In the realm of snowboarding, where exploration and adventure meet the thrill of carving fresh lines in untouched powder, the Burton Hometown Hero Splitboard stands out as a beacon of innovation and versatility. Designed for those who seek untracked terrain beyond...
So for the last 4 or 5 years, I’ve been a snowboard instructor in the winter. Here in Minneapolis, the winter is cold, we usually shred on ice, but you forget it all when you’re on the hill. Being an instructor...
When you’re new at skiing or snowboarding one of the most daunting tasks is learning where you should or should not go. In light of this, finding the best ski resorts in your area is extremely important. Below is a short...
Finding Cheap Snowboard Gear has become an art over the last few years. 11 years ago I bought a Burton Custom X for less than half the usual price. I found this deal by running comparison shopping on 5 different websites...
The end of a snowboard season is always depressing to me. Here I am at the top of my game shredding all over the mountain, and the snow goes away. Then a question arises, how do I store snowboard gear? If...
The way Snowboard Bindings Fit is a very important piece to the shred puzzle. When you’re out snowboarding you’ll want quick responses between your board and your feet. Obviously, your boots are important to this connection as well. However, I propose...
It’s an age-old question that every snowboarder knows the answer to. Are snowboard boots comfortable to walk in? I would say yes. That might be the definitive answer to most people, however, there’s a deeper answer to this question. And I...
Knowing when to wax your snowboard can be a difficult task. I used to struggle with knowing when to wax and now I go by how many times I’ve snowboarded on that particular snowboard. For example, my Burton Custom X needs...
A Snowboard Camber Profile is the shape of the snowboard when it lays on it’s side. There can be anywhere from 4-6 different camber profiles, however, the last three I’ll talk about are hybrids of the first 3. There are a...
Snowboard boots stretch out and are notorious for it. By some, estimates they will stretch (or pack out) from half a size to one full size. I had a pair of size 11 DC Judges, and I swear they’re size 12s...
Many people go out snowboarding, and many of them have ill-fitting boots. learning how snowboard boots should fit has to be your top priority. I’d even say it’s more important than your first lesson. One of the worst experiences of my...
Setting up your bindings can be a difficult task for a snowboarder who’s starting. I was luckier than most when I purchase my first snowboard. I didn’t have to wonder which snowboard binding is left and right. That’s right, I chickened...
Fear can be a good thing, but only if you use it correctly. In my life I’ve discovered that the trick to fear is using it to push forward. If you don’t, that’s the instant it’ll paralyze you. Fear while snowboarding...
Say the word Balaclava a few times really fast. It’s kind of a fun word to say because it rolls off the tongue. I bought my first one a few years back at Vail, because it was cold and my face...
Shredding on a Sunny day (or bluebird day) is a dream any snowboarder would love. It’s a dream that most people have right next to a powder day. Alright so I got a little carried away on that one. Hands down...
Night Skiing or Snowboarding, can be a pretty epic time, and having the right goggle lenses will make a huge difference. The right color lens for the right condition will help you see pitfalls, contours in the snow, and obstacles you...
If you’re like me, you’ve been getting more and more excited. The summer is over and the leaves have fallen. It’s almost snowboarding season and it can’t come soon enough. However with the awesomeness of winter around the corner, I tend...
When you’re learning how to snowboard, you might think it’ll be a difficult process. However with the right teacher and gear, you can streamline the process, and make it really epic. The first time I tried to snowboard, a friend of...
The terminology of a goofy or regular snowboard stance has been around for a long time. I suspect it came from skateboarding, and that evolved from surfing. As a snowboarder, you’re essentially riding down the hill sideways, it’s obviously different from...
So you’ve decided to jump into the awesome world of snowboarding. Good for you, it’s an epic sport and you’ll love it. Keep in mind that it’s an expensive one too. This is especially when you buy the wrong gear, or...
When I first started snowboarding over a decade ago, my instructor kept using the term jib. I smiled and laughed every time her said it, but I had not idea what he was referring too. Now I understand that a jib...
Head injuries are one of the worst things that can happen to you when you snowboard. If you learn how to fall properly, you can reduce that risk and keep yourself out of the emergency room. When you’re going snowboarding you...
When Snowboarding, Having The Right Setup can Be The Difference Between A Good And A Bad Day. That Being Said, Getting Your Snowboard Stance Setup Before You’re At The Mountain Is The Best Plan To have. A Snowboard Stance Is An...
Breckenridge was a place that didn’t impress me the first time I shredded there. However, it was an icy day and one of the locals I’d met called it Brecken fridge. I rode around trying to get my bearings, but I...
When you learn how to carve on a snowboard, it opens new possibilities on the mountain. Carving is elegant, sleek, and an epic tool to use. On my last post, I wrote how to do a skidded turn, that’s a basic...
Learning how to turn is the most important snowboarding skill you can master, and Skidded Turns are the first step towards that goal. On a snowboard turning is how you stop, steer, and maintain control of the snowboard. When you’re heading...
A few seasons back, I spent a small fortune getting my Burton Custom X waxed. It seemed like I was always in need of one. Averaged out it cost me $30 a visit to the board shop, and I’m ashamed to...
It’s the stuff most snowboarders dream about, fresh powder is why we shred, and it’s on the top of our minds. It’s why we curse icy days, and skip school during a snowstorm. For those of us in the midwest, we...
Have you ever stared at a wall of snowboards, knowing you wanted to buy one, but you didn't know what type it should be? Most of us have had that issue when learning about shredding. Snowboarding has so many crazy words...
When you’re out shredding a helmet can be your best friend. It’ll keep you warm, protect your head and there’s a place for epic stickers. What more could you ask for? A good helmet will literally take the hit for you....
Purchasing Snowboard Bindings can be a scary task to somebody who’s never snowboarded before. When I first learned how to shred, a friend of mine was the manager at a local snowboard shop. She got me setup, and told me what...
I remember everything like it was yesterday. At the time I had a mild concussion from the earlier hit to my head. I wouldn't take it seriously, and I barely noticed the pain. There was a constant headache but ibuprofen took...
Wearing Snowboard Goggles will significantly improve your performance on the mountain. They protect your eyes from the sun, snowflakes, and other random debris. They also prevent your eyes from watering or freezing at high speeds. As a rule of thumb, how...
Riding switch, is difficult but not impossible. When I became a snowboard instructor, I realized how weak my switch riding was. I was teaching a class of elementary school students. One kid was in 3rd grade, and amazing on a snowboard....
When you get into snowboarding, you’ll have to realize there’s a lot of Jargon. Much like any sport or company, snowboarders have developed their own language. This is especially true when you’re talking about gear. The term snowboard boots is an...
I started to write this as a refresher for me. I’m a snowboarding instructor in Minneapolis during the winter and I like to remind myself of things I constantly tell people when they’re learning. This blog post will contain snowboarding tips...
I love snowboarding season, being a lifelong Minnesotan there’s not much to do when winter is half the year. When it does end, I need to find a way to stay in boarding shape. So I can be ready the next...
