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List of Major Snowboard Brands Based On Type

November 21st, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

There are hundreds of snowboard brands on the market at the moment. And the trend for new brands will only increase as the sport becomes more popular and starts to be seen as the winter cousin of skateboarding. Most brands have a wide range of boards just as they have a wide array of gear and equipment. Some snowboard brands only produce gear like jackets and pants or protective gear like helmets, goggles and padding. Other companies specialize in beginner boards or a particular style of boarding. The style dictates the shape and length of the board. This article will give a list of the major snowboard brands and some things to consider before you buy snowboard equipment.

Most people have an opinion on the type of equipment they like. The same goes for snowboards and it may not always be a logical rationale that they use to make the decision. A beginner will go for a general purpose board that can allow them to free ride mainly but also allow them to try tricks and jumps in the freestyle way. After this they will probably be attracted to the design on the board. Sure the design is nice but it is not the be all and end all of deciding which board to get.

Hire Before Buying

Without doubt the best way to get a feel for the different brands of snowboard is to rent out a few different brands before you buy anything. Buying a snowboard can be quite expensive so it makes a lot of sense to first be sure that it is the right sport for you an that the brand of board suites you. This goes for all the other equipment too. You can pretty much rent most things and when this applies to boards you can check out a few different brands before closing in on your favorite make.

Some Snowboard Brands

If you are seeking an all-rounder snowboard, the mountain snowboards like Rome Anthem, Flow Team and Burton are great favorites with many snowboarders both inexperienced to professional.

Gnu’s Rider’s Choice is among the snowboard brands best and if you are a twin tip snowboard kind of person, check out Ride Society’s boards or even Forum Grudge, CAPiTA and Sapient Lotus.

Others major brands include Elan, Nidecker. Rossignol and Salomon, more commonly associated with skiing, also produce good snowboards. There is a distinction between men’s, women’s and children’s boards. This is primarily to do with size and design.

For the top snowboard brands, expect to pay several hundred dollars for an innovative, styling ride. If you prefer to save a bit of money then wait until the pre-season or end of season sales. The prices will be considerably cheaper. Online sites are good for getting cheaper deals but you really need to know what you are buying. Ideally test out the board by renting before you buy it online. For beginners who are seeking introductory or inexpensive snowboard brands, the pricing is more like one hundred fifty to three hundred dollars for a board.