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…
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: 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…
End of Season Snowboard Sale
What Snowboard setup would you Buy if you were given £500 Now that the season has passed half way point, various outlets and shops will be preparing for their spring…
2011 K2 Fastplant Review – All Black Shredder
Earlier this season I picked up a K2 Fastplant and have been riding it since being in Davos. Back in October last year when researching the board and checking up…
Synergy Snowsports Team photos , Ride snowboards and Special Blend Clothing
Over the course of the next month I’ll be adding regular pictures and video clips with what’s going on out here in Switzerland. First off is a team photo –…
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…
Escape 5’9 Peanut Surfboard
Escape 5’9″ Peanut: 5’9″, 20 ½ (Epoxy) Enter the new addition to my quiver. I say quiver, when in fact I only have 2 surfboards… After trying out the demo…