Snowboard Expert Ian S
  • Ian S

    I grew up riding the humble hills of the southeast Appalachian Mountains before making my way to the bigger peaks and slopes of Colorado. Throughout college and a few years after, I spent my winters not only getting days for myself on my board, but instructing others and sharing my excitement for sliding sideways. From never-ever beginners to advanced level riders, I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with others and helping them improve their riding, which would help them maximize their enjoyment for snowboarding.

    I love gear and trying out different equipment to see what works best for my style, which ultimately creates the best experience for riding overall. I am excited to share my knowledge and excitement with customers here on Curated to get them the best, personalized gear to get them stoked on their days out there!

    235 reviews averaging 5.0 stars
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    CategorySnowboard Expert
    Customers helped3,474
    Favorite terrainBackcountry
    Favorite spotCopper, Steamboat, Winter Park
    Favorite brandsK2, Salomon, Patagonia, Vans
    Home townRaleigh, NC
    My QualificationAASI Snowboard Instructor
    Favorite snow gearMy Splitboard!
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    Snowboard Expert Ian S
    Expert: Ian S
    Reviewer: Trey
    Ian is a Snowboard Tailor!
    I had a great experience working with Ian. He listened to my needs/goals, considered my riding experiences, accounted for my age and snowboarding style, and provided tailored recommendations based off my input. I would highly recommend speaking with Ian if you need advice on your next purchase/upgrade when it comes to snowboarding.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Feb 5, 2025
    Snowboard Expert Ian S
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    Reviewer: Tris
    Fantastic experience!
    Ian gave me great, realistic suggestions for my next powder board! He promptly responded to my questions and didn’t rush me while I was demoing boards. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has traveled around, so he knows my home mountain and its specific conditions. The stoke is high!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Feb 4, 2025
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    Expert: Ian S
    Reviewer: Mac
    I'd go for a ride and a beer with Ian
    Ian was super helpful in finding a board that matches everything I need to add to my quiver. He knows the boards I'm already riding, listened to what I was already researching, and was able to talk me through why what he recommended was the better performer for the conditions I normally ride in. I'm really confident in the board I picked with Ian and can't wait to ride it.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 28, 2025
    Snowboard Expert Ian S
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    Reviewer: Nathan
    Ian was awesome! His recos were laser-sharp. Forget AI or Google. Ian is the man!
    I have been daydreaming of getting a snowboard an step on bindings for years now. I have a snowboarding trip to Austria coming up and I just had to pull the trigger on new gear. I had some ideas but Ian was able to find <exactly> what I wanted and needed and answer all those niggly questions that you jsut can't get a straight answer to on Reddit or searching reviews.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 24, 2025
    Snowboard Expert Ian S
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    Reviewer: Jeff
    Ian knows his stuff
    After some back and forth, Ian proved to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful. After riding the same board for nearly a decade, I was really out of the loop to do with new tech. Ian took his time to explain things with patients and obvious expertise. I would recommend Ian to anyone who needs some direction or advice. Ian is the man. Thanks, Ian.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 23, 2025
    Snowboard Expert Ian S
    Expert: Ian S
    Reviewer: Chyanne
    Incredibly helpful and responsive!
    I wanted to buy my partner a snowboard and all the things he needed, and while working with little to know information, Ian picked out some amazing things for me and explained what they were best for, while also sticking to the lower range of my price range for me and for giving me curations that were the best value for the amount of money I was going to spend! Overall very responsive and helpful!!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 22, 2025
    Snowboard Expert Ian S
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    Reviewer: Wes
    Ian was awesome, knowledgeable and very patient.
    We walked through several boards and discussed each board's characteristics and helped me decide on which one would be better for me. I started well before I needed to purchase equipment and Ian just hung with me until I was ready to buy. He is a fantastic person to work with.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 10, 2025
    Snowboard Expert Ian S
    Expert: Ian S
    Reviewer: Zach M
    Zach M's experience with Ian
    I was a first time user of curated, and did not expect to have such hands on advice from a real person. Ian gave me great recommendations, but a friend owns a used sporting goods store and had a deal I could not pass up on a beautiful arbor board. Even without a commission coming because I was taking my business elsewhere, Ian was happy to help out with info on the board and affirming me that it would be a great deal for me and my needs!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 5, 2025
    Snowboard Expert Ian S
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    Reviewer: Kim
    The most helpful.
    I was very confused on which board fit my needs best. Ian helped all the way until I found one and answered my millions of questions. We also found the best accessories and most comfortable bindings and boots for my new board. I can’t wait for it all to come in and try it out!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 20, 2025
    Snowboard Expert Ian S
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    Reviewer: Emory
    Ian is a gear rock star!
    Ian was so helpful and gave me some great options when I was looking for new skins for my backcountry setup. He shared knowledgable and informed info about the different features and pros of each option, which helped me reach my ultimate decision on my purchase. The process was super easy and I'll be reaching back out to Ian in the future for more gear advice!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 2, 2025
    Ian S
    5.0 from 235 reviews
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