Top 5 OVERHYPED Snowboard Gear

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[@tjblackmore3247]

How old were when you first started snowboarding?

[@RIDINDIRTYMA]

Word

[@mikkoberger8683]

That dude in the background off to the right absolutely ate it at 2:53

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@gershonhopster]

Omfg 🤣

[@creekboi7]

I was looking for this comment. Glad someone else saw that lol

[@Wolfgarden]

ouch 🤣

[@buttery6228]

Omg 😂😂😂😂😂

[@yeahwhat1576]

"Don't buy a stomp pad, you don't need one..... by the way I'm selling stomp pads soon so buy one from me if you need one" I'm laughing so hard right now. Buckhouse is a Muppet.

[@Migger_29]

I can see where you might be coming from, but he clarified that you don’t NEED one, but if you WANT one then he offers one for sale. He isn’t trying to sell you one based on its necessity, but rather if you prefer one.

[@JK-420]

“Buy shitty Amazon goggles!”

[@vancornish5044]

🤣

[@yeahwhat1576]

@thedudelebowski1309 no one's freaking out fanboi

[@dm720dm]

​@@yeahwhat1576 Dude's commenting on his videos calling people fanboys. You're his #1 fan dude wym 😂🤣

[@algus7626]

Having a snowboard bag helps you remember all your gear and not have to worry about forgetting anything because you can just throw it all in the bag and go without worry. It also keeps everything organized, which really helps if your driving up to a mountain with some buddies. Imo it's more convenient and helps stay organized

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

That’s a great point!

[@melmorris3023]

I second this it keeps everything ready to go instead of tracking it down. the only think I recommend is taking it all out an drying it before storing sot moisture issues are avoided

[@megatryn]

Also, a $15 bag is usually enough to have your board, boots, helmet, gloves and goggles in. Very convenient if you have the board inside your car so the board edges don't ruin the interior of the car as well.

[@Probot4]

It also protects the inside of your car if you have a nice car!

[@christophergruenwald5054]

It also protects your board from other boards and gear.

[@stayscommed420]

definitely would recommend a stomp, pad especially when youre first starting to snowboard

[@FranciscoGonzalez-go1kf]

Agreed!

[@homealone5087]

I never had one while i was learning. I only only started using them a couple years ago. They just give that little extra control and confidence if you have to skate through slightly more challenging terrain, like if you're going to rip to another chairlift and dont want to strap in. I'd dont recommend beginners use it as a crutch. Learn to balance and steer more with your front foot. Then down the road, after you've got that skill down, go ahead and try them out.

[@ryanweddle6745]

I haven't had one in years. You have more control just putting your rear foot up against the front one while one footing.

[@1993diedevdb]

I'd actually recommend learning without a stomp pad rather than learning it with one.

[@stayscommed420]

@@1993diedevdb you're bugging

[@willsohrnberger2441]

I agree with you 100% on most of this stuff. Stomp pad, however, they are like $5.99 and I recommend them to anyone learning. It just gives a visual indication and as they progress a tactile indication (so they don't have to look down) of where their foot needs to be. Granted I never used one and still never do and I can probably ride down a run regular and goofy with a foot out of my bindings. But, that being said I think they are a great tool to set people up for success.

[@willsohrnberger2441]

Also I agree you can ride powder with any snowboard, shred it even. Can you do it for a LONG time? The powder board definitely makes it easier to sink your tail, float your nose and save energy on longer powder days. Way less effort to surf deep stuff

[@elp1291]

@@willsohrnberger2441 It's not only a question of how long. Sure Riding a true twin in powder requires to go more tail heavy, and thus puts more pressure on the back foot. Given how wide any snowboard is, it'll always float well. But there is a huge difference between floating well backfoot-heavy and charging down with your weight tilted forward. Also the powder's depth changes a lot, sure if you're riding 20-25cm of fresh pow you'll be able to go at it fine with any board, but what about those 50-60cm days ?

[@madstep1515]

i agree, i used to have my foot slide out when i got off the chairlift, doesn’t happen anymore with a pad

[@KrisKillam]

For me, I couldn’t get my foot to stay on the board when I was trying to skate. Fell at one point cause my foot slid off while trying to make a minor turn and wicked hurt my knee. Once I got my stomp pad, I had zero issues. Gave my board an actual grip point.

[@Lochlann13]

I've got to disagree slightly on the goggles. Definitely don't buy _overpriced_ goggles, but buy good quality goggles. It makes a huge difference in your confidence as a beginner. Field of view, peripheral vision, fog resistance, scratch resistance, and ability to see your feet without looking down are all HUGE factors in ability to progress and get comfortable. I made the mistake of getting cheap goggles and lasted one day on the slopes in misery before returning them and buying a 'name brand' pair, which have been amazing for only $50 more.

[@mikkihintikka7273]

oakleys are superior

[@332FG-Pitman]

i got my oakleys off ebay for 80 quid and they're meant to be over 200. They'd been used once, not a mark on them and still have the brand new smell with them.

[@Lochlann13]

@@332FG-Pitman Likewise, I got my Smiths on sale for 75% off because they're hot pink and Smith was having a hard time moving that color in men's goggles. Not my favorite color, but hey, when they're on my face I can't see what color they are!

[@123alphadude]

You’re right this guy is tripping.

