Thursday 27 December 2012

Best Woman's Snowboard Helmet

The RED Hi-Fi 2012 helmet is definatley the Best Woman's Snowboard helmet. 


Best Woman's Snowboard Helmet
The RED Hi-Fi Woman's Snowboard Helmet is in our opinion the Best Woman's Snowboard Helmet.
 Really styling helmet, the RED Hi-Fi 2012 Woman's helmet, has a very light profile. Wicking lining that makes sure moisture doesn't stick around too long and keeping your head nice and toasty. Lot's of other features also, including:

  • Airband Fit System
  • Low Profile contour fit
  • REDphones audio ready

There's more!

Check out more on the what we think is the Best Woman's Snowboard helmet




Wednesday 26 December 2012

One Footed Snowboard Tricks



Scotty Vine really throws down with outside the box and seemingly impossible tricks, spinning, flipping and sliding into one of the best full part snowboard videos out for 2012. When Scotty Vine sets his mind to it, nothing is impossible.



Scott's unstrapped one footed snowboard tricks are so big and smooth that you can't do anything but respect the skill, style, and consequence. This particular style of riding may not appeal to everyone’s tastes but it sure is impressive, and worthy of watching.

Monday 24 December 2012

Solar Board

Solar Powered Snowboard



 The sun shines brightly on this month's episode of Every Third Thursday. Dave Lee and Signal Snowboards team up with Powerfilm Solar to create a solar-powered snowboard!

Solar Powered Snowboard

At the Signal Snowboard factory the flexible solar panels are adhered to the snowboard top sheet and then wired into a converter mounted between the bindings. With the build complete, it's time to test out the voltage off the grid. Snowboarder Tyler Flanagan straps in and charges the Mammoth Mountain jumps while charging his electronics at the same time—this electrifying new board passes the test.

It's a blast!

Saturday 22 December 2012

Ruroc Snowboard Helmet

Ruroc Snowboard Helmet


The Ruroc line of helmets is amazing. They look, feel and are truly ahead of the pack when it comes to helmets. British based Ruroc has been providing top of the line full face protection since 2006. Leading the way when it comes to helmet technology.
Ruroc’s patented helmet has even been modified specifically for F1 pit crew use, used by the likes of McLaren, Red Bull and more.

 Out on the slopes, snowboarders around the world turn to Ruroc for the distinctive look of combined mask, goggle and helmet the Ruroc RG-1 offers. The Ruroc helmet comes with Italian made, dual-panel lenses and 180° field vision goggles. The Ruroc RG-1 helmet uses one of a kind antifog technology to channel air through the helmet for perfect vision and comfort. The combined mask, goggles and helmet leaves no area exposed, keeping you at the top of your riding in even the most extreme conditions.


The Ruroc RG-1 Helmet


Each Ruroc RG-1 Helmet system is supplied in a protective outer cardboard box with following contents: Inner branded packaging, helmet, internal fitting pads, clip in mask, Ruroc HG-1 goggles, protective plastic bags, goggle bag, stickers, keyring and instruction manual.


Ruroc RG-1 Antifog Technology


Ruroc RG-1 Snowboard Helmet AeroFlow

The Ruroc AeroFlow system keeps your head cool, your face warm and your goggles fog free! Ruroc's unique Helmet, Goggle and Mask combine to keep the weather out and help remove excess heat.

 


Whistler Blackcomb Park



Whistler Blackcomb Snowboard Park


 Really nice edit showing off the Whistler Blackcomb snowboard Park. Really sick park to throw down on them snowboard tricks.


Friday 21 December 2012

Making of Burton Snowboards



Making of Burton Snowboards


In Burlington, Vermont, is Burton snowboards manufacturing centre where they make Burton snowboards. Join Burton's "Mad Scientist", Chris Doyle as he walks through Burton's manufacturing plant showing you how Burton snowboards are made. This behind the scenes snowboard video shows the process these handmade boards are made and the prototyping techniques used in the snowboard industry leader, Burton snowboards.

Tuesday 18 December 2012

Electric EG 2 Goggles

Electric EG 2 Goggles
The Electric EG 2 Goggle is the first goggle that gives you more lens for more sight. Less of a frame profile and an over sized lens allows for amazingly superior peripheral vision. A step forward that will change the way you see your surroundings whether it's in the back country or in the park. The Electric EG 2 is your widescreen High Definition Television for the mountains. Features of the Electric EG 2 Goggles:

  • Ergonomic Frame Design
  • Mold Injected Thermo-Plastic Urethane Frame
  • 100% UV Protection
  • Over sized Dual Spherical Polycarbonate Lens
  • Super Anti-Fog and Anti-Scratch Hard Coating
  • Super Anti Reflection Coating Technology
  • Contoured Triple Layer Face Foam
  • 43mm Strap with Adjuster
  • Helmet Compatible Frame
  • Microfiber Goggle Bag Included
  • Available With Polarized Lenses
  A version that is smaller in profile is also available meant for smaller faces as the  Electric EG 2.5 Goggle





A Lot Has Come Along Since the Snuffer Days to Today's Snowboarding

Snowboarding has come a long way since the 1920s, when only wooden planks where ridden down hills. Only thing holding your feet to the planks was clotheslines or horse reins.

Snowboarding has been around since the 1920s, when boys and men would tie plywood or wooden planks from barrels to their feet using clotheslines and horse reins to steer themselves down hills. Modern snowboarding began in 1965 when a toy was invented by fastening two skis together and attaching a rope to one end so that one would have control as they stood on the board and glided downhill. This toy, called the "Snuffer", which combined the two words; Surfer and Snow, proved amazingly popular. The "Snuffer" was licensed and sold millions over the next decades becoming extremely popular and what is today's snowboard.

Snowboard Gear
A lot has come along since the Snuffer days to today's snowboarding. Today's snowboarding is extremely advanced. Snowboards have different flex and strength materials. They use composites and bamboo. What now holds your feet to the boards is called a binding and comprises of plastics, aluminum, or carbon fiber. The clothing is made of materials that keep the wet and cold out and heat in, while also providing ventilation to prevent and wick away perspiration. There are goggles with ultra violet light protection and different lens tints for different condition. Even electronics and controls built right into clothing designed specifically for snowboard gloves and to be compatible with the latest helmets and music players.

It can be daunting to keep up with all of this. Snowboard Gear Review is here to help you with information on the latest, greatest snowboard gear currently on the market.