by Adriana Noton
Snowboarding gives many people a thrill when they try it and turn it into a regular, seasonal activity. This means years upon years of visiting dry slope centers or snowy locations where they can pull out their snowboarding equipment and just enjoy doing what they love. Snowboarding requires the user to balance on an especially-made board that carries them across the snow, while leaving control in their hands. It's essentially the combination of skiing and skateboarding and this results in a flexible combination of the two. To become a skilled snowboarder requires not only time and practice, but quality equipment as well. Finding the right equipment can take time as only you will know exactly what feels right, though you can follow some simply tips beforehand to help you on your way. Here is some information about snowboarding equipment, specifically the board, boots and bindings.
Choosing Your Board
Choosing the correct snowboard can be a bewildering prospect to many newcomers as they come in many shapes, sizes and materials. Many of these aren't explained on seller's websites and visits instore require many questions asked. However, the are some fairly basic rules that you can follow to improve the suitability of your board, all of which are dependent on your budget and your physique.
To generalize, it is the rider's height, weight and flexibility that determines what board they choose. Weight takes precedence as it affects the board's length and stiffness before anything else. The rider's average weight is directly proportionate to the length of the board. A rider of 40-50kg could choose a board around 150cm. 55-65kg could choose 155cm. 68-75kg could choose 160cm. 78-88kg could choose 165cm. Only general rules, the longer the board, the more stable it is, but this in turn results in less responsiveness.
For long-term use, a high-end board should be considered essential equipment. A cheap board will be more difficult to control and last a lot less time than a high-quality board, which is designed for multiple seasons and good control. The sophisticated materials used in the manufacturing of the boards means it's not only strong and sturdy, but also light weight, which is important for not only using it, but carrying it too.
Clothing
Boots and binders affect comfort and control. Individuals with larger feet should be aware that they can suffer from toe drag, which will result in a reduction in control and speed. Wider boards can account for this, but so can raisers. The boots themselves should be a tight fit around the heel and your toes should touch the end. The liner is heat moldable material and will adjust to fit your feet over time. Be sure to wear them with your snowboard socks to ensure they mold correctly.
Binders attach your boots to the snowboard equipment. Soft systems such as strap-on/flow-in systems provide the highest degree of flexibility and comfort. Step-in systems can be used with soft and hard boots and are a good mix of control and comfort. Hard systems such as plate and lever binders are the least flexible, but provide a high degree of control and can only be used with hard boots.
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