[@OregonsOutdoorAssets]

What goggles do you rock? I’m picking up snowboarding this spring and am on a pretty tight budg, looking for something quality + reasonably priced

[@Fire_at_Wil]

Hard disagree with most of this video. If you arent solely a park rat, this advice is all bad. The only thing that makes sense is the leash, they're definitely useless if your resort doesn't specifically require them. Part of what you're paying so much for is the ballistic rating and R&D in the Oakleys - that way if you kiss a pinetree they dont shatter into plastic shrapnel *directly infront of your eyeballs.* Ever taken a coreshot while transporting your board in the back of your car? Sucks. Board bags have padded backs to prevent this. They're also not that expensive-- Buy one in July. I got burton's "top of the line" bag a few years ago for literally 8.99. Stomp pads prevent unnecessary groin tear injuries for new riders that are using boards with slick topsheets (mervin comes to mind.) But yea, other than that specifically it's just preference. And you definitely are going to wish you spent the 8 bucks on a tool when you're spending your ride day hiking your ass down a mountain in knee deep snow for 2 hours to fix some binding screws. (pro tip - ask ski patrol, almost all of them carry them)

[@andersonmyhr8263]

Agreed with you on all, think he’s tryna lead the ppl who can’t afford gear and don’t know where to start.

[@Fire_at_Wil]

@@andersonmyhr8263 yeah, its just not great advice as far as where people should look to save money. Also seems like a veiled ad for the goggs- my guess is he's probably getting some kind of sponsorship work from that company. In example - Used Oakley Flight Decks are still better than brand new 70 dollar SEND-O-9000's off Amazon or whatever. So, the real tip there is to shop used for the pricey stuff, wash the frame and buy a new lens during a summer sale... but dont skimp on quality to save money. Smith. Oakley. Dragon. Etc.

[@Clluthu]

the screwdrivers are also a pain in the ass to use with the chain to stop theft and they are usually worn out.

[@andersonmyhr8263]

@@Fire_at_Wil khuno goggles😂 they always fall out after a slam.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Dude I appreciate your feedback for sure but I think you miss understood my video LOL I made this video mainly to help new riders not feel overwhelmed with the cost of this sport. But let’s break your points down. I am not just a park rat 😂 Scope other videos. If you smoke a tree that hard you will be in the hospital my friend. No goggle claims tree protection on them too lol I personally have never taken a coreshot in my car lol but if you are worried about that throw some towels down, $2 at Walmart and I don’t think you can buy an Amazon board bag for $8.99 😂 Stomp pads don’t save lives, proper body positions do. If you unload correctly you won’t have pressure on your loose leg. Lastly, you can just hand tighten the loose screw just to get you to a bench to fix the issue but once again this was for entry level people. If your ripping pow like that you should have a tool 🤘🏼 Thanks for your opinion though.

[@butch821]

I wouldn't replace my Oakley googles for any other. Colours, contrast, field of view, comfort are amazing, I love them.

[@cheeseontoastbrah]

Exactly I'm 4 seasons in with my airbrake xl and bought a second pair this year as a replacement when they finally let go whenever that is

[@forfdasbrot991]

same, I always had problems with poor visibility, but with my Oakley Prizim I can see everything

[@neargrog685]

Same. Prizm is the way forward

[@Stromhs]

My Dragons needed to be replaced every two years, my Oakley is already lasting 4 🥰

[@Nismitsu]

I have to partially disagree with having a snowboard bag. I have leather seats and my back seats don't fold down in my car. The few times where I didn't use a snowboard bag is the times where I ended up scratching my interior of my car. Using a rollerbag is over kill, but a simple non-padded bag should suffice if you going to a local resort if you're in the same situation as me.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

See I was in the same situation but I just threw some Walmart towels down over my seats. Protect the car at all cost though 🤘🏼

[@jadenhurd7187]

And if you really don’t wanna spend money on a bag you can just wrap it in an old blanket

[@Rizziculous]

I put mine in the bag it came in. Keep those bitches

[@fallennate]

Put your coat/a blanket around your board/seats. Problem solved and you can dry it up later if you bring a blanket/towel.

[@forfdasbrot991]

If I would put my skies or my borad in the back of the car without a bag, my father would kill me for making a mess in his car

[@orimargolin85]

2:53 the guy falling in the back

[@homealone5087]

Sure you don't NEED a powder board, but it makes powder days a lot better if you have that extra float. Especially if you're riding pow multiple days and dont want to wear yourself out. Back leg burn and digging yourself out of waste deep snow is a workout. Plus, deep days don't come around that often. Its good to squeeze as much fun out of them as possible.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I made this video mainly to help new riders not feel overwhelmed with the cost of this sport. Your not wrong though! Those are all the reason you should get a pow board 🤘🏼

[@homealone5087]

@@JohnathanBuckhouse very true. I didn't have a pow board for my first 10 years of riding. Then I spent a weekend riding chest deep stuff with bruised ribs and went out and got a Venture Storm a month later.

[@cadecolbygolf]

Orrr you just hit your leg days

[@HochstartHarry]

Ive got big feet. So i always ride wide boards... they all float like a dream with a 65kg rider

[@thef1lm47]

@@cadecolbygolf snowboarding is my leg day lol

[@lucasgraham505]

Yes, a tool is good to have, been far away from a lift and have had binding issues where a tool was necessary. And a stomp pad is very helpful. The others he named off i do agree with.

