Snowboards

If you are lucky enough to be buying new boots, bindings and a board buy in that order! But choosing a new board can prove a little overwhelming, so where should you start?

Snowboards

Salomon Snowboards Mans Board

Salomon Snowboards / Winter Sports

1.Those of you out there that just arent into any kind of rocker variation at all, and really just want a Camber board that you know and trust, and an excellent one at that, let us guide you to the M...

£360.00

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Salomon Snowboards The Villain

Salomon Snowboards / Winter Sports

The Villain was an instant hit last season in its first outing and will again prove to be much sought after. This Twin Shaped board features New Rock Out Camber that is flat between the bindings for ...

£350.00

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Salomon Snowboards The Villain Wide

Salomon Snowboards / Winter Sports

The Villain was an instant hit last season in its first outing and will again prove to be much sought after. This Twin Shaped board features New Rock Out Camber that is flat between the bindings for ...

£350.00

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Salomon Snowboards Wonder

Salomon Snowboards / Winter Sports

The Wonder is a great all mountain board with a friendly flex for fun times all the time. The Shape and flex is engineered to be energetic but forgiving to ride, so those riders looking for fast prog...

£290.00

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Salomon Snowboards District

Salomon Snowboards / Winter Sports

The Districts features Salomons awesome Shadow fit that fit your boots like a shadow, allowing you more freedom of movement for better board control, yet with enough support for harder riding. The min...

£180.00

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Salomon Snowboards Vendetta

Salomon Snowboards / Winter Sports

The Vendetta bindings are a great compliment to boards like the Salomon Wonder. The easy going flex makes them perfect for riders that prefer more control and freedom to play around, or beginners tha...

£130.00

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Salomon Snowboards F22 10/11

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Salomon F22 is Salomons premier Fusion Series boot, blending a sleek low profile fit with top end levels of comfort. By fusing the liner to the shell and reducing the amount of material used, the ...

£114.00

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Salomon Snowboards Savage 10/11

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Salomon Savage is a lightweight softer flexing boot suitable for beginner to intermediate riders. Whether you like to lap the parks or hunt down the powder, this boot has all the comfort and durab...

£90.00

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Salomon Snowboards F22 11/12

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Salomon F22 is a low profile boot that reduces the footprint and maximises board feel. By fusing the liner to the shell the F22 uses less material so reduces overall sole length, benefitting large...

£120.00

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Salomon Snowboards Dialogue 11/12

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Salomon Dialogue has one of the best out-of-box fits on the market, and is lightweight, low profile and versatile, with a mid flex suitable for all levels and styles of riding. Upgraded this seaso...

£126.00

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Buying a snowboard can be an expensive outlay so get it right first time. Read our guide so that you spend wisely. A good starting point is to establish what level of boarder you are or want to be. Budget can also be an important criteria. Also, follow our guide on how to measure up for a board.

What terrain will you be riding?

This is a good starting point. The right snowboard for you is one designed for the terrain you prefer. All mountain boards will perform anywhere on the mountain. They can either be directional or twin tips and are favoured by most boarders. Freestyle boards have twin tips and are for jumps, spins and tricks in the park. Wide boards are extra wide versions of all mountain boards designed for riders with large feet. Split boards are backcountry specific where the board essentially splits in two to resemble skis. Freeride boards are for off piste and backcountry. Powder boards, as the title suggets, are for riders who will spend all their time in deep fluffy snow. There are also women specific boards which tend to have narrower waists and softer flex.

It is important to note that boards are now classified by terrain preferences not by ability level. It is usually recommended however that beginners opt for all mountain boards.

Board shape

Here you need to choose between directional boards and true twins. Directional boards are for riding downhill and are good for riding all over the mountain. True twins can ride forward or backwards so are useful in terrain parks.

Cambers and rockers

Camber snowboards are also known as regular boards and are really for experienced riders who want to go fast. Rocker boards have an upturned nose and tail and are good in powder and when riding rails. They tend to be favoured by more novice riders.

What size of board?

To get the right length stand a board on its tail, its nose should reach somewhere between your nose and your chin. Many boarders want long boards for speed, park riders often favour shorter boards. In terms of sidecut radius, narrower waists are often favoured for beginners. Snowboards have metal edges that provide control and steering, a longer edge provides stability at high speed, a shorter edge is good for turn and spins.