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Choosing gear
Articles tagged “Choosing gear”.
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Articles Technique November 11, 2026
How do you choose a carving snowboard? Why our principal says go straight to a top-end board
Linking turns and eyeing a carving board? KAKU: beginners don't need one; later, judge stiffness, sidecut radius, effective edge; if serious, buy top-end once.
Read → Gear November 11, 2026
What length snowboard do I need? Decide what it's for first, then check your height
Choose by use first: all-round, carving, ground-trick and powder boards each have trade-offs. Then pick a length; 'height minus X cm' is only a final check.
Read → Gear November 11, 2026
Are quick-entry snowboard bindings any good? First decide what you'll use them for
Quick-entry or strap? KAKU asks what they're for: everyday riding favours efficiency, focused practice favours performance and adjustability. Feet can differ.
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