A twin shaped board is smoother for riding switch or backwards. Boards with a slight setback stance can be twin in shape like the Snowtrooper or Infinity or directional in shape like the Proto FR or Lady West and mostly have a slightly directional flex pattern stiffer in the tail and softer in the nose. These are generally all mountain boards and great for all types of riding and snow conditions. It gives you a more balanced feel for some freestyle but directional performance for freeriding.
Just like shape and flex, profile is important for the type of riding you want to do. Different profiles are better for freestyle, freeriding, etc. This gives it edge hold, pop, and stability on groomed trails or hardpack. The OG Rocker Camber has a camber tip and tail, which means the tip and tail of the board are each turned upward. The Rocker profile between the feet makes the board touch the ground right in its middle.
The Ripsaw Rocker Camber profile has deeper camber pockets on the tip and tail for enhanced edge hold, response, stability, precision, and pop, while featuring the same rocker section between the feet as the Original Rocker Camber. The Ripsaw profile is more aggressive and ideal for a hard charging, while still maintaining forgiveness and float.
The tip and tail are turned upward more than the OG Rocker Camber but less than the Ripsaw Rocker Camber, and the Rocker profile gives it that touchpoint to the ground right in the middle of the board. This gives the board a more surfy feel. The Shock Wave Rocker Camber has extended Camber profile zones in the tip and tail and has a decreased Rocker profile between the feet.
This makes the board have fewer touch points to the ground than the above profiles, giving it more edge hold, response, and pop. The Touring Ripsaw Rocker Camber is utilized for backcountry touring. It provides greater traction for the ascent while maintaining the effectiveness of Rocker Camber on the descent.
Game changing innovation. The center rocker of our patented Rocker Camber profile is now a third camber area flanked by two small rockers. The result is a completely balanced ride not found in any other profile. Triple Camber makes the most efficient use of your entire edge. The primary edge hold starts from the center of the board. The overall Rocker Camber shape retains the playful and forgiving feel. Balanced vice-like edge hold, rocket launching pop, and insane butterability.
Game changed. For example, for freestyle riding a shorter board helps for being easier to do spin tricks, get up on rails or rotate in the air. Or for a beginner a board too long is hard to control, a shorter board is a little easier to learn on. Whereas, for freeriding a longer board has greater stability at speed. Or our volume or shaped boards can be sized up or down, depending on the model. You want something that comes around your chest to chin. Your boot size tells you how wide you need your board to be.
You want a board that is proportionate to your boot size. The larger your feet, the wider board you need, and with a smaller foot a narrower board is more beneficial. A narrower board has an easier turn initiation and maneuverability. Using height, weight, and shoe size ensures you get on the best board for you, combining the most comfortable board for your size, with the flexibility to try different things on the mountain.
Longer boards are perfect for freeriding because you can float in powder at a stable speed without feeling the bounce of a shorter board. Getting the proper setup for your board requires the right stance, bindings, and boots.
Your stance is how you stand on your board and there are 2 types of stances to choose from, either a Regular Stance or a Goofy Stance. You can also position yourself to do a cartwheel. Pay attention to which foot is in front. Whichever foot you put forward is most likely the best foot to have forward on your snowboard. The higher the grade, the faster and harder the base will be.
Some manufacturers will add additional elements to make the base even faster. If you are still unsure which snowboard is for you then there is no better way then trying a few boards on the slopes and seeing which one you like. You can demo our snowboards at any of our indoor dome stores Tamworth, Milton Keynes, Braehead or Castleford and you can always get more advice from our experienced in-store staff. A good pair of goggles will help to protect your eyes, prevent snow getting in, help increase contrast in a storm and also help reduce any damage caused by the sun.
For any snowboarder choosing a pair of snowboard boots is an important decision. They form an integral part of your set-up; influencing performance and comfort. Often overlooked but vitally important to your snowboard set-up, snowboard bindings deliver power from your body, legs and feet into the board.
