Whats the difference? How will it affect my wallet, my experience and snowboarding?

Traditional Laces are the tried and tested method for doing up your boots, they can make a boot cost effective and easy to replace laces if they become damaged. You may find the downside to laces as they can untie expectantly or be hard to manage with gloves.

BOA System have become a popular choice for many first time boot purchases as they are quick and simple to operate. A turn style disc which crank cables tight when turned and a simple pop forward of the disc to release tension and release the boot.

The Boa system can come in a single Boa or Dual Boa option where by the lower lacing system and upper lacing areas are able to be individually adjusted. Dual Boa offer more flexibility and can be more expensive than a single Boa system. Boa cables can break (but also be fixed) so if this does happen you wont be riding for the rest of the day.

Speed Laces are much like the Boa system however instead of cable you have dual zone nylon lacing system so you can quickly tighten the lower or upper of the boot making adjustments quick and easy. The laces lock into various grip systems so be sure to test these out and make sure they wont slip.

Technically you don't need to wear a waterproof jacket at the snow, but it will definitely make your day that much better. Socks are the same, snowboard socks are designed with padding through the pressure zones and thinner where they need to be. Reputable socks also tend to be made with good quality materials like Merino/Bamboo etc helping to reduce stinky situations, let your feet breath and wick away sweat (everybody wins).