Buying your first Snowboard

How to choose the right board - A comprehensive guide for the first time buyer

You have been bitten by the Bug and it is now time to buy your first board! After spending your hard earned cash on renting boards and buying lift passes, you have decided that you are going to be a snowboarder. Welcome to the family!

The first step to getting you on a board that will help you progress is understanding snowboard design and what makes a good board for a beginner.

For first time buyers, snowboard design and construction can seem like a maze of jargon, but with a little help, it's really quite simple. Firstly, you need to consider where you are going to be riding and the style of riding you are going to be doing, as this will determine wether you require a longer or shorter board.