Ride Control Snowboard

The Ride Control Snowboard is made for any rider who wants to get off the green slopes and into the steeps. Hop off the tram and rip on this mid-flex board. Deep, radial sidecuts give you a predictable ride and easy turn initiation. Ride's Linear Carbon and 45 Thin Con construction direct power to your edges to keep swing weight low and provide the pop to spin off anything. The Control Snowboard's durable, lightning-quick base and directional shape let you snorkel through pow or go big in the park with stability and confidence.

Bottom Line: Get the most out of the day, weekend, or season with the Ride Control Snowboard.

Ride Control Snowboard The Ride Control Snowboard is made for any rider who wants to get off the green slopes and into the steeps. Ride updated this all-mountain freestyle board to give you more pop and control wherever you ride.

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It's been a while

There is now doubt that you would have noticed the lack of posts recently. Well I am sorry.

It has taken a long time for my new wireless broadband connection to come online. But now my office has moved and I can post from where ever I feel like it.

At the moment I am hang it out to hit the snow but it ain't going to happen this season. So my sights are set on next season in NZ.

So with work keeping me busy and my new broadband connection allowing me to post to this blog the season next year will be around in no time.

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Ride Kink Snowboard

When it's time to get creative in the terrain-park, it's time for the Ride Kink Snowboard. The Kink's Slimewall sidewalls are ultra durable and the Cleave Edges have almost 50% more steel than conventional edges—so detune the crap out of this freestyle board and ride the rails, boxes, and ledges all winter. 45 Thin Con construction transfers energy directly to the edges and keeps swing weight low to give you amplitude and spinning ease. With a radial sidecut and a soft flex, this board has a predicable ride and holds an edge well in the pipe. Off the hits, the Kink's True Color sintered base gives you the speed while its twin shape design gives you the control to land that cab 540.

Bottom Line: Ride the park everyday and then ride it some more on the Kink freestyle snowboard.

Ride Kink Snowboard When it's time to get creative in the terrain-park, it's time for the Ride Kink Snowboard. With Ride's exclusive Cleave Edge and new Slimewall construction, it's hard to find a burlier freestyle board.

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Forum Youngblood Freestyle Snowboard

Forum built the Youngblood Snowboard from the ground up to be an absolute menace for all-day terrain park sessions. If you live for park kickers and ultra-long butter boxes, this is definitely the sled for you. The Youngblood Freestyle Snowboard's soft flex and twin-tip shape lets you slay the sickest features in the park. Forum also gave it a fast sintered 4400 base for big jumps and pipe runs.

Bottom Line: Strap on the Youngblood Snowboard, drop in, and show the gapers what some real park flow looks like.

Forum Youngblood Snowboard For the rider who is short in stature but big on enthusiasm. Forum designed the Youngblood Snowboard for up-and-coming riders who want to destroy parks and pipes, not their wallets.

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K2 Fuse Snowboard

The K2 Fuse Snowboard has the durability and performance to see you from the first to the last day of the season and beyond. The Fuse Snowboard's all-wood core has a forgiving flex so you can stick that cab 540, even if you land a bit off-center. K2 Hybritech construction lends this board a low swing weight, easy turn initiation, and high-speed stability to help you rip laps in the park or kill it through the trees. The Fuse's burly sidewalls and durable, easy-to-repair 1500 extruded base mean you don't have to worry about being rough on your board. So take another lap through the park or jib off a tree—the Fuse don't mind. *Available for US shipment only.

Bottom Line: Take your freestyle skills to the next level with the K2 Fuse.

K2 Fuse Snowboard The K2 Fuse Snowboard is a forgiving freestyle board with the stability and maneuverability to take your park riding to the next level.

