Snowboards Articles & Videos

• Old Snow Technology: Ski and Snowboard Innovations That Tanked

  Ski and snowboard technology comes and goes. With these changes, like natural selection, some stick around and improve the sports. Others however, well, just fail. Throughout the history of the snow sports industry, many new designs and inn… read more

• Rocker Snowboard Advancements

  Skiers have long had the rocker technology available to them on their two plank sport. Snowboard makers and riders took notice of rocker technology and adopted the snowboards with the reverse camber physics. Rockers work with the camber, or… read more

• 5 Places to Ski and Snowboard Throughout the Summer

  Most Americans hang up their skis around April or May, if not a little earlier, and turn their attention to spring and summer pursuits. However, for the most die-hard skiers and snowboarders, there are plenty of options for skiing and ridin… read more

• What Is the Difference Between Snowboarding Pants & Ski Pants?

  When hitting the slopes for a snowboard or ski run, dressing to keep you warm, dry and comfortable is a must. Wearing clothing designed for your winter sport of choice can even improve your skiing or snowboarding enjoyment. Your clothing wo… read more

• How to Mount a Snowboard Rack on a Car

  Winter road trips are fun and fast getaways for a ski or snowboarding weekend. Car-mounted carriers or racks provide a convenient solution to transporting irregular-sized gear while optimizing space for luggage and passengers inside the veh… read more

• The Best Snow Goggles

  Snow goggles protect your eyes from the sun, wind and snow exposure. They come in a multitude of colors, designs and lens tints and with features such as UV protection and anti-fogging treatment. There are many brands to choose from, but so… read more

• What Gear Do I Need to Ski?

  Proper gear will make your first skiing experience safe and enjoyable. While you don't have to spend a fortune getting outfitted, you will want to take the time to find quality gear that will keep you safe and warm and will last through sev… read more

• The Best Snowboard Coats

  Staying warm and dry is a huge part of making your day on the mountain a good one, but there's a lot more to a good snowboarding jacket than its water resistance. While the best snowboarding jackets keep a rider dry within and without, th… read more

• How to Choose Winter Coats for Kids

  Whether snowboarding, hiking, camping or participating in another activity in cold weather, your child needs a winter coat to keep warm. The right winter coat for your child is functional and comfortable. You do not need to spend a fortune;… read more

• The Best Ski Coats

  Every skier and snowboarder knows the pains of being underprepared on a trip to the snow. Finding the right balance between insulation, water resistance and breathability can be tricky. Finding a jacket that keeps you warm, dry and sweat-fr… read more

• About Kites for Pulling Snow Boards

  Kite boarding, also called snowkiting, is fast becoming a popular winter sport. These kites are specially designed to be used by snowboarders and skiers, and even on perfectly flat terrain they can reach 50 miles per hour with the aid of wi… read more

• K2 Ski History

  K2 skis are long known for quality and cutting-edge technology. With a history of growth, ski bums and master mountaineers entrenched in it, K2 has seen as many ups and downs as the mountains themselves. read more

• How to Make a Snowboard Roll In

  A snowboard roll in, or ramp, is an essential for any low-land snowboarding park. Starting from an elevated position, the roll in gives the snowboarder ample speed to accomplish a variety of tricks with greater ease and is often used to fee… read more

• How to Make Your Own Snowboard Rack

  One of the downsides of snowboarding is that there are many months out of the year that the snowboard must be stored. A simple solution is to build a snowboard rack. With an afternoon and a little know-how, you can build a simple, sturdy ra… read more

• Safety Rules for Snowboarding

  Snowboarding is an exhilarating and enjoyable sport that is fairly safe. Nonetheless, serious snowboard injuries can and do happen, so it's important to know how to board safely before you hit the slopes. Following safety rules will help yo… read more

• How to Film Snowboarding

  Snowboarding is one of the fastest-growing winter sports in the country. Sometimes, if you have a friend who is extremely talented or you just feel like filming some snowboarding action, you may want to just bust out the video camera and st… read more

• How to Edge a Snowboard

  In order to use the full spectrum of your snowboard you must learn how to use each particular edge. The two main edges are the toe or front edge and the heel or back edge. There are also the nose and tail or ends of the snowboard but these… read more

• Snowboard Dryland Training

  Staying in shape is essential for any serious snowboarder, but many athletes don't have year-round access to snowy slopes. If you need to find a way to stay in shape during dry months, consider a training program that will have your core an… read more

• What Do You Need for Snowboarding?

  Enduring a day on the slopes in improper or ill-fitting gear can turn a potentially fun and exhilarating day into one that you'd like to forget. If you're planning on going snowboarding, make sure that your clothes are suited for cold condi… read more

• Review of Women's Ski Pants

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• How to Ride Chair Lifts With a Snowboard

  Snowboarding arrived on the scene a bit later than skiing. What this means is that chair lifts are designed for skiers. While those skiers are sitting back relaxed and comfortable, snowboarders are twisting and praying that their board does… read more

• About Kites for Pulling Snowboards

  One of the fastest-growing extreme winter snow sports is kite boarding, also called snowkiting. Both snowboarders and skiers use specially designed kites to ride at great speeds on relatively flat snowy areas with the aid of the wind. read more

• Tips for Riding Fakie

  Riding "fakie" or switch on a snowboard means leading with the opposite foot of what you normally do. If you normally lead with your right foot (this is called "goofy") then switch, you would be leading with your left foot (this is called "… read more

