Boards

Brand

• Amplid7
  Crafted by Burtons first designer, Peter Bauer, Amplid skis and snowboards are amazingly high tech. Great research has gone into every thought of every ski and snowboard. Amplid make some of the best gear around, they look great and ride amazingly well. You will never be disappointed with an Amplid.
• APO2
  APO is a unique snowboarding and skiing brand hailing from France and specialising in high quality, playful snowboards, skis and bindings for the discerning freestyle skier or snowboarder, looking for contemporary design, colours and graphics integrated with the latest technology.
• Arbor7
  The wood is good! Arbor are famous for clear decks on snowboards, skateboards and long board cruisers - enabling you to see the natural wood core. It is no ordinary wood either. Arbor carefully select different timbers and laminate them to give the optimum flex patterns and ultimate board control. Arbor Snowboards, skateboards and long board cruisers are stunningly beautiful. Each one is a beautiful piece of art. Very eco friendly too!
• Burton5
  Burton is one of the most successful snowboarding companies in the world for two reasons - they were one of the very first and you do not get to be number one without being good. Burton gear has a great reputation and their after sales service is great too. The Burton product range is now colossal - covering almost everything you need to go snowboarding. Many a skier can be seen wearing Burton outerwear too!
• Capita5
  For a better snowboarding experience, more days on the hill, or deeper and deeper pow, choose CAPiTA. Whatever it is you want to manifest, it can become a reality when CAPiTA is in your life. This snowboarding brand gives you great graphics as well as all the latest tech to ensure you have the best boarding experience.
• DC22
  DC. Pure skate heritage. One of the original skate shoe companies. Skate style clothing and accessories. DC are also big time into snowboards, snowboard boots and snowboard outerwear and also cover BMX, Surf and MTX. The brand is big, loose and loud!
• Dupraz6
  Inspiring shapes and true surf style performance are the qualities deeply rooted in Dupraz snowboards and skis. If you are a freeride enthusiast and / or love deep powder, then the radical Dupraz shapes should be top of your wish list. Dupraz - the most fun you can have on the mountain.
• Elan3
  Elan manufacture snowboards for brands all over the world. This unique fact allows them to select the best technologies for their own products truly making them the best snowboards in the world.
• Endeavor15
  Cutting edge designs and artist collaboration graphics set Endeavor apart from run of the mill snowboard brands. Contemporary designs, colours and graphics are what Endeavor are all about visually but it is what underneath that really counts. Endeavour tech, on both their snowboards and snowboard bindings, is up there with the best of the best. With less than 1% off their snowboards or bindings being returned under warranty, Endeavor have a great reputation for quality too.
• Flow30
  Flow are out and out market leaders in the step-in snowboard binding market. Every season Flow manage to raise the bar and introduce new, exciting and innovative models - not only for snowboard bindings but also across their range of snowboards and snowboard boots. Flow snowboard boots are a "no brainer" - they work superbly well with Flow bindings as well as any other make of binding. Because Flow's reputation was originally founded in snowboard bindings, they have had to fight hard to win market share in the snowboard market but have achieved this by loading all their boards with the best tech at the lowest possible prices.
• Forum3
  Forum produce snowboards, boots and bindings as well a full range of clothes and apparel for snowboarding. Forum snowboarding gear tends to be aimed at younger riders and therefore comes in a great range of modern, youthful colours and styles. The prices are sweet too! Once upon a time, Forum was owned by Burton!
• FTwo8
  FTwo - big in the world of windsurfing with their sister brand 'F2', FTwo are massive in the European snowboard scene but, up until recently, slightly less well know in the UK. Their snowboard reputation comes from race winning alpine boards but FTWO now produce a full snowboard line up, covering the entire snowboard market. German design and engineering means you get a snowboard which is going to perform well in all conditions, with high quality and durability to match.
• K29
  K2 started making their skis in 1962 and their aim was to be the best ski company in the world and to have the most fun doing it. This aim still lives on today and is evident in their ski products. When they created the first ski featuring a fibreglass wrapped torsion box, K2 in essence invented the modern snow ski as we know it. K2 started making snowboards in 1987 and adapted the same philosophy as with their ski range. True quality and of course having fun. Their original concepts and technology drives snowboarding forward. K2 skis, snowboards, bags, boots, bindings all boast innovative designs and the latest technology to ensure you are getting the best.