[@rolansereny7565]

Agreeing with almost everything Buckhouse says .... but don’t just blindly listen. A few things: 1) A snowboard tool is pretty cheap. It can be a life saver if you like to spend more time in the trees and maybe off piste. Oddly my bindings came loose once when I was in the trees which can be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. Thank god I had a tool on me to tighten up. Don’t mess with the trees ya know? 2) Powder snowboards are indeed unnecessary as Jonathon pointed out. A great snowboarder can handle any terrain on any board. But .... would you want to be in the park with a stiff direction carving board? No. Can you carve as good with a flimsy park board? No. Can you float as well in deep powder with a soft park board? No. Fact is the variety of boards out there lend themselves well to different tuning styles, so it’s nice to have a park board AND powder board IF you are equally passionate about riding the park and powder. Totally unnecessary, but if you can afford it why not? 3) A SNOWBOARDING BAG IS CRUCIAL. My god I think my man says they aren’t needed because he forgot that he lives in the center of it all, with a ton of sick resorts within driving range. There are a LOT of us who travel to ski and board. Probably more of us fly to hit the slopes then those who do not, and you ain’t getting on a plane without a bag. Funny thing .... Buckhouse has a bag because he flies to resorts. If you don’t live in Utah, CO, Montana, or northern Cali it’s probably wise to get a bag. Just get a USED one on eBay etc. doesn’t have to be expensive.

[@lowkey-doki]

Yeah I totally agree with you. All those make huge differences in snowboarding. I live in the mountains also but before that I needed a bag to fly. I have to have a powder board, otherwise my legs would die after a few runs. I always carry a tool because what if you are in the middle of the run and notice an issue. Not safe to ride with faulty equipment.

[@razz0r1980]

Bag is for when ya boards iced or wet. Just throw it in the bag and your cars not wet inside 👌😎

[@alexs825]

And your edges will cut seats and cloth trim. Used to use Rags to prevent edges from cutting things now I just use the bag since I have it

[@eitanweiner5006]

Ya. J was tripping about the bag

[@ryanbeggs6034]

Never used a stomp pad I just push my back leg against the bindings for control and stability. called me out on the snowboard bag tho in colorado springs but in my defense I camp out in my car so better organization is a must just need to make sure you let your equipment breath after a long day

[@therotorooster]

Man, I totally smoke my back leg in deep pow on a regular board, my pow board saves my back leg and lets me do way more runs. I all caps NEED my pow board to maximize my fun on pow days, which are by far, my favorite days, but otherwise, I agree, don't need any of that other stuff.

[@cratra]

Agree. Why you can easily say you don't need a powder board, once you have one you would never want to ride without it. Allows you to ride with a more centered stance (rather than heavily off the back foot with a twinish ride) as the board does all the work for you ie directional, tapered, rockered in nose. A powder/freeride board with set back camber also allows you to feel comfortable back on the piste to a certain level.

[@kylewesterhold9357]

the only issue is, unless you live near a mountain, the likelyhood of catching a pow day in which you need a pow board is unlikely. If i lived in the area i would definitely purchase one though.

[@cratra]

@@kylewesterhold9357 It's a quiver board.

[@rolansereny7565]

Absolutely Roto! That pow board is a must. So is a bag though. What if you don’t live in CO, Utah, northern Cali, etc. what if you lived in the south? Your only option would be to fly and then you need that bag. Even if you do live in the center of it all do you not want to travel to other mountains in other states? That bag is a necessity.

[@therotorooster]

@@rolansereny7565 Hadn't though about it that way! You've changed my mind! I travel by car and/or RV through the west, but next summer I want to spend a few months in Chile...I'll need a bag for that too!

[@Thompson-from-Finland]

snowboardbag is a must, you can keep all your gear in there and you dont fuck up your car interior

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

What about a rack?

[@rjturner010480]

1. Disagree on the "oakley goggles", much better quality in every sense with better optics. 2. Tool I would kind of agree 3. Stomp pad I would agree 4. Powder snowboard In some cases yes I agree as back in the day you can ride a camber board in powder with the binding set back. But powder boards are amazing on and off piste. Got the Salomon DanceHaul, few Orcas and would happily ride them anywhere including park. 5. Board bag...well I understand the reasons behind it, why soak inside your car when you can soak inside your bag instead!?!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Dude stoked you shared your opinions 🤘🏼I made this video mainly to help new riders not feel overwhelmed with the cost of this sport. So happy you added your thoughts.

[@Gary-np7hl]

i did the cheap goggles at first and was the biggest mistake. i would up ruining a few trips because of fogging and not right for the conditions. ya gotta be able to see. maybe if you're going down the bunny hill, but if you're ripping down some steep, bowl or just a groomer that's tracked out. btw.... try the pink oakley's they are incredible when overcast and snowing.

[@miguelmarcos1971]

instead of goggles, get a helmet with flippable goggles. quality of life improvement. Also, you dont need to soak your car. grab a brush and some old shirt and leave your board dry. any remaining water will go in the bag.

[@justinracine3150]

From an instructor standpoint a stomp pad is absolutely necessary when spending 90% of beginner lessons with one foot out of your binding

[@bodhijohnson568]

I was an instructor too and I strongly disagree. Ever seen scott stevens ride? Craziest one foot tricks you’ll ever see and he never uses a stomp pad. Stomp pads make it too easy to develop bad habits with your one foot riding

[@detroitsound9364]

@@bodhijohnson568scoot stevevens is a big fan of stomp pads lol he’s always rocking a stomp pad I don’t think you know what you’re talking about. He even has his own stomp pad out on the market.

