MamasHealth.com Home Snowboard Accessories Boot Dryer Helmet Snowboard Snowboarding Jacket Snowboarding Pants Snowboarding Socks Instructional Videos Snowboard nose press 180 Benefits of Snowboarding Snowboarding Gear Guide Yoga for Snow boarders Email Mama	What is a Snowboard? A snowboard resembles a small surfboard. It is is equipped with bindings. A snowboard is used for descending snow-covered slopes on one's feet but without ski poles. Finding a Snowboard that is best for you The first step in finding the most suitable snowboard is to assess your needs. For example, you need to determine the type of snowboarding you plan to do. Freestyle, freeride and race are all different styles of snowboarding. Different types of boards are used in each style. Make sure you try on different sizes, brands, and models. Snowboard Features Type of Snowboard Freestyle Freeride Race Snowboard length Snowboard width Tail width Tail length Tip length Tip width Maximum stance Sidecut Women's specific snowboards Boards are narrower for smaller feet and usually have a softer flex to accommodate a lighter rider. Ability to maintain and edge at high speeds Weight Sliders or binding holes	Featured Book Partner with MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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