How do I buy a snowboard?

I am a beginner, but its funny so I thought I should buy my own computer to save payment of rent. I plan to make this my hobby in college so its going to go through some use, but again I do not want to spend much money on it. (Providing some information if that helps, but I doubt it). Shoe size: 12.5 Height: 5ft10in weight: 170 pounds Where I can get the things I need for a price cheap?

Hit your local shop will grind all the answers. You'll pay more unless you wait until the end of the season when everything is half off. I would recommend buying a low end board of a company's brand reputation so you can get quality, so you will not have to worry about buying a card when you have new money.

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