• Kessler3
  Kessler - a race winning pedigree second to none - whether you snowboard or ski. Award and race winning designs which make it simple to ride or ski fast but under control at the same time. It is this 'control' that sets Kessler designs apart. More control, means more speed! More control also makes it much easier for aspiring intermediates to progress quickly and reach the highest levels of performance. Recreational skiing or snowboarding is also, therefore, very easy on a Kessler - you do not have to be a racer!
• Never Summer14
  Handmade in the USA. Never Summer make premium quality snowboards with innovative hybrid camber profiles - giving you the best of both worlds when deciding whether to go for a positive or reverse camber board. Never Summer have cracked it! Their camber profiles really work extremely well and like no others on the market. Complete with a 3 year warranty.
• Niche3
  Pioneering sustainable snowboarding, Niche Snowboards are second to none and industry leaders with the highest quality products.
• Nidecker2
  High tech and extremely durable, Nidecker Snowboards encapsulate the latest innovation, design and unrivalled performance in every snowboard they build.
• Nitro18
  For Nitro snowboarding has been their passion and focus since 1990 and it still is today. Nitro's goal has always been to progress snowboarding with products that are innovative in technology, design, and materials, always pushing the limits. With Nitro's range of snowboards, boots and accessories you can be sure to find the design and technology features to suit all your snowboarding needs. Check out Raiden bindings - also part of the Nitro family.
• Option1
• Palmer2
  Palmer was founded in 1995 by one of the BIG names: Shaun Palmer. Palmer snowboards and skis are amongst the best out there. Palmer have a reputation for design innovation - check put the Palmer Honeycomb with, you guessed it, light weight honeycomb construction. Palmer have a reputation for leading edge materials - checkout the 100% carbon fibre Palmer Platinum. Palmer have a race winning reputation - checkout the Palmer Crown. Of course, the Palmer line up also include a full range of more everyday snowboards suitable for any rider and any budget.
• Ride12
  Ride - one of the longest established premium snowboard brands around. Still producing exciting, innovative snowboards and snowboard bindings, Ride have firmly established themselves as a leader in the snowboard industry. Constant attention to detail and inspiring new ideas keep the newer brands in their place.
• Rome53
  Rome SDS - Snowboard Design Syndicate - quite simply the coolest snowboard brand on the market! Specialising in freestyle snowboards, bindings and boots Rome SDS is now also available across a wide range of snowboard apparel and accessories, including snowboard jackets, snowboard pants, snowboard hats and beanies, gloves, luggage, board bags and more. Checkout the hoodies and T's too!
• Rossignol13
  Rossignol - truly a giant in the ski and snowboard worlds, Rossignol have a pure thoroughbred race pedigree as well as providing superb equipment for recreational snowboarders and skiers. Rossignol's reputation is second to none.
• Santa Cruz2
  An incredible skate heritage has, for many years now, been transferred across to some of the best snowboarding equipment on the market. If you are into skating you will know all about Santa Cruz. If you are into snowboarding, this brand is amongst the leaders in terms of design, style and product innovation.
• Slash By Gigi3
  Based on the Volcom presses and manufactured by Nidecker, this is legendary rider Gigi Ruffs brand that stands out from the rest and delivers cutting edge performance in a unique and exciting style.
• Smokin2
  The thinking man's Lib Tech! Smokin snowboards feature MagneTraction edges and are all hand made in Lake Tahoe, so you know your getting super high quality combined with some of the best technologies in the industry. Big Up Smokin Snowboards...We Love you!
• Stepchild5
  Hard wearing and extremely durable, Stepchild Snowboards pave the way in style and performance in all aspects of freestyle riding.
• Volkl3
  Whether skis, snowboards or sportswear – everything with the Volkl brand is the result of tireless research and development efforts. The old adage,"the whole is worth more than the sum of the parts" holds true with the Völkl company. Every one of their products combines cutting-edge technology and high quality with their boundless passion for sports.
• Weekend4
  High Tech, Limited Edition boards with stunning Artist Graphics. Weekend Snowboards pave the way in style and performance in all aspects of riding.

