Bottom Line: What are step on bindings, and should you buy Burton’s? Step on bindings, as the name suggests, are designed for maximum convenience on the piste. Instead of faffing around with straps, the strapless 3-point locking system means you’ll be on your way within a matter of seconds.  Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or […]

In Summary: How much should you expect to pay for skis and ski package deals? We researched 583 sets of skis to work out a cost range, and what you should expect to budget for a quality setup. Here's what we found... Prices start at $170 for the cheapest kid’s skis, rising to $1299 for […]

In Summary: Which snowboard packages are the best for you? Looking at snowboard packages and getting lost in a ton of technical terminology? Our guide to the best snowboard packages has led us to do a ton of research, so you don’t have to.  The guide below covers a range of bundles suitable for men, […]

In Summary: Which snowboard bindings are the best for you? Our page covering snowboard bindings takes 5 minutes to read. We’ve done the leg work researching bindings so you don’t have to. Here’s a quick summary of what we found out from researching dozens of snowboard bindings from some of the top brands in the […]

Bottom line: Which snowboard brands are the best for you? Looking to get straight to the point? Here’s the bottom line…  From the 19 best snowboard brands we could find, we shortlisted our 4 favorites. The brands we like the best are:  Nidecker Yes. Snowboards Salomon GNU We analysed the product offering from each to […]

Bottom line: Which beginner surfboard brands are the best for you? Looking to get straight to the point? I researched all the best surfboard brands, and listed my top 19 for beginners. From there, I shortlisted a top 3.  If you want a board, pick one from my top 3. My picks for the best […]

Bottom line: Which ski goggle brands are the best for you? Want the short version? We researched all the best ski goggle brands, to come up with a list of 13. From there, we shortlisted the 3 best. Put simply, the very best snow goggle brands from our list of 13 leading manufacturers are:  Oakley  […]

You’ve made snowboarding your next hobby, and gear is en-route. You need a board, and you need the right one. Learning what size snowboard you need is confusing. So, we’ve made it ridiculously easy (as in, you’ll have your answer within 2 minutes). Below, we’ve included a snowboard size chart, which shows you what size […]