I understand that bro. It can be a big letdown getting your hopes up like that, but you have to think in reason and realize that is a large sum of money.

I say suggest paying half or 3/4 of the snowboard gear and asking your folks nicely to pay the other half. That will show some responsibility and self sufficiancy and they might just go for it. Worked with my folks anyways when I wanted a Fender amp. It cost about $700, and I asked if I earned half of it, if they could help me out and pay for the other half. They were quite impressed and went for it. You should try that out and it might work.

Good luck getting that gear. :thumbsup: One of buddies snowboard so I know how expensive that stuff can be. It ain't cheap stuff.