The Best Lamar Snowboards

What to Look For

When buying a snowboard, look for one that is light, easy to transport and durable. Many snowboarders like Lamar brand snowboards because of its smooth glide and stiff surface, which gives good downhill speed. More importantly, Lamars are reasonably priced.
For freeriding – snowboarding on all types of mountain terrain, go for a freeride-shaped Lamar. These have a stiffer tail and softer nose, which make it easier to ride through bumpy snow. If you prefer freestyling, which involve aerial spins, grabs and flips, go for a shorter, lighter board with identical shaped tips. If you want a more stable ride, look for a Lamar snowboard with 3-D Top Sheet Geometry that absorbs shock vibrations or a Lamar with an Energy Transmission frame. Also make sure that the height of the board suits your own height and its width fits your shoe size.

Common Pitfalls

Lamar snowboards have some of the snazziest designs with funky graphics, and they are much cheaper than brands like Burton, K2 and Arbor. The flip side is that Lamar boards might not last as long as their more expensive counterparts. More experienced riders might find that that Lamars don’t go as fast as they would like. The best way to decide which brand and design suits you is to rent a few different boards and see how you feel on them before buying.

Where to Buy

You can securely order a pair or Lamar snowboards online at lamarsnow.com, or go to one of their dealer locations and pick up a pair. You will be able to find them at 4 Seasons Sports in Lodi, California; Action Village in Wood Dale, Illinois; and Big 5, Play It Again Sports and Dick’s Sporting Goods stores throughout the country.

Cost

The average cost of a Lamar Snowboard for adults is between $200 and $240. Boards for youths cost less.

Comparison Shopping

Serious snowboarders prefer Burton and Ride, but these boards will cost you as much as $600. Other good but expensive brands are K2 and Forum. Gnu and Arbor have good boards for women. For beginners, the Lamar is ideal as it is good but not too pricey.