r/snowboarding 1d ago

Weekly Thread: /r/Snowboarding General Discussion, Q&A, Advice, Etc.) - August 31, 2026

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Want to discuss gear, trends, shapes, or tech? Need outerwear recommendations? Travel advice? Question about what board or size you should buy? Add your questions in this thread and let the community help out! Or just shoot the breeze with your fellow shredditors... this is an open conversation of all things snowboarding to help keep the front page organized, thanks everyone!

Here are some resources for frequently asked questions:


r/snowboarding Jun 29 '26

Weekly Thread: /r/Snowboarding General Discussion, Q&A, Advice, Etc.) - June 29, 2026

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Want to discuss gear, trends, shapes, or tech? Need outerwear recommendations? Travel advice? Question about what board or size you should buy? Add your questions in this thread and let the community help out! Or just shoot the breeze with your fellow shredditors... this is an open conversation of all things snowboarding to help keep the front page organized, thanks everyone!

Here are some resources for frequently asked questions:


r/snowboarding 3h ago

OC Video Old Man Winter

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Mostly self-filmed spots from last winter that were a mix of fun and scary. Thanks to Fern for hiking a mile out into the woods with me for the last log.

I can’t wait to find more spots that I have no business hitting at my advanced age this coming winter. #splittothespot #logmasters #yobeat


r/snowboarding 17h ago

Gear question Let’s see those mountain whips!

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r/snowboarding 8h ago

News $200 cash back on Ikon Pass with Amex

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r/snowboarding 6h ago

News The law is finally catching up!

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r/snowboarding 15h ago

News Welcome to a new season of Nitro.

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New models, new designs, new features. The 26/27 Nitro collection is here.

www.nitrosnowboards.com

Which you calling dibs on?

#ForeverSnowboarding


r/snowboarding 1h ago

travel advice fellow boarders who live in the southeast US - where do you ride that's worth the trip?

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Hey guys!

Was living in the PNW the past few years but recently moved back to TN. I grew up here but didn't get into snowboarding until I moved out west. Now that I'm back, I'm not familiar with where to go that'd be worth the trip. I've heard of snowshoe and timberline in WV but that's honestly pretty much it.

My south easterners, where do you guys go? More northeast? Take trips out west? I'm a nurse so I get a decent amount of 4-7 day stretches off. Tell me how you guys spend your seasons!


r/snowboarding 1d ago

OC Video 2 year snowboard progression

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my buddy introduced me into snowboarding 2 years ago and here is my progress so far. 3rd year i wan push more boundaries 🙌🏽


r/snowboarding 2h ago

general discussion Big Sky New Years trip

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Hey all, I have a ski trip planned to Big Sky Montana from December 30th - January 3rd. Planning on skiing 3 days starting on New Year’s Eve. How is Big Sky around this time for anyone who has been? Are the lines crazy or will we be fine once the day gets going a bit? Thanks!


r/snowboarding 2h ago

general discussion Roommate

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r/snowboarding 4h ago

general discussion Ikon Pass - 26/27 Season Pass Spend $1,000 or more, earn $200 back Expires 10/31/26 - offer on select Amex cards.

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r/snowboarding 2h ago

travel advice Banfd Sunshine Village vs Lak Louise for beginners

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My son and I are planning to go to Banff this winter. He is just coming off the beginner/bunny slopes, he has done a few regular green runs. I’m wondering if one of these would be better than the other for someone at his level.


r/snowboarding 6h ago

Gear question Working a season - glove replacements

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I'm going to be working 5 months in the Alps and my current gloves are 10 years old, in great need of replacing. I want mittens and I've seen a number of suggested brands (Hestra, Crab Grab, Burton, Dakine etc) but I'd like to hear your thoughts/experience of brands. Budget up to £100ish

Thankyou!


r/snowboarding 1d ago

OC Photo Waiting game - New Jones Stratos Ultralight 161w

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r/snowboarding 18h ago

travel advice I'm in a dilemma about which pass I should get.. Help please

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I live in Denver. My uncle lives in Steamboat. My best friend (who is the person I ski with 90% of the time I go with people) is going Keystone Plus, but he's having a kid here soon so I don't even know how much he'll be able to go.