Gender

• Unisex or Male17
  Male snowboards can be ridden by women too - so have unisex appeal. Girls need to keep an eye on the width of the board - to make sure it is not too wide for their boots size. Most girls will want to choose a unisex board with a soft flex because, compared with men of the same height, women tend to be lighter. Freestyle and beginner snowboards have soft flex characteristics.
• Female5
  Female specific snowboards tend to be narrower because women have smaller feet. They also tend to be slightly 'softer' and more flexible' because women tend to be lighter. Some may have pretty colours and flowery graphics but the graphics can also be aggressively feminist or completely neutral too.

Ability Level  

If you are a complete beginner, there is absolutely no point in buying a snowboard that is intended for advanced riders, it will actually hinder you instead of help you progress. Choose the ability level closest to what you are now and be honest with yourself! This way you can find a board that will catapult you to that next ability level in no time.

We can help you choose the ideal snowboard. Simply complete our Recommend Me a Snowboard form and one of our team will get back to you with some advice and recommendations.

• Beg / Int12
  We do not sell dedicated beginner's snowboards because most riders will quickly outgrow one of these! Instead, all the beginner / intermediate snowboards listed on our website have been selected because they are suitable for taking most riders from beginner right through to intermediate level.
• Int / Adv22
  These snowboards are for people who are confident, comfortable and relaxed on their snowboard and are looking to either specialise in a particular riding style or to maximise their all mountain performance. To achieve the increased performance, these boards are loaded with technical features which most beginners would either never notice and therefore never benefit from or which might make it more difficult for them to quickly learn to to ride.

Riding Style  

Think about the type of rider you are and how you will be using your snowboard. If you are not sure - the 'All Mountain' option is the one to go for.

We can help you choose the ideal snowboard. Simply complete our Recommend Me a Snowboard form and one of our team will get back to you with some advice and recommendations.

• Jib / Street8
  Rails and man made obstacles are your playground. You need a short, flexible, twin tip board with soft edges for sliding, jibbing and hitting boxes.
• Park / Pipe22
  Spins, grabs and kickers are your thing. You'd rather spin 5 than carve hard turns into the piste!
• All Mountain22
  You want to ride the whole mountain in style, switching from piste to park to powder with ease. Air off a few kickers, occasionally riding switch and at speed whenever you can.
• Freeride3
  Cruising the pistes and powder, covering the entire resort as quickly as you can. Cutting sharp edges into the piste, then blasting off into the powder at every opportunity, dropping cliffs if you dare but speed rather than air is your thing.
• Big Mountain-
  Powder hound. You live for riding off-piste in the deep soft white stuff.
• Boarder Cross-
  Specialist snowboards designed for racing over the rough and tumble of a boarder cross course. These boards can handle any terrain and can therefore be ridden all mountain but they are not for all riders! They are designed for speed so are very stiff and unforgiving, requiring a advanced level riding skills
• Alpine-
  Alpine or carving snowboards, for on-piste racing. Highly specialised snowboards, for advanced riders only. Alpine boards tend to be very narrow, very long and very stiff, with a big side cut radius. Riders wear hard boots.

Your Boot Size  

Ensure your snowboard is the correct width for your boots. If a snowboard is too narrow, your toes or heels may drag and catch on the snow - causing you to fall. If a snowboard is too wide, you will find it difficult to transition between turns. It is not a precise science; riders with a wide stance and open angles can ride much narrower boards but stick to this guide and you will not go far wrong!

