by Shawn Boday | Mar 8, 2026 | Business, Shawn Boday, Snowboarding, Sports
Tree runs are some of the most exhilarating and challenging terrain on a mountain. Riding through a forest of trees requires sharp focus, quick reflexes, and precise board control. Unlike open groomers, tree runs demand constant adjustment to variable snow, hidden...
by Shawn Boday | Mar 8, 2026 | Business, Shawn Boday, Snowboarding
Snowboard flex is one of the most important factors influencing performance on the mountain, yet it is often overlooked by riders focused solely on shape, length, or camber profile. Flex refers to how much a board bends under pressure, and it directly affects...
by Shawn Boday | Feb 4, 2026 | Shawn Boday, Snowboarding, Sports
In snowboarding, balance and control are everything. While leg strength often gets the spotlight, the core plays a far more important role in how efficiently a rider moves, reacts, and stays stable on the board. Core strength is the foundation that connects the upper...
by Shawn Boday | Feb 4, 2026 | Shawn Boday, Snowboarding, Sports
Speed control is one of the most important skills in snowboarding, yet many riders rely heavily on skidding to slow down. While skidding can be useful in certain situations, overusing it often leads to loss of control, excessive fatigue, and reduced confidence,...
by Shawn Boday | Feb 4, 2026 | Shawn Boday, Snowboarding, Sports
Variable terrain is one of the most common and challenging realities in snowboarding. On a single run, riders may encounter hardpack, soft snow, icy patches, wind affected sections, and chopped up leftovers from earlier traffic. Staying smooth when conditions change...
by Shawn Boday | Feb 4, 2026 | Shawn Boday, Snowboarding, Sports
Snowboard shape has a major influence on how a board performs across different terrain and snow conditions. One design element that often goes unnoticed is taper. Taper refers to the difference in width between the nose and the tail of a snowboard, with the nose being...