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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
If you’ve read any of our other goggle guides, you’ll know different lenses suit different conditions. Today, we’re going to cover low light and night ski goggles. In the next few minutes we’ll explain: What you need to know before making a purchase The best ski goggle brands for night time riding Our top pick. … Read more
This quick-fire guide (less than 3 minutes to read) is going to help you determine if you should be riding goofy foot or regular, and exactly what the two riding styles mean. Determining whether you are goofy is regular is essential for all board riders. You’ll need to determine which stance you need to ride … Read more
Setting up for a snowboard trip, and trying to decide whether to buy a new snowboard, used, or simply to pick up a rental from the local hire shop? This guide covers everything you need to know about snowboard costs, including some specific examples, and other gear you’re going to need for your trip. In Summary: … Read more
OTG (over the glasses) ski goggles are specifically designed for people wearing glasses when skiing or snowboarding. Typically, they’ll have a bigger than normal frame, which doesn’t just help with fit, but also ventilation. And that’s going to mean less chance of them steaming up. Our guide to the best OTG ski goggles covers our … Read more
Just bought your first board and want to make sure it’s ready for riding? One thing you’ve likely come across on snowboard shops is stomp pads. This quick-fire guide is going to explain exactly what a stomp pad is, what it’s used for, how much they cost, if you need one and which ones are … Read more
Planning an epic trip skiing or snowboarding and ready to start buying gear? You’re going to need goggles. And, you’re going to need ones that don’t steam up. One of the most annoying when hitting the slopes is having a set of ski or snowboard goggles that fog up. Below, we’ll be explaining the most … Read more
If you’re looking for a quality set of goggles for skiing or snowboarding, you’ll have seen VLT mentioned on more than one occasion. Below, we’re going to explain the meaning of VLT, and what VLT rating ski goggles should be for the perfect rider. 6 Steps To Understand VLT and Choose The Correct % What … Read more
If you’re looking to hit the slopes for the first time, there’s one big decision you need to make; do you ski, or do you snowboard? In this guide, we’re going to explain whether skiing or snowboarding is easier for beginners to learn. Afterall, it’s likely you’re only going away for 7-14 days. You want … Read more