Useful and (sometimes) cheap stuff So you've got your board, a pair of boots, and some bindings to hold the two together. What else might you want to buy for snowboarding? The Gear 101 page is a good place to start. But here are some ideas suggested by members of the Grays on Trays bulletin board For your feet A boot warmer A piece of cardboard big enough to stand on, if you change into your boots in a muddy parking lot. Socks (not cotton!) Stomp pad--place it on your board so that you don't slip around when you're out of the bindings. Some suggest raised metal rivets work best. For your board A board tool that lets you sharpen, deburr, and make other adjustments An iron, wax, file, and other tools for waxing and tuning up the board A small screwdriver, for making adjustments to the bindings on the hill A lock/leash to keep your gear safe--or at least safer than the next person's A travel bag (can some with or without wheels) Alternately, a roof rack For your car A lot of riders get to the mountain by car. Here are some things that might be useful for the trip. Flashlight Snow shovel Blanket For your head A helmet (do we have to tell you why?) Goggles Replacement lenses for the goggles, for changing snow conditions Face mask or balaclava For your sustenance Water pack (e.g.., Camelback) Power bars or equivalent Want to read more? Be sure to see the Protecting your stuff page, and stop by the GraysOnTrays discussion board to add your comments or questions relating to snowboarding. Return to the home page.