Gear and Equipment

Speed, performance and protection. These are some of the factors that can be improved when you wax your snowboard. It’s one of the easiest steps to take where you can see an immediate change in your overall snowboarding experience.

Waxing a snowboard can be an easy maintenance step to learn and complete at home. How often does it need to be done? We’re going to go over this question and more to provide you with all the information you need on how to keep your snowboard lightning fast in all snow conditions.

When out snowboarding on the slopes, a pair of snowboard boots can either make or break your day. Well fitted boots in great shape will provide warmth, stay dry in wet conditions, and most importantly, transfer your body movements into responsive performance. On the contrary, snowboard boots that are well past their prime, packed out and fitting poorly will wreak havoc on your feet, making your day anything but a pleasant experience.

In this article, we’re going to go over how to keep those new boots in tip top shape, how to prolong their life and what to look for when it’s time to replace them.

Snowboarding hasn’t always been as popular and as big as it is today. The creation and development of the sport had its fair share of hurdles and challenges, with a few notable rule breakers to propel snowboarding to the masses. From its rebellious beginnings, snowboarding has developed into a mainstream winter sport made accessible by the many brands that created, improved and optimized their products for the industry.

Each brand has forged its own path into the snowboard industry through its own vision, research and development This article aims to explore, compare and critique some of the major snowboard brands that exist and continue to propel the sport forward.

Snowboarding is a spectacular way to spend the winter season. Nothing beats being out in nature breathing crisp and cool mountain air surrounded by vistas fit for a computer screen background. With that said, getting into the sport for the first time can be expensive. An investment into the sport can easily run over a thousand dollars after you purchase all of your equipment and clothing.

Luckily, we live in a time where finding used snowboard equipment is incredibly easy. People are always fascinated with the latest and greatest technology, with some upgrading their snowboard setup annually. This leaves the secondhand consumer well positioned to find high quality gear at very reasonable prices.

Snowboard bindings provide a majority of the control and performance one exhibits when snowboarding. It’s the only piece of equipment that comes with a massive amount of customization to complement the terrain or your personal riding style. Choosing the right type of binding is an extremely important step in your progression as a rider.

It might come as a bit of a shock that although there are many brands of snowboard bindings, there are also several different styles of bindings you can choose from. Each one will have its pros and cons, so it is important to find the best style for your riding and progression goals.

Snowboard bindings are one of the most important pieces of equipment you can have as a snowboarder. With so many unique brands and customization abilities, a snowboarder has a lot of opportunities to find a binding that can change your riding and improve your performance.

There can be so much choice, though, and finding your perfect snowboarding binding can be tricky. Once you find your perfect binding, you’d better take care of it. Snowboard bindings will not last forever. However, there are many steps you can take to prolong the performance expectations and the life of this equipment.

Picking the right snowboard for your skill, riding style and budget can seem like a daunting task. There’s a massive amount of choice available on the market, so where do you even start? Let this guide be your educational map as we take you through different ability levels, riding styles and the best snowboard choice for each.

Waxing your snowboard is one of the easiest and most important maintenance steps you can do as a snowboard owner. It will protect your board and provide you with consistent performance throughout your sessions. However, should you be inclined to wax your snowboard straight out of its shiny new packaging?

Being a snowboard owner is more than just riding and throwing your board in your car, on your balcony or in your garage when you’re not using it. If longevity of your new equipment is important to you, there are certain steps you can do to maximize its lifespan and maintain a high level of performance throughout several seasons.

Sharpening or “tuning” the edges of your snowboard is an extremely important step in maintaining the performance and control of your board. Sharp edges allow you to cut into hard packed snow and ice and provide safe control at high speeds.