What Do You Need?

Snowboarding requires a hand-full of materials that vary in price and quality. The basic components needed for this sport are:
-A Snowboard
-Snowboard Boots
-Gloves (Quality is very important)
-Waterproof Pants
-Waterproof Jacket
-Beanie (Hat)
-Goggles
-1 Thick Pair of Socks

The quality of these basic components will vary based on the snowboarder, but its extremely important to have a good pair of gloves. Glove quality is key because you will find that your hands have a lot of contact with the ground, and having wet, cold hands is not only uncomfortable but it's starts to become painful. I have found that the brand Columbia makes great gloves for a reasonable price.
The mountain at which you are snowboarding can have an effect on what you wear. For instance you may be in a place such as Vail, Colorado where all the basic components are needed, plus two extra thermal shirts, a double layer of pants, and a ski mask. Or you could be in a place such as Whitetail, Pennsilvania where you find the temperature to be warmer, warm enough to the point that a jacket makes you overheated.
Now that you know the basic components . . . . go snowboard!