A great starting longboard is the Kracked Skulls scimitar. It is mounted drop through for a great downhill and freeride deck, but the flex makes it great for commuting and cruising also. I have a few longboards and it is definitely my favorite. It is also pretty cheap and you can get a discount using the promotional code DECA at checkout.
First off, define cheap. (Price range)
One can purchase cheap snowboard gear from a number of retailers. One can buy such items from eBay, Amazon, The-House, Boards For Less and Tight Boards.
Some good brands for snowboard stickers are found at Eternal Snowboard Stickers as well as Zumiez. These brands carry high quality snowboard stickers with various graphics.
sierra snowbords has 50% off all the time
You can find them at many online retailer sites. Online stores like Nextag, Dog Funk, Zumiez, Tactics, and Volcom Snow sells cheap Volcom snowboard jacket.
probably at meijer or target for like 10-50 dollars
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No, not a good idea
Cheap snowboarding packages can be found at Snowboarding website, Wired Sports, and travel websites that cater specifically for adventurous vacations.
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Essential gear to snowboard includes suitable clothing. A good snowboard jacket and pants are a good start along with mittens or gloves, goggles, stocking cap, and thermal socks. Basic equipment includes a snowboard, bindings, and boots.