Welcome to the Snowboarding Spot at Riptionary.com

Included below are introductions to our comprehensive novice guides. You should find everything to get you on the slopes in not time.

SNOWBOARDS
Choosing the correct length of the snowboard depends on many factors - your skill level, weight, shoe size and the type of riding want to do. For the average snowboarder who rides in resort conditions, weight will be the main factor in deciding the best board. Since snowboards are designed around the weight of riders, height of the rider does not matter...read more.

BOOTS
Choosing your boot is probably the most important decision you're going to make in snowboarding. It's very important that you take your time and try on as many boots as necessary to find out which boot will fit you best and offer you the support and flexibility you need...read more.

BINDINGS
Choosing the right snowboard bindings for the type of riding you plan on doing is as important as choosing the right board...read more.

STANCES
Simply put your stance is whether you're more comfortable riding left or right foot forward. This is most often referred to as goofy or regular foot and will determine which way you mount your bindings...read more.

RIDING STYLES
Before you go dropping your hard earned coin on a rig, it's important to know what type of snowboarding you want to do. Boards are designed for specific types of riding, and you don't want to make the mistake of buying a board that isn't going to work...read more.

WAXING
To maintain a snowboard you should wax it at least two times a season - for the average rider. If you're heading to the slopes every weekend, you may want to wax it more often...read more.

TUNING
The first step in tuning your board will be to debur the edge. To do this, apply even pressure, while dragging the honing stone down the edge of your board from tip to tail...read more.