[@huntsman670]

A screwdriver tool costs about the same as a beer at most resorts and just means you can make adjustments anywhere on the slopes. Also means you dont need a backpack or to risk stabbing yourself with a regular screwdriver in your pocket.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

There are a lot of people that can’t afford both 😂 Just made this video stressing the importance of gear that is not a must.

[@Beckerson687]

The goggles i got off of amazon were a nightmare.. same ones actually. having to wear a mask this past season due to covid- they fogged up the second I went to put my bindings on or while waiting in the lift line. My oakleys on the other hand never gave me that issue, even my dragons

[@1Flyingfist]

Exactly! The guy that went with the cheap goggles from TK Maxx, after saying the same things as in this video, ended up riding off a cliff when his goggles steamed up during thick fog. So.... Yeah.... 😶

[@JK-420]

And goggles are easy to pick up on sale during the summer. Maybe they’re sold out of a couple flashy color schemes but I can always find high end goggles for a big discount during the summer. Definitely worth having high end goggles with different lenses for different conditions

[@glub__blub]

Yeah just no on the goggles. You’re messing with up your eyes with those cheap knockoffs. Unlike the rest of these these items good goggles are actually necessary for keeping your eyes healthy. But I know this doesn’t matter to you because they’re tossing you a bit of cash...

[@NoLongo]

One day without a stomp pad and my groin was burning from trying to apply pressure against the rear binding. Idk what kind of snow you all have but my snow clumps up on my boot and any tiny bit of ice left over will make your boot have zero friction with your board.

[@4youreyesonly390]

Here’s what you guys don’t need but I’m gonna link it anyways in the description.. lmao the logic . Yikes

[@aarons5664]

Exactly. You don’t need this, but here’s one I’m being paid to advertise! So buy that instead.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Hahaha it’s a tuff world out there 😂

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Definitely didn’t get paid to advertise it but it is my favorite tool on the market lol

[@lowkey-doki]

@@JohnathanBuckhouse but you plugged those goggles which you tell everyone that you're sponsored by them so...... not to mention, those lenses are garbage.

[@martinturbide1677]

I use a snowboard bag because I actually take care of my car and don’t want snow and scratches everywhere…

[@therascals8237]

Bags are still good to have for drives because you can save your car from getting dirty on the way home

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I use towels

[@rileyeades1871]

Someone’s snowboard edge has never cut and scratched leather seats and door panels. Also don’t like hearing my board crashing across the back of my truck when it’s not on the back seat. But you’re right, I’ll go grab a roof rack for my truck instead of a $15 board bag.

[@noodezS3nd]

Tbh snowboard bag is a need if you drive to the resort all the time.. prevets minor scratches to the car. Unless you don't care then 🤷

[@walleyeg7328]

My snowboard bag was probably one of the most convenient purchases I’ve made in snowboarding… I just grab the bag and go I never forget anything and it keeps clutter to a minimum!! I agree on the goggles and stomp pad tho!!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Do you dry out you bag after riding?

[@notaberger_3216]

Personally id recommend a stomp pad. When i got into snowboarding i didnt even know they existed but I found one on sale for like $5 and they are 100% worth it.

[@ThePointlessBox_]

one thing I'll never cheap out on is a helmet. Had a friend almost die when he got sent into the shadowrealm also known as the trees. head straight into a pine. the dent in his helmet still haunts me when I pass that spot

[@raijin5280]

Spending $450+ on a brand new Flylow shell jacket would be much more unreasonable than buying a good pair of goggles. You can find great goggles from actual companies for reasonable prices, especially in the off season. Smith Squad, Oakley Line Miner, Electric Kleveland are all ~$150 or less. Don't risk your eyes.

[@dhfyetdgfj]

Totally agreed. My friend had really bad experience with those cheap Amazon goggles in a crash. You don’t even know who made those Goggles and how they test those Goggles. One thing I know is they all look the same with different branding. This KZbinr just wants to make ads money without thinking about safety concern for his 120k subscribers, which makes me feel really disgusting.

[@dhfyetdgfj]

$200 Oakleys are on sale for $70-80 now everywhere like thehouse, evo, moosejaws, backcountry, etc 😂 Not sure why I need those cheap shit and put my eyes on risk.

[@uncopino]

about the powder board thing: i found the best do it all kind of board is a directional twin rocker board. being directional and rocker will help floating on powder, the twin shape between the contact points will help doing tricks and stuff. and one thing most people don’t do is changing your stance for the day. i have a burton with the channel thing so i can adjust pretty much how i want: for a powder day i’ll set it more directional like 30/0 angles and give it like 20 to 30mm of setback. for practicing butters i’ll set it less directional both angles and setback wise. but that’s all i do: butters and powder. if you like speed tho, you’ll wanna get a flat top or S-rocker directional party board which can both carve and float. if you like butters, park, powder and carving… well then you’re asking too much from a single board. at that point you gotta have two. which two? well in that case i’d get a camber powder board that also carves and a soft park rocker board. mind that this leaves out big jumps tho.

