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Best Snowboards (2026-27): Our Picks for Every Rider

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Rear Entry Snowboard Bindings (2026-27): Flow vs Nidecker

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Best Headphones for Snowboarding (2026-27): Helmet-Friendly

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Best CAPiTA Snowboard (2026-27): DOA, Mercury, BSOD and Equalizer - Best CAPiTA Snowboard (2026-27): DOA, Mercury, BSOD and Equalizer

Best CAPiTA Snowboard (2026-27): DOA, Mercury, BSOD and Equalizer

The best CAPiTA snowboards of 2026-27: the DOA, Mercury, Black Snowboard of Death, Equalizer and Outerspace Living, and who each one suits.

Boarderspeak TeamNov 1

Best Snowboard Goggles (2026-27): Clear Lenses for Every Light - Best Snowboard Goggles (2026-27): Clear Lenses for Every Light

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Best Snowboard Goggles (2026-27): Clear Lenses for Every Light

The best snowboard goggles of 2026-27 from our own reviews: the Smith I/O MAG, Anon M4 Toric, Smith 4D MAG XL, Oakley Line Miner L and Smith Squad.

Boarderspeak TeamNov 1

Best Snowboard Boots for Flat Feet (2026-27): Boots and Insoles That Help - Best Snowboard Boots for Flat Feet (2026-27): Boots and Insoles That Help

Best Snowboard Boots for Flat Feet (2026-27): Boots and Insoles That Help

The best snowboard boots for flat feet in 2026-27, plus the insole that helps most: Superfeet Low Arch, Ride Lasso, ThirtyTwo TM-2, K2 Thraxis and Salomon Dialogue.

Boarderspeak TeamNov 1

Best Snowboard Boots (2026-27): Our Top Picks from Our Reviews - Best Snowboard Boots (2026-27): Our Top Picks from Our Reviews

Best Snowboard Boots (2026-27): Our Top Picks from Our Reviews

The best snowboard boots of 2026-27 from our own reviews: the Nidecker Rift, Ride Lasso, ThirtyTwo TM-2, K2 Thraxis and Union Reset Pro.

Boarderspeak TeamNov 1

Best Wax Iron for Snowboards (2026-27): Swix, Toko and Budget Picks - Best Wax Iron for Snowboards (2026-27): Swix, Toko and Budget Picks

Best Wax Iron for Snowboards (2026-27): Swix, Toko and Budget Picks

The best snowboard wax irons of 2026-27: the Swix T77, Toko T14 and the iron in the OutdoorMaster kit, plus why a clothes iron is a bad idea.

Boarderspeak TeamOct 20

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Best Snowboard Bindings (2026-27): Our Top 10 Picks

The best snowboard bindings from our reviews: Union Force, Burton Malavita, Flux XV and more, sorted by riding style, plus how to choose flex, size and fit.

Boarderspeak TeamOct 18

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Best Snowboard Size for 5'10": Length by Weight and Style

What size snowboard a 5'10" rider needs. Board length by weight and riding style, plus when to size up for powder or down for park.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

Best Snowboard Helmets (2026-27): Smith, POC and Giro MIPS

Best Snowboard Helmets (2026-27): Smith, POC and Giro MIPS

The best snowboard helmets for 2026-27, from the Smith Vantage MIPS to the Giro Range. How MIPS works, how to check fit and when to replace a helmet.

Tim Schneider

Tim SchneiderApr 20

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Best Snowboards 2025

Our picks for the best snowboards of the 2025 season, from the Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero and Lib Tech Orca to the Jones Mountain Twin.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Snowboard Roof Racks (2026-27): Thule, Yakima, Inno

The best snowboard roof racks from Thule, Yakima, Inno and SeaSucker. How many boards each holds, how they lock and which cars they fit.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Socks for Snowboarding: Merino vs Synthetic and Fit

How to pick snowboard socks that keep your feet warm: merino vs synthetic, the right thickness, and why thick socks can make your toes colder.

Tim Schneider

Tim SchneiderApr 20

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Best Snowboard Wax (2026-27): Swix, One Ball and Toko

The best snowboard wax for every temperature, from Swix and One Ball to Toko. Hot wax vs rub-on wax and how often to wax your board.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Kids Snowboards (2026-27): Burton, Ride and K2 Picks

The best kids snowboards, including the Burton After School Special and K2 Kandi. How to size a board for a child and why soft flex matters.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Snowboard Beanies (2026-27): Warm, Helmet-Friendly

The best snowboard beanies for warmth and helmet fit: Smartwool, Anon MFI, Coal Uniform, and a waterproof DryKnit option. Plus which material to choose.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Cameras for Snowboarding (2026-27): GoPro, DJI, Phones