We can help you choose the ideal snowboard. Simply complete our Recommend Me a Snowboard form and one of our team will get back to you with some advice and recommendations.

• UK 1-
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 203mm
  Maximum: 220mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 1
  Mondo 200
  USA Men's 2
  USA Women's 3
  Europe 33
  
• UK 2-
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 208mm
  Maximum: 225mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 2
  Mondo 210
  USA Men's 3
  USA Women's 4
  Europe 34
  
• UK 3-
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 213mm
  Maximum: 230mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 3
  Mondo 220
  USA Men's 4
  USA Women's 5
  Europe 35
  
• UK 4-
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 218mm
  Maximum: 235mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 4
  Mondo 230
  USA Men's 5
  USA Women's 6
  Europe 37
  
• UK 54
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 223mm
  Maximum: 240mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 5
  Mondo 240
  USA Men's 6
  USA Women's 7
  Europe 38
  
• UK 69
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 228mm
  Maximum: 245mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 6
  Mondo 250
  USA Men's 7
  USA Women's 8
  Europe 39
  
• UK 719
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 233mm
  Maximum: 250mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 7
  Mondo 260
  USA Men's 8
  USA Women's 9
  Europe 41
  
• UK 820
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 238mm
  Maximum: 255mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 8
  Mondo 270
  USA Men's 9
  USA Women's 10
  Europe 42
  
• UK 922
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 243mm
  Maximum: 260mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 9
  Mondo 280
  USA Men's 10
  USA Women's 11
  Europe 43
  
• UK 1017
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 248mm
  Maximum: 265mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 10
  Mondo 290
  USA Men's 11
  Europe 44
  
• UK 1113
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 253mm
  Maximum: 270mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 11
  Mondo 300
  USA Men's 12
  Europe 46
  
• UK 123
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 258mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 12
  Mondo 310
  USA Men's 14
  Europe 48
  
• UK 131
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 263mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 13
  Mondo 315
  USA Men's 15
  Europe 49
  
• UK 14-
  Recommended snowboard waist width:
  Minimum: 268mm
  
  Boot Size:
  UK 14

Your Weight  

Your weight is one of the most important factors when selecting a snowboard. If you are too light for a snowboard, it will be difficult to control; if you are too heavy, it will be difficult to hold an edge.

We can help you choose the ideal snowboard. Simply complete our Recommend Me a Snowboard form and one of our team will get back to you with some advice and recommendations.

• 35Kg & Under1
  5 stone 7 lbs 77 lbs
• 40 Kg3
  6 stone 4 lbs 88 lbs
• 45 Kg4
  7 stone 1 lbs 99 lbs
• 50 Kg10
  7 stone 12 lbs 110 lbs
• 55 Kg13
  8 stone 9 lbs 121 lbs
• 60 Kg19
  9 stone 6 lbs 132 lbs
• 65 Kg18
  10 stone 3 lbs 143 lbs
• 70 Kg19
  11 stone 0 lbs 154 lbs
• 75 Kg18
  11 stone 11 lbs 165 lbs
• 80 Kg13
  12 stone 8 lbs 176 lbs
• 85 Kg7
  13 stone 5 lbs 187 lbs
• 90 Kg3
  14 stone 2 lbs 198 lbs
• 95 Kg1
  14 stone 3 lbs 209 lbs
• 100 Kg1
  15 stone 10 lbs 220 lbs
• 105 Kg-
  16 stone 7 lbs 231 lbs
• 110 Kg +-
  17 stone 4 lbs 242 lbs

Year  

Snowboard design and performance evolve with time. Most manufacturers launch new models and new design features or technical specifications every year. Others simply change the colours or the graphic designs. When we quote a year for a snowboard it always refers to the second half of a season. So, if you see a 2015 snowboard, it will be referring to a snowboard launched for the 2014 / 2015 winter season.

