I guessed that much already. Making something just to make it isn’t very good for business or the consumer. I’d rather see you identify a problem and solve that problem.

The bag to me seems made with the idea to carry a board but little understanding of the people actually riding the boards and when/why they might want to put it in a bag or carry it.

This is nothing more than a snowboard bag, which you can buy for $30 on amazon.

The difference. A snowboard bag is designed to protect your snowboard and wax during traveling, hotels, airplanes etc. And doesn’t need to protect wheels, motors, electronics,trucks, batteries etc. during transport. You don’t use your snowboard while it’s in a bag and don’t snowboard around carrying the bag either.

A snowboard bag works for electric longboards, but isn’t optimal, it could be improved to be optimal, which would be really cool. But your bag doesn’t attempt to solve the needs of electric longboards.

I could order a nice padded snowboard bag, with wheels and straps for this same cost with free same day shipping on amazon.

As far as I’m concerned, this is your competition at that price point. Demon Phantom Fully Padded Travel Snowboard Bag with Wheels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NO4PFAE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_j2nLBbZSQ4WWC

Anyways it seems poorly priced, designed, and not thought out for electric longboarder needs.

I don't know about CA - but they are available on amazon. If I were you, I'd go to a "boot doctor", I've had some amazing results after talking with experts while having my gear and feet present. Its important to think about all the issues beforehand and be as forthcoming as possible. Go to a mt that may have a place on site, which will provide you with the ability to test out modifications and report back. Sometimes the guys don't even ask for money, just be nice and throw them a tip. I've had J's and heel lifts put in that have changed my days and riding experiences completely. They can even help you understand how your bindings and stance can help with similar issues.

Best of luck.

Chamonix Talmont Hooded Down Jacket
$110
13.6oz total
4.6oz 850fp goose down

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FSV796N/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_KE6TDbYDM981W

No first hand experience with it, but on paper it looks good.

Also, there's some pretty sweet deals on the Montbell Alpine Light Down Parka, my US Large weighs 14oz and it's really warm, I wore it with a fleece to 18,500ft. Check the Montbell clearance page (both US and JP sites).

As far as 3 season backpacking goes, I think the best combo would be the Cumulus pullover with a 100wt fleece. Modular, light, affordable and warm for <15oz.

45L may be on the small side. the most popular pack is exos 58 for example...
(i'd do zpacks 52 or 60...they roll close and they are lightest)

sawyer squeeze over sawyer mini..i hear the flow rate is really not worth saving the tiny weight difference. but, up to if you want to do tablets, bleach, etc

definitely ditch traction. ditch umbrella. get rain gear that has vents. montbelle versalight for example. pants with vents if possible.

zpacks rain mitts are overpriced. go look at others. also i'd get rain gloves AND merino wool liners.

OR rain mitts are great and super light:
http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Revel-Shell-Charcoal/dp/B00FNJBKY8/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415309712&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=water+proof+mittens+ultralight

their liners i bought are a bit too thin in my opinion, but still very warm.

rab make greats jackets. i just got the xenon x and its amazingly light and warm.

the most expensive stuff, i'd try to look for deals on the items. if you look hard enough you might be able to find it on sale. (my xenon x i got for $160 vs $215)

didn't know about the ion stove, thanks!

FWIW I have small feet/heel hold problems as well. The K2 Maysis boot was good to me, but everyone's foot is different.

Like someone else mentioned you should go to your local shop and try on a bunch and buy the one that is the best fitting and gives the best hold. Also remember you can also buy those J bars to help fill out your ankle area and get better heel hold. I use j bars, and usually put a thin strip of ducttape over them too bc their adhesive has a tendency to wear out over time.

Have you checked AirBnB yet? There's probably some apartments that you could rent that are close to hotels that are used as pick up points for excursions.
I used these guys when I was there in December 2015, https://www.re.is for couple of my tours.
I went on the following tours;

Warm Baths Cool Lights ( A geothermal pool, then northern lights )

Game of Thrones tour ( used greyline.is for this )

South Shore Adventures (Get to see the Skógafoss waterfall and the Black Sand beach, couple other stops as well )



Here's what I wore on most days.

Underwear ( http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00Z8HWXIM )

Thermal Pants/Long Sleeve (http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0064D1DNK, then the same kind of top)

3 in 1 Jacket ( http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00HQ33NTY )

Snow Pants ( http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00AHJM8CM ) I used a different set of snow pants, that I ordered through aliexpress, but had these along incase the ones I got from China didn't work out. They ended up being perfect, so I never even wore these.

