Hello shredgals! I am looking for advice on which of the two powder boards I should get. This will be my first one and I’m super excited for it, but I’m not sure about the sizing. I’m an intermediate to advanced rider and love everything from groomers, to trees.

I’ve done some research and decided on either the K2 excavator or the never summer harpoon. Only problem is, I’m on a little bit of a budget and the only size they have for the excavator (2024) is the 146, which is what I ride now on my all mountain board. I’m 5’4 at 125 lbs. I’ve read a lot about sizing down and how important it is, but also read that you would be fine, it would just require a little more strength to maneuver the board. I really want the excavator but am wondering if I would regret getting it in a 146. Thoughts? Thanks in advance for any help :)

Update: I decided on the 146 excavator and will update on how it rides this season!

Hi hi all,

So I’ve been boarding at my indoor slope for a little while now and want to get my own board. Because of my silly size and weight I don’t fit to any recommendations online and hear so many different suggestions. I’ve been riding a 120 and 130cm so far.

I’m 136cm tall (4ft5) and 52kg (114lbs) but not too much fat to lose. I train weights regularly so am fairly muscular.

I was looking at kids boards but some recommend against this, and I’m just a bit lost!

Any help and thoughts would be appreciated 💜

I’m 5’ 7” and 115 ish lbs. It doesn’t seem like I fit in any brands size chart. I’ve heard weight matters more with sizing but would a 138cm be silly at my height?

Im very much a beginner and only used rental boards, but don’t know what size they were. Only planning on groomed greens for the foreseeable future and I’m still learning and don’t have any sort of riding style.

Any help is appreciated! Trying to get some gear on summer sale.

Any recs on goggles for small faces? My bf likes the brand humps but they are too big for me. Many goggles for me allow air in and snow and that totally sucks. Or they are too big and hit the helmet. Preferably goggles with magnetic lenses to change or whatever else you all may recommend! Please and thank you!!

I am looking to buy a new board for the future and can't decide between the Women's Burton FeelGood or the Women's Nitro Karma.

I currently ride a Women's Burton Rewind but have decided I need something stiffer and with greater all mountain performance, as I have found my riding ability has surpassed the board's capability.

I'm an intermediate - advanced rider and mostly enjoy hitting all mountain and jumps. I've only ventured into the park a few times and would be keen to get into a bit more, but it's definitely not my main focus.

Any thoughts/opinions on my dilemma would be much appreciated!

I have been thinking about going to Japan solo this upcoming season. I have done group tour before with mix gender and skiers and just felt like I was going slower than skiiers and other guys.

I have noticed Mint does women only snowboard tours but at 3500 it seems a tad pricier than other options that aren't as women/snowboard only specific.

Has anyone gone on these Mint tours?

I'm searching for bindings that are great for super deep carving. I think they should be stiff and have a widely adjustable forward lean. Which bindings would you recommend? Feel free to share a whole set (including snowboard and boots) too!

Hello all. I’m a small person who typically fits a size 5 women’s and 3 in kids shoes. I’m having a really hard time finding adult snowboard boots that are small enough for me. I’m currently wearing boots that cause quite a bit of heel lift and it becomes fatiguing over time. I’ve looked into youth boots but they are too soft of a flex and don’t have an inner liner. If anyone has any suggestions on what boots to look into, that would be great. I read somewhere on subreddit about checking out Japanese brand boots but I can’t seem to find any.

Just curious if anyone has ever tried the Rome Muse. Been looking into it and the rocker-cam-rocker profile and wanted to hear some thoughts.

Hey all! I was wondering if you girls could help me pick some bindings for my board. I’m still a beginner, last winter was my first season, rode about 20 days. Still need to build confidence picking up speed. Can do S turns. Anyways, I was riding a cheap board I got from Facebook marketplace but I just bought the Ride Heartbreaker because there was an amazing deal on it! My boots are Vans Encore Pro. What’s a good pair of bindings for me? I want something that will help me learn but good enough that will help me progress, and that I could still use for at least 2-3 years. I want to spend around $180 max on it and take advantage of the summer sales happening right now. Read good things about union legacy, are they good for someone like me? What other options would you suggest? Thank you so much for your help! Oh, and I ride in Colorado if makes a difference!

I (26F) started boarding this last winter and immediately got overwhelmed trying to figure out what size board was right for me because I don’t fit anywhere near any of the height/weight recommendations on sizing charts. I kind of gave up and decided to just get a 149cm cheap burton board from the early 2000s on facebook marketplace and brute force my way through learning.