• 201322
• 2012-
• 2011-
• 2010-
• 2009-
• 2008-

Length  

It is important to choose a snowboard which is not too short and not too long for your body weight, for your riding style and for your ability level. A board which is too long will be difficult to turn and to control. A board which is too short will be slower and will not grip the snow and ice so well when you need it to. It will also sink more easily in powder.

We can help you choose the ideal snowboard. Simply complete our Recommend Me a Snowboard form and one of our team will get back to you with some advice and recommendations.

• Under 140cm & Kids-
• 140-142cm-
• 143-145cm1
• 146-148cm3
• 149-151cm6
• 152-154cm5
• 155-157cm3
• 158-160cm4
• 161-163cm1
• 164-166cm-
• 167cm +-

Camber  

Camber profile is the curvature of the base a snowboard from the tip to the tail. Manufacturers are now producing many different camber profiles for different styles of riding. If you are into cruising around the pistes or pipe riding we recommend a traditional positive camber snowboard. For off piste and more hardcore freestyle riding there are now some alternatives to choose from.

We can help you choose the ideal snowboard. Simply complete our Recommend Me a Snowboard form and one of our team will get back to you with some advice and recommendations.

• 3D-
  AKA Triple Base Technology (TBT), No Hang Ups, Dow Tech or Wings - 3d bases make snowboarding easier by raising your contact points at the boards edges to create a catch free feel that still edges hard when you want it. Some of these bases also feature a bowl shape at the nose or tail to help turn the board easier
• Positive-
  Positive camber offers the most power in a turn, energy transmission when riding hard and stability on landings over any other shape on the market. You also get superior pop to other shapes due to the Recoil properties of a positive camber. As Rome say, " Keep The king of Pop Alive!"
• Reverse-
  Sometimes referred to as 'negative profile' or 'banana shape', reverse camber is just as it sounds, a camber turned upside down. Basically the board bends up from the centre to tip and tail. Reverse camber offers a more skate like feel on freestyle or jib specific boards and superior float when riding deep powder. This profile is also good for beginners because it makes it more difficult to catch an edge and much easier to turn and manoeuvre the snowboard. .
• Zero10
  A flat camber (zero or flatliner) profile is usually found on more freestyle orientated snowboards. The profile is completely flat from the contact points at the tip and tail and all the way through the middle section of the board. This gives you a loose, catch free feel when in the park, without too much loss of pop or edge control. The only curved sections are the tip and tail.
• Hybrid12
  A hybrid camber combines several camber profiles into a single snowboard. The aim is to give you the best of all worlds and, for the most part, manufacturers have absolutely achieved this objective. Perhaps the most common hybrid profile is to have reverse camber between the bindings and positive camber from the bindings to the contact points. This delivers a loose and catch free feel at slow speeds but gives you a stable controlled ride at high speeds or when landing off jumps.

Shape

• Twin Tip22
  A twin tip snowboard has an identical shape at the nose and tail of the board. This makes them easy to ride switch or regular and are perfect for freestyle snowboarding. An excellent choice for your first snowboard to encourage you to ride in both directions.
• Directional Twin-
  Designed to be ridden both switch and regular, these boards have a twin tip shape at the nose and tail but the side cut shape and the board's flex pattern are directional. This makes all mountain cruising easier but the board retains it's freestyle feel and playfulness. Perfect for all mountain and freestyle / park riders.
• Directional -
  Directional snowboards are designed to ride in one direction most of the time as they generally feature a set back stance and a directional side cut / flex pattern. These boards still ride absolutely fine in both directions so switch landings are not a problem. If you want an all mountain / big mountain charger that can still ride the park then these are the way to go.

Base  

The base of a snowboard comes in 4 different constructions. You may see different grades or names used from each brand, however each one will fall into one of the four categories below.

