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The Top 5 Recommended Powder Snowboards
Discover the top 5 powder snowboards for an epic ride in the deep snow. From playful to hard-charging, find your perfect board today!
A snowboarder on the 2024 K2 Standard Snowboard.
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Expert Review: 2024 K2 Standard Snowboard [with Video]
Snowboarding Expert Matthew Kaminski tested the 2024 K2 Standard Snowboard in the carving, freestyle, and freeride categories.
A snowboarder turning down a snowy run with snow covered trees behind her.
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An Expert Guide to Gnu Snowboards
Snowboarding Expert Tyese Messerman gives a comprehensive guide for riders of all levels and styles to find their perfect GNU snowboard!
A snowboarder on the YES. Typo Snowboard.
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Expert Review: 2024 YES. Typo Snowboard
Snowboarding Expert Everett Pelkey tested the 2024 YES. Typo Snowboard in the carving, freestyle, and freeride categories.
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Review: Never Summer Snowtrooper Snowboard · 2023
Curated Expert, Jarod Russell, has tested this product to give you their unbiased, definitive take.
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The Best Womens Snowboard Gear
Snowboarding Expert Tyese Messerman lists her favorite snowboards, boots, bindings, jackets, and pants designed specifically for women!

Popular

Sage Kotsenburg rides downhill and raises a huge cloud of powder.
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The 13 Best Snowboard Brands
Not sure where to start when picking out a board? Snowboard Expert Bri Dornisch breaks down the top thirteen snowboard brands.
A snowboarder standing next to his snowboard.
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What Size Snowboard Is Right for You? A Snowboard Size Chart
Choosing the correct board size can be a complex process with a number of important factors. We are here to help with a handy sizing guide!
Indoor View of the entrance of Big Snow American Dream.
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An Expert Review of Big SNOW American Dream: Overhyped or Worth the Trip?
Snowboard Expert Gaelen Mast gives a trip report on Big SNOW American Dream, the indoor ski area in New Jersey that offers year-round skiing and snowboarding!
A skier in a green outfit makes their way down a ski hill towards a lodge
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Ski Slope Ratings Explained: Green, Blue, Black Diamond
Ever wondered what the difference between a Green and a Blue is? A Black Diamond and a Double-Black? Ski Expert Aaron Bandler explains.
Rolling snow-dusted mountains of Stowe, Vermont.
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From Killington to Okemo to Stowe: The Best Vermont Ski Resorts
If you're planning a trip to Vermont this winter, make sure to check out this guide to the top ski and snowboarding resorts in the Green Mountain State.
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An Expert Guide to the Different Types of Snowboard Bindings
Baffled by the number of snowboard binding styles out there? Snowboard Expert Bobby Chadderton breaks them down to help you decide.

Buying Guides

A snowboarder riding down a deep powder run. There is snow flying around behind him and he is wearing goggles.
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How to Buy a Powder Snowboard
Snowboard Expert Gaelen Mast explains what makes a powder board different than other types of snowboards and what to look for when shopping for a powder board!
A skateboarder grabbing his board in a skate park.
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What to Expect If You’re a Skater Looking to Start Snowboarding
Ready to take those board skills from the streets to the steeps? Read on to find out how skateboarding translates to snowboarding and how to choose the right board!
An Arbor athlete snowboards down a steep hill, carving into the mountain and sending up a spray of powder.
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Snowboards: How to Choose the Best Snowboard for You
With hundreds of snowboard options, how do you choose the right one? We've got you covered! Snowboarding Expert Gaelen Mast details how to choose the right board!
A snowboarder flies through the air
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Snowboarding 101: The Best Stance and Binding Angles for Your Snowboard
Trying to figure out how to pick the perfect snowboard stance and the binding settings to go with it? Start here with this simple explainer.
Six snowboarders sit on the snow, scattered around
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An Expert Guide to the Different Snowboard Types
If you've ever wondered about all of the different kinds of snowboards—and how to pick the right one for you—start here.

