Years of trial and error have taught us a variety of methods to determine the correct size of snowboard for a snowboarder. Some people still use conventional methods of sizing. They stand a snowboard on its end and see if it measures from foot to chin. Other people use formulas to calculate the size they …
Does your snowboard stick a little on the slopes? It could be time to sharpen your snowboard edges. Sharpening the edges of your board’s base can make it more responsive and quicker. If you are a seasonal snowboarder, plan to sharpen the edges — followed by a good waxing — at least once a year. If you …
There are plenty of things that I have to know how to do in order to snowboard properly. Among those skills you should master, knowing how to snowboard in powder properly. I have to follow several steps in order to snowboard well in these conditions. Here is what I need to know so that I can …
When caring for your snowboard, waxing is essential. It not only helps make your board last longer, but it also keeps your board from drying out. Waxing your snowboard locks in hydration and makes your board perform at peak performance. There are various methodologies when waxing your snowboard at home. How to Wax a Snowboard …
It’s been described as a cross between snowboarding and motocross. Snowboard cross, also called boardercross, is a race on an obstacle course on snowboards that is exciting to watch. Competitors reach speeds of over 60 mph and can pull up to three Gs. It’s no surprise that crashes and collisions are a normal part of …
What you decide to spend on your snowboard is entirely up to you. However, it would help to consider how much time you devote to snowboarding before establishing your price range. Those that spend quite a bit of time on the slopes likely know the answer to how much does a snowboard cost. On the other hand, …
If you enjoy snowboarding, you should know how to preserve and maintain your board. Waxing is an important step to protect your snowboard — while also helping optimize its performance on the slopes. When boards are not waxed often enough, they dry out, crack, and become irreversibly damaged over time. How to Wax a …
Snowboarding looks so awesome, doesn’t it? The snowboarders just seem to easily glide across the snow-covered hill, making their way down with such elegance and grace. That doesn’t describe my first (or fifth!) experience on the slopes, and I discovered that I had a lot — and I mean A LOT! — to learn. Thank …
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced snowboarder, knowing how to size your snowboard correctly is imperative. While many factors go into your snowboard’s length, width, and style, several factors are pivotal to getting the correct board size. How to Size a Snowboard Sizing your snowboard correctly depends in large part on your height, …
Do you butter? If you snowboard or ski, you are likely familiar with buttering. The basic butter is a snowboard maneuver or trick that involves spinning and leveraging weight on the end of your board. This can be achieved by learning to manipulate weight to lift one end of the board off the ground, either the tail …