[@boardingurban]

The goggles you do need quality ones with UV protection rather than a cheap spray of UV protection that will scratch off. The snow reflects invisible UVs and cheap goggles will allow your pupils to dialate, allowing those UVs to get in / instead of stopping them from getting in. This is how you burn your retinas and destroy your eyes. If you really want to save money, save yourself the trouble of LASIK eye surgery by investing in proper sunglasses/goggles. No need for the Oakleys, but it won't be the outdoor master or zionor that youtubers get sponsored by that will protect your retinas

[@rehms9026]

I got to say my Orca, which I got for like $400 basically mint condition, is probably the coolest thing I have ever purchased! I am in the east and this rocket tears on the ice, grabs the earth and slams down hill!

[@omar9654]

Just got my orca livin in ny, everyone said its only for pow and not good for all mountain and what not but idc, orca is my favorite animal and i had to get it !

[@neargrog685]

My wife bought me one for Christmas. Get to test it out in 5 weeks. So excited

[@happyfark8602]

Goggles - This is hugely dependent on the climate where you ski/snowboard. Some people may be just fine with a pair of cheap $50 amazon Zionor crap, and some people have fogging / condensation issues with Oakleys. The only pair of goggles I can recommend based on personal experience are the Smith's. I can have my face cover tugged inside my goggles, any slight fog as I exhale goes away immediately, leaving no condensation which eventually turns into ice. Not to mention that they also offer lifetime warranty. Stomp pad - Necessary if your snowboard has a slippery vinyl wrap. Not all snowboard has a matte finish. An experienced snowboarder may be able to deal with not having a stomp pad, but a beginner would dread getting off the chair lift.

[@dylanstonerds]

I like my snowboard bag so i dont scratch up my interior with my board sliding around. For me its worth it

[@mmtot]

Board bag is good for the car saves your edges chewing up your interior.

[@lowkey-doki]

Dude.. these are not great tips.. this video is totally wrong. You definitely need a bag if your only mode of travel to Colorado is flying. Its definitely convenient to use a board bag even when driving. I literally pack mine with all my outerwear and sometimes all my luggage. Life hack! You're welcome. If you are a beginner, get a stomp pad. Especially if you have a slick top sheet. A powder board absolutely makes a difference in powder. Especially if you normally ride a shorter board. Short boards suck in powder unless set all the way back. And then you say "you dont need a stomp pad but buy mine".... very confusing to the people who are just getting started. I highly recommend a stomp pad for any beginner or person with a slick top sheet. A tool isn't a necessity but is definitely super convenient! You can find a Dakine ratchet tool for less than 20 bucks or an simple one for around 8-12 dollars in lots of brands.

[@MyFirstInstinct]

He says that a snowboard bag is pretty much only useful if your flying... and coming from someone who travels to snowboard a lot, I hate putting my stuff in a bag after riding. Everything stays all wet and gross. I prefer to have everything out so it can dry. I have only ridden with a stomp pad my first year and 100% think they’re over rated. Didn’t even use it really. I have also ridden in feet of California “powder” without a powder board. I put quotes because if you know California, you know that stuff is thick and heavy. It is not NEEDED but sure does help. And he also states that a tool is convenient. So you said that all of his tips are wrong, and yet agreed with some of them....

[@lowkey-doki]

@@MyFirstInstinct lol you dont need to put your board in your bag after riding. Just once you are headed back home. I lived 8 hrs from Denver and always drove. I'd pack my gear and clothes in my bag and obviously leave my bag at the place I was staying. Yeah cali powder sucks!!! Nothing like our champagne powder here in CO. Sure you dont need a powder board but why use a tennis racquet to play baseball... I have a couple boards without stomp pads and several with stomp pads and it's much easier unloading with even though I'm fine without.. Also... thanks for telling me about my own comment! I know what he said about the tool. It is definitely not over rated. Especially at resorts that took away the tool benches during covid. Obviously I'm not the only rider to comment about his wack tips but thanks for your reply!! Keep shredding buddy!

[@lowkey-doki]

@@MyFirstInstinct I didn't agree with any of his tips btw. Leashes are definitely outdated so that tip is definitely worthless. Most kids dont even know what a leash is nowadays!

[@svcargill]

bro the guy in the back round fell so hard 🤣 2:50

[@myronengle]

Disagree on everything but the leash. No need for a leash

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I made this vide to help new riders not feel overwhelmed with the cost of this sport. Not saying don’t buy this stuff just saying you don’t have to have it day one

[@bradypatterson8859]

A lot of places I’ve been to require leashes.

[@myronengle]

@@bradypatterson8859 really, crazy question where??? Just curious

[@Drwexter]

I have stomp pads bc they're cool. Like 3D stickers. I prolly don't really need one now but they look cool to me. I got the little leaf ones

[@DC-jt9py]

Totally recommend a snowboard tool.

[@RobertoJuanSurMontana]

Awesome perspective of “want” versus “desire” versus “NEED.” Equipment is essential, so this helps with priorities 👍🏼

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Dude so happy you understood the video 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@alexandruast9094]

Not only you want your snowboard inside a good quality tearproof bag when driving, but also straped snuggly on the vehicle's special designated anchor points for luggage. This applies to all luggage, especially in a wagon/hatchback without a cargo barrier. You wouldn't want a 6-foot blade flying in your vehicle in case of an accident, would you?