Boots : Good set of Hiking boots, that were waterproof.

Wool Socks were a must as well ( http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00TOWNXO0 )

I also had two sets of gloves. Ones that were windproof but touchscreen capable so I could take pictures with my phone. Then another that were heavy duty/waterproof just in case. I mostly just wore my windproof ones, as they were slightly waterproof as well. Also a really good beanie hat. I also carried a neckgator just incase the wind got to be to much for me.

1 15 snowboarding in Alaska, now lives in major city in Asia. Interesting life man. Did you go to high school in ak? What high school?

2 not sure about the assumptions on the pint safety- but portability probably makes it a non issue. You can limit the top speed in the app on an XR - and the battery power delivery with more cells out to be more robust.

3 check out the demon wrist guards if you want to add a little wrist protection- very comfortable and seems like pretty solid protection

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZBSY6W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CVDNDbAA5W8FV

Like most say, getting brand new gear would probably cost over or way over 1000$, however if you're looking to save up a buck or two - keep reading.

Get new boots, that's 150 - 250. Classic ones with laces are the cheapest and most durable. You can get even cheaper than that sometimes but you have to know what you are buying (i've got my current Nitro boots for 90 euros because they spent a few seasons in my friends shop).
You don't necessarily need a new board, just look for a used soft rocker.

Look for a good brand but several years old, that's the cheapest option.
https://www.amazon.com/Rome-Garage-Rocker-Snowboard-Mens/dp/B00N2J3RQU/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1502364473&sr=8-11&keywords=rocker+snowboard
this for example is a super- cheap option, 150$ for a new board. You can get a good used board for 100$-200$, but then again you have to know what you are buying.

I destroy boards quite often so currently I have 2 Nitro boards, one of them was 100 euros used and the other one was 200 euros new.
Of course in this price range usually you won't have a lot of choice.

When it comes to outwear/thermal layers/helmets/googles/gloves/socks - of course pants and jacket come first, as well as helmet and gloves, but then again you can get those cheap on ebay or amazon, just make sure pants and jacket have at least 5 or 8k in breathability and waterproof. Also get a long jacket - you will understand why later.

Are you planning to hire an instructor?

I am a huge fan of Volcom products. My reasoning is partly because they are lightweight yet incredibly warm with when wearing a simple base layer under. Great ventilation on the legs with big ol' zippers that make it easy to open/close with gloves on. The other big selling point is the compatibility with Volcom jackets. They have integrated a "snow skirt" which basically connects the bottom of your jacket to the top of the pants to prevent any snow from getting up your back if you fall. I realize that may not be a big selling point for someone who already has a jacket, but its something to keep in mind down the line (if you are looking to replace) Breathability and Waterproof ratings are what to look for. r/lonbordin just posted a great link to the ratings. Gortex is great as well. Check out these.

Help me choose a snowboard/cold weather jacket

Here are the jackets I have saved after many hours of research, all of them have 10k/10k weather resistance.

Non of them are perfect. Some look good, but lack functions while others have functions, but don't look that slick.

My helmet is red, pants are black and my snowboard is white, black and red. Also where I live it gets quite cold in the winter (-30'C), so on the coldest days I would use the jacket to go around the town as well.

O'neil - All the functions, but looks too edgy, no?:
http://www.amazon.de/ONeill-Herren-Skijacke-Sapphire-450015/dp/B00L09WOL8/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415970481&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=O%27Neill+Men%27s+PM+Galaxy+Jacket

L1 - Nice looking jacket(I'll forgive the diagonal pockets), unfortunately lacks the skipass pocket on the sleeve:
http://www.dogfunk.com/l1-omen-jacket-mens?ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6b21lbi1qYWNrZXQ6MToxOm9tZW4tamFja2V0&skid=LON000N-GRE-S

WLD - Functional and looks ok, not fan of the brown stamp on left pocket :/
http://www.blue-tomato.com/en-GB/product/WLD-Snowy+Moon+Jacket-301643489-denim+blue+melange/?back=fn4dow

O'neil - Functionality ok, looks too dark, also very "contrasty" pocket zippers: http://www.blue-tomato.com/en-GB/product/O+Neill-Utility+Jacket-301796739-blue+wing+teal/?back=nAUUhA

Foursquare - Looks a bit "adventurous", good functionality+price, doesn't have wrist gaiters, so if I crash in powder snow can get into my sleeves:
http://www.amazon.com/Foursquare-Label-Snowboard-Jacket-Medium/dp/B0053ZPG9C/ref=sr_1_190?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416323344&sr=1-190

