Generally, the ski sale is full of 3-4 year old gear, which is fine for someone who's just starting out...you don't need pro level gear to start.
It's where I got my first crappy board there when I was 12.
Personally, when I shop for gear, I go to skate shops and look for last year's gear.
One thing I would recommend, when it comes to buying gear for the first time, would be to invest in a good pair of boots ($150-250 should get you a good pair). Boots are the most important factor in having a good day on the hill.
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