Top 10 snowboard brands

Snowboarding has long been recognized, attracting an increasing number of people. But to enjoy the ride you need to be able to stand properly on the board. Not only your abilities allow you to learn this, but also correctly selected sports equipment. In this article we will tell you how to choose the optimal snowboard in width, length, stiffness and other parameters.

Our experts also prepared a rating by analyzing the market, which included the top 10 brands, under the names of which are sold excellent snowboards.

What to look for when choosing a snowboard

Purpose It is worth knowing exactly what the board is being purchased for. There are several groups:

1. Hard (carving) - suitable for high-speed skiing on specialized slopes. Use such snowboards should only high-level athletes with extensive experience.
2. Universal - ideal for freeride, and for the slopes of the tracks, prepared specifically for this. It is better to prefer such options to the beginners of snowboarding.
3. Freeride Boards specially made for rolling on deep snow and unprepared slopes.
4. Freestyle boards They are soft and versatile. It is convenient to move them both face and back.

Length and width. These parameters are selected based on the person's height, foot size and destination. Carving and universal should be 15 cm shorter than height. Freeride boards - 10 cm. To choose a snowboard for Ristaile, it is necessary to take 8 or 10 cm from height. At the same time, consider the weight: you should take 5 cm more thin from the obtained value, and on the contrary, people with impressive bundle should add . Many large manufacturers have special tables on which it is possible to identify the optimal size. Look for the table on the board, on stickers or on the manufacturer's website. The width of the snowboard is divided into 4 groups: wide (waist 26 cm), medium (waist 25-26 cm, ends from 30 cm), standard (waist 25-26 cm, ends up to 30 cm) and narrow (waist up to 25 cm) . When the size of the legs from the 44th and more should choose wide and medium.

Materials and design. There are three designs:

1. Cap. Below, the core is covered with a part for sliding, and on top with a durable decorative cover. These boards are the most budget, as they are easier to produce and repair. But during the falls, it is these snowboards that most often fall apart.
2. Sandwich. The cover, the sliding surface and the core are pressed together under pressure. This gives the reliability and durability of the board. Therefore, they break less often, but if a breakdown has occurred, repairing the snowboard will be quite difficult. All this is reflected in the price, which is too high compared with the first version of the design.
3. Combined. Such snowboards have a middle made according to the cap technology, which makes the board lightweight, and the ends are pressed in layers, which guarantees durability.

Cores They are usually made of oak, beech, pine, spruce, poplar, ash, and also use foam, which reduces the cost of the product. However, the elasticity with vibration resistance decreases with such models. The sliding surface of snowboards is made of sintered polyethylene, which gives porosity, and thus improves the absorption of the ointment and slip.In addition, scratches and damage to such a board are not terrible. More expensive snowboards have a extruded polyethylene sliding surface. It does not require special care and complex expensive repairs.

Deflection. Ease of control depends on this parameter. There are 4 groups:

1. Classicalwhere the central part is raised. This board is suitable for experienced athletes.
2. Nullwhere the ends are raised, and the central place is absolutely flat. Choose a snowboard for freestyle or for a simple beginner riding.
3. Rockerwhere the ends are curved and the central place is in contact with the ground (arcuate shape). Ideal deflection for training, as well as for practicing jibbing, freestyle, freeride and big air.
4. Combinedwhere hybrid bends are used. This allows you to improve some specific characteristics of the snowboard, for example, speed, ease of management, etc.

Geometry. Here the difference lies in the placement of mortgages. There are three types:

1. Twin type. Allow to go in any direction due to the same length of the tail and nose, as well as stiffness. Suitable for park riding.
2. Directed. Differ in offset mortgages, why the tail or nose are a little longer. Allowed to go only in one direction, for example, from the mountain.
3. Twin-type guided. Such snowboards have a difference in the stiffness of the tail and nose, as well as a slight displacement of the mortgages. Affect the increase in stability and provide benefits when driving on virgin soil. These boards are suitable for high-speed skiing and freeride.

Rating of the best manufacturers of snowboards

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best manufacturers of snowboards	1	Burton	4.9
	2	Head	4.8
	3	Flow	4.8
	4	Lib tech	4.7
	5	Atom	4.7
	6	Nitro	4.6
	7	Never summer	4.6
	8	GNU	4.5
	9	Arbor	4.5
	10	Salomon	4.4

Burton

Rating: 4.9

The first place is deservedly occupied by the famous brand. Burton focuses mainly on snowboards and accessories for them. The manufacturer is considered to be the king of the industry and the founder of snowboarding as a sport activity. The company, located in the United States, is the world's largest company associated with the development and manufacture of boards. Developers are constantly introducing new technologies that others later copy. The best wood is selected for snowboards, and due to the combination of hard and soft rocks the best combination of power and lightness is provided. The Channel Mounting Technology is a Burton patented product that distinguishes the boards of this brand.