DC - Goes well with my helmet, no skipass pocket on the sleeve:
http://www.amazon.com/DC-Mens-Axis-Jacket-Medium/dp/B00IJHX4V8/ref=sr_1_19?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416324395&sr=1-19

O'neil - Sleeve pocket to high, other than that, looks good:
http://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Snow-Jones-Shell-Medium/dp/B00KQ26N3U/ref=sr_1_51?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416324921&sr=1-51

DC - Looks ok, but weird design inside the hood:
http://www.amazon.com/DC-Forest-Jacket-Dress-Medium/dp/B00MJ2320C/ref=sr_1_53?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416324921&sr=1-53

i'm going to recommend buying last year's Burton Custom.

amazon - last year's 154 custom

the Custom is a board that burton's been making for about 20 year. and has been a best seller for years, and for good reason: it's a great all around board.

since it's been around so long, it's so well refined and doesn't change much year to year, so buying last year's board get's you a great discount without sacrificing quality.

edit: you can find many reviews of the custom online, including a review from the same guy who you linked

This weekend I was going thru winter sports discounted items and I have seen some boards under or about $200 there. I personally own Burton (which I am happy with) but I am curious, which other brands are good for beginner-level riding? Can you actually get anything good for this low? Here is a list of decent looking boards I have found - any specifics about these brands?

• 1. Firefly Mental Blue
     
• 2. K2 Standard
     
• 3. Morrow Mountain
     
• 4. Firefly Rampage Stealth 3
     
• 5. ROME FACTORY ROCKER
     
• 6. Rossignol Angus Magtek
     
• 7. Salomon Subject
     
• 8. Rossignol Trickstick CYT Amptek
     
• 9. Chamonix Haute

So I went to the men's shirt department on Amazon & then just selected streetwear, these are some of the shirts I think he might like if he is a rapper, but this is a non-rapper female perspective so take it with a grain of salt:
Shirt 1
Shirt 2
shirt 3
Shirt 4
Shirt 5
Shirt 6

You said he snapbacks, I don't know if he is a bulls fan but here is a Bulls snapback

For the winter's this is a little pricey but here is a DC winter jacket also here is another down coat still a little pricey though. It's hard to find a cheap winter coat.

For Jeans I would say just get him a few pairs of Levis, everyone likes Levis and they last a while.
Hope that was helpful!

Naptown

A snowboard strap is a decently cheap solution, but definitely less comfortable. I have this one. It's $7.99. Lots of people are apparently getting the Brdbag. If you're OK with dropping the $86, it's available on Amazon with prime.

Powder coated aluminum hooks. Two screw holes with felt covering all the way to the end. Just looked like the best bang for buck. Super happy with them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HSI7O32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QQNEDbQZC2DH2

Do [these on Amazon](Demon Flexmeter Wrist Guards Double Sided, Large (Sold as Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K8ORA06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_JtQFDbPZF6PC5) look like the right ones? All the pictures I can find show the skid plate attached with velcro. Is there any way to tell if they’re the updated design?

Also, my sizing is right between Medium and Large according to the guide. Any advice on wether I should size up to Large or down to Medium?

Thanks for helping me better picture how supermaning could be pretty bad. Honestly, sounds a lot like high-siding. Thankfully I’ve never experienced that on a motorcycle (low-siding is waaaay more common), but I can definitely see how you’d want to take every precaution!

I agree with most of this information, but for all of the people from warm climates that will see this, the winters are absolutely manageable, and the way this person wrote the winter segment almost seems like a joke. Suggesting a windbreaker over a thick winter jacket? Perhaps just bad wording, but bad advice. Over-the-ear headphones as protective winter gear? You've got to be kidding.

But yes, if you don't dress for the weather, it's gonna suck. Coming from someone who grew up in upper midwest winters and comfortably biked through the winter for all four years at the U, here's what I think you should get to be comfortable:

• A solid over-ear winter hat
  
• 1-2 beanie winter hats (should cover your ears, good for layering, and you'll lose one)
  
• An absolutely reliable, wind-blocking scarf, cold weather mask, or other face covering
  
• Waterproof/windproof winter jacket (hood recommended)
  
• A nice mid-layer (like a sweatshirt or fleece)
  
• Long underwear/base layers (under armour, thermal leggings, etc)
  
• Skiing gloves (waterproof/windproof-- get two pairs because you'll lose one)
  
• Liner gloves (could be the crappy $2 ones from Target, but it doesn't hurt to spend a bit more)
  
• Wool socks (multiple pairs-- they're comfy and functional)
  
• Waterproof snowboots
  
  It's not hard to thrift for many of these items to get them cheap. Hit the thrift store before October to get your best selection-- heck, go this weekend!
  
