| Boards: Their are many different kinds of boards. Long boards are mostly for racing and going down hills. Long boards are faster than short boards. Most boards are made of fiberglass. Steel edges allows easier turning. Companys make board wax to apply to the bottom of the board to make it go faster. | There many different brands of boards. Some are cheaper then others but may not be as good. Just a board can be any where from $100 to $400. Some well known brands are Forum, K2, Burton, Sims and Lamar |
This is what a snowboard looks like. |
Bindings are what hold people onto
the board. There are different kinds of bindings and many different
brands of bindings. Bindings are essential to snowboarding.
The three main types are, soft-boot system, hard-boot system and
step-in.
Step-in are the simplest and the easiest
to use. Most people start with step-in bindings. Most people
who ride freestyle use step-in.
Soft-boot systems are what most
people have. To use them you put your foot in them and snap it
in. Their are two kinds: ratchet, and snap-in. Ratchet are the
most common out of the two.
Hard-boot is used mainly for racing and slalom. The boot is hard and acts as part of the binding. |
Good boots are important for
snowboarding. They need to have good ankle support and flex at the
same time. Boots correspond to the bindings that they are made
for. 
Hard boots are hard and are a little uncomfortable
but effective. Even though they are very good for snowboarding they
aren't very good for anything else.
Soft boots are more comfortable. They lace
up. They are preferred by most snowboarders. They have good
ankle support. They have flex and are good for climbing up hills. Step-in boots are good for boarding and are good for snowboarding. They have a metal fitting on the bottom so they can clip in.
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The guy in this picture has gloves, a hat, and goggles. |
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It is important to have Good clothing when snowboarding.
You need to have a coat that has flex and is comfortable, but needs to keep you warm. Your coat should be waterproof if you want to stay out for long. Pants are just as important as a coat. They need to be very flexible. If they aren't, You could crash. Goggles are sometimes needed but not all the time. You need them when it is snowing or you are going fast. Gloves should be worn at all times. If not worn, you may get frostbite. A hat should be worn for ear and head protection.
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