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Women’s splitboards: a buying guide
Published : 28 July 2026 | Categories : Budget & ComparisonSplitboarding is already a niche activity. Women’s splitboards are even less common, and reliable information on the subject isn’t exactly rife on forums. Yet the question comes up often: do spl [...]
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Freestyle snowboarding: how to choose a board for the park
Published : 21 July 2026 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesThere’s a special energy in the snowpark. The spins, the slides on the rails, the jumps off the kickers – that atmosphere where everyone cheers each other on between runs. Freestyle is the most c [...]
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Freeride snowboarding: how to choose a board for off-piste riding
Published : 14 July 2026 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesThere’s a specific moment that every freeride rider recognises: that moment when you venture off the marked runs for the first time, when the snow suddenly gets deeper beneath your feet, and w [...]
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All-mountain snowboarding: how to choose a board that does it all
Published : 7 July 2026 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesIf you were to ask 10 different riders for advice on which board to buy, 8 would probably give you the same answer: go for an all-mountain snowboard. And they wouldn’t be wrong. It’s the most com [...]
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The shape of a snowboard: how do you choose it?
Published : 30 June 2026 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical Guides‘Shape’ is a term you come across all the time in product descriptions but rarely really understand. Yet it’s simple: the shape is the outline of your board when viewed from above. Its form. And [...]
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Snowboard flex: how to choose the right one?
Published : 23 June 2026 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesWhen you’re looking for a snowboard, you often check the size, the camber and the price. And then you come across the flex: a number between 1 and 10, or sometimes just a word like ‘soft’ or ‘sti [...]
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Snowboard stance: everything you need to know to set up your stance properly
Published : 16 June 2026 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesThere’s something I often hear on the slopes, especially from riders who’ve been improving over the last few seasons: “I don’t know why, but I never feel like I’m really comfortable on my board.” [...]
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Skiing or snowboarding: which should you choose?
Published : 9 June 2026 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesAsk the question around a table at a resort and you’ll soon realise that everyone has a very strong opinion. The skier will defend their sport, the snowboarder will roll their eyes, and the c [...]
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Snowboard protection and safety: everything you need to know
Published : 14 October 2025 | Categories : Gear & InnovationSnowboarding is, above all, about fun, gliding and exhilarating thrills. But behind the stylish tricks and powder runs lies a reality we can’t ignore: snowboarding safety. The mountains are a m [...]
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How to choose a children's snowboard?
Published : 7 October 2025 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesHas your child been asking for a snowboard ever since they saw the riders jumping in the snow park? Or perhaps, as a keen snowboarder yourself, you’re dreaming of sharing your first runs with y [...]
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Waxing your snowboard: a guide to gliding without any hassle
Published : 30 September 2025 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesWe often talk about shape, bindings or boots… but a poorly waxed snowboard is like a car with bald tyres: it moves, but it doesn’t grip at all. Waxing your snowboard is the little ritual that mak [...]
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Choosing and using splitboard skins
Published : 23 September 2025 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesIf you’ve already taken up splitboarding, you know that the descent is the icing on the cake… but to get there, you first have to climb. And that’s a different story altogether. Because unless yo [...]
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Looking for the best snowboard brand? Here’s what you really need to look out fo
Published : 26 August 2025 | Categories : Budget & ComparisonLooking for the best snowboard brand to kit yourself out this winter? You’re not the only one! Between flashy boards that promise the world and established brands riding on their reputation, i [...]
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Snowboard bindings: how to match your board, style and skill level without messi
Published : 19 August 2025 | Categories : Gear & InnovationGot a good board? Great. Comfy boots? Perfect. But hang on, have you checked your snowboard bindings? Because that’s often the bit we pick on a whim, like “oh, those look cool”, without reali [...]
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Cheap splitboards: bundles, special offers, second-hand… what’s the real value o
Published : 12 August 2025 | Categories : Budget & ComparisonLet’s be honest: splitboarding is a dream come true. Far from the crowds, skins on your feet, you climb in silence, and at the top, it’s just you, the powder and the line you’ve spotted. The catc [...]
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[Snowboard comparison] 9 boards tested to help you make the right choice
Published : 5 August 2025 | Categories : Budget & ComparisonChoosing a snowboard is like choosing a good playlist: it depends on your style, your mood, and what you want to get up to. This snowboard comparison reviews 9 models from Stone, tested, [...]
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Union vs Stone Spark splitboard bindings: which one is right for you?
Published : 29 July 2025 | Categories : Budget & ComparisonA splitboard binding isn’t just a bit of plastic that holds your boots in place. It’s what connects your legs to your board. It’s the thing that can make you love or hate the climb, and turn your [...]
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Where, when and how to buy a cheap snowboard?
Published : 22 July 2025 | Categories : Budget & ComparisonGood news: you can ride well-equipped without emptying your savings account. And there’s no need to wait for some obscure promotion or compromise on quality. You just need to know where to look a [...]
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Learning snowboard carving: what is it, who is it for, and how do you get starte
Published : 15 July 2025 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesYou’ve got a few seasons under your belt, you know how to turn, control your speed, and tackle red runs without flying off the mountain… and now you’re starting to think that just riding down is [...]
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How to choose the best snowboard bag to protect your board?
Published : 8 July 2025 | Categories : Gear & InnovationYou’re off for a few days’ riding, your board is well waxed and your heart’s already on the slopes. Except that between your garage and the top of the mountain, there’s a whole journey fraught wi [...]
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Splitboard touring: a comprehensive guide to getting started this winter
Published : 1 July 2025 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesAre you starting to feel stuck in a rut on the slopes? Have you already worn out your knees on every possible resort run? Then perhaps it’s the right time to try something different. Something t [...]
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Clearance snowboards: what are they worth and where can you find them?
Published : 24 June 2025 | Categories : Budget & ComparisonDreaming of a great board without breaking the bank? Welcome to the world of clearance snowboards. No need to wait for the official sales or settle for a worn-out board. Here, we’re talking a [...]
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Snowboard edge sharpening: when, how and with what gear?
Published : 17 June 2025 | Categories : Tutorials & Practical GuidesStruggling to keep your balance on hard snow? Do you feel like your board is sliding without you wanting it to? Spoiler: the problem often lies with your edges. Snowboard edge sharpening isn’t j [...]
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Which backpack for snowboarding, splitboarding and freeriding?
Published : 10 June 2025 | Categories : Gear & InnovationYou might have already found your board, boots and favourite goggles… but have you thought about your backpack? When you’re off splitboarding or freeriding, your backpack is more than just an acc [...]