New Go player, looking for a not to expensive board

Dedalus89 · Post by **Dedalus89** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:43 pm

So I'm pretty new but I've become rather fascinated with Go. I play online on Tygem and KGS and stuff, but I thought it would be cool to have a real board to play around with. Does anybody have suggestions for a reasonably priced board for a beginner? I'm thinking something not much over $100. Thanks!

Dedalus89 · Post by **Dedalus89** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:49 pm

I was wondering if this looks like a good one.

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Bamboo- ... oCn6vw_wcB

DrStraw · Post by **DrStraw** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 4:08 pm

There is no way of telling from that if the set is full size. I would find out before buying it.

illluck · Post by **illluck** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:14 pm

The page did mention that "This is a solid 47x44cm table board with the standard 2cm thickness and great heft." Not sure if that's a full size.

Boidhre · Post by **Boidhre** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:27 pm

illluck wrote:The page did mention that "This is a solid 47x44cm table board with the standard 2cm thickness and great heft." Not sure if that's a full size.

Same dimensions as my full sized folding bamboo board. Same thickness too. Lacks heft though.

Galation · Post by **Galation** » Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:21 am

Hi,
that bamboo set have indeed a good price, still, I would suggest some slightly over budget sets with better wood (especially for the goban).

http://www.ymimports.com/collections/go/products/yn-ts012-a_yn-sb001-a

Other sets like this can be found at Go Game Guru shop.

Shin-kaya (that is basically spruce) is far better than bamboo about the sound, the feeling and aesthetically.

I strongly recommend glass stones (the bigger, the better), probably the best compromise at your budget.

Another istance I would suggest you to evaluate, if you want to take your set around with you, is a foldable board.

Please note that since I am based in Europe I just suggested these 2 well known online shops (that works in dollars as you suggested giving the budget): others can give you better advice about the sellers in your area.

Finally, remember that nice set is a good way to get attention and possibly find new players in your area. ;-)

Enjoy!

Galation

Dedalus89 · Post by **Dedalus89** » Thu Aug 11, 2016 4:50 pm

I ended up getting the set that Galation suggested. It's arrived at my house but I'm at work. I can't wait to get home and check it out!

Galation · Post by **Galation** » Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:44 am

Don't forget to share some pictures ;-)

Galation

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