Step 1: The Basics

Intro

Snowboarding is fun, but buying a snowboard can become very stressful if you don’t know what you are looking for. Our website offers a huge selection of boards, but not all snowboards are for everyone. If you need help picking out a snowboard, follow this advice. Just like our vendors, the employees of Sierra Snowboard & Ski test all the snowboards before we buy them. We sell the very best equipment the industry has to offer for different riders, with different, tastes, skill levels and pocket books. Consider your gender, shoe size, weight, skill level, riding style and budget when you pick out a snowboard. The goal of Sierra Snowboard Ski & Patio is to provide our customers with the most up to date and accurate information possible. If at any time, you are confused or need clarification, please email our staff or visit one of our forums and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Beginner

Beginner snowboarders come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and back rounds. Beginner snowboarders can range from people who have never snowboarded before, have only rented snowboards, have trouble turning both toe and heal side and average less than 5 days on the hill per season. Snowboards in this class are designed to be rider friendly, meaning they are soft and easy to ride at slow speeds. They will help new riders gain confidence on the slopes as they learn how to control and turn the snowboard. As a side note, even if you have snowboarded several times, but want a board which gives the rider ultimate control and a “safe feeling” on the slopes, pick a board from our beginner category.

Intermediate

Intermediate riders at a minimum know how to connect toe and heel side turns. They might have snowboarded only a couple times or have many seasons under their belt. These riders should feel confident on all groomed green and blue runs, and wants to start exploring on some advanced, black diamond runs or off groomed trails. Intermediate boards are designed to take riders who only know the basics