Snowboarding

Understanding Snowboarding

Snowboarding is a well-loved winter activity that provides a fantastic way to discover the mountains. Snowboarders traverse down the slopes with a distinctive side-to-side movement and are easily recognized by their sideways position.

Primarily a recreational pursuit, snowboarding also has its professional aspect. Popular snowboarding styles include alpine snowboarding, jibbing, freeriding, and freestyle snowboarding.

Essential Snowboarding Equipment

Your three core pieces of equipment will be the snowboard, snowboard bindings, and snowboard boots.

When choosing the board and bindings, select gear compatible with your snowboarding style. Consideration should also be given to your shoe size, height, and the type of terrain you'll be riding. For expert guidance, explore our advice on how to choose snowboard size.

In addition to your equipment, suitable snowboard clothing is vital. Look through our assortment of winter sports apparel to find everything you need!

Comparing Skiing and Snowboarding

For newcomers, snowboarding is reputed to have a more challenging initial learning phase compared to skiing, but rapid advancement follows mastering the basics.

Adapting to the sideways stance is often the biggest hurdle for many, yet this familiarity allows skateboarders, wakeboarders, and surfers to swiftly and confidently carve – as the stance naturally suits them.

A notable advantage of snowboarding over skiing is the reduced amount of gear required. Moreover, snowboard boots are often considered more comfortable for walking than ski boots.

Are you preparing to hit the slopes on a snowboard for the first time, or unsure about how to set up your stance? Consult our guide on choosing the right snowboard stance!