Snowboarding 101

Whether it's is your first time snowboarding or you're a seasoned off piste professional, our guide to snowboarding covers everything from the bare essentials to top tips on getting the most from your snowboarding holiday.

Establishing Your Snowboard Stance

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Every devoted snowboarder knows that having the perfect stance in this sport is crucial. A proper stance will allow you to maintain the best possible balance while on your snowboard. Choosing the right position will help you have a good time, while being comfortable, easing the strain on your muscles and stabilizing your energy to [...]

First aid tips and advice while snowboarding

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Extreme sports are very exciting and fun. On the other hand, snowboarding is also considered dangerous to many people. The risk of falling can lead to several serious injuries if the rider is not careful. Some injuries are unavoidable and bound to happen. Being alone while snowboarding increases these risks. Being calm and knowing what [...]

How to find a cheap snowboard

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Ok, so you are new to the world of Snowboarding. Or maybe you have tried it out a few times and you’ve finally decided that this is definitely for you. That’s cool, but now you realize that you don’t have any equipment or materials to call your own! Snowboarding can be one of the most [...]

The Essential Guide to Snowboarding Styles

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Snowboarding- one of the greatest and most exciting sports in the world today. Whether a man or woman, every true boarder knows that personal style is incredibly important; almost as important as the snowboard itself! There are initially three top snowboarding styles that boarders can choose from, including freestyle, freeride and alpine/race. These are imperative [...]

The girl’s guide to avoiding snowboard injuries

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Snowboarding can be a lot of fun however as with all sports, injuries can arise due to different reasons.  Snowboarding injuries can be quite nasty and put you out of action for a decent amount of time.  Girls should take heed of the following precautions when going snowboarding. 1. Get Fit Being physically fit is [...]