Brand Guides

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An Expert Guide to Roxy Snowboards
Snowboard Expert Kate Wilson walks you through how to find the perfect Roxy snowboard for your riding style, and a few of the top recommended Roxy boards!
Sage Kotsenburg rides downhill and raises a huge cloud of powder.
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The 13 Best Snowboard Brands
Not sure where to start when picking out a board? Snowboard Expert Bri Dornisch breaks down the top thirteen snowboard brands.

Most Recommended

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K2 Snowboards Overview: The Top Most Recommended Models
Considering a K2 snowboard for your next board? Read this first! Snowboarding Expert Gaelen Mast lists K2's top models and how to choose the right one for you!
A snowboarder carving down a snowy run.
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The 5 Top Rated, Most Recommended Ride Snowboards
Discover the ultimate ride with the 5 top-rated, highly recommended Ride Snowboards. Get ready to take your snowboarding to the next level!
A snowboarder on a Capita Snowboard.
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The 5 Best CAPiTA Snowboards
Discover the top 5 CAPiTA snowboards that excel in performance and design. Navigate your options to find the perfect board for your next time on the slopes.
A snowboarder on the Jones Dreamweaver snowboard.
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The Five 2023 Women’s Snowboards Curated Experts Love
After demoing several different snowboards at Powder Mountain Resort, Snowboarding Experts Arielle Busch and Sydney Johnson list their top five favorites for 2023 women's snowboards!
A snowboarder turns down a snowy hill.
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The 10 Best Arbor Snowboards
Arbor is a big name in the snowboarding world! Snowboarding Expert Gaelen Mast walks through the brand and lists their top 5 men's and top 5 women's snowboards!

Product Reviews

A snowboarder jumping on the Rome Stale Crewzer Snowboard · 2021.
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Expert Review: Rome Stale Crewzer Snowboard · 2021
This review is my honest opinion of the snowboard, which I purchased with my own money in December of 2020.
A snowboarder standing with the Salomon Gypsy snowboard.
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Expert Review: Salomon Gypsy Snowboard · Women's · 2022
This review is my honest opinion of the snowboard, which I purchased with my own money in December of 2018.
A snowboarder sitting on the Arbor Formula Camber snowboard.
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Expert Review: Arbor Formula Camber Snowboard · 2022
This review is my honest opinion of the snowboard which I purchased with my own money in November of 2021.
A snowboarder on the 2023 CAPiTA Black Snowboard of Death.
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Expert Review: 2023 CAPiTA Black Snowboard of Death [with Video]
Snowboard Expert Everett Pelkey tested the 2023 CAPiTA Black Snowboard of Death on carving, freestyle, and freeride.
Snowboard Expert Matthew Kaminski jumping off a boulder with the 2023 K2 Passport snowboard
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Expert Review: 2023 K2 Passport Snowboard [with Video]
Snowboard Expert Matthew Kaminski tested the 2023 K2 Passport snowboard on carving, freestyle, and freeride at Powder Mountain in Utah.
A snowboarder on the 2023 Burton Good Company Snowboard.
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Expert Review: 2023 Burton Good Company Snowboard [with Video]
Snowboard Experts Arielle Busch and Spencer Storck tested the 2023 Burton Good Company snowboard on carving, freestyle, and freeride at Powder Mountain in Utah.

Gift Guides

A dad and kid snowboard together.
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16 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Snowboarder Dads
Some gift ideas from Snowboard Expert Michael Biasuzzi for your snowboard-loving dad that'll be sure to get him stoked to be back on the mountain this winter!
A woman stands holding her snowboard and smiles for the camera. Snowy, tree-covered mountains ruse behind her.
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8 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Snowboarder Moms
Is your mom a super shredder? Find her the perfect end-of-season gift this Mother's Day with these recommendations from Snowboard Expert Bri Dornisch.
Product images from the gift guide below arranged in a collage.
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The Ultimate 2022 Snowboarding Gift Guide
Snowboard Expert Brianna Dornisch takes the stress out of holiday shopping for the snowboarders in your life with these ten ideas!
A woman snowboards carefully down a mountain
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10 Gifts for Beginning Snowboarders
Shopping for the new snowboarder in your life? Let Curated Snowboarding Experts walk you through all the essential gifts your loved ones will need this winter.
Someone jumps on the Lib Tech Dynamo.
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The Ultimate 2021 Holiday Snowboarding Gift Guide
The holidays are fast approaching, so it's time to start planning the perfect presents for the snowboarders in your life. Check out this gift guide for some amazing ideas.

