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Burton Clash Snowboard Review

The Burton Clash Snowboard is an entry level snowboard designed to give newer riders a cushy and forgiving ride that will make you feel like a champ right off the bat. The Burton Clash snowboard uses the trademarked Cruise Control technology which gives it a forgiving flex based on a low camber construction. The board also has a Negative Core Profile which means the board's core is thinner between your feet so you can really... (posted by Matt 2 years 243 days ago.)
Why Are Roxy Snowboards So Trendy?

Unless you are female you might not be aware of Roxy snowboards. And that is pretty unusual among snowboard companies. You see, Roxy is a snowboard line devoted entirely to the ladies. Not all companies in the business have complete lines dedicated to women. The main companies that sell boards for women are K2, Burton, and Rome. Roxy positions itself aside by providing nothing else. But does this rare specialization... (posted by Matt 2 years 256 days ago.)
Are Snowboarding Helmets Lame?

For lots of reasons, safety and trendiness have on no account really been able to get along. If you look at any typical terrain park at a resort, the chances are that most of the riders there will not be using snowboarding helmets. They may rock some of the newest snowboard clothes or ride the dopest new park board, but their head's remains exposed. The figures don't tell untruths about snowboarders and snowboarding... (posted by Matt 2 years 256 days ago.)
Salomon Snowboard Boots - Why Purchase Snowboard Boots From A Ski Company?

Salomon, formally Salomon Group, is an outdoor sports corp that has been producing gear for decades. They are an original company and were the first to deliver twin tipped skis to a ski market ready for change. Even as snowboard companies have been popping up left and right ever since the activity became a commercial success, not many ski companies have gotten a foothold in the... (posted by Matt 2 years 260 days ago.)
What Sort of Mens Snowboard Jacket Must You Get?

There are plenty of reasons why many riders only sport one snowboard jacket. Perhaps you don't boast hundreds of dollars to drop on a new one or maybe you just can't uncover a new style that suits you. Occasionally you just get blessed and find a great fitting jacket that simply won't quit in spite of how much cruelty you put it through in a season. However, if you're going to restrict yourself to only one... (posted by Matt 2 years 260 days ago.)
Flow Snowboard Bindings - Are These Bindings Made For You?

Flow snowboard bindings certainly did things differently and people either hate them or love them. A lot of riders are completely stoked on the Flow system. They enable quicker strap-in time which results in more time spent riding and less time spent ratcheting down your straps. But they come with a getting used to that discourages some people and can make a first time riding experience less than... (posted by Matt 2 years 264 days ago.)