I had a ton of fun and am ready to invest in a good board so I can start progressing next winter but don’t know where to start. Here are my measurements:

Height: 5’1” Weight: 190 Shoe: 6.5 Inseam: 28”

I have always been short with a heavier athletic build and usually have issues finding sporting gear that works for me but snowboarding has been a whole new level of difficult. If you have any recommendations or suggestions PLEASE share!

i'm buying my gf a K2 Freeloader for her bday while there's sales. She rides a Burton Feelgood in 146 and she likes it, and she also has a GNU Lady's Choice in 154 and she finds it too big. I'm wondering whether to get her the Freeloader in 147 or 151. what do you guys think ? she's 135lbs. the 147 is rated for 90 - 160lbs+ and the 151 is rated 120 - 190lbs+ thanks in advance

Hiya first time posting but I have lurked long enough. I have been riding my board since 2017 and though I’m not the best rider I’d like to start going faster and I feel like my current board isn’t going to do it anymore. For context I ride primarily on the California mountains which can get pretty icy but some powder too (rarely for me). I like to do some jumps but I want to challenge myself to go faster now too.

I ride: Board: 2017 k2 bright lite Boots: 2017 k2 sendit boots Bindings: 2024 union legacy

Any suggestions would be helpful! I also am a sucker for a pretty board that’s blue/pink/purples.

Edit: I am 5’5 135lbs if that helps!

Hi lovelys! I wrecked my s**! earlier this year, and tbh it’s my first major injury. My PT said i’ll be good to go for this upcoming ski/ride season, but I have no idea what to expect. My PT also doesn’t ski or ride, so she doesn’t really have any insights.

Does the cold make the place of injury hurt more? Do your joint(s) become stiffer? Did you need to buy new gear to help re-acclimate to the sport?

I’m hopeful to gain a little color on this before the snowboarding season starts. I would greatly appreciate any and all of your thoughts / advice !

Hi everyone!

I need your help. I want to buy new boots, but I dont know which ones between Nidecker rift, Ride Karmyn, Ride Hera or something like that.

I ride aprox 34 days a season, enjoy treelines, freeride, groomers and sometimes goofing arround the parks.

I think I'm intermediate rider (still trying to dominate switch riding). My board is a lovely Moonchild and bindings Union Rosa.

Thansk for you help in advance!

:)

Hey friends! I've been riding for a long time but took a decent break in the middle because of knee injuries. This year, my partner and I finally got out for 25+ days this season and have our Epic passes ready for next season. I've upgraded to a 145 Jones Dream Weaver but haven't settled on bindings yet! I mostly ride powder/trees and groomers but may start trying the park again. I currently am riding in 10+ year old Burton Lexa's- they're so ancient I don't even know what I need out of bindings these days.

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Any ideas?

I've been looking for cute stickers/ decals that celebrate girl snowboarders but I only found a few so I decided to make one and they just arrived!

availablehere if you want one ^^

Hiya! I’m looking for an all black bib with a drop seat. Did some googling but didn’t see any I was super into

I looove the Dope Snow Tigress pants bc they are fitted and slightly flared. They are also very black with no other colors. I wish they had drop seats :(

Any recs?

Hi ladies! I just got a great deal on a 144 Season Forma and am excited to use it as my second board next year. Does anyone here ride a stiffer unisex board?

I’m worried I won’t be strong enough to control the board… most of the reviews I’ve seen are from larger men riding the bigger sizes of the board and they mention it takes a lot of focus to ride without catching an edge. I’m 5’7” 150lb and currently ride a 150cm Arbor Veda which I love, but I’m excited to push myself with a board that will theoretically let me go way faster without the chatter. Anyone have advice for training to ride on a stiffer swallowtail board next year?

With all of the off season deals around, I've been looking to buy a snowboard that does better in powder. Currently I have a Marhar Jade 144 that I would keep as my twin board. I'm looking for something with more float and directional. The jade is pretty narrow and just feels like I'm always sinking in powder. I was looking at the Ride Peace Seeker because the 138 is on super good discount right now at Evo, but I want to get some more opinions.

Height: 5'2"

Weight: 90lb

Boot size: 6

Location: Rockies

Skill/riding: Blue/Black groomers, trees, bowls, freeride/all-mountain

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Has anyone been to the adult camps? I have never been but always think about it after the season ends!!

Hey yall! I’m pretty new to snowboarding I’ve gone a few times and I’m really enjoying it! I’m looking to buy a board instead of renting again but I’m having a hard time figuring out a good size for me!

I am 5’5 and more midsize at 200 lbs
shoe size 8.5

My first rental I was given a 155 And my second rental was 145 I think?? Both felt fine! Looking at other threads are making me think those might be too small for my size so I need some help!

Any recommendations would help a ton !

Hi there! basically the title! looking for a board recs - something that can really handle charging down the mountain!!! currently ride a bataleon push-up and though i really love the board want something that feels less chattery when going fast. Thank you in advance for any help!