Types of snowboards
- All-mountain: Best for riding anywhere on the mountain
- Freestyle: Best for playful riding in or out of the terrain park
- Freeride: Best for steep, ungroomed snow
- Powder: Best for maximum float in deep snow
- Splitboards: Best for backcountry touring and travel uphill
Find the right length
- Stand a board on its tail; the nose of the board should reach between your nose and chin
- Use brand size charts to get a more precise fit
Snowboard profile
- Camber: Rises in the middle for good grip on hard snow, control at high speeds; popular with experienced riders
- Rocker: Upturned tips and tails excels for powder, park tricks and easy turns; popular with beginners and park riders
- Camber/rocker: Balances the edge hold of camber with easy turns and float of rocker
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