I wanted to hold off on writing this update, on my Drake and Northwave 2012 / 2013 Kit, until I got the chance to ride some fresh powder. Which I…
Drake and Northwave 2012 / 2013 Kit
The new kit for this season arrived last week just in time to be packed up ready for the season in Andorra. The kit is as follows: Drake Descent 157,…
Link Friday: 2012-2013 Snowboard Buyers Guide
With the start of the new season only months away, thoughts turn to all the new kit out this year. I’ve listed out 4 links to various sites offering up…
How to build a snowboard balance bar / rail
Here’s something to keep you busy and still working on snowboarding throughout the summer! A snowboard balance bar / rail. Great for fitness and trying some new tricks out in…
Tips Monday: Toe & Heel cup binding adjustments
It’s one or the other, compromise fine tuning of stance width to enable fine tuning of where the binding sits (edge to edge) or vice vica. Unless of course you…
Tips Monday: Stance width & binding angles
…would you stand like that if I got you to do some squats in the gym? …then why stand like that on your snowboard….? One thing that we haven’t covered…
Tips Monday: Angle / Rotating the high backs
Over the past couple of weeks I have been discussing ways that you can alter / customise your bindings to enhance your riding. These can be found in the Tips-Mondays…
Tips Monday: High backs & forward lean
Filling the gap As a general rule, when selecting a snowboard binding in the shop, you want something that can be adjusted easily on the hill. No matter if you…
Tips Monday: Where to position the toe strap
Check out my new toe strap! Last week I touched on the subject of snowboard bindings and in particular, the ankle strap and it’s position around the boot. (read Tips…
Tips Monday: 4 things to know about your bindings
Do you know everything about your snowboard bindings? Can you adjust and fully customise them? Do you know what those extra screw holes are for? or haven’t you changed them…
2 things you must consider when buying a snowboard
Looking at getting a new board? Then read this! A response I gave to a question on the post, Buying a Snowboard – Basic Guide, that I wrote back in…
Buying a Snowboard – Basic Guide
I’m often asked when coaching, what type and style of snowboard is best to buy. This is especially the case when coaching freestyle and more so when instructing beginners. Choosing…