What is the best type of snowboard?

Answer 1

snow boards

the best beginner board is a morrow slick and try some drake bindings. it was a really good board and i got it used for about 60$ try a play it again sports if there is one in your location PS ve been boarding my whole life
In my opinion, i would choose a k2 board. They arn't wide like the beginner boards. they are more narrow, and are good for pow and pack. I have a k2 gamma, and it was the best bang for my buck. This is only my opinion though. no i would start of on ether a nitro or a ride there nice boards and flex good with good edges
well, if you're a novice, then i would suggest a board that is flexible with plenty of give to make your landings softer when you fall, until you get the hang of it. the average height of the board should be between your shoulders and your nose. i would suggest a shorter board that is slightly more in line with your shoulders in order to give you more control and make manouvering much easier. also, a board that isn't expensive would be a good decision. if you buy the board boots and bindings, your total cost really shouldn't be anything more than $700-$800 (AUD) because it is your first board and will eventually have to be replaced, so there is no need to go into great cost. most of that $800 should be spent on a good pair of boots if your feet aren't still growing so they last you a very long time, or on the bindings so that you'll only really need to replace the board. i had my first boots and bindings for about 5 years after i bought them. i only just recently replaced them.

also, make sure you go for a snowboard with whats called an extruded base rather than a sintered base. the base of the board, or the part that sits on the snow is longer lasting and cheaper to repair than a sintered base. A sintered base i would suggest if you wanted better performance out of the board. but I've been Snowboarding a while and i still have an extruded base and I've had absolutely no problems. they're a far more cost effective and money saving option.

for girls, some of the best beginner boards are manufactured by: Spice and Lola and for men: Flow and Rossignol. However, there are also plenty of great beginner boards from other brands.

the clerk at the snowboard shop should give you the help you need anyway.

*also see the answer to the question 'how do you know what snowboard to buy?' that my help you further.

Answer 2

this actually depends on the person buying the board. the board depends on your height, skill and whereabouts you plan to do your snowboarding. I'm 163cm tall, or about 5'4", so would ride a snowboard sized around 145. A snowboard of the right height should reach somewhere between your shoulders and your nose if you stand it up in front of you. however i ride a slightly longer than necessary board to help me go faster and give me better control in lots of powder.

if you want to do tricks, you'll want a freestyle type of board that's flexible and a little wider and shorter than normal to give good control and soft landings when jumping.

If you're after an all over type of board, like you want to ride downhill, maybe go over a few jumps, then you wan the standard most popular board, called a freeride board that is harder, a little longer and slightly narrower than the freestyle.

if you're looking to do some extreme downhill racing then go for the alpine board. so long and narrow it's almost a ski. but i would not recommend it unless your going into the racing circuit.

as far as price, safety and maintenance goes, if it's your first board, theres no need to spend a whole lot of money. $700 to $800 (AUD) is roughly about all you should have to spend on your very first set of boots board and bindings.

the type of base on a snowboard will effect long term maintenace as well. a snowboard with a sintered base is more durable, but far more costly to repair and doesn't last very long, whilst and extruded base is long lasting and cheaper to repair as well. if you want high performance, go for a sintered base. but i have always had an extruded base cuz its cheaper and ive never had a problem.

*Generally, if you're a beginner and it's your first board, you want one that is very flexible with plenty of give for when you will inevitably crash and possibly a little shorter than necessary to make it easier to control whilst your still learning.

**most of the time, however, the clerks at the store you're buying your board from will help you pick out the right board.

***some of the best brands of snowboards for intermediate to advanced borders are: Option, Lib-Tech, K-@, Ride and some others. some of the best boards for beginners are manufactured by: Spice, Lola, Flow and a few others.

****a piece of advice if you're a beginner: #1: i suggest you hire out a snowboard first and see how you feel riding different styles etc. #2: do not try to pick a snowboard simply because the design goes with your outfit. lol. i have seen that before.

Answer 3

Many people will tell you that Burton is the best kind of snowboard to ride. It is truly a matter of personal opinion. When you buy a Burton board you are paying a little extra that whay you would pay for a board from another company because Burton is a favorite. I ride a Burton, and a forum and truth be told I don't think that my Burton is any better than my forum. Some companies i recommend are as follows. (K2, Burton, Forum, Capita, Sined, Rome, GNU, and 5150)

Answer 4

Personally, I have a K2 snowboard that i love, not much flex on it, but for a beginner, flex shouldn't be an issue as most people want flex to help with freestyle tricks. Go to a ski shop or mountain and ask around. As long as it is your size, you have functional bindings, and the edges of the board are in good condition, any board can be considered "good." Also, some Ski Shops have rental programs where you can "rent" the board for a full season, which is much cheaper than buying an actual board and it gives you time to look around.

Answer 5

if i'm riding Australia Groomers and doing park

i thought traditional camber would be the way to go but the companies don't seem to be manufacturing them anymore and stores aren't stocking them for the most part, any other alternatives suited to the terrain

Answer 6

If your a beginner the best snowboard is a freestyle snowboard. They are easier to turn and more forgiving when you lose your balance.

Answer 7

If you are a very beginner dont get twin tips get any thing besides those that fits you.