How to Buy The Perfect Snowboard--Part One


higher speeds but not so good for the rider who doesn't weigh much and cannot get the board to flex with bodyweight alone. The rule of thumb here is stand a board upright on its tip or tail, hold the upper end tightly with your hand, and press your foot into the middle of the board. Observe how much flex there is. You want a fair amount, but not too much, which can cause a sloppy ride.

Stay tuned next month for Part Two of this article. I will discuss how to buy a snowboard based on function, or how you want to ride.

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