• Sintered Hybrid-
  Sintered hybrid bases are the most expensive bases on the market. These bases are manufactured in the exact same way as Sintered bases, however the polythene granules are mixed with carbon or other friction reducing properties to create bases that are lightning fast and super durable.
• Sintered11
  Sintered bases represent the premium end of snowboard and ski construction. Granules of polythene are ground to powder, then heated and compressed onto your core. A sintered base is much more durable, faster and hold wax much more efficiently giving you a faster ride! Unfortunately you do pay more for this type of construction but its well worth it.
• Extruded Hybrid-
  AKA Sintruded, Extrintered, Impact and the list goes on. These bases use the same construction as an Extruded base, however the p-tex plastic is generally much higher grade or infused with another chemical to make it harder or more durable.
• Extruded11
  An extruded base is constructed from a single sheet of p-tex plastic and then forced through a mould in the shape of your snowboard or skis, thus creating a single sheet of plastic which is then glued to the core of your board. Extruded bases are extremely easy to maintain if you decided to tear yourself a new hole, which is why they are generally found on entry/intermediate level boards and rail specific boards.

Special Features

• ECO Construction-
  ECO boards are friendly to the environment by using a variety of construction methods which minimise their carbon footprint. Natural fibers are used extensively through these boards design and often create a more durable product that out performs other traditional techniques.
• Structurn2
  Structurn snowboard bases feature tiny almost pin prick sized dimples designed to break down the surface tension and friction between your snowboard and the snow. This allows your snowboard to go faster - rather like a golf ball flies further due the dimples on it's surface. You really notice the benefit when trying to hold your speed over flat spots and shallow gradients.
• Flat Kicks-
  AKA, skate kicks or radius to flat. These boards feature an abbrupt nose and tail to allow the snow to be dispursed evenly in powder. This is a great feature for snowboarders who are looking for a freestyle orientated snowboard that will still perform extremely well in the powder.
• Downsizeable-
  These boards include an extended effective edge, which means you can downsize a few cm's from the usual size you ride. For example, if you are usually on a 160cm board, you will find that a 158cm board with an extended effective edge will feel like a 160cm, but will have the added advantage of reduced swing weight and more manouverability.
• Magnetraction-
  Magnetraction is the name given to the wave pattern you get on some snowboard edges. It is a useful feature on reverse camber snowboards because it gives them more grip, bite and edge control. Without magnetraction some reverse camber snowboards would be difficult to ride because it is the magnetraction which enables their edges to really engage with the snow.
  
  Magnetraction edges have strategically located and sized ridges along each side of the snowboard. The biggest ridges are between your feet where your balance is centred, adding maximum control and power where you need it most. The ridges outside your feet are smaller and less aggressive, providing tip and tail control, while maintaining freestyle freedom. Another neat feature of Magnetraction is the fact that you can run your edges de-tuned, but still have loads of grip - this makes hitting boxes and rails much easier!
• Lightweight-
  These boards have been classified as lightweight after our team tested these boards and believe they feel featherweight underfoot. Lightweight boards are extremely easy to control and have an increased feeling of pop when when you need it.
• Hand Made-
  Few and far between. Hand made snowboards are the very top end of the market and offer some of the finest produced decks available. These boards tend to come with a longer warranty and use the very finest materials. Unfortunately you do pay more for these boards but the results are well worth it.

Condition

• Brand New22
  Nothing wrong with these babies! Most still have the manufacturer's cling film wrapped around them!
• Factory 2nd-
  A factory second is when there is a small cosmetic imperfection after manufacture. There may be a small scratch on the top sheet or a mark on the base. The imperfections vary from board to board but are invariably cosmetic and will not detract from the snowboards performance or warranty. These boards are worth a look because they are cheaper! 2nds have not been used as demo and have not been on display.
• Ex Display-
  These boards are brand new and completely unused. They have, however, been on display in a showroom - so may come with minor marks and scuffs on them. Some may have had bindings mounted on them.
• Ex Demo-
  These boards have been used, but not very much! Most come to us direct from the manufacturer's or importer's test teams. They tend to be the latest models in superb condition, offering outstanding value for money.

Price Range