You don't need the most expensive snowboarding gear to enjoy yourself on the mountain. When purchasing your kid's first snowboard, age must be taken into consideration. If your child hasn't finished growing, you will soon have to replace the snowboard with a larger model. Dick's Sporting Goods recommends saving a few bucks by buying last year's gear at a discounted price.
Burton
Burton has been a prominent name in the snowboarding industry since the 1970s. While the 2011 Burton models come at a high price, the company has taken into account cheaper options for young riders. Try out the Chopper snowboard from Burton's kid's line. The rounded edges of the Chopper make it virtually impossible to catch an edge, according to Burton. The Chopper costs $169.95 as of January 2011 and remains the most inexpensive model featured in Burton's kid's line of snowboards.
Salomon
Salomon offers kid's snowboards for various levels of skill. Transworld Snowboarding recommends two different boards from Salomon's youth line: the Junior Fierce and the Junior Grace. The Junior Fierce remains ideal for young boys and the Junior Grace offers increased stability for novice female boarders. Salomon boards can cost upwards of $400. However, the brand offers these kid's models at the low price of $199 as of January 2011. Check out Salomon's 2010 line for an even cheaper option.
Rossignol
The Rossignol company offers numerous models of kid's snowboards at a relatively inexpensive price. The Scan Amptek from Rossignol features a compact design that comes in three different sizing options. The length of the snowboard varies depending on the size of the boarder. Choose between the 100, 110 and 130 mm models of the Scan Amptek snowboard. While Rossignol snowboards remain quite expensive, the Scan Amptek can be yours at the low price of $179 as of January 2011.
Morrow
Morrow remains a relatively new company in the snowboarding industry. Morrow specializes in various types of snowboards used for both back-country and slope style boarding. Under $200 as of January 2011, the Blaze model remains the cheapest kid's snowboard offered by Morrow. The twin tip design of the Blaze allows your young ripper to learn freestyle tricks and maneuvers. The patented Hyper Core offers a lightweight yet durable construction. For a package deal, throw in a pair of Morrow boots and bindings.
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