Hi! I've been down the rabbit hole trying to pick a good pair of impact shorts -- and I've seen posts saying to get the Burton impact shorts, but I just watched a bunch of reviews of them and people are saying they don't help for basic falls on the butt, and just help protect for extreme ones. So I don't think they sound good for me.

I ride on the IceCoast and fall on my butt on ice sometimes. I prefer to ride green trails and I don't really take major risks, but I do have spills sometimes. That's what I'd like the protective shorts to cater to. I don't usually fall on my hips, but I wouldn't mind the padding there too i guess.

I tried on men's impact shorts and the crotch fit was too weird.

I'd love a sleek short that fits under my snowpants without showing, if possible, but do they even make those?

After much much much (too much) research, I’m 99% sure the Jones Dream Weaver is my gal for this season.

I’m a beginner-intermediate who is heading out for their 4th trip to Finland next year (what can I say, you guys with your beautiful perma sunrise sunsets during winter and aurora stole my heart!)

Been riding a K2 First Lite in 146 for 3 or 4 years and I am ready to move on to more. Not like crazy more because I have no intention of park riding. Tree riding and powder is where I’m at along with cruisy pistes. I’m not a speed demon - not all the time anyway.

So, with that said I’m deliberating on the size. I see it comes in 145 and 148.

Look, I know it’s only 3cm - how much difference can it really make? But my issue is that I have short legs for my height (rider stats: 5’5”, 130-135lbs, long torso and short legs) and I HAAAAATE wrestling with a board when flipping over to stand.

Go with the 148 for the extra float? Is it still going to be nimble enough?

Am I overthinking it? Probably…

I’m in the UK, so demo days are not an option. It’s a ‘do loads of research, buy on the internet and hope for the best’ situation!

Side note, is the Dream Weaver heavy? As in to carry once loaded up with bindings?

(Bindings - I’m moving on from the K2 Meridian to Union Rosa - the meridians I have are BEAUTIFUL but started to fail on me last year, so it’s time…)

Thanks in advance :)

I came across a secondhand Gnu Ladies Choices 2023, and I cannot find anything about the recommended boots sizes for the boards.

I’m 5’ 4 (165 cm), 106 lb (48 kg) so the size 142 seems to be perfect for me.

However, I have quite big feet, I wear 8.5 US / 40.5 EU (25.5 mondo) women’s boots. My stance is +12/-6 so I’m worried about the overhanging. 🥺

I swear I’ve tried way too many at this point but I feel like can’t breathe in most face masks / balaclavas and/or my goggles fog up. I usually always wear something because my skin is so sensitive to the cold and wind. I think one with perforated holes around the mouth area would work better?

Does anyone have any recommendations for face masks / balaclavas that are easy to breathe through?

And no I’m not at the point of rocking a mouth hole face mask 💀😂 even though I’m sure they’re great.

I just bought my first board! I’m so excited, it’s been 10 years since I’ve been on one. I heard these bindings and board combo are awesome, any new tips or tricks y’all can give me? Favorite snow pants? Comfiest boots? I hate when they’re too tight and stiff. Do I have to buy matching googles and helmet? Or as long as it’s MIPS it’s good to go?

I just bought my first board! I’m so excited, it’s been 10 years since I’ve been on one. I heard these bindings and board combo are awesome, any new tips or tricks y’all can give me? Favorite snow pants? Comfiest boots? I hate when they’re too tight and stiff. Do I have to buy matching googles and helmet? Or as long as it’s MIPS it’s good to go?

What size Grenmlin do you ride?

Looking at this board for my wife.

She is 5’7” with size 9.5 boots. About 160lbs

Experienced rider over 20yrs. Rides the whole mountain except park. Local Mountain is Alpine Meadows Lake Tahoe CA.

Ladies! I need some help! I have a 10 year old daughter who loves to board - and I only speak ski. We live in a very small BC town with a huge mountain and not much variety in boots so I"ll need to order some to try. She has big girl feel (size 6.5 boot womens) and I need some recommendations for boots that could be a good fit for ladies sizing with a tiny build. Looking at Ride Hera's? I know it's a splurge for a kid that is growing but she is on the mountain 4/5 days a week. I really like the look of the double boa systems as that has always been the complaint of her heel lifting in her Burtons the last few years. Thanks for any guidance!

I'm heading to Whistler Blackcomb in Canada for the first time this winter to try snowboarding with some college friends. I've never snowboarded before, so I'm looking for some advice from experienced snowboarders. I'm 5'8" (172 cm), weigh 154 lbs (70 kg), and have an average fitness level.

What should I focus on physically to get ready for snowboarding? Should I work on flexibility, strength, or something else?