The best cameras for filming snowboarding, from GoPro and DJI action cams to phones. Which one to pick for POV, follow cam and cold-weather battery life.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

Best Snowboard Locks (2026-27): Dakine, Burton and XCMAN - Best Snowboard Locks (2026-27): Dakine, Burton and XCMAN

Best Snowboard Locks (2026-27): Dakine, Burton and XCMAN

The best snowboard locks for the lodge rack, plus what cable thickness and length you need and how to lock your board so it is hard to steal.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Snowboard Boot Dryers (2026-27): PEET, DryGuy and More

Dry snowboard boots overnight. We compare the PEET Advantage, DryGuy Force Dry, DryGuy Travel Dry DX, and Kooder dryers, plus how to dry boots safely.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best GoPro Mounts for Snowboarding (2026-27): Chest to Pole

The best GoPro mounts for snowboarding: chest, helmet, pole and wrist. Which angle each one gives you and how to keep your camera from falling off.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Snowboard Wrist Guards (2026-27): Gloves, Braces, Kids

Compare snowboard wrist guards: Dakine wristguard gloves, under-glove braces, and kids sizes. Learn which type protects best and how it should fit.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Snowboards Under $300 (2026-27): Cheap Boards That Ride

Good snowboards under $300 do exist. We compare the 5th Element Range, GNU Facts, and System MTN package, plus what to look for and where to find deals.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Radios for Snowboarding (2026-27): Motorola, Midland

The best two-way radios for snowboarding with friends, from the Motorola Talkabout to the Midland GXT1000. Range, battery life and glove-friendly controls.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Women's Beginner Snowboards (2026-27): Soft, Forgiving

The best women's snowboards for beginners, including the Burton Feelgood Smalls, Ride Saturday and Lib Tech Glider. Sizing, flex and what to skip.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Snowboard Boots for Wide Feet (2026-27): True Wide Sizes

Wide feet? These snowboard boots come in true wide sizes, from the Burton Photon Step On Wide to the ThirtyTwo TM-Two Wide. Plus fit tips to stop toe pain.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Snowboard Wax Kits (2026-27): Iron, Scraper and Wax

The best snowboard wax kits for waxing at home, including OutdoorMaster and Demon. What a complete kit needs and what you can skip.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Snowboard Gloves with Wrist Guards (2026-27)

Snowboard gloves with built-in wrist guards, from Level and Dakine, plus Burton wrist guards that fit under your own gloves. Who needs them and why.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

Best Snowboards for Buttering (2026-27): Soft, Playful Picks

Best Snowboards for Buttering (2026-27): Soft, Playful Picks

The best snowboards for butters and presses: Lib Tech Skate Banana, Capita Outerspace Living, and Rome Mechanic. Plus the flex and shape that make butters easy.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

Best Banked Slalom Snowboards (2026-27): Jones, Nitro, Korua

Best Banked Slalom Snowboards (2026-27): Jones, Nitro, Korua

The best snowboards for banked slalom, from the Jones Mind Expander to the Nitro Banker. What to look for in a board that holds an edge through berms.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

Best Snowboard Base Cleaner (2026-27): Citrus vs Petroleum

Best Snowboard Base Cleaner (2026-27): Citrus vs Petroleum

We compare Purl, Swix, and One Ball Jay De-Wax base cleaners, explain citrus vs petroleum formulas, and show how to clean your base before waxing.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best OTG Snowboard Goggles (2026-27): Fit Over Glasses

The best over-the-glasses (OTG) snowboard goggles from Anon, Smith, Oakley and Giro. Which frames fit your glasses and how to stop fogging.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best 360 Cameras for Snowboarding (2026-27): Insta360, GoPro

The best 360 cameras for snowboarding, comparing Insta360, GoPro MAX and Ricoh Theta. Mounting, invisible selfie stick shots and battery life in the cold.

Boarderspeak TeamApr 20

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Best Snowboard Stomp Pads: Do You Need One?

What a snowboard stomp pad does, where to put it and whether you need one. Our pick for a simple pad that grips your back boot.

Tim Schneider

Tim SchneiderDec 20

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Best Budget Snowboard Boots (2026-27): Picks Under $200

The best snowboard boots under $200 for 2026-27: Rossignol Crank H4 BOA, DC Phase BOA, Ride Orion and 5th Element. Pros, cons and who each boot fits.

Tim Schneider

Tim SchneiderDec 20

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How to Choose Your First Snowboard: Size, Flex and Shape

How to choose your first snowboard: the right length and width, soft flex, rocker or camber, and why an all-mountain twin is the easiest start.

Tim Schneider

Tim SchneiderDec 18

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