Snowboarding Q&A Archive

  • I'm no expert when it comes to park riding, but these are a few things that have helped me over the last few seasons.

    Snowboard Freestyle Progression Tips

    Posted on February 15, 2012 | 1 Comment
    I'm no expert when it comes to park riding, but these are a few things that have helped me over the last few seasons.

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  • If you've seen the Transworld Gear Guide you've seen a gift card worth $500 to a company called Red Star World Wear which sells sunglasses and watches. Since this issue was delivered, I've seen a lot of people asking whether this is a scam.

    Is Red Star World Wear a Scam?

    Posted on September 4, 2011 | 113 Comments
    If you've seen the Transworld Gear Guide you've seen a gift card worth $500 to a company called Red Star World Wear which sells sunglasses and watches. Since this issue was delivered, I've seen a lot of people asking whether this is a scam.

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  • Chance are you have no idea what a "leash" is, because your home mountain doesn't require one. A snowboard leash is a little strappy thing that fastens to your binding, and then variously to your boot/laces or clips around your ankle. It allegedly prevents the snowboard from going rogue. Allegedly.

    What is a Snowboard Leash?

    Posted on November 13, 2010 | 6 Comments
    Chance are you have no idea what a "leash" is, because your home mountain doesn't require one. A snowboard leash is a little strappy thing that fastens to your binding, and then variously to your boot/laces or clips around your ankle. It allegedly prevents the snowboard from going rogue. Allegedly.

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  • When you're dropping thousands of dollars on equipment, you should probably go with the company that stands behind what they sell you and not the one who scrapes the thinnest margins on discounted gear.

    The Lowest Price isn’t Always the Best Deal

    Posted on October 21, 2010 | No Comments
    When you're dropping thousands of dollars on equipment, you should probably go with the company that stands behind what they sell you and not the one who scrapes the thinnest margins on discounted gear.

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  • If there's one thing that British snowboarders bond over it's the love/hate relationship with dryslope. If you aren't rich enough to have the money up front to go away to a snowy nirvana or crazy enough to head on out for a season then the homely dryslope is probably your best bet.

    The Joy of Dryslope: Give it a Try

    Posted on October 19, 2010 | No Comments
    If there's one thing that British snowboarders bond over it's the love/hate relationship with dryslope. If you aren't rich enough to have the money up front to go away to a snowy nirvana or crazy enough to head on out for a season then the homely dryslope is probably your best bet.

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  • I'm putting together a hit list of as many of these spots in my neck of the woods as possible. Here's one that I'm not telling about until after we assault it.

    Where are the Best Urban Snowboarding Spots in Michigan?

    Posted on October 13, 2010 | 2 Comments
    I'm putting together a hit list of as many of these spots in my neck of the woods as possible. Here's one that I'm not telling about until after we assault it.

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  • Riding switch on a directional board is going to feel a little different,but this has less to do with the shape of the board and more to do with the fact that you're probably not very good at riding switch. A twin shaped board is going to help because it's symmetric, but it's not going to do the work for you. You still need to know how to ride switch.

    Riding Switch on a Directional Snowboard

    Posted on September 22, 2010 | 2 Comments
    Riding switch on a directional board is going to feel a little different,but this has less to do with the shape of the board and more to do with the fact that you're probably not very good at riding switch. A twin shaped board is going to help because it's symmetric, but it's not going to do the work for you. You still need to know how to ride switch.

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  • If you're not ready to pay for a flight to New Zealand or Chile, you're going to have to find yourself a glacier. That is really the only way you can play in the summer.

    Where Can You Snowboard in the Summer?

    Posted on August 8, 2010 | No Comments
    If you're not ready to pay for a flight to New Zealand or Chile, you're going to have to find yourself a glacier. That is really the only way you can play in the summer.

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