What makes Burton 2024 snowboards unique? Probably the most obvious difference with Burton boards are how you mount bindings to them. While almost every other brand uses regular inserts, Burton boards use a system called The Channel. This flexible channel gives you an almost unlimited amount of bindings stance widths. When it was first introduced, …
Including the splitboards and odd boards like the pow surfers, there are 44 different snowboards that Jones sell. Although that sounds like a huge amount, they often have mens, womens, ultra, split and youth versions of the same boards, which bump the numbers way up. If you are looking for Jones boards other than their …
What is the Burton Step On system? The Step-On system are a group of specific boots and bindings, that mean you are able to quickly and easily get in and out of your bindings, without the need for traditional straps. Pros Quick and easy to get in and out of the bindings at the top …
Being the biggest snowboarding brand, so it makes sense that there is a big range of Burton park boards. If you have been watching snowboarding in the olympics, X-Games, Dew Tour or any other big events, there are Burton boards all over. For men you will see plenty of riders on the Custom, even if …
To put it simply, quick entry snowboard bindings are designed with the intention that you can spend less time getting in and out of your bindings, and more time riding. There are a few groups of riders that can benefit from systems like these. People who have had injuries and struggle with flexibility when bending …
Goggles for snowboarding or skiing do a few things: they make it easier for your to see, they protect you from UV, give you a bit of physical protection for your eyes, and also keep things a little bit warmer by stopping the wind. As I see it, there are two main ways to go …
Unless you live super close to a mountain, chances are pretty high that having a snowboard bag is going to help you out at some point. Just like suitcases, snowboard bags protect your equipment, while making it easier to move around. There are a few main types of bags, which are: If you don’t want …
Since the Orca was introduced a few years ago, it has become very popular and there are now options in plenty of sizes, as well as a few different models.
The short answer is no – you don’t need to wax it before riding. If you just bought a brand new board and want to ride it right away, go for it. New boards do come with a wax, though it is generally going to be what is called a machine or factory wax. The …
A bunch of new boards in the Salomon line up this season, as well as a few big names gone, or merged into new models. New boards Abstract Highpath Super 8 Pro Wolle Nyvelt Fish Taka Split 2.0 Highpath Split Bellevue Split What has changed this season? The Villain and Gypsy are gone, and are …
Whether or not it is always the best idea, people love the idea of one-upping their friends and getting something expensive and cool that has Golden, Mega, Ultra, Super or Pro in the name. Is it going to be overkill for your riding? That’s something only you can work out. Capita Mega Merc / Mega …
Over the last few seasons volume shift, or short and wide boards have been quickly gaining in popularity. Showing that they can now do more with less, almost every brand will have at least one option. Although some of the older models were originally designed for riding in powder, a lot of the newer ones …
K2 have a bunch of new boards this year – the Alchemist, Manifest Team, Instrument, Dreamsicle, Spellcaster and the Niseko Pleasures. K2 Camber Profiles A lot of the “feel” of a board is determined by the profile of a board, and how much and where the camber, rocker and flat sections are. Camber gives you …
A few new models for the Bataleon 2021 range – an upgraded Party Wave+, Camel Two, Thunder and the Stuntwood. Quite a few new sizes for older models, especially in the Freeride and Directional categories. The most unique and biggest selling point of Bataleon boards is the 3d base shaping they have, called 3BT (Triple …
For 2021 there are a few new models in the GNU lineup, as well as a growing amount of their boards that have the C3 profile, which I think is a great thing. On top of a few new models and shapes, it looks like the Müllair is now called the Essential Service. Overviews of …
Korua Shapes is one of those brands with a solid reputation, clean and simple looks and plenty of fans to tell you how much they like their boards. They are easy to spot, with the simple white topsheet, bright red base and unique shapes. If you have to give a rough and simple description of …
This year Salomon have a few brand new models, as well as some changes to some in the regular line up. The new Dancehaul, newly shaped Ultimate Ride, No Drama, Gypsy Pro and some more HPS options. Overviews of other brands: Ride, Nitro, Burton, Lib Tech, Capita, Jones, Never Summer, Bataleon, GNU, Korua Shapes Salomon Camber Profiles Powder Camber Salomon Powder Camber …
There have been quite a few changes in the Never Summer 2021 range, with quite a few new models, as well as some additional sizes added to some of the regular models. The Proto Type II and Funslinger have been replaced with a new range of Proto boards. Overviews of other brands: Ride, Nitro, Burton, Lib Tech, Capita, Jones, Bataleon, GNU, …
Not a huge amount of changes to the Ride lineup this season – they have 20 boards that cover all styles of riding. Overviews of other brands: Nitro, Burton, Lib Tech, Capita, Jones, Never Summer, Bataleon, GNU, Korua Shapes Ride Camber Profiles With 6 different profiles, it isn’t too hard to get your head around the different designs. Twin Hybrid Camber …
A few different things in the 2021 Nitro lineup, with some changes to existing boards, as well as some completely new models – The Victoria Pro, the T3, Beauty and a redesigned Slash. Overviews of other brands: Burton, Lib Tech, Capita, Jones, Never Summer, Bataleon, GNU, Korua Shapes, Salomon Nitro Camber Profiles Burton call their camber profiles “bends” which does …