What to Wear Snowboarding
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What to Wear Snowboarding

So you’re finally taking the plunge and hitting the slopes for the first time? Congratulations, you'll soon experience why millions are obsessed with snowboarding. Since this is your first time, you may be wondering if you'll need to purchase any new clothing for the trip. The short answer is yes...and no.
Can You Just Rub Wax on a Snowboard?
Snowboard

Can You Just Rub Wax on a Snowboard?

Wax is a valuable addition to any snowboard, as a layer of wax adds shine, hydrates the board, and enhances its performance. If you're new to snowboarding you might have some questions about this, namely, can you just rub wax on a snowboard?
First Time Skiing or Snowboarding? What to Wear And Avoid
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First Time Skiing or Snowboarding? What to Wear And Avoid

So you’re finally taking the plunge and hitting the slopes for the first time? Congratulations, you'll soon experience why millions are obsessed with skiing and snowboarding. Since this is your first time, you're most likely renting your equipment. But you may be wondering if you'll need to purchase any new clothing for the trip. The short answer is yes... and no. 
How Should Ski And Snowboard Helmets Fit?
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How Should Ski And Snowboard Helmets Fit?

In just the past two decades, helmet usage for skiing and snowboarding jumped from 25% to 90%. That's a fact worth celebrating, but there's a big difference between wearing a helmet and wearing a helmet properly - and poor helmet fit is certainly on the rise. In this article, you'll find three easy steps that demystify the fitting process- helping you stay safer and more comfortable on your next ski or snowboard adventure.
Need A Wide Snowboard? Depends On Your Boots
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Need A Wide Snowboard? Depends On Your Boots

The size of a snowboarder's boot and how it fits a board's waist width determines if a person needs a wide board - the larger the boot, the wider the board. Each snowboard falls into one of four general width categories; narrow, regular, mid-wide, and wide.
Can You Wear A Normal Coat Skiing And Snowboarding?
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Can You Wear A Normal Coat Skiing And Snowboarding?

Regardless of experience level, wearing a "normal" coat while skiing or snowboarding is highly discouraged. A "normal" coat, or a winter coat, is only designed for warmth, whereas a ski jacket is built for durability, water and wind resistance, breathability, and warmth.