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Snowboard Profile. Snowboard Length. Snowboard Width. Snowboard Sidecut. Snowboard Bases. How To Choose A Snowboard Choosing the perfect snowboard can totally transform your experience on the snow. Image source: Signal Snowboards Snowboard Profile. Camber Rider level: Intermediate — Advanced Terrain: Piste, All mountain Camber refers to a curved contact area of the base at the tip and tail of the board - imagine a subtle rainbow shape, that is what the board looks like when lying flat.
View All Camber Snowboards. Reverse Camber Rider level: Beginner — Intermediate Terrain: Backcountry, Park Reverse camber or full rocker describes a snowboard that gently rises up from the centre to the tip and tail a subtle U shape. View All Rocker Snowboards. Flat Rider Level: Beginner — Advanced Terrain: All mountain, Backcountry, Park A board with flat or zero camber lays flush on a level surface and spreads pressure evenly across the snow.
View All Flat Snowboards. Hybrid Rider Level: Beginner — Advanced Terrain: All mountain, Backcountry, Park Blending rocker and camber, a hybrid profile uses rocker in the middle of the board and camber under the feet, before changing back to rocker at the tip and tail.
View All Hybrid Snowboards. View 3BT Snowboards. View All Twin-Tip Snowboards. Directional - All-Terrain, Backcountry. Directional Twin - All-Terrain. Soft Flex - Freestyle Soft boards are easy to turn at low speed and don't overreact to your movement, forgiving mistakes you might make on rails and kickers.
Medium Flex - All-Mountain Versatile enough to ride park, piste or powder this flex can handle everything. Stiff Flex - Freeride Versatile enough to ride park, piste or powder this flex can handle everything. Freestyle Short and stubby, most people tend to run these boards a little bit shorter than others. All-mountain Middle of the road, they provide enough stability for bombing runs and aggressive turns whilst remaining forgiving on more technical terrain.
Freeride Generally longer and a wider freeride boards float well in deep snow with the rider's binding position set back to help keep the nose up and reduce fatigue. Snowboard Width The toes and heel of your boots should just be hanging off the edge of the board by around half an inch. The deeper the sidecut the tighter you turn The thinner the sidecut the wider you turn.
You have control carving on icy pistes and steep terrain and are confident riding a variety of snow conditions and terrains. Choosing the right snowboard width is determined by your snowboard boots. You want the edges of your boot to hang over your snowboard slightly but not so much they hit they snow when riding. Any snowboard can be ridden on any terrain, but snowboards are usually designed with a specific terrain or style in mind, for example powder boards are designed to be wider at the nose to help keep you afloat.
Have a look at the following descriptions of the major board categories. Designed to go anywhere and work well in all snow conditions, all mountain boards are ideal for groomed pistes, park runs, and powder.
Directional in shape, with the nose set slightly higher than the tail provides good float in powder. Medium in flex enables all mountain boards to adapt to any kind of terrain making them the most versatile snowboard category.
Freestyle or park boards tend to be a little bit shorter and are suitable for park riding, from rails to boxes and jumps and more with softer flex to allow for increased agility. Park boards are often a true twin shape allowing riders to ride them to and from the park as well as different terrains. Designed for riders who spend their days off-piste and in varied terrain, exploring the entire mountain, freeride boards have a stiffer flex and are a little longer than freestyle boards for stability at speed.
They tend to be directional. Powder boards are often wider in the nose and tapered towards the tail and feature set back binding inserts to help the rider float through the powder. They can often be wider or longer than all-mountain boards. Splitboards feature relatively new technology, allowing backcountry riders to break down their snowboard into two separate halves for touring and using uphill. A rocker, also known as a reverse-camber board, is a camber turned upside down.
Ideal for both beginner and advanced riders, the rise of the tip and tail away from the snow results in easier float in deeper powder. A rocker will also give a looser, more manoeuvrable feel, freeing up the contact points for less edge catching and more confidence.
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