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Snowboard gear guides

Choose, fit and set up your equipment, then plan the costs and travel around your trip.

Snowboarder standing on a groomed run above a valley of snowy mountains

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Snowboarder standing sideways on a board on snow, illustrating snowboard stance

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Find your snowboard stance

Find out if you ride regular or goofy and how to stand on a board.

Two snowboarders in helmets sitting in the snow on a sunny slope while looking for snowboard lessons

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How to find snowboard lessons

Find a good place to learn nearby and compare lessons before booking.

Snowboarder in a navy jacket and helmet on a groomed slope gesturing with both hands, as a snowboard instructor might while teaching

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How to become a snowboard instructor

Compare certification pathways and plan your route to teaching.

Row of snowboards with bindings on a shop rack in front of boot shelves, showing gear that adds to snowboarding costs

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How much does snowboarding cost?

Real resort prices for tickets, lessons and rentals, plus a budget plan.

Snowboards and pairs of snowboard boots on a rental shop bench, the gear that makes up snowboard rental costs

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Snowboard rental costs

Real snowboard rental prices, what’s included and rental age rules.

Row of snowboards standing upright in the snow with mountains behind, for riders planning to snowboard on a budget

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How to snowboard on a budget

Practical ways to cut snowboarding costs, with real resort deals.

Snowboard clamped in blue vises above a workbench with a blue wax block, plastic scraper, brush and waxing iron

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Snowboard waxing and tuning costs

Real shop prices for waxing, sharpening, tuning and base repair.

Row of different snowboards standing upright in the snow, a choice to make when learning how to choose a snowboard

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How to choose a snowboard

Match board type, profile and flex to your ability and terrain.

Row of snowboards of different lengths standing upright in the snow

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Find your snowboard size

Choose the right board length and width for your weight, boots and riding style.

Gloved hands fastening a strap on a snowboard binding while setting up snowboard bindings

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How to set up snowboard bindings

Mount, install and remove bindings with the right hardware.

Gloved hands working the ratchet and strap of a black snowboard binding on a board resting in the snow

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How to adjust snowboard bindings

Fine-tune angles, stance width, straps and forward lean.

Gloved hands tightening a strap on a snowboard binding while checking how the binding fits the boot

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How to choose and size snowboard bindings

Match binding size to your boots, then check board fit and flex.

Several different snowboards standing side by side in the snow, like a snowboard quiver

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How to build a snowboard quiver

Plan a set of boards that covers your riding without overlap.

Row of snowboards of different sizes standing in the snow, for comparing kids’ snowboard sizing

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How to size a snowboard for kids

Size a child’s board from the model chart, weight and boots.

Snowboards with bindings lined up on a shop rack, the kind of selection you might check when you buy a used snowboard

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How to buy a used snowboard

Check a second-hand board’s model, condition and fit before buying.

Snowboard with bindings resting on groomed snow, the area where a snowboard stomp pad and leash are fitted

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Using a snowboard stomp pad and leash

Fit a stomp pad and use a leash to keep your board under control.

Several used snowboards standing upright in the snow, gear that could be reused or recycled

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Reusing and recycling snowboard equipment

Repair, pass on, sell or recycle old snowboard gear responsibly.

Snowboarder in a helmet and mirrored goggles dressed for a day on the mountain

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What to wear snowboarding

Layer up to stay warm, dry and comfortable all day.

Pair of snowboard boots on a workshop shelf, ready for a snowboard boot fit check

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How snowboard boots should fit

Measure, size and fit-check snowboard boots before you buy.

Snowboard boots and liners laid out for heat molding in a boot-fitting workshop

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Breaking in and heat molding boots

Heat mold, break in and stop heel lift in snowboard boots.

Rider sitting down to put on snowboard boots and fasten the laces

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Put on, tighten and loosen snowboard boots

Put on, tighten, loosen and take off laced, speed-lace and BOA boots.

Snowboard helmet being checked for fit before a day on the slopes

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How to choose and fit a snowboard helmet

Measure, fit, adjust and replace a snowboard helmet.

Snowboarder wearing a helmet and mirrored snowboard goggles on the mountain

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How to choose snowboard goggles

Fit goggles with your helmet, choose lenses and ride with glasses.

Snowboard mounted on an indoor wall, showing how to hang a snowboard on a wall

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How to hang a snowboard on a wall

Display or store your board on a wall, safely and securely.

Snowboard secured with a cable lock, showing how to lock a snowboard at the resort

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How to lock and secure your snowboard

Lock your board properly and cut the risk of theft.

Snowboards loaded for a road trip, showing how to transport a snowboard by car

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How to transport a snowboard by car

Roof racks, in-car loading and truck beds, done safely.

Snowboard packed in a travel bag, illustrating how to fly and travel with a snowboard

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How to fly and travel with a snowboard

Airline rules, fees and packing for flying with your board.

Backpack, helmet, goggles and gloves on the snow, ready to ship a snowboard and gear ahead of a trip

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How to ship a snowboard

Package, measure and send your board by carrier.

Snowboarder on a snowy slope being filmed, illustrating how to film snowboarding

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How to film snowboarding

Plan shots, mount cameras safely and edit better videos.

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