I personally love the Ikon mountains. Copper is incredible, ABasin is great on a weekday, Eldora is nice to have when I'm not feeling i70 traffic and just want to hit their little park. Winter Park is an awesome vibe. And I can plan around huge storms to go up to Steamboat since they have an open guest room. Might even be able to scoot over to Aspen for a weekend.

I'm trying to save as much money as I can this year so I'm not gonna drop anything on out of state or country trips. If I went Ikon I feel like I'd do the full Ikon pass so I'd have unlimited at Steamboat.

I love snowboarding but it's not as fun going solo.

If you were me, what would you do?

If Ikon, anybody want a new snowboarding buddy?


r/snowboarding 9h ago

Gear question Directional board for learning switch?

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I’ve only been snowboarding for a couple of seasons and a max of 7 days in one season. I absolutely love it and plan to move somewhere where I can go much more frequently. I ride a capita doa currently and like it for ripping down groomed runs which is all I do right now. I feel like I’m progressing pretty fast and really want to be comfortable riding switch but it’s hard to commit to a day of riding switch when all I have to do is flip around and I’m way more comfortable. I feel like trading my doa for a directional board and setting up my bindings for switch before a trip would help me learn and get comfortable so much faster and was curious if this is something people do or would recommend?


r/snowboarding 20h ago

Gear question Washing your tech gear

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r/snowboarding 22h ago

For Sale Does any one have this for sale I can buy I NEED another one mine snapped last season

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I can’t find a single one for sale I ride anything 156w - 160w


r/snowboarding 1d ago

general discussion Looking for Los Angeles snowboard friends

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Mid 30s Male looking to meet some chill people with Ikon Passes who are down for weekend snowboard trips this upcoming season! I would consider myself early intermediate but really want to progress this year and go to Big Bear and Mammoth a bunch.

Thinking we could grab coffee/drinks first and see if we click. DM me if interested, we can chat to start.


r/snowboarding 21h ago

Gear question What bindings should I get?

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Hey everyone, I’m looking to get some new bindings and boots. I’ve been stuck in the Burton step on ecosystem for the past few years and I’ve loved it, but I just picked up a gnu rc c3 for super cheap and am looking to get some bindings and boots for it. I was originally looking to get the union atlas step ons, but I’ve decided I really want to just have a setup that isn’t step on. I’m 5 8 145. Intermediate-Advanced rider. Love charging the mountain, carving, going fast, hitting side hits, trees, and occasionally hit some features in the park. So maybe a stiffer all mountain bindings.

So far I’ve been looking at bindings like Union atlas, Rome Katana, and Salomon Highlander. Just looking for some thoughts on these options and any other recommendations that would be the right fit for me


r/snowboarding 1d ago

Gear question Rome Ravine vs K2 Passport — looking for a quiver killer for Whistler

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I just finished my first season snowboarding at Whistler and I’m looking to buy my first board for next season. By the end of the season I was comfortably linking turns on blues and starting to throw myself down blacks, so I’m looking for something that will help me progress without becoming a limitation as I improve.

I’ve already paid for board recommendations from The Angry Snowboarder and The Good Ride, and I’ve also posted on Reddit, but I’m still having a hard time making the final decision.

I have zero interest in freestyle or the park. My main goals are improving my carving, getting more confident on steeper terrain, riding trees, groomers, and eventually being able to comfortably ride pretty much anywhere on the mountain. I’m looking for a true one-board quiver killer that can handle Whistler’s variable conditions, including firm/icy days, while still being fun when we get good snow.

At this point I’ve narrowed it down to the Rome Ravine and K2 Passport. Both seem like they could be boards I can grow into rather than something I’ll outgrow after a season or two.

For anyone who has ridden either (or both), how do they compare for someone at my level? Which would you choose for Whistler if you had to pick one as your only board?

I’m particularly interested in how they compare for edge hold on firm snow, carving, trees, steeps, versatility, and progression. I’m also open to hearing about other boards I should consider if you think I’m overlooking something.

I'm 6ft, 180-185, size 11 boot. Cheers!


r/snowboarding 2d ago

Video Link Texan Police Snowboarders Arrested at Taos

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May the community enjoy a moment to dunk on Texans and cops in one convenient package.


r/snowboarding 1d ago

Gear question Anyone ordered from Soul Waterman to germany and know how mich tax will be charged?

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They're not answering my Emails so far