If you're thinking about buying boards and used snowboard gear, the very first issue to remember is to not buy during winter season. You will also should make sure your binding will fit your board. So you've picked your board according to the sort of riding you would like to do. For those who haven't ridden before, maybe this is the sort of board you are going to end up on. Alpine boards are made for speed on hard-packed groomers and are generally employed for racing.