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K2 Recon Riser S-Class Snowboard

The K2 Recon Riser S-Class Snowboard sometimes gets lonely. It has plenty of friends (you'll be one soon) but it's so unlike any other all-mountain ride that it needs its own class—that of S. Designed for big-mountain rippers, snowboardcross aficionados, and hard-charging riders who live for big turns and eye-watering speed, the Recon makes the most of its solitude. With 6mm of built-in riser height that includes 2mm of vibration-absorbing material on top, you'll have unbelievable edge hold and control. Haul ass down groomers while carving trenches without chatter, but don't think the Recon's so uptight that it'll only ride one type of terrain. Take it in the steeps where you have to hop from turn to turn and edge to edge, and feel how confidently it grips that crusty snow. When it dumps, the Recon's mission is far from over; its solid flex and longer length give you a sublime ride. No wonder the Recon spends so much time alone—other boards just can't keep up. *Available for US shipment only.

Bottom Line: Accelerate your riding on the Recon.

K2 Recon Riser S-Class Snowboard The K2 Recon Riser S-Class Snowboard sometimes gets lonely. It has plenty of friends (you'll be one soon) but it's so unlike any other all-mountain ride that it needs its own classthat of S.

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Anon Majestic Goggle Gold Mirrored - Women's

The Women's Majestic Gold Mirror goggle is well proportioned. Their balanced shape works with a girl's face and doesn't bury you under a too-wide frame. Different face sizes are accommodated by Auto-Adjust straps that instantly give you a good fit. Air Mesh Ventilation is being patented by Anon as a unique way to move air and create fog-free vision. Gold mirrored lenses give great contrast in a variety of conditions, including intense sun, and can be swapped-out with other tints to dial in your optics. Styled with Anon's unique colors and graphics the Majestic Gold Mirrored is ready to show you the way. AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT TO THE US AND CANADA ONLY.

Bottom Line: The Majestic is a proportionally better goggle.

What you thought:

Anytime I wear the Polka Dot Goggles on the hill, all the guys stare. It’s a bit intimidating when I'm riding a gnarly hill, or acting silly in the lifeline, but I show them the way and who could blame them. These goggles are hot. Oh—and they work really well too. I haven't had issues with fogging (beyond the every once in a while weather issues.) The mirror lens works well for all bluebird days, and even in low light in a pinch. Rock on. - litteringand...

Anon Majestic Goggle Gold Mirrored - Women's The Women's Majestic Gold Mirrored Goggle is well proportioned. Their balanced shape works with a girl's face and doesn't bury you under a huge frame.

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K2 Mink Snowboard Boot - Women's

You can't become a better rider if your boots are bumming you out. Boost your comfort and your confidence with the K2 Mink Women's Snowboard Boot, so you can progress on the mountain. Designed to be durable enough to last you several seasons, this boot is also comfortable enough that you'll never want to stop shredding. The medium-flexing boot is soft enough to be forgiving, but stiff enough to let you increase your speed and tackle steeper runs. The removable EZ-Fit 3D machined foam, stitched liner features a fitted ankle pocket to reduce heel lift. The Mink's molded tongue and EVA footbed provide comfort and support when you're in your boots all day long. The Mink is perfect for beginner through intermediate riders.

Bottom Line: Ride better and ride comfortably in the Mink.

What you thought:

Theses boots are super comfy and supportive. It is easy to spend all days in these boots and not even notice. - Soapy5cc

K2 Mink Snowboard Boot - Women's You can't become a better rider if your boots are bumming you out. Boost your comfort and your confidence with the K2 Mink Women's Snowboard Boot, so you can progress on the mountain.

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Drake Priscilla Levac Snowboard Binding - Womens

The Drake Priscilla Levac Snowboard Binding gets in the face of anyone who ever said, “Pretty good for a girl.” Priscilla can kill rails that a lot of the boys can't touch, and her new binding will take her farther into the men's-only club called snowboarding. Dialed in to a woman's needs, the Priscilla binding's custom highback forgives for learning new park tricks while offering comfortable control. EVA padding throughout dampens chatter and smoothes out hard landings so you ride confidently in any situation. Dressed up in leather trim and fancy makeup, Priscilla is a lot tougher than she looks.

Bottom Line: This girl stomps most of the guys.

What you thought:

I bought these bindings a little while ago and they work just great! They give you the right amount of support on your ankle but the ability to also move about. - Anonymous

Drake Priscilla Levac Snowboard Binding - Snowboard Binding - women's The Drake Priscilla Levac Snowboard Binding gets in the face of anyone who ever said, Pretty good for a girl.

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