As a beginner, what things should I keep in mind when picking out a snowboard? I want something that's easy to turn, stable, and will help me improve. Any advice you can offer would be great! Appreciate it!

I did some research online and found a decent article, but I think actual experience is more helpful. 

Hello all! I’m looking for some recommendations for New England riding. I’m an intermediate rider, who mainly rides resort but I’ve been dipping into glades and a few small features in the park. Looking for something that’ll be responsive on icy conditions, but will give me some confidence riding down steep blacks.

I’m currently riding a Ride compact 151, so definitely looking for a more intermediate/advanced board.

I’ve looked into the Libtech Cortado, Dynamiss, Gnu Velvet, and Jones Twin Sister.

Any help would be amazing!!

I'm a woman's US 12 Australian 14 in clothes Will there be ski clothes avalible to hire in Japan that would fit me. (since I'm considered large over there)

I really wanted to pack light but if I need to I can buy clothes before I go

Also would they have snow bibs? If not I'll probably buy one and just rent the coat because my hips are large my waist is small, making pants that fit hard to find

If they don't sell my size and I need to buy clothes before I leave is there any rules on colours for safety reasons?

A tale as old as time, I need sizing help. I’m thinking about getting the Jones Mind Expander and I’m between the 146 and 150 sizes.

I’m 5’5”, 145lbs so I’m on the higher end of the range for the 146 and the lower end for the 150. My weight does fluctuate between 138-145 lbs.

I’m getting this mostly as a pow board to ride open lines and in trees, but would like it to be decent on groomers for getting across mountain and when freshies are gone.

I know size down for maneuverability, size up for stability but I’m still struggling with this decision over 4cm LOL next step is to flip a coin 😂 Thanks!!

I’ve only worn snowboard pants but bibs have always looked more comfortable. I haven’t gotten them because I feel like they’re a pain in the bathroom to get off/on and as much water as I chug on the mountain I’m always going in to pee a couple times throughout the day lol

Are bibs worth it? Help a girl out. Looking at some Burton ones. Thanks!! 🤙

After diving deep into the rabbit hole about what setup to get to replace the current one I loathed, I landed on a 145 Capita Paradise 2025 paired with medium Burton Step On Reflex bindings and size 6.5W DC Phase boots. I was able to go to Big Snow and test the new setup out and OH MY GOD, I'm truly obsessed. The board is so smooth and surfy, turns super easily, has a great amount of flex to play around and throw in jumps. It handled some moguls really well. No ice for me to test just yet but I'll

Regarding the boots and bindings, I'm also obsessed with them. I couldn't imagine going back to straps, especially since I'm near mountains with relatively short runs. The DC boots are super comfy and with the bindings are nice and responsive without being too stiff for my liking. If you're worried about the step on learning curve, it only took me three runs to get the feel of stepping in correctly down pact. Not having to bend over or sit down every run really made getting back to back runs in so much more fun. The boa for my heel cup was amazingly secure.

The whole setup made me fall in love with snowboarding all over again and I can't wait to hit some mountains.

In case anyone was wondering, my old setup was a 2014 Gnu B Pro C3BTX with 2014 Union trilogy bindings (I really liked this actually) and some 2018 ThirtyTwo boots which were decent. This setup was wayyy too aggressive and hard charging for me since my riding style is more on the playful side. I would say I'm lower intermediate and prefer blues.

Got my daughter a new board this year she rented one for the season last year but this year we decided to buy a used one. She will be able to grow into it and it’ll last her a few years. Can’t wait for this season

Hi guys. It's my second season boarding ever and I picked up my first board, a ride Shadowban 151. I'm 5'7, 135 lb female, and debating between two bindings. The Ride CL-6 and Union Legacies for women. What do yall think?

Hello, girls!

I’m a woman who has been snowboarding and falling in love with it for 3 years, around 20-30 days per season. Up until now, I've been using a very old board, the Rossignol Accelerator, which has been fantastic for learning and developing my skills, but now it doesn’t quite help me anymore (especially in powder). Most of the time, I ride on groomed trails and off-piste. I’d love some help choosing my new board – I’m looking for something all-mountain that’s also good for those wonderful powder days, I don t have any interest for park.

So far, all the boards I’ve tried have had a camber profile, so I have no idea how other profiles feel. Sometimes I ride switch, and I have a bit of hesitation when it comes to directional boards but maybe that s what should i get for perfection my powpow tehnique.

Following the advice I received, for now, my options would be the Capita Equalizer or the Jones Twin Sister. I live in Europe, and over time, I want to improve more in freeriding.

Thanks for reading!

NO BIBS RECS PLEASE - I have a few pairs, I love them, but I’m getting a pacemaker replacement surgery during the season and straps of any kind really bothered me for months after my first pacemaker.

Something w venting/somewhat breathable preferred!

