthday gift to get a pair of ski pants this year and I'll be able to get a jacket of choice as a gift next year, months before winter! (: I have actually been skiing before and I'm going for lessons soon.

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u/ajbeloved — 3 days ago
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Need recommendation for beginner/intermediate snowboard!

Hi! I have been renting for the last few years while boarding and am finally looking to buy a first board 😄

Strapping in was the worst part of the rental experience for me so I am looking to get Burton Step Ons. I'll be trying to get the Burton Limelight size 8 women's paired with the Step On Escapade EST size M. But I have no idea what to prioritize for an initial board. I am 5'6 135 lbs, and have been staying on greens and blues at Copper Mountain the last 2 years, so probably something 145-150cm? I have been looking at the Nitro Lectra Leaf from evo but am open to suggestions!

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u/1Minnee — 11 days ago
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Facing fears while snowboarding: stories and thoughts

Hi all!

I couldn't find much recent here about fears, while I'm sure I'm not the only one who's facing them from time to time while definitely LOVING to snowboard.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and stories about facing fears and maybe overcoming them.

Here's mine:

So it all began in 2018, when I went to the French Alps for the first time. It was super foggy and after a few meters on a smaller slope, I took the wrong side of a slope sign and fell off the piste. I couldn't see anything below or beside me and was terrified to fall off a cliff or something. Luckily my boyfriend came to the rescue and in hindsight it wasn't that steep or dangerous at all. Can laugh about it now 😃 But it took me several seasons to overcome my fear of snowboarding on small trails and with less sight. I wrote the extensive story in Dutch, but you can translate it if you want to.

More recent is my experience with boxes. In 24/25 I decided to face my fears and went for a box in Montafon (Austria). After three or four times of falling, I finally made it. As slow as a snail, but I was proud 🐌

I gave it a try again last season in Axamer Lizum (Austria). I had to push myself pretty hard, because my head was telling me a big nope. The second after I entered the box way too slow (and with a bad weight distribution, I fell pretty hard on my back and had a nasty headache after it. I was happy wearing a backprotector though. Anyway, I couldn't stop the tears and then got ashamed of that. What a ride.

On that same day, I pulled myself together and went practicing a 180 on an easy slope. Again there was a mental barrier, but after some practice I finally made it work. I was so happy with that and super glad my boyfriend made footage of it.

I've been afraid of speed too, but in the years I became pretty good at speeding and carving. Also taking side hits from time to time became more relaxed. But due to those box experiences I'm ditching the idea of being a park girl more and more, especially since I'm 32 years old now.

How do you girls deal with fear? Any success stories? Or when did you decide: I won't try again? Love to hear it!

u/RockerCamberRocker — 14 days ago
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Need recommendation for Colorado snowboarding in early Jan

I have 01 - 11 January off work early next year and am looking to spend a week somewhere in the Colorado mountains. Would love your recommendations! I know early Jan can be hit and miss, but that's the only dates I'll have available. We've got season Epic passes. We've done Vail and Breckenridge so would prefer something different. I'm an advanced beginner to intermediate boarder. I enjoy most blue runs, struggle on the bumps, and avoid the blacks. I enjoy just cruising, I'm not an adrenaline junkie. Looking for something that has good restaurants and bars and maybe some fun family things to do like dog sledding on the days we want to rest the legs. Family of 3 - two adults and one teen.

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u/AussieSpaceGirl — 12 days ago