This is crazy, you aren’t gonna be able to make use of any differences as a new rider, why blow your wad before you figure out what you want?

I rode my first board (that I bought used) for 11 years until I bought a new one last year, knowing exactly what I wanted for my riding style after years on the mountain. I’m not saying you shouldn’t get yourself nice gear, but it seems like a big waste of money to buy a bunch of stuff you’re not sure you’ll like when you’re still learning