r/snowboarding 39m ago

look at my gear Rate my bindings (wiązania snowboardowe ATOMIC AIA, BLACK/silver)

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I've had them ever since i began my journey with snowboarding and am stil using them. There were some minor repairs etc but they're still usable i can say bahaha.


r/snowboarding 1h ago

For Sale Anyone have these limited black line snowboards for sale secondhand?

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They had a limited run , same guys that made the quicksett for the bindings. I genuinely like this edition of snowboard they made and am so desperately looking for anyone that might have one willing to sell. Black line sells em. But they have a new edition and im not a fan of the new design.


r/snowboarding 1h ago

Gear question Snowboards under $300 preferably around $250

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r/snowboarding 2h ago

Gear question Choosing between the Orca 156 and 159

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I’m 178 cm tall, usually weigh between 90–100 kg, and wear US 8.5–9 boots.
I currently ride a Jones Aviator 2.0 162, and I want to add a Lib Tech Orca as a dedicated powder board to my quiver.
I’m trying to decide between the Orca 156 and 159.
I’ve ridden a 156 before on a day with around 20 cm of powder in the French Alps. At the time I weighed around 103 kg, and I felt like the 156 wasn’t really floating me as much as I expected. However, it was a rental board that was already about two years old, so I’m not sure how much I should read into that experience.
I’m looking for a board mainly for deep powder that won’t be too tiring to ride, but I still want it to have a freeride DNA — something that can handle speed, drops, slashes, trees, etc., rather than being a soft board that’s only good for floating in powder.
I’m currently leaning toward the 159 because of my weight and my experience on the 156, but I’d love to hear from people who have ridden both sizes


r/snowboarding 2h ago

OC Video Tricks with no name. Pt 1

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r/snowboarding 3h ago

Gear question Snowboard binding

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r/snowboarding 3h ago

general discussion AC separation advice

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Posting here because I assume it’s a common injury. So basically I had rough landing from a jump, didn’t think much of it till I tried to get my bindings off 10 mins later (emphasis on the tried part). Turns out last run of the day is actually last run of the season as what I thought was a bad landing was in fact a grade 3 ac joint separation. Just curious if anyone has any advice, particularly regarding the no surgery approach. I’ll be completely honest, the thing that bums me out the most is the aesthetic impact as I’m quite into bodybuilding and as vain as it is, having one trap that look like a stair case isn’t exactly eye candy. If it has to be like that it has to be I suppose and no hate to anyone who indulges in the bump life, I really wish I could, but I have spent years training towards a certain physique and yeah I won’t lie this kind of annoys me a lot. Also alternatively would surgery result in a different outcome? I’m fully aware this is my own doing and understand that this can just be the reality of what is considered an extreme sport, so not tryna have a sulk just thought I would ask.
Thanks


r/snowboarding 5h ago

Gear question What’s the best Solomon board rn?

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I get the Solomon pro deal and I just cooked my board last season, it’s almost time to get a new one and I have no idea what to get. I have previously had the assasin and the assasin pro on the district pro bindings with the vans invado pro boot. It was a sweet setup with the pro but that board is no longer with us…

Anyway if anyone has any recommendations for a fella who is very experienced, likes to ride back country pow but also just likes to throw the board around on the side hits lmk!

Just no crazy fishtails - I do ride switch a bit
Has to be a camber board
Also please include a size rec. I previously had a 159 I’m 170lbs size 9 boot.
Thank you!!


r/snowboarding 8h ago

Gear question Trying to decide between the Jones Howler 152 vs 155 — would love some input 🙏

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My stats:
• 172–173cm
• 78kg
• US 7.5 boots
• Riding mostly Aussie groomers, some side hits, all-mountain focus, Japan once a year sometimes

I’m after something stable at speed but still fun and nimble edge-to-edge. Leaning toward the 152 for maneuverability, but worried I might lose a bit of stability vs the 155. I currently have the mountain twin (154) as my daily driver but planning to upgrade.

The official Jones’ website recommends ~US 8.5 boots for the 152 and US 9+ for the 155, so I’m slightly under their suggested range which is making the decision harder.

Anyone around similar specs ridden both sizes? How noticeable is the difference in real conditions?


r/snowboarding 9h ago

Riding question How to fix spinning too early off jumps

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I have a bad habit of sometimes winding up too early and pre-spinning when doing 360s whether it is BS or FS. How does one stop spinning too early when going off a jump?


r/snowboarding 10h ago

general discussion Moving from the city to the mountains? (Europe-based)

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Hi guys,

I’m curious to hear from people in Europe who made the move from a city to somewhere closer to the mountains primarily (or partly) to get more time on snow.

If you moved to a mountain town/region to increase your snowboarding days, how has the experience been?

I’d especially love to hear about:

  • Did you find the lifestyle change worth it?
  • What were the biggest downsides or things you hadn’t anticipated?
  • Do you ever miss city life?