Product Care

A man waxing a snowboard with a small iron.
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7 Easy Steps to Wax Your Snowboard at Home
Check out our guide on how to wax a snowboard! We tell you when you should wax your snowboard, how to wax your board at home, and list all the tools needed!
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How to Store Your Snowboard Gear in the Off-Season
Snowboard expert Michael Biasuzzi overviews how to care for and store outerwear, base layers, boots, and snowboard equipment.
A snowboarder using a tool on the edge of his snowboard to repair an edge.
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How to Tackle Snowboard Edge Repair at Home
Damaged the edges of your snowboard and can't make it to the ski shop for a repair? This article walks you through the basic process to repair your edges at home.
A snowboarder sits in the snow in front of a SLOW sign
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How To Tune Your Snowboard At Home
If the base of your snowboard is getting dry or the edges are getting dull, it's time to tune your board! Snowboarding expert Alex Dolan is here to tell you how.
A snowboarder waxes the base of his snowboard.
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Snowboard Base Repair: How to Fix a Core Shot and Base Weld at Home
If you've taken a chunk out of the bottom of your snowboard but can't make it to the ski shop for repairs, you just might be able to fix it at home!
A person tightens a screw on a snowboard binding with a screwdriver
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How to Set Up Snowboard Bindings
Setting up your new board and bindings is a simple task that seems much more complex than it really is. Here's how to do it at home.

How To

A line of snowboarders traverse a ridge with their snowboards on their backs
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Backcountry Snowboarding Tips for Beginners
Backcountry snowboarding can mean access to unlimited powder. But it can also be dangerous if you're not prepared. Snowboard Expert Bobby Chadderton has some advice for beginners.
Two people ride a chairlift on snowboards and look back to the camera behind them.
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How to Get On and Off a Chairlift with a Snowboard
Riding the chairlift is one of the scariest parts of a beginner snowboarding lesson. But with proper instruction, it can be done easily! Read on to learn how.
Someone jumps with their legs tucked up.
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Freestyle Snowboarding Explained: A Guide to Freestyle Snowboard Tricks
With a little creativity, make the whole mountain your park to get in some solid freestyle riding anywhere. From butters to ollies, use the terrain to your advantage.
A snowboarder falling with his back on the snowy ground and his snowboard in the air.
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First, Learn to Fall: Basics of Snowboarding for Your First Time on the Snow
Learning to snowboard is not an easy feat. Snowboard Expert Tess Kohler offers some simple tips to help you feel in charge as you learn the basics of snowboarding.
A female snowboarder carves down an icy slope on her snowboard.
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Snowboarding 101: How to Snowboard in Icy Conditions
Snowboarding Expert Alex Dolan shares everything you need to know to prepare for icy conditions so you can ride hard, stay safe, and have fun!

Travel Guides

Rolling snow-dusted mountains of Stowe, Vermont.
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From Killington to Okemo to Stowe: The Best Vermont Ski Resorts
If you're planning a trip to Vermont this winter, make sure to check out this guide to the top ski and snowboarding resorts in the Green Mountain State.
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The Best Mountains to Snowboard on for Your Next Winter Vacation
Already planning your next winter vacation? Snowboarding expert Will Koons gives you his top 5 destinations based on what you may be looking for in a resort.
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The Best Resorts on the Ikon Pass
Looking for some new resorts to check out with your Ikon Pass this winter? Check out these ten suggestions from Ski Expert Lauren Dobbins!
A snowy view of a ski resort with a lake visible in the background.
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The Best Places for Snowboarding in Lake Tahoe
Looking for a fun new place to snowboard this season? Check out these suggestions from Snowboard Expert Steven Rubinstein around the Lake Tahoe area!
Night view of Copper Mountain, CO terrain park.
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The 8 Best Terrain Park Locations in the United States
Snowboarding Expert Gaelen Mast lists his top 8 can't miss terrain parks for any park skier or snowboarder to put on their list for this upcoming season!
Indoor View of the entrance of Big Snow American Dream.
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An Expert Review of Big SNOW American Dream: Overhyped or Worth the Trip?
Snowboard Expert Gaelen Mast gives a trip report on Big SNOW American Dream, the indoor ski area in New Jersey that offers year-round skiing and snowboarding!