Hi, I want to buy a 2024 board and bindings for my daughter. Relevant info:

She’s 22; 5’5” 120lbs She’s been riding 10 years Fearless Advanced; she can and will go anywhere on any East Coast mountain in any conditions. Loves trees, rails and jumps. Not tricks.

Edit: I forgot to add that she skis and rides about 30 days a season (T’giving to April)

Hey y’all, my wife is newly into snowboarding and loves it, I’ve boarder my whole life and know all the YouTube channels etc, she likes to watch women snowboard but not so much street boarding. Anyone have any recommendations of snowboard videos or video parts or even YouTubers who are women she can watch?

https://youtu.be/uq9-Py0xCDU?si=dtmGCnFIBC_i8OGa

Trying to find a good board to get my partner to learn to ride. I'm a fairly experienced rider and spend a lot of time researching mens boards but I'm not as familiar with the women's lineups. Last year she did get out for 2-3 lessons but struggled a bit with certain aspects. Her main complaint was feeling like she couldn't stop or even stand up on her board without sliding and I think that was due to the 3BT her board had (Bataleon FeelBetter). This year we'll be living in the village at a ski hill and she wants to commit to learning, and I think a board that's either flat to rocker or a very mild camrock would make her feel a lot more secure and confident in her edges. She doesn't want to spend a lot of money since she already has the other board so some boards I've found at a reasonable price are as follows. Initially I was hoping to find a Niche Minx but it didn't work out size wise.

Salomon Oh Yeah Nidecker Elle Ride Psychocandy

I assume that the Psychocandy is probably a bit too much board to learn on, but it would have the most potential for long term use. My only concern with the other 2 is that they would be a bit lacking once she's comfortable on groomers and wants to experiment with some powder or tree riding. It's been a few years since I've been a beginner and I kind of just threw myself into the deep end so I'm hoping some of you that might have learned more recently can give me some advice on what to prioritize.

There's a bunch of other boards on sale still so feel free to throw options at me.

Hi fellow shreddies,

I’m looking for your advice.

I (30F) grew up snowboarding but as I’ve gotten older, my mountain visits have gotten less. However, making some life changes has brought me back to wanting to do fun things again! And let’s be honest, there is nothing more fun than a gorgeous day on the hill.

I ride switch, not on purpose, I just learned wrong or didn’t care enough to stick to one side. My style is fast, I like to have control at higher speeds and carve with ease; also at high speeds.

I’m currently riding a Burton GTwin 2008, which is my second board ever (lol). But I didn’t feel the need to get a new one because it is a great board, but was a lot better back then than it is now. Also, I’m on the east coast, conditions are often icy.

So that brings me to my question, what would you recommend? I’m also curious as to your size suggestions. My current board is 150cm. I’m 5’7 120lb.

Side note: I purchased a Ride Saturday W 2024 online and was just notified that it’s out of stock. Open to hearing about your experience with this board!

TIA

Hi! Any one have any snowboard recommendations that they love? I’ve been riding my 143 Roxy for the past couple of seasons and looking into either a Jones or a Gnu.

Hello! I live in Nelson BC and am an advanced snowboarder (7 seasons, 60-100 day/ season) looking for a new board. I don't have the money to start a quiver, so I'm looking for recommendations for a board that can be ridden everywhere but preference towards dense trees, powder and playful side hits. I am rarely in the park. I am also a longboard surfer and am very interested in trying out a more surfy feeling board!

Originally I was looking at more popular all mountain boards like the twin sister and hel yes, but didnt like the ratings of how it does in powder haha. I rode a powder board as my one board for numerous seasons and had a lot of fun

I've been eyeing up a 23-24 Jones mind expander as it is on sale right now.. but wanted to consider other options out there. -also, if anyone with a similar size to me owns the mind expander I was thinking of getting 150cm mind expander but hesitant if I should go smaller because of the volume shift?

some more info on me:

I am 5'8'' 150lbs female rider with us 7-7.5 (W9) boots. My previous board was a 151 salomon pillow talk which I thoroughly enjoyed but it is now a noodle. I owned a 148 ride warpig for a while and found it hard for me to maneuver between tight trees, it is possible I should've sized down. My splitboard is a 156 arbor swoon, and I enjoy it a lot in open pow terrain.

thank you!

Hi my other half rides a Salomon Wonder and is looking for a fun powder/Freeride split she wants something that floats well, is agile/quick turning and good over uneven snow. She has seen the Rossignol After Hours and thinks that is a good fit but the split version is only available as 153 or 156 and she weighs 120lbs will the 153 be too big?

https://www.ispo.com/en/sports-business/female-athletes-want-function-fashion-and-more-10-wishes-sports-industry#more-signature-pieces-for-female-professional-sport-1109922