| Snowboading is a sport that is enjoyed by an | | | | good reason. With a little more versatility in direction |
| increasing number of people. It should not be surprising | | | | than the All Mountain types, the freestyle board tends |
| to find that there are a number of snowboard options | | | | to be a little wider and a little shorter. These qualities |
| on the market these days. If you need some help in | | | | are what help the freestyle to be easier to shift |
| deciding which snowboard option is right for you, here | | | | directions. They also are less impacted by bumpy |
| are a few facts about snowboards to help you decide | | | | ground underneath the powder, and give the rider a |
| what to buy. | | | | little more control. Freestyle boards lend themselves |
| Essentially, there are three types of snowboards. Each | | | | more easily to tricks that involve terrain parks and |
| different type of board comes in a variety of materials | | | | halfpipes. However, they do not do as well for carving |
| and may be constructed with some differences from | | | | turns or faster one directional moves as does the All |
| one model to another. It is important to remember that | | | | Mountain board. |
| different snowboards are geared toward different | | | | The race board is great for competitions, because it is |
| types of riding techniques. | | | | narrower than either of the other two boards. The |
| Currently, the most popular type is the All Mountain | | | | construction tends to be stiffer than the freestyle or All |
| board. Sometimes referred to as a free ride board, this | | | | Mountain models. This makes the race board a great |
| one is often considered to be the most versatile of | | | | choice when you want to combine the best features |
| any type of snowboard. The All Mountain board is | | | | of the other two boards. With increased speed, a solid |
| particularly recommended for loose powder surfaces | | | | ability to turn when needed, and superior edge holding |
| and is great for just about any type of trick you want | | | | ability when on packed snow, the race board is a |
| to perform. The board itself is meant to be ridden | | | | great choice for the accomplished snowboarder. |
| mostly in one direction and as such may not be the | | | | Knowing a little about what you like to do with a |
| best fit if your tricks include a lot of swerving or | | | | snowboard and comparing that to the strengths of the |
| changing direction. The tail on this type of board is | | | | three main types on the market, you can narrow your |
| usually more narrow than other types, and also a little | | | | search for the perfect board down a great deal. |
| shorter and flat. For beginners, this is a great board to | | | | Check out the various snowboard options at your local |
| use as you develop your expertise. | | | | sporting goods store and start having fun with your |
| Freestyle boards are gaining in popularity, and with | | | | new snowboard. |