Activities

Someone rides through powder on a Lib Tech board.
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Pre-Season Prep: How to Get Ready for Opening Day of Snowboard Season
It's that time of the year! Snowboard Expert Jonathan Campbell shares how to prepare and how to get stoked for the upcoming snowboard season.
A sign that says "Great Movie Ride".
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The 5 Best Snowboard Films Made by Women
Whether you're looking for some off-season stoke, or something to watch after a day on the slopes, these women-directed snowboard films will be sure to inspire you!
Two photos. On the left is Mount Bachelor. There is a lift visible along with several steep peaks. On the right is Loon Mountain and there is a lift visible with several smaller hills.
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The Difference Between Skiing on the East Coast vs West Coast
If you've ever skied or snowboarded, you've likely heard someone talking about East Coast vs. West Coast skiing. What's the difference? Keep reading to find out!
Several snowboards sit against a snowboard holder outside a lodge. There are yellow, green, and blue snowboards.
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Snowboarding on the Cheap: The Best Way to Snowboard on a Budget
Snowboarding can be pricey, but it doesn't have to be! Let Snowboard Expert André Santos walk you through a few great ways to ride without breaking the bank.
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Top 10 Snowboard Movies
Looking for the best snowboard movies? Snowboarding Expert Will Koons gives you his top 10 choices that you should check out for the best snowboarding action.

Events

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Freeride World Tour 2022: Event Three - Highlights in Snowboarding
Saddle up as Snowboard Expert Jason Robinson grabs the reins and takes you on a ride to Kicking Horse, BC for the third stop of this year's Freeride World Tour.
A screenshot from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's YouTube page shows a snowboarder flipping midair.
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The All-Star Snowboard Gear of the 2023 Kings & Queens of Corbet's
The 2023 Kings & Queens of Corbet's was full of jaw-dropping drop-ins, mind-melting stunts, and a bunch of snowboards that we’re dying to get our hands on. Check them out here.
A snowboarder in orange rides downhill next to the Natural Selection logo.
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Natural Selection 2022: Event One - What to Look Out For
For Event One of Natural Selection, we'll see world-class snowboarding in a thrilling head-to-head competition. Find out what to expect from this week's action.
A snowboarder jumps upside down and grabs his board on a blue-sky, sunny day. The Olympic rings are added on top.
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Winter Olympics 2022 Snowboarding – What to Look Out For
Snowboard Expert Shane H. overviews the snowboarders to look out for, as well as the events you have to watch in the 2022 Winter Olympics.
A snowboarder stands in the door of the purple A-frame FWT tent on top of the peak in Austria.
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Freeride World Tour 2022: Event Four - What to Look Out For in Snowboarding
Get your schnitzel together as Snowboard Expert Jason Robinson gives you a peek at the peaks of the Austrian Tyrol for the first of two FWT final events.

