How to Choose Your Snowboard

Choosing a Snowboard Made Easy

We will help you find the perfect snowboard for your style and level. The main factors to consider are:

  • Skill Level
  • Snowboard Width
  • Snowboard Length
  • Riding Style and Terrain

These factors play a key role when choosing your snowboard gear. While there are many terms like "Channel," "Banana," and "Double Dog," we will help you navigate through them.

Skill Level

First, assess your skill level. There are snowboards made for every level, from beginner to expert. Choose a board with the appropriate flex, shape, length, and construction for your skill level. This will ensure comfort and allow you to progress more quickly.

Snowboard Width

When both your snowboard and boots are correctly chosen, the boots should extend slightly beyond the edges of the board, but not so much that they touch the snow when the board is on edge. If your boots extend too far, they will catch on the snow during sharp turns, causing you to lose balance or fall. This is why snowboard boots are designed with a raised platform at the front and back, keeping the boots above the snow. Ensure the size of your boots matches the width of the snowboard.

Snowboard Length

The length of your board depends on your weight, terrain, and riding style. For freeride, a longer and stiffer board is ideal for stability and speed. For freestyle, a shorter board will make it easier to spin and perform tricks.

Snowboard Length Chart based on Weight and Riding Style:

Snowboard Length Chart

Tips for Choosing a Board Based on Riding Style

  • For freestyle and park: Choose a board at the shorter end of the recommended range for your weight.
  • For all-mountain and freeride: Go for longer boards suitable for your weight.
  • Beginners should choose shorter models that are appropriate for their height and weight.

Women's and Kids' Snowboards

Women's Snowboards

Women's boards are not simply smaller versions of men's boards. They are designed with women's specific physical traits in mind, such as a lower center of gravity and smaller feet.

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Kids' Snowboards

Kids' boards are lighter and softer to provide more comfort and stability for young riders.

Kids Snowboard Chart

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Riding Style and Terrain

All-Mountain

All-mountain snowboards are designed to be ridden all over the mountain, making them the best choice for beginners.

Freestyle

These boards are shorter and perfect for parks and tricks. They are often twin-tip, meaning the nose and tail are identical for riding in both directions.

Freeride

Freeride boards are made for off-piste terrain and deep snow. These boards are stiffer and longer, with a directional shape for riding in one direction.

Snowboard Shape

  • Directional Shape: Commonly found on freeride and all-mountain boards, this shape is designed for one-way riding. The tail is usually stiffer, and the nose is softer, providing stability at high speeds. The bindings are set slightly back.
  • True Twin Shape: A symmetrical board with identical nose and tail shapes, ideal for freestyle and park riding.
  • Directional Twin Shape: A blend of both, offering similar nose and tail shapes but with a softer nose. Great for all-mountain and freestyle riding.

Types of Profiles (Camber, Rocker, and Flat)

  • Camber: A traditional profile with a slight arch underfoot, providing stability and good edge grip.
  • Rocker: The reverse of camber, with a banana-like curve. This profile is ideal for powder and easy maneuvering.
  • Flat: A flat profile that combines the best features of camber and rocker for a more versatile ride.

Snowboard Terminology

  • Sidecut Radius: The radius of the circle formed by extending the snowboard’s edge.
  • Waist Width: The narrowest part of the snowboard (the "waist").
  • Core Material: The material of the snowboard’s core, usually wood or composite wood.
  • Magne-Traction™: A technology used by Lib Tech and GNU to enhance edge control and maneuverability.

Durability and Price

Price is always a factor in your choice. We carefully select products and do not offer boards of unverified origin or quality, even at lower prices. If you're planning on riding regularly, it's a good idea to invest in a higher-quality and more durable board for long-term enjoyment.

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