Snowboard wax helps boards glide smoothly over snow and ice. It creates a slick layer minimizing surface friction against frozen precipitation particles. Most riders apply fresh wax before each trip up the mountain. But what about brand new snowboards – should they get waxed straight away too before ever hitting the slopes? We’ll compare the … Read more
Snowboarding is an exhilarating winter sport that allows you to traverse snowy slopes and terrain. Having the right gear, especially your snowboard, can make all the difference when learning how to snowboard or progressing your skills on the mountain. You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a high-quality snowboard that performs well. There … Read more
Having wide feet poses challenges in finding comfortable snowboard boots that properly fit while still providing responsive control. Many boots use narrow/standard lasts that squeeze wide footer’s toes leading to pain rather than powder shredding. Thankfully several top snowboarding boot brands now offer great options catering to wide riders through intelligent lasts or customizable boot … Read more
Camber and rocker refer to the upward or downward arch built into a snowboard’s profile when placed flat on a surface. As ride personalities differ greatly between these two dominant modern shapes, choosing correctly suits personal performance goals, snow conditions, and terrain. Analyze how camber vs rocker boards handle to decide the best all-mountain or … Read more
Snowboarding is an exhilarating yet expensive winter sport. With lift tickets, gear, and travel costs quickly adding up, one of the biggest investments you’ll make when taking up snowboarding is buying your snowboard. But exactly how much should you expect to spend on this essential piece of equipment? Snowboard prices cover a huge range depending … Read more
Choosing the right size snowboard is one of the most important decisions when gearing up for the slopes. The goal is to find a board that is the optimal mix of control, stability and maneuverability to match your personal riding style, experience level, and body measurements. With boards ranging from tiny 100 cm rippers for … Read more
Your initial steps to successful snowboarding start with safety and learning the basic skills of feet binding, posture, balance, control, acceleration, turning and stopping. Once you are through these steps it is possible to get into real-time action. You will need the following during your basic training period. A snowboard with necessary attachments A qualified … Read more