Conversations

Caley walks with a K2 board strapped to her back and smiles at the camera.
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Chatting with the Pros: Snowboarder Caley Vanular on Breaking Industry Norms and the State of Women’s Snowboarding
Caley Vanular chats with Snowboard Expert Bobby Chadderton about her untraditional to pro-status, the adventures she encountered along the way, and being a woman in the industry.
Dave Downing smiles and looks down while wearing a yellow jacket and googles. The landscape behind him is snowy and gray.
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Chatting with the Pros: Dave Downing on Keeping Snowboarding Fun
Snowboard Expert Bobby Chadderton sat down with Dave to chat about his career with Burton and the one truth we all agree on: Snowboarding is fun. Let's keep it that way.
Photo of Tim doing a jump on his Nidecker board and looking into the camera.
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Chatting with the Pros: Tim Humphreys on Adapting to Changes as a Pro Boarder
Nidecker snowboarder Tim Humphreys sits down with Matt K. to talk about his perfect board, the Supermatic bindings, and finding his balance with social media.
Mike Basich stands in the snow with his goggles and Nidecker board. He's at the base of his chairlift which reads "Two for One."
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Chatting with the Pros: Snowboarder Mike Basich on Doing It Yourself
Snowboard Expert Jason Robinson sits down with the legend Mike Basich to talk about his wild career and the value of getting your hands dirty.
Snowboarder Maggie Leon hitting a feature on a snowboard.
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Chatting with the Pros: Street Rider and Engineer Maggie Leon on Filming and Designing Gear for Adaptive Riders
Curated Snowboard Expert Sydney Johnson sits down with pro street snowboarder and engineer Maggie Leon to discuss filming and adaptive snowboard gear.

Stories

A young girl jumps with her Burton snowboard.
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What It's Like to Take Your Kids Snowboarding
Snowboard Expert Kristina Spencer offers a humorous approach to surviving the slopes with your kids.
A snowboarder in a beige jacket makes their way down the mountain with a cloud of powder behind them
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Where Did Snowboarding Come From? An Overview of Snowboarding's History
Have you ever found yourself wondering where snowboarding came from? From snurfing to the East vs. West rivalry, this article explains it all.
Curated Expert Jesi Scott jumps on her snowboard on a snowy day.
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The 10 Best Female Snowboarders to Follow on Instagram
Looking for some snowboarding inspo to spice up your Instagram feed? Check out Snowboard Expert Jordan Sell's top 10 recs for female snowboarders to follow on the gram!
Michelangelo somewhere in the San Juan Mountains.
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The 10 Best Snowboarding Instagram Accounts to Follow
Looking for some snowboarding accounts to follow on Instagram? Snowboard Expert Michelangelo N. lists the top 10 coolest accounts you should check out.
Picture from the Forbes article on Curated in 2021. Picture courtesy of Snowboard Expert Mick O'Hare.
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My Favorite Snowboarding Instagram Accounts: Where I Get My Inspiration to Shred
Looking for some snowboarding Instagram accounts to follow? Snowboarding Expert Sean Corliss gives you his favorite accounts that he uses for inspiration to shred.
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Snowboarding's History: From Fringe to Mainstream
Snowboard Expert Jason Robinson takes us back to the humble beginnings of snowboarding and explains the progression that made the sport what it is today!

Structured Reviews

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Review: Burton Process Snowboard · 2023
Curated Snowboarding Experts share their experience with using the 2023 Burton Process Snowboard. Note that experts are not sponsored by any brands; these are their honest opinions.
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Review: Burton Stylus Snowboard · Women's · 2023
Curated Snowboard Experts share their experience with using the 2023 Women's Burton Stylus Snowboard. Note that experts are not sponsored by any brands; these are their honest opinions.
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Review: K2 Standard Snowboard · 2024
Curated Expert, Matthew Kaminski, has tested this product to give you their unbiased, definitive take.
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Review: K2 Gateway Pop Snowboard · 2024
This review is my own honest opinion of the snowboard, which I tested in March 2023. I am not sponsored by K2.
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Review: Jones Twin Sister Snowboard · Women's · 2021
Curated Expert, Stephanie Craig, has tested this product to give you their unbiased, definitive take.

