Today's reader question: I want to ride faster when I snowboard, but I always get scared when I start to go fast. What can I do to learn to ride faster? Honestly this is one of those things that you don't train directly. Let me explain: 1) Your … [Continue reading]
What Snowboard Companies Are Doing Wrong In Their Marketing
April 28, 2013 by 11 Comments
Long time readers will know that one of my pet peeves with snowboard companies (and all companies in general) is crappy customer service. There's a lack of emphasis on really taking care of the people who follow you and buy your product. Now don't … [Continue reading]
Voleurz Returns For One Final Snowboard Video
April 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this season the ski/snowboard film crew Voleurz called it quits. It was a sad day and many were bummed to see one of the most fun Canadian film crews disband. Well Whistler has a local film contest every year and the crew decided to … [Continue reading]
Good Snowboard Backpack Recommendations
April 26, 2013 by 4 Comments
Today's reader question: I'm looking for a good backpack for snowboarding. I'm not going into the backcountry, so I don't need a full on avalanche pack, but I want something that has a lined pocket to carry spare goggles and a water pack inside as … [Continue reading]
Beginner Snowboarder Vs. Advanced Snowboarder – Passenger Or Driver?
April 25, 2013 by 8 Comments
Today's reader question: What would you say is the biggest difference between a beginner snowboarder's turning and an advanced rider? And how can I get to that advanced level with my turns? I'd say the biggest difference is the lack of power and … [Continue reading]
Why You’re Not The Snowboarder You Think You Are
April 24, 2013 by 6 Comments
There's a viral ad video going around right now called the 'Dove Real Beauty Sketches'. Now stay with me... I'll relate this back to snowboarding, I promise. In the video, they take a person into a room and get them to describe themselves to a … [Continue reading]
Our Snowboard Trick Secrets Course (Where Is It?!)
April 23, 2013 by 5 Comments
So I said 2 weeks ago that our online snowboard training course (details here: Snowboard Trick Secrets) would be released roughly around this time, so I wanted to fill you guys in on what's going on and where it is. The course is done, but I'm … [Continue reading]
The One Good Thing About No Snowboarding & Hot Weather
April 21, 2013 by 6 Comments
It'll keep this short (pun intended) because I've written on this exact topic before (3 reasons summer isn't *that* bad), but with so many people getting bummed that the season is ending, I have to remind you of the one upside of summer arriving in … [Continue reading]
A Peek At Next Season’s Snowboard Gear
April 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I'm sure I'm not the only one who likes to check out what gear is coming out next snowboard season and what new snowboard/gear designs are around the corner, so here's something I stumbled upon today. This site has scanned catalogues for a huge … [Continue reading]
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