Snowboard fashion

Snowboarding is all about self-expression and graphics keep that vibe in motion even when riders are sitting still. Next year’s boards are dominated by original, flashy handmade art, new material finishes, tons of bright colors, stripes, and innovative themes that will turn snowboard shops into galleries come next winter. Self-expression is all about individualism. A [...]

Snowboarding materials

New technologies and materials do more than just pamper riders; they also come together for a dieter’s wet dream of decreasing weight while increasing strength, power, and speed.
Wood welding—a crazy new technology that is not only removing toxic materials and weight, but also creating stronger boards—will debut in Nidecker’s 2007/08 line. Designed by [...]

Snowboarding trends

One of the biggest foes that R&D teams worked on slaying for 2007/08 is the demons of chatter. Smoothing out the ride not only reduces the chances of early senility due to high-speed edge catches, but also adds Ron Jeremy longevity to your day on snow by reducing leg fatigue. The introduction of rubber sidewalls [...]