Versus

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Expert Comparison: Arbor Foundation Rocker Snowboard vs Rome Mechanic Snowboard
Comparing two snowboards: Arbor Foundation Rocker & Rome Mechanic. Arbor is rocker camber for catch-free ride, Rome is flat camber for pop & stability. Arbor is all-mountain, Rome is freestyle.
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Expert Comparison: K2 Standard Snowboard vs Rome Mechanic Snowboard
Comparing two snowboards, the K2 Standard and the Rome Mechanic, to determine which one is best for you. K2 Standard is designed for entry-level to intermediate riders, while Rome Mechanic is for freestyle riders. Both boards have similar camber profiles and flex ratings, but different intended uses.
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Expert Comparison: Arbor Foundation Rocker Snowboard vs Yes. Basic Snowboard
Comparing two snowboards: Arbor Foundation Rocker and Yes. Basic. Flex, profile, and intended use discussed.
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Expert Comparison: CAPiTA D.O.A. Snowboard vs Burton Custom Snowboard
Snowboard Expert, Chris McCarty, compares the Capita D.O.A. and the Burton Custom.
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Expert Comparison: Salomon Pulse Snowboard vs Rome Mechanic Snowboard
Comparing two snowboards, the Rome Mechanic and the Salomon Pulse, the Pulse is better for beginners and the Rome Mechanic is better for intermediate riders.
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Expert Comparison: CAPiTA D.O.A. Snowboard vs Yes. Basic Snowboard
Snowboard Expert, Chris McCarty, compares two snowboards, the Capita D.O.A. and the Yes. Basic. The D.O.A. is designed for intermediate to expert riders, while the Basic is a more entry-level board. Both are true twins with hybrid camber profiles, but the D.O.A. is higher-performing.

All Articles

A snowboarder turning in powder.
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The Top 5 Recommended Powder Snowboards
Discover the top 5 powder snowboards for an epic ride in the deep snow. From playful to hard-charging, find your perfect board today!
A snowboarder on the 2024 K2 Standard Snowboard.
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Expert Review: 2024 K2 Standard Snowboard [with Video]
Snowboarding Expert Matthew Kaminski tested the 2024 K2 Standard Snowboard in the carving, freestyle, and freeride categories.
A snowboarder turning down a snowy run with snow covered trees behind her.
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An Expert Guide to Gnu Snowboards
Snowboarding Expert Tyese Messerman gives a comprehensive guide for riders of all levels and styles to find their perfect GNU snowboard!
A snowboarder on the YES. Typo Snowboard.
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Expert Review: 2024 YES. Typo Snowboard
Snowboarding Expert Everett Pelkey tested the 2024 YES. Typo Snowboard in the carving, freestyle, and freeride categories.
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Review: Never Summer Snowtrooper Snowboard · 2023
Curated Expert, Jarod Russell, has tested this product to give you their unbiased, definitive take.
A woman holding a snowboard and smiling at the camera.
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The Best Womens Snowboard Gear
Snowboarding Expert Tyese Messerman lists her favorite snowboards, boots, bindings, jackets, and pants designed specifically for women!
Size Guide: Men's Winter Sports Pants
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Size Guide: Men's Winter Sports Pants
Find sizing information for Men's Winter Jackets. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned ripper, Winter Sports expert Will Shaw shares advice on what to look out for.
Sage Kotsenburg rides downhill and raises a huge cloud of powder.
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The 13 Best Snowboard Brands
Not sure where to start when picking out a board? Snowboard Expert Bri Dornisch breaks down the top thirteen snowboard brands.
A snowboarder doing a butter trick.
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The 5 Best Snowboards for Buttering Tricks
Whether you're new to freestyle snowboarding, or a veteran looking for a different feel, Snowboard Expert Gaelen Mast details the top 5 snowboards that are the best snowboards for buttering.
Several snowboards in a row at a store.
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The 10 Best Beginner Snowboards
So you've decided to invest in your first snowboard! Now for the big question - which board should you get? Keep reading for a list of the best beginner snowboards!
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Head 2 Head: Ride Twinpig vs. Ride Warpig
Snowboard experts Colby Henderson and Franco DiRienzo test these boards against each other for carving, freeriding, and freestyling.
Curated expert Franco DiRienzo landing a jump with the Jones Mountain Twin snowboard
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Head 2 Head: Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker vs. Jones Mountain Twin
Snowboard experts Colby Henderson and Franco DiRienzo test these boards against each other for carving, freeriding, and freestyling.