• Snowboarding Safety Rules

  The responsibility code of skiing and snowboarding lays out a handful of simple but important rules to follow on the slopes. These rules help to maintain the safety of everyone on the slopes. While it can be tempting to blatantly ignore the… read more

• How to Make a Snowboarding Railbox

  The Snowboarding railbox serves as a fixture in freestyle parks at mountain resorts around the world. Comprised of a wood box with one or more metal railings for sliding on and performing tricks, snowboarding railboxes vary in size and skil… read more

• Primary Muscles Used for Telemarking

  Telemark skiing, also known as free heel skiing, is becoming an ever popular form for those who enjoy a more flowing movement on the slopes. Telemark bindings enable a skier to lift his heel while making a turn and are used with special tel… read more

• Stop a Snowboard With Your Toes

  Snowboarding is a sport where agility and balance are critical. You will need to practice as much as possible to develop the necessary skill and technique for snowboarding. However, with time, simple tricks such as stopping a snowboard with… read more

• Do a Butter on a Snowboard

  Snowboarding is a sport where agility and balance are something you need to have or else you're going to fall a lot. There is a lot of skill and technique that you have to devote to snowboarding, in addition to practicing whenever you can.… read more

• What Are the Dangers of Snowboarding?

  Snowboarding is a sport that is enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts around the world. Many travel frequently to find the best snowfall and powder available to snowboard. Some compete professionally in the X-Games or other competitive venues, whi… read more

• Snowboard Dry Land Training

  Staying in snowboarding shape in the off-season starts with some dry land training exercises. You can work on your stance and edging techniques while improving on your core strength and endurance. If you are new to snowboarding, dry land tr… read more

• How to Slow Down When Snowboarding

  The fact that all the basics of snowboarding come down to the same motions is both a blessing and a curse. Turning, stopping, slowing down and maneuvering around obstacles are all accomplished by the same simple motion of carving. When you… read more

• How to P-Tex a Snowboard

  It can be frustrating when you completely fail to notice a rock or root under the snow until you hear it digging into your snowboard base. There's nothing you can do at that point, and you know you'll need more than wax to repair it. While… read more

• Primary Muscles Used for Snowboarding

  Whether an avid snowboarder or someone interested in learning to board, it is important to know and understand the primary muscles used for snowboarding. Once you know this, you can use this knowledge to train, to help prevent injury and to… read more

• Snowboarding Stances

  Every snowboarder rides differently, but there are only two primary ways to stand on a board. The stance of a snowboarder is determined purely by what feels more comfortable for the rider. Some are inclined to stand a certain way before the… read more

• Snowboarding Facts

  Twenty years ago, you would rarely see snowboarders at a ski resort. In fact, snowboarders were prohibited at ski areas, such as Aspen, Taos, Deer Valley, Alta, Mad River Glen and others. Fast forward to the twenty-first century. Many skier… read more

• How to Pick a Snowboard

  Choosing a snowboard can be a difficult decision, especially for a first-timer. On one hand, it's a significant expense. On the other hand, it's going to greatly affect how well you ride and learn. Purchasing the wrong board could make ridi… read more

• What to Wear When Snowboarding

  In looking at snowboard clothing, one might see some similarities to ski wear. In many cases, the requirements are the same. Both ski and snowboard clothing should wick moisture, supply warmth and allow for freedom of movement. Clothing tha… read more

• Snowboard Balance Training

  The best snowboarders use a minimal amount of muscle power. Their skill comes from dynamic balance. Note the emphasis on the word "dynamic." It implies balance in motion, which differs from static balance. Although static balance exercises,… read more

• How to Keep Toes Warm While Snowboarding

  Chronic cold toes can quickly dampen a thrilling snowboarding afternoon. Chilled feet and toes are caused by several things, including reduced blood circulation and poor sock quality. read more

• How to Tune a Snowboard

  Some snowboard for years without knowing the basics of tuning. Maybe you don't tune your board often, or maybe it's simply easier and more cost-effective to take the board to a repair shop. You'd be surprised by how easy and straightforward… read more

• Body Positioning & Stances on a Snowboard

  Learn the importance of body position and what kind of stance to use when snowboarding in this free snowboarding video lesson. read more

• How to Bail in Snowboarding

  Learn what it means to bail when snowboarding and exactly how to bail in this free snowboarding video lesson. read more

• How to Strap onto a Snowboard

  Learn how to strap onto your snowboard and what is the best feet placement for strapping on in this free snowboarding video lesson. read more

• How to do a T-Bar in Snowboarding

  Learn from an expert how to properly do a t-bar on a snowboard in this free snowboarding video lesson. read more

• Snowboarding With a Rope Tow

  Learn what a rope tow is and how to snowboard with a rope tow in this free snowboarding video lesson. read more

• How to be Considerate of Other Snowboarders

  Learn the importance of being considerate to other snowboarders and how this will only improve your snowboarding skills in this free snowboarding video lesson. read more

• Snowboarding Mechanics

  Learn about proper snowboarding mechanics and how these mechanics will help you improve in snowboarding in this free snowboarding video lesson. read more

• Starting Small with Snowboarding

  Learn from an expert snowboarder the importance of starting small and being patient when starting out in snowboarding in this free snowboarding video lesson. read more