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What is the best snowboard that I can get for under $200 CDN that is good for a beginner but I will still be able to expand some skills and get better with out having to buy a new board? Is it better to buy a wood core board or something else? What type of bindings are the best? Anything I should stay away from? How do you know if you are a left foot or right foot forward (I snowboarded both ways and they both feel comforable).

Please help!!

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All I know is that it probably doesn't matter which side you are on, since you are comfortable, just pick a favorite or go either side. I don't know about the core or anything else. I totally suck at snowboarding and skateboarding. Well, that's all I can help you on. I guess it's a better answer than no answer. I hope someone else can help you with the rest of your stuff. Have a good day!

If you are just starting out, I suggest buying the following items
1. Helmet approved for use in cold weather, one made especially for snow sports is best
2. Wrist guards, again ones made specifically for snowboarding would be your best bet
3. Boots. Get a good pair of boots and get one of the assistants to help you get a pair that fit you properly
And of course the appropriate snow gear, coat, gloves, snowpants, etc
When you go snowboarding just rent the boards from them. That way you can try out a different type of board each time you go, and see which you are most comfortable with and what suits you. There are many different styles of boards with different lengths, widths, flexability etc and by testing them out you will find what you like best.
A board is a major investment and unless you are going to spend $500+ Canadian you won't get something worth while. Its better to rent the few times you go out and buy the good quality accessories I mentioned, save your money and purchase a board at the end of the season (they are on sale then!) when you know exactly what you want. I know a guy who made hte mistake of buying a board strictly on the picture and did no research on it, paid over $800 on it (It was a very nice board but not the style for him) just to find out he hated it and then couldn't sell it or get his money back. Hes stuck with a style of board he is not comfortable riding because he didn't test out similar style of boards on the slopes first.

yeah a good snow board will run you about $400-$500. i have a Burton that was $470. To tell what stance you are, have somebody push you from behind sometime without your knowledge. If your right foot goes forward first then your "regular" stance. If your left foot goes forward first then your " goofy" stance.