Snowboarding Videos

Tuning a snowboard on a regular basis maintains its optimum performance, keeps it rust-free and re-sharpens the edges of the board. Practice proper board tuning techniques with information from a...

Installing snowboard bindings simply requires inserting the screws that come with the board, but be sure to match up the right binding with the screw holes on the board. Find out how to securely...

Snowboards require some basic care to maintain its performance, including regular waxes, wipe-downs and storage. Extend the life of a snowboard through proper care with information from a ski and...

When buying used snowboarding equipment, check for damage on the back of the board, make sure the edges are sharp and finding matching bindings. Find used snowboards that are in good condition...

To fix a chip on a snowboard, light a P-Tex candle until it catches a blue flame, let the plastic drip into the crack and scrape away the cooled excess. Find out how to easily fill in minor chips...

Fixing cracks in a snowboard can only be done in a professional shop, where special screws and epoxy are applied to reinforce the cracked area. Find out what type of damage warrants a professional...

Fixing scratches on a snowboard involves burning a special plastic candle over the scratch, allowing the drips to cool and scraping off the excess for a smooth finish. Find out how to fill in...

The first snowboarding trick that most people learn is the indy grab, in which the board is grabbed with the back hand. Learn how to spin on a snowboard with help from the manager of a sport shop...

In order to determine which end of a snowboard is the front end, look at the writing on the snowboard and learn about the distance between bindings and the tip. Learn about directional twin...

In order to tune a snowboard, a gummy stone, wax, a waxing iron, a file and an edge guide are needed. Find out how to remove shavings to smooth the edge of a snowboard with help from the manager...

Snowboarding fundamentals begin with getting a quality snowboard, quality clothing, quality equipment and getting in decent physical shape. Start riding a snowboard by practicing the snow plow or...

A carving board is not necessary when attempting to carve on a snowboard, but it's important to remember to keep 75 percent of one's body weight on the front foot. Create trenches while carving on...

A snowboard stomp pad is a large rubber or metal piece that is placed on a snowboard to provide traction. Make adjustments to a snowboard that has become too slippery with help from the manager of...

In snowboarding, the boot is a little stiffer and tighter-fitting than the average boot, and there is a binding that keeps the snowboarder attached to the board. Find out why snowboarders usually...

In snowboarding, an individual must be able to do a side slide before they attempt to link turns. Learn about shifting pressure and weight to the heels when riding a snowboard with help from the...

The first step in riding a snowboard is strapping into the snowboard, and after standing up, the snowboarder will slowly let their toes drop towards the bottom of the mountain. Learn about keeping...

In snowboarding, a binding angle refers to how the binding sits on the snowboard, and these angles are indicated on a disc. Discover how binding angles are used to fit different riding styles with...

In order to sharpen a snowboard, specific tools are needed, such as a file guide and a gummy stone. Remove burs from a snowboard and smooth the edges with help from the manager of a sport shop in...

Slowing down on a snowboard is accomplished with a move called the side slide, or snow plow, which involves putting pressure on the heels. Keep the toes up in the air when slowing down with help...

Snowboarding requires the use of snowboard gear, such as the board itself, bindings, boots and insulated clothing. Discover why snowboard clothing should be warm and water proof with help from the...

Riding a snowboard in the switch stance is moving bindings to position the tail as the nose. Set up bindings for the switch stance on a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this...

The fakie stance on a snowboard is switching the board around and riding backwards. Try riding a snowboard in the fakie stance with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports...

A snowboard nollie stance shifts bindings to the other side of a snowboard has a rider performing tricks of the front foot. Attempt to nollie on a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding...

Snowboard toe-strap bindings were invented in the last few years. Discover the lure of snowboard toe-strap bindings from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

Snowboard step-in bindings have faded recently because they are not very functional. Learn how snowboard step-in bindings work with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports...

Snowboard rear-entry bindings do not use straps. Choose the right snowboard bindings with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

Snowboard plate bindings are primarily used for an alpine or racing board. Find out more about snowboard plate bindings with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

There are two different types of snowboard stances. Discover the differences between each stance from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

A snowboard stance is determined by what foot is used to brace a fall with. Learn how to determine a snowboard stance with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

A goofy snowboard stance means stepping into bindings with the right foot forward. Find out more about riding a snowboard goofy with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports...

A regular snowboard stance puts the left foot forward. Watch how to set snowboard bindings regular footed with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

A split snowboard is used for snowboarding in powder and has a crack down the middle so the board can be split into separate skis. Discover more on split snowboards with tips from a snowboarding...

Fish snowboards are shaped like a freeride snowboard with a semi-directional shape and a shorter tailed nose. Find out more on fish-shaped snowboards with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in...

Magne-Traction snowboards are a new technology with serrated edges to cut through ice on the ski slope. Learn more about Magne-Traction snowboards with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this...

Snowboards are constructed like a sandwich with a core in the middle that is usually made from wood. Discover more