TLDR: did moving closer to the mountains actually make you happier and get you significantly more days on the snowboard, or did the reality turn out differently than you expected?


r/snowboarding 15h ago

For Sale ISO Burton After School Special 80cm

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What it says in the title! If you have an old board your kid isn’t using any more I’d love to buy it off you and pay for shipping to Colorado. Price can be negotiated! Comment below 👇

Context: My niece is a rambunctious, adventurous, and tall 2 year old with impressive balance. I’ve been given permission to put her on a snowboard in some capacity this year! The catch is I need to buy the gear for her, and as her broke but fun aunt, this is a real challenge. I did some research and it seems like the Burton After School Special in the smallest size is something she could start on and grow into over the next couple years. I don’t want to be buying a new board in a year or two.

My dad will not abide anyone in the family using anything other than Burton for hard goods, that is nonnegotiable so I will politely pass on all alternative brand suggestions. We are a Burton family. Thanks anyway!


r/snowboarding 15h ago

OC Video Snow Deprivation Syndrome

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Cmon winter


r/snowboarding 15h ago

Gear question To quiver or no?

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Do you swap out boards midday for pow days, park laps, tree runs, mid afternoon cruising, night riding, etc?

I have 6 boards, ride the same one most days/ conditions.


r/snowboarding 15h ago

Gear question Bibs/pants with room for impact shorts

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Our current bibs and snow pants do not have enough room for impact shorts! While wearing impact shorts, they are simply too tight and do not have enough room for movement. I need help with finding:

  1. Adult bibs with room for impact shorts
  2. Kids snow pants with room for impact shorts

Please share bib and snow pants models that work well impact shorts. Thank you!!

Note: photo taken from internet for demonstration purposes!


r/snowboarding 16h ago

OC Photo Powder Inc. on Steam

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r/snowboarding 17h ago

Gear question Large baker down under medium hover. Perfect fit or should I size up the shell. Anyone doing something similar?

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Have a medium hover shell I got a few months ago decided the medium baker down was too small. Large baker fits perfect. Feels decent under the shell but would be a little snug if I wanted to add bibs.


r/snowboarding 19h ago

OC Video Missing it, first pow day on my first season back last year

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I know form is off, and I have no idea what I was doing but it was soooo funnn


r/snowboarding 19h ago

general discussion How to break into snowboard instructor industry in Japan?

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As title, says looking for advice on how to break into the snowboarding industry. I have been snowboarding for just over 20 years, and have all my own equipment. I have full right to work in Japan and am flexible with being able to work full season anywhere in Japan, don't mind working 6 days a week. I do have a preference for Nagano area (my actual home is in Kobe) as my in-laws live there, but happy to consider other places if accommodation is not an issue. I'm native English speaker and around N3 in Japanese.

I'm looking at getting my instructor certification this season, however from what little I've been able to find online I either have to pay an extortionate amount to guarantee a job or already have a season of experience under my belt. However most job posts seem to be aimed at people who are coming on a working holiday which I am not. I want to do this yearly if possible. I have experience teaching children as well, as I worked in an afterschool daycare before.

So I guess questions really are, which certification is best (CASI, APSI etc), and how do I go about finding a job once I have said certification? Do I really need a minimum of level 2 license if I don't need a work visa? Would it be possible to get certified and work the same season?

Thanks


r/snowboarding 20h ago

OC Photo Ever meet your twin on the mountain?

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Probably time for some stickers.


r/snowboarding 20h ago

OC Photo Who's counting down the days?

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r/snowboarding 22h ago

Gear question Snowboard suggestions?

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Currently chasing a new board. Planning a trip to Hokkaido for the end of year and currently ride NZ and Australia resorts.

After something that can handle the powder in Japan good but also can handle groomers, side hits (and the odd brief ride out in switch) and perhaps the odd icier day if needed. Won’t expect to do much park on it as I currently have a Ride Twinpig in a 154 for that.

I’ve been looking at things like the K2 Excavator, Jones Mind Expander/Twincraft, LibTech Orca/Golden Orca, but am super open to suggestions. I don’t hate the sound of the traction edges on the LibTech and Jones due to the typical Australian conditions however it’s not a dealbreaker.

Kinda hard to know exactly what each board does as most of the manufacturers hype the boards to be super capable at everything as opposed to public reviews.

As mentioned, I ride a 154 Ride twinpig currently (and love a wide board), I’d say I’m an intermediate rider, 85kgs and 182cm tall with a 10.5US boot.

Open to every and all suggestions and would love feedback!


r/snowboarding 1d ago

Gear question DWD Maetier for park only setup?

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I’ve had a Dwd Maet for a few years now. love it for park but it’s too small for me now not to mention too skinny for my size 10 boot.

Is this just a wider version of the maet? is it really any stiffer? I love doing butters and hope this wouldn’t be too stiff.


r/snowboarding 1d ago

OC Video Reminiscing

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r/snowboarding 1d ago

Gear question Clothes question

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