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.
Snowboard boots are a very important piece of equipment. Depending on how they fit and perform, snowboard boots will either make or break your day. Not only do you need to have a boot that compliments your riding style, but the boot you choose must also fit properly. The right pair of snowboard boots will improve your performance, assist in your development as a rider and keep your feet comfortable and pain free.
There is no getting around it, snowboarding is an expensive sport. From your lift pass and travel to accommodation, food and drink. Time on the mountain soon adds up. So it is no surprise that snowboarding gear isn’t cheap either.
This comprehensive guide looks at the highest ticket item – your snowboard. Helping you to make an informed decision on your next snowboard purchase.
A pair of high-quality ski or snowboarding goggles can make the difference between a fun-filled day on the slopes and a frustrating experience. But with the vast array of choices, how do you pick the right pair? This guide will help you to make an informed choice when purchasing goggles for skiing or snowboarding.
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. In this guide, we’re going to talk about the importance of waxing, when and how to wax your snowboard and provide some answers to questions you might have when performing this type of maintenance.
A snowboard, boots or bindings, which piece of equipment do you think will change the performance of your riding the most? Each piece of equipment will definitely alter your riding, but there is only one that can do it instantaneously.
Having the perfect snowboard can transform your time on the mountain. But with a vast array of options and many factors to consider it is not an easy decision to make. In this detailed guide to snowboard sizing, we’ll explore the nuances of selecting the right size board for your needs, skill level, and terrain preferences.