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  Also, after being directly connected with more students than I can count from classes and extracurriculars, I didn't know anyone who preferred using the Gopher Way. I wouldn't count on using it unless you want to add 10-30 minutes through isolated tunnels to your commute. It's far easier to reliably bundle up and walk straight to wherever you're going, as long as you can navigate the often-plowed snow (wheelchairs, crutches, and other mobility obstacles might be an exception).

Very cool idea! Though I'd probably just spring for something like this to make life easier... I have a love/hate relationship with corks. Also, thank you for posting that source... a lot of very cool ideas in there. :)

That sounds like really good advice, Thanks!

The board I bought already has these on it so I think I'm just going to leave them on for now and see how I go :)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PUEL1HW/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00ERSJGV0&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1YR5PXME0WTZNADNY4S9

I have this Noisehush Bluetooth Dongle. It works great and pairs pretty easily. Has a decent battery life (6 hours, I think?)
Add a couple of helmet speakers, and you're in business.

For heel lift you can try j-bars. I got a pair of these and they help a ton.
http://www.amazon.com/J-Bars-Snowboard-Boot-Fitting-Eliminate/dp/B01B1ZLINU/

btw 32 (soon to be 33) y/o computer guy here, shred it up my friend :)

Demon Phantom Fully Padded Travel Snowboard Bag with Wheels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NO4PFAE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kZBwDb9GS79TP

I have this one and it fits my board and my wife’s with bindings on. But... my board is quite a bit longer so the offset/spacing of the bindings works with hers upside down. I don’t know if it would work with two similarly sized boards. And like others have said, it’s probably better and safer for your boards if you remove one of their bindings.

Thanks! I use the HangTime mount. It's pretty sturdy once you find the wall stud.

Yep, those are great wrist guards. I used these while I was convalescing and they were even more protective, but a bit too heavy duty for warm weather:

https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Snow-Flexmeter-Wrist-Guard/dp/B00K8ORA06/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1523281903&sr=1-1&keywords=flexmeter+wrist+guard&dpID=51gUlS7efZL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

http://www.amazon.com/HangTime-Snowboard-Wall-Mount-Black/dp/B001N84J9G

I got these myself, and I love them!

When I was learning, I fell three times. One was a nosedive because I accelerated from zero too fast. Two, was a wheelslip when I was experimenting with a really loose setting. Helmet really saved my dome on that one. Three was a wobbly patch of road at an intersection that threw me off. I'd say that was all within the first 80 miles. I've gone another hundred without a fall and think it's basically thanks to a narrow, close-to-the-wheel stance.

For gear, I say get all of it. Helmet, elbows, wrists, knees, maybe even padded undershorts if you don't want hip bruises. BUT, realistically you can go with just helmet and wrists if you know the route. I go about 1.2 miles to work on a dedicated bike path and most of the time, knees and elbows feel a bit like overkill. But I say that knowing falls can sneak up on you. You can't predict what cars and other pedestrians will do. For wrists, I grabbed these and really like them. Gloves protect the skin, but I'm worried about bones.

Thank man! I use these to mount my board.

https://www.amazon.com/HangTime-Snowboard-Wall-Mount-Black/dp/B001N84J9G

I used to have my snowboard wall mounted. I took off the bindings to let the board seem more like art. I used these which worked well
https://www.amazon.com/HangTime-Snowboard-Wall-Mount-Black/dp/B001N84J9G/ref=sr_1_3?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1496414102&sr=1-3&keywords=snowboard+wall+mount

The only problem is when moving out they left large holes in the wall

Bern Watts EPS - https://www.rei.com/product/131564/bern-watts-eps-bike-helmet-mens $30

Demon Flexmeter- https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Snow-Flexmeter-Wrist-Guard/dp/B00K8ORA06?ref_=ast_bbp_dp

They may have been a bit much... but my hands tend to get really cold!

If it was any warmer, even upper 30s, I would have worn these over my normal running gloves.

something similar happened to me, sprained my wrists also. after that I got a set of wrist guards for my commute.

http://www.amazon.com/HangTime-Snowboard-Wall-Mount-Black/dp/B001N84J9G/ref=pd_sim_sg_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1V8T2J4K6MDDQ1YY8F9B

What did you use to hang it? I don't have space to store mine, so I want to make a feature of them on the wall. I'm looking at these, but I'm not sure how secure they'd be.