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A snowboarder turning down the mountain on the Lib Tech Orca snowboard.
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Head 2 Head: Yes. Warca vs. Ride Warpig vs. Lib Tech Orca
Snowboard Experts Everett Pelkey and Mike Leighton test these boards against each other for carving, freeriding, and freestyling.
A snowboarder slides down a rail
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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.
Two snowboards rest against a railing with mountains in the background.
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Do You Need a Wide Snowboard?
There are a lot of options when shopping around for a snowboard! Snowboard Expert Gaelen Mast explains the difference between riding a wide and a regular board.
A man jumps off a jump at a ski resort on a snowboard.
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Should You Ride a Shorter or Longer Snowboard?
Snowboard Expert Tyese Messerman details all the key factors and considerations to think about when choosing which size snowboard to go with!
A snowboarder extends their legs down the mountain
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What Size Snowboard Is Right for You?
Choosing the correct board size can be a complex process with a number of important factors. Snowboard Expert Bobby Chadderton is here to help with a handy sizing guide!
Several snowboards in a row at a store.
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The 10 Best Snowboards for Beginners
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!

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 extends their legs down the mountain
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What Size Snowboard Is Right for You?
Choosing the correct board size can be a complex process with a number of important factors. Snowboard Expert Bobby Chadderton is here to help with a handy sizing guide!
People ride a charilift at an indoor ski facility.
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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 resort 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
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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An Expert Guide to 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.
A snowboarder slides down a rail
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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!
A snowboarder flies through the air
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Snowboard Stance 101
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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A Guide to the Different Kinds of Snowboards
If you've ever wondered about all of the different kinds of snowboards—and how to pick the right one for you—start here.
A snowboarder turns down a ski run.
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Should You Buy Last Year's vs. This Year's Snowboard Model?
Trying to decide if you should buy last season's board on sale or wait for the new model that comes out this season? Read this guide before making your decision!

Brand Guides

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

Strapping into a snowboard
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Top 5 Most Recommended Freestyle Snowboards
Looking for your first freestyle board or looking to upgrade? Snowboard Expert Gaelen Mast lists the top 5 recommended snowboards you should consider.
A woman holding a snowboard and smiling at the camera.
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The Best Snowboarding Gear Designed for Women
Snowboarding Expert Tyese Messerman lists her favorite snowboards, boots, bindings, jackets, and pants designed specifically for women!
Several snowboards in a row at a store.
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The 10 Best Snowboards for Beginners
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!
Two people on snowboards stand side by side, not yet strapped in.
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The 4 Best All-Mountain Snowboards
Want to hit the mountain but not sure what board is best for you? Snowboarding Expert Gaelen Mast lists his top 4 all-mountain snowboards so you can chose the best one.
A snowboarder rides a board over a blue tube-like rail.
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The Top 10 Snowboards for Rails
Looking to ride rails for the first time or due for an upgrade on your park board? Snowboard Expert John Arnold details his top 10 snowboards for rail riding.

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 [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 Snowboarding Gifts for Beginners
Shopping for the new snowboarder in your life? Expert Sarah W. walks through all the essential gifts they'll 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 snowboarder kicks up a cloud of powder as they turn
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How to Wax Your Snowboard at Home in 7 Easy Steps
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!
Closeup on a snowboard indoors
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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 inspects their snowboard
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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 so you can 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 flies through the air
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How to Perform Snowboard Base Repairs 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 Ride 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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An Expert Guide to Freestyle Snowboarding on the Mountain
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.
Four people with snowboards sitting in the snow.
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First, Learn to Fall: One Gear Expert's Take on Snowboarding Basics
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 close-up image of fractures within a block of blue-tinted ice.
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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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An Expert Guide to 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.
Photo taken from a snowy ski resort with mountains in the background.
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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 Best 8 Terrain Parks 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!
People ride a charilift at an indoor ski facility.
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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 resort 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.

Events

One of the competitors in the FWT drops off a rocky face.
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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 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.
A snowboarder jumps against a blue sky with an added Winter X Games logo on top of the image.
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X Games 2022 Snowboarding - Highlights
Snowboarding Expert Shane Holt breaks down all the big-name drama and never-been-done runs from the 2022 Winter X Games.

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.

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?
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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10 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 Coolest 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.
Several generations of snowboards hanging on a wall.
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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!

All Articles

A snowboarder turning down the mountain on the Lib Tech Orca snowboard.
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Head 2 Head: Yes. Warca vs. Ride Warpig vs. Lib Tech Orca
Snowboard Experts Everett Pelkey and Mike Leighton test these boards against each other for carving, freeriding, and freestyling.
A snowboarder slides down a rail
Updated
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.
Two snowboards rest against a railing with mountains in the background.
Updated
Do You Need a Wide Snowboard?
There are a lot of options when shopping around for a snowboard! Snowboard Expert Gaelen Mast explains the difference between riding a wide and a regular board.
A man jumps off a jump at a ski resort on a snowboard.
Updated
Should You Ride a Shorter or Longer Snowboard?
Snowboard Expert Tyese Messerman details all the key factors and considerations to think about when choosing which size snowboard to go with!
A snowboarder extends their legs down the mountain
Updated
What Size Snowboard Is Right for You?
Choosing the correct board size can be a complex process with a number of important factors. Snowboard Expert Bobby Chadderton is here to help with a handy sizing guide!
Several snowboards in a row at a store.
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The 10 Best Snowboards for Beginners
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!
Sage Kotsenburg rides downhill and raises a huge cloud of powder.
Updated
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.
Photo taken from a snowy ski resort with mountains in the background.
Updated
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 skier in a green outfit makes their way down a ski hill towards a lodge
Updated
Ski Slope Ratings Explained
Ever wondered what the difference between a Green and a Blue is? A Black Diamond and a Double-Black? Ski Expert Aaron Bandler explains.
A snowboarder turning down a mountain.
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Head 2 Head: Never Summer Proto Ultra vs. Never Summer Proto Synthesis
Snowboard Experts Everett Pelkey and Mike Leighton test these boards against each other for carving, freeriding, and freestyling.
A snowboarder on the Capita Defenders of Awesome snowboard.
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Head 2 Head: CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome vs. Jones Tweaker
Snowboard Experts Everett Pelkey and Mike Leighton test these boards against each other for carving, freeriding, and freestyling.
Someone snowboards through the powder.
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Why You Might Like a Directional Snowboard
Considering making the switch from a twin tip to a directional? Read on to find out why a directional board might be the best for your riding style.