[@SAUCE206]

I complete disagree with this whole list except the leash. And those Amazon goggles are awful, multiple friends bought them and hated how bad they fog

[@beam9100]

i agree i bought those googles, used them for a day then returned them. Getting a good pair of goggles makes a whole lot of a difference

[@Billy-ye3ge]

When you have teens that leave there gear at every resort, a gear bag is a must!

[@hilarycarter5011]

Hmm, I agree with this video to a point. If you're just starting out snowboarding, sure, you don't really need these items. I've never ridden with stomp pads or with a leash. On the other hand, some practical tips to the newbie's reading this, a tool is personally a MUST-HAVE! Not all resorts have a public tuning table, and I'd rather spend 20 bucks on a tool than $40 on a new set of hardware cause your bolt fell off halfway down a mogul run. Kinda disagree on the goggles too, nothing bugs me more when I'm riding if the lenses alter my vision, narrow my field of view, or fog like crazy. Foggy goggles are more dangerous than no goggles! Just my experience, but more expensive goggles tend to be a lot better in these aspects... the extra $$ are paying for all the individuals meticulously designing and testing the product to get rid of the 'bugs'. And a bag is personal preference, but I don't prefer having the back of my car sopping wet and muddy after a day on the hill... especially in the spring. That being said, I probably wouldn't use my bag if I didn't already have it for air-travel. Powder boards aren't necessary, but they do make an enormous difference!

[@zzhou7400]

As a beginner snowboarder starting this season- i’d say saving for cheap is going to cost you big. Stomp pad has been saving me multiple times from inner thigh pain and knee twisting already. And DON’T be cheap on goggles or helmet or any protective cuz they save you money for long term. medical care.

[@ImAfrogQC]

As a Canadian makes me sad that you literally factor health cost into snowboarding... I still would recommend a good helmet and goggles but it's not because of long-term cost but simply because brain cells or an eye is quite hard to fix.

[@pulse3732]

@@ImAfrogQC You realize Canadian health care is often times the same, if not worse than US healthcare? Yeah we have "free healthcare" but how many times have people been stuck paying thousands out of pocket for life saving meds that they would die without?

[@murphyburton21]

some people don’t have trucks. a snowboard bag is really useful for cramming your car with your board. prevents dinging up the inside of your car. and getting water all over. i own a 2015 dodge dart.

[@jujum2469]

So what if you do have stomp pads on your boards (including your powder board) and carry your tool around with you just incase you need to make adjustments or if someone randomly needs it, and have expensive Oakley goggles so everything looks clearer and protects your eyes, and a snowboard bag to carry everything in, what does that mean? Asking for a friend….

[@gregschlaifer]

You don't need anything of these things but go buy them in the links below.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Well said 🙌🏼

[@b_dub8414]

I just got a pack of Volcom stomp pieces. The top of my DOA board is super slick. This is my first season riding and fortunately i havent fallen "much" getting off the lift, but the first day riding i fell getting on cause my boot slid off right as i got through the gate. Only going to put 2 pieces on though.

[@v_kos]

This video is like way more honest than it needed to be xD Snowboard bag is certainly needed, holding the board naked is panful in cold weathers , plus it slowly destroys your gloves !!

[@ChronicSurfer]

You don't need a powder board, but if you surf and want a lot longer type of wave, it is highly suggestable.

[@ST19859]

I agree with everything on this list except the stomp pad. I ve been riding 30 + years now, I consider myself a very experienced rider and thats the first thing that goes on every board I buy. Could I get off lifts without one, 99% of the time yea of course, but it really does make the process much more enjoyable and the cost is minimal.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Totally 🤘🏼

[@ian-hm6cx]

the bag is hella convenient since i don't have to worry about scratching my car interior, and i can fit a couple extra things inside of it too. it was only like $15

[@inwe1205]

Some things I can understand, but the bag I am looking forward too. I don't want to make my car all wet. I also just started snowboarding and I am going to an indoor (don't live near mountains so the only option). I have goggles from my mom but haven't used them (in an indoor you don't need them). Helmet is from a general sporting store, clothes partially from my mom. I did however bought a board (with bindings) and shoes. The salesguy (snowboarder) did an awesome job! Not the expensive stuff, gave us options (a friend and I started together) etc. He also gave us some tips on the waxing (when it was needed; not going to do the wax myself). Go with the basics, not too expensive, rent a board etc, to try it out. All the rest you can get along the way. Thanks for the video!

[@kacperhapun6774]

Peep the guy in the background that fell at 2:52

[@joelvargas8303]

Totally agree with him on everything minus the stomp pad! I would slip around getting off the lift before I added my pad. It’s a big help. As far as a snowboard tool, I just keep a tiny travel Phillips head screwdriver in my pocket.

[@andrewsteavpack9079]

Does it fold into itself? I’d be scared of it stabbing me if I fell

[@johnsutcliffe3209]

Hell yea mate that thing will stab you is that worth 20 dollars?

[@christophergruenwald5054]

I keep a 11 in 1 screwdriver in the car. I’ve never needed it on the road except for setting up a new set of bindings or board in the hotel room the night before. I can’t see carrying a tool on your person for that one in a million just in case when you can either walk out to the car quick or use the bench at the lodge.