Head

Rating: 4.8

On the second line is not less popular world premium brand. The main production is in Italy, Austria and the Czech Republic. The company's snowboards are of the highest quality. For their production use only selected materials. Specialists from Head improve technology, trying to make the board as comfortable as possible for riders. It should be noted that the most titled and famous athletes prefer snowboards of this particular brand. At the last Winter Olympics, Head won the most gold medals in comparison with other brands.

Flow

Rating: 4.8

The third position goes to the brand, which has been on the market for more than 15 years. Since the founding of the company has passed a difficult path from obscurity to recognition at the world level.In 2002, experts produce a ruler, which includes 14 models of boards, having a core of solid wood, which runs from nose to tail. And since 2004, the company begins to gain popularity among snowboarders. Today the company occupies a well-deserved place among the best manufacturers of boards. Flow designers have become innovators, changing the opinion of snowboarders on what should be the attachment. It was this brand that first made them easier, allowing riders to feel the foot "barefoot". Now, Flow has the strongest freestyle team, winning various kinds of competitions, contests, Olympics.

Lib tech

Rating: 4.7

The fourth in the ranking is a well-known American brand. It has existed on the market for 20 years, but to this day it manages to retain leadership not only in Canada and the United States, but throughout the world. Snowboards are made at the Mervin factory. It is famous for the high quality of its products. Lib Tech uses the latest technology that allows you to protect and make economical production process. Innovative developments used to create boards, guarantee users of any level of functionality, durability and durability. The assortment includes snowboards for men, women, children, as well as for beginners and professionals, including high-level athletes.

Atom

Rating: 4.7

The top five closes the Russian brand. In the market since 2000, then bicycles were produced under the brand, and in 2004, the production of the first snowboards began. The priority for the company is to achieve a consistently high level of product quality. Unlike many competitors, Atom does not reduce production costs by placing orders only on the world's best factories. Modern technological solutions are constantly being improved. The company collects information, taking into account the requests of ordinary people who are fond of snowboarding at different levels.

Nitro

Rating: 4.6

The ranking continues the oldest brand, located on the sixth position. It has been on the market since 1990. The success of the company may be due to the fact that two professional riders became the founding fathers, who were very disappointed with the quality of the snowboards that existed at that time. All models are developed in Canada and the United States, and are produced in Austria. It was Nitro that became the first brand under which the women's freestyle board, distinguished by increased rigidity, was released. Lava laminate and ultra-lightweight materials provide excellent performance for all models. In addition to snowboards, the brand makes stylish sportswear and excellent accessories for snowboarding, including boots.

Never summer

Rating: 4.6

The seventh place in the ranking goes to the brand, which is one of the few today who maintains the 100% quality of hand-assembled from the initial to the final stage of snowboard manufacturing. The company has been on the market since 1991. Never Summer is a brand that has become famous not because of advertising and strong management, but the quality of its products. The boards of the company are favorites among many analogues even in stores that are selective in the selection of products for sale. For example, in most board shops in Denver, there are only snowboards from two companies, among them Never Summer.

GNU

Rating: 4.5

The eighth position is occupied by the brand that manufactures all models with a deflection rocker (Banana). According to GNU experts, it is this structural structure that is the best because it provides excellent smoothness of sliding, high speed and full control over the board. For the manufacture of snowboards, the company uses only selected materials, for example, wood, polymers, metals, which are distinguished by their strength and, last but not least, lightness. Despite the high prices, according to experts, snowboards are worth every penny spent. Under the brand boards are made for everyone: women, men, children, teenagers, amateurs, beginners and professional athletes. The list of GNU riders is full of stars: Mikka Backstrom, Travis Rice, Jamie Lynn, Victor Teymurov, and others.

Arbor

Rating: 4.5

 

The ninth is a brand whose history has been written since 1995. From the very beginning, the company focused on the production of environmentally friendly sports equipment - snowboards and skateboards. Experts believe that the company has achieved great success in the direction of snowboarding, as the boards produced have become reference. The company's specialists monitor all current trends and technological development. We should also note the design of Arbor snowboards. The company is in close cooperation with close-minded artists who make unique stylish designs for the brand, many of which later become works of art.

Salomon

Rating: 4.4

The brand, based in France in 1947, completes the ranking. However, the company began to make snowboards only in 1997. Today, the company occupies a leading position, entering the top brands under which the best boards in the world are produced. Strict requirements and scientific and technical potential ensures excellent quality, functionality, practicality and long service life for snowboards. Many users who choose Salomon note that it is especially comfortable to study on these boards, as they are simple to manage, and reasonable prices make it possible, with any budget, to purchase a whole set of sports equipment. A careful approach to development, professionalism and corporate identity are the three principles that guarantee a perfect product at the exit.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.