For all the knuckle draggers looking for the best snowboard packages, the sweetest gear, and advice on huge hucks, Trails.com has it all. Even if you’re just learning to turn, ride fakey, or trying to find your first pair of snowboard boots, our articles and videos can help. We offer advice on carving, park riding, finding gear, and, of course, bailing safely -- advice that any rider can use regardless of his/her skill level. All this plus gear reviews and shopping guides makes Trails.com your go to expert for all things snowboarding.
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Spin tricks can be difficult to learn on a snowboard but they're fun to do on both the trail and in the half pipe. You should start with the 180, as it's the simplest spin trick for a snowboarder to do. Once you feel confident landing 180 tricks,...
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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 your ...
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In the past 15 years, snowboarding has become wildly popular. Snowboarding is often about doing tricks and jumping. The free style of the sport is often a drawing factor. However, one of the first things you have to learn when jumping is how to land.
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When first learning to snowboard, even getting upright can seem tricky, much less getting on a ski lift. Don't let that intimidate you. Getting on a chair lift or ski lift just takes a little practice and some nerve. Here are some tips to help yo...
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Learning to snowboard should be fun and exciting, and a snowboarding instructor can make all the difference in the learning experience. An instructor should be someone that can guide you through the learning process with expertise and enjoyment. ...
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When you hit the slopes with children, it's imperative that you dress them mindfully. Kids generally have less insulating fat than adults, and they don't always say when they are getting cold. A warm, comfortable and dry kid means you'll spend mo...
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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. Over t...
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The decision of whether to purchase snowboarding gloves or mittens can be a tough one. Each offers its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice is really up to the individual.
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It can be a real pain to realize that your snowboarding boot laces have come undone...again---but it can be dangerous to have them dangling while in action and hard to tie them when in cold, snowy climates. With that in mind, it is a welcome chan...
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Before you can really go out and master the more difficult tricks of snowboarding, you need to get comfortable with some basic spins. Begin with a simple 180 and then you can advance to the 360, 540 and so on. A backside 180 is one in which the h...
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You've mastered the basics of snowboarding and want to try some tricks. You're having big visions of impressing that sexy blonde in the audience of your local freestyle championship, when you realize that you can't even drop a 180 yet. It's time ...
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If you have ever watched snowboarders carve slalom turns in the Winter Olympics, you know it's an intimidating high-speed work-out. But you can learn how to carve up the slopes yourself with a few simple techniques. All you have to do is learn ho...
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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, while man...
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Before you go snowboarding, you're going to want a pair of gloves. Gloves are an important snowboarding accessory and protect your hands from both the moisture of snow and the cold temperatures outside. While picking out gloves doesn't require mu...
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Snowboarding requires finely tuned equipment that fits just right. When it comes to bindings, they need to be snug but comfortable. If your ankle straps are too loose or are digging into your foot, you'll need to make an adjustment.
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Getting the right snowboard boots is a first priority for any snowboarder. The process can be a bit more difficult when purchasing boots for children because they don't have a good idea of how boots need to fit and might just pick the boots that ...
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Grinding is one of the more intimidating aspects of snowboarding when you're just getting started. Until now, you've only had to worry about landing on snow, but now you're staring at a piece of solid metal. While it's intimidating, you'll never ...
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Before learning to carve, snowboarding is really just an act of precarious balance that is going to end in a fall. Carving is a correct snowboard form and is the basis for all the snowboarding you'll do from green circle to double black diamond. ...
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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 training...
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Snowboarding is a highly dynamic physical activity, which works almost every muscle in the human body. While balance, coordination and strength are the primary fitness requirements for snowboarding, flexibility is also crucial to the sport. Furth...
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Unless you're an experienced snowboarder, buying the first snowboard for your child can be a bit difficult. You don't have any idea what you're looking for and want to make sure to get it right so your child has the best experience on the slopes....
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Performing your first 360 is a big day in snowboarding. While it's not going to earn you any sponsorships, it's a big step up from the 180 and a great building block for more difficult tricks. While it can be a bit disorienting to think about, it...
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While converting shoe size to snowboard boot size sounds like a mathematical equation, it's not mathematical at all. On the surface, snowboard boots are sized the same as shoes, so you can use your shoe size as a starting point. Unlike shoes, how...
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Ask for a list of the top ski resorts in Canada from 10 different people and you'll have 10 new people to argue with. The fact is, everyone has their own idea of the perfect ski vacation and their own means of judging. When it comes to pure terra...
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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 have n...