[@ChrisMason.333]

Deff don’t need a pow board unless you’re doing a bunch of backcountry, cat or heli boarding then maybe want to commit. But if I’m going out for a solid pow day at resort sometimes and not even always I just set my stance back a bit.

[@quinngarringer2205]

Stomp pad is definitely helpful

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🤘🏼

[@carvinbush]

Why would you need a leash if you always got a foot strapped in

[@WillTilton]

Beginners remove both their feet. See any problem with that now?

[@ed_boogie]

My friend's fist day out he decided to un-strap both feet and long story short his board flew down the run lol. I don't use straps but I do see why they suggest it for others safety.

[@carvinbush]

@Will T I didn't think about that, I'm far from a beginner, I taught myself, and never used one, just learned to always keep a foot strapped in, unless you wanna go board chasin.

[@Readit4Life_2Chron7_14]

Stomp pad helps for several reasons related to the snow conditions/rain & if you have knee issues, trust me it helps. My goggles are great paid more than $70. I didn't pay 200+ for goggles - that's not necessary. Have to travel to ski - living in the absolute middle of TN. BUT once I get to Colorado...we throw our boards & stuff into my daughter's off-road truck to go all over Colorado to ride - no bag needed. Agree - time on snow (in each season) helps you ride better.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Thanks for the feedback Mel! I made this video mainly to help new riders not feel overwhelmed with the cost of this sport. 🤘🏼

[@YT-dr8qi]

I'm one of those who had a stompad but is against stompads. Why? Absence of a stompad highlights your errors when riding one-footed and enforces you to ride properly. With right weight distribution and proper turn initiation technique. These are the same mistakes which cause catching an edge. So the faster you fix them - the better. Riding one footed without a stompad gives you direct and immediate feedback on whether you are doing it right. Catching an edge gives you less immediate, less obvious but much more painful feedback

[@granteckardt5687]

I live a half hour from my mountain and I always bring my board in a snowboard bag. It rides in the bed of my truck and the bag helps keep the corrosive salt off of my metal edges and bindings.

[@Max-rj9fo]

I agree with most of this but the powder board for some mountains is almost an essential tool to be skiing the terrain as best as possible.

[@FFOD24]

I need a tool, sure there’s tools at the bottom and top of the mountain but I’ve had a binding come loose mid run and that suckkeeedd. It only took once and I immediately bought a multitool.

[@Remixthisgaming]

I don't remember if I used your Affiliate link a year ago but I hope I did. Those Khuno glasses are one of the best purchases I have made regarding my riding. I bought multiple lenses for different weather riding. I've only noticed fog on very humid days but you can wipe them with an anti-fog cleaner. I like my stomp pad but its stars I glued to the board. I like the feel and the aesthetic but I don't NEED it. For the tool people can just use a letherman they already own or one of those 6 in one screw drivers for 10$ and keep it in their bag or coat.

[@quikboarder93]

I’ve ridden with and without stomp pads. So much better with one and they help with one-footed tricks. Snowboard edges tear up car interiors, so I’ll have to disagree on that one as well. Snowboards can also become very dangerous projectiles in the event of a car wreck. I’m surprised you didn’t say Gore-Tex. I appreciate the quality of it, but for most people, a 10k/10k jacket is more than enough.

[@Clluthu]

I think snowboarding in general is an expensive hobby, if you are skimping for a few hundred bux probably in the wrong sport :X. But I guess the point of the vid is a difference between "Need" and wants. if you wanna just be on the hill you only need the minimal stuff. the minimum you really need is board, bindings, boots, pants n jacket, helmet, gloves n goggles. I got most of my gear up front so am set for a fair few years imo. I generally buy extra stuff here n there just to try stuff out (different lenses for oakleys, different bindings etc).

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I made this video mainly to help new riders not feel overwhelmed with the cost of this sport. It’s hard when you are 18 and want to send it.

[@colton2749]

Snowboard bag are helpful yes you could used a towel and stick it in the back of a car but it can also be useful to store your snowboard during the off season so it doesn’t get scratched or anything.

[@robertearls444]

Great video, but @2:53, the snowboarding in the background. Hilarious.

[@jayeye4798]

Stomp pad is worth the couple bucks. Lets you know with efficiency where your foot is. Everything else, agree!

[@mrfld]

I need a stomp pad. I can’t quick turn off a lift-my foot slides off the board. Maybe I suck. Where I go, there are some lifts that have less than 20 feet from lift exit to stone walls. You have to turn immediately. Definitely a need for me.

[@144brad]

I disagree on the bag only . It’s nice to have a bag to keep all your snowboard gear in one place . That way you don’t forget anything . We all know how one piece missing can be a bummer to morning . Plus they are cheap on offer up .

[@combineecho5831]

I recommend a leash, it helps just in case your board decides decides to take a trip without you.

[@piture]

Buying cheap goggles just leads to not being able to see because they dont properly have actual anti-fog capabilities XD, after skiing for 15 years i think buying good goggles is key because depth perception is huge when riding the mountain, and cmon you wanna see right?!?!?

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I did say buy good goggles, just the cheap good goggles 🤘🏼

[@grahamhowe5055]

What is that snowboard youre riding starting at 1:05? Does it say feature closed on the bottom? I remember those from back in the day. As park staff I really want one.

[@AlanLamb11]

Snowboard leashes are super handy to carry your board using it like a shoulder strap and hiking backcountry or getting on your board on a very steep slope, holding a leash has saved me having to chase my board down the hill a few times and leashes are super cheap, $5.00 online. The more expensive googles are also stronger and if you ride trees it is worth the money for sure, I've taken hits from branches that shattered cheap googles, luckily I didn't get any shards in my eyes but it made me pay the extra $100 for better googles. A good pair should last a few years and really you are only paying extra $30 per year which is cheap to save your eyes.

[@egeayvala1799]

You are the "bladed angel" for the car guy world,but you are the bladed edge of the snowboard world :D ❤

[@nguaxn]

LOOKS AT THE BACKGROUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE NEAR THE FENCE AT 2:53

[@dhfyetdgfj]

Honestly those “overpriced”, polarized, vented Oakley, Anon, etc give you way better vision, keep you safe from bad weather and will possibly save your eyeballs in a crash. My friend had a really bad experience with those cheap goggles in a crash. I would not bet my eyes on a $70 cheap stuff. Think twice before you place an order. Purpose of the video: You don’t need anything else, but go to Amazon, enter my code and I don’t care about your safety later 😂

[@jessepinkman9431]

😂😂😂 .

[@jjaafar]

If your audience for this video are the expert boarders, I guess, the things that you mentioned are a no-brainer. But most people who watch this video, like me, I believe, are beginner to intermediate riders. So, if there is one piece of item that we boardy younglings should have on our board is the stompad; it helps us with the balancing/icy/wet condition :) Cheers for sharing this video!

[@alexmicco]

Gotta disagree with most of this. It’s never a good idea to skimp on good optics. When it comes to snow, what you can’t see can hurt you and the well established brands of optics have the tech to help you see better. There’s a huge difference between the budget brands and top brands. Stomp pads and tools are both a matter of preference but neither break the bank. Same goes for a board bag. If you want one, get it. There’s prices to fit everyone’s needs. Yes you can technically ride any board anywhere but that doesn’t mean you’re gonna have a good time doing it. Pow boards exist for a reason. It makes the pow experience that much better. Travis Rice could take any Lib Tech board into the backcountry and he chooses the orca. Danny Davis could take any Burton board and he uses the Deep Thinker. P.S. Zeb Powell disagrees about not being able to ollie on a swallow tail. And it has to be pointed out that he has an affiliate link for nearly everything mentioned in this video. It’s all a shameless plug for his sponsors and affiliates.

[@ricercr44]

You clearly don’t know what a scam the glasses/eyewear industry is. Yes, maybe you don’t want the least expensive pair you can find, but there’s plenty of them (like the ones he mentioned) that perform the same as $200+ goggles. I think it’s great that he’s telling kids not to waste money on some of these things, despite selling some of them himself!

[@alexmicco]

@@ricercr44 Sure they’re overpriced when the first come out but all you gotta do is wait till March and get the outgoing model year when they go on sale for nearly half off. The big names (Smith, Anon, Dragon, Spy, Giro, Oakley, etc.) are all superior products with better build quality and optics. Time it right, and you can get good goggles for good prices. The difference between mid and top tier googles is big.

[@christiangarcia2056]

I hope you can see this, what camera setup do you use?

[@christiangarcia2056]

When riding

[@matteogavinson3549]

Snow board bag helps from my boards edge catching on shit in my back seat or ripping the leather. Definitely worth it for 80$

[@jamesh7876]

I bought some $29 googles this season and I’ll tell you something, they look just as good and work just as well as your $80 pair and that $210 pair. People are nuts.

[@henrymackay6724]

Good vid but stomp pads aren’t just for unloading the lift

[@leeask4260]

What’s the lil blue bag on the back of ur binding ?

[@avallach666]

just have a screwdriver in my backpack. and i use my ¨powder¨ board for all conditions, i love my yes 420.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Heck yeah 🤘🏼

[@madvillain1987]

If you want an Orca get an Orca. Floats pow like a dream and still has plenty of tail pop, although it doesn’t ride switch well.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🤙🏼

[@brunobumbacco5590]

#1 should have been this channel

[@larizzyy]

Leases are coming in handy especially for beginners because the leash isn’t essentially for the rider of the board but rather a safety precaution. I’ve witnessed several times now how snowboards were sliding down the hill into the back of another person that’s sitting on the track. So if you’re new to snowboarding definitely get a leash.

[@makecodgreatagain6049]

Literally saw one today. Her board hit the little structure that the lift operates out of and there’s no way in hell it didn’t ruin her day on the slopes.

[@teeimsaza5718]

Tells us stomp pads are overhyped. Then proceeds to tell us he's going to release a stomp pad. Buckhouse is the one of the 2 youtubers, i honestly would scoff and roll my eyes at in a lift line

[@gabrieledenardi8578]

What type of smith helmet is yours

[@takeoverjupiter]

I have that GNU banana stop pad to match my GNU board 😂 I like using snowboard bags because it gives me a place to stow the rest of my snow gear. Helmet goggles jackets pants socks gloves it all goes there

[@colesonfrieboes4755]

Do you know of any similar jackets like that red timberline one? Because i cant find any anywhere

[@BoardThroughThePain]

I found a binding buddy is a must have! Especially if you're riding in the back country. They're cheap and if you need one in the field it may be the difference between getting back to the trail head before dark or not....

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Oh yeah! Your life depends on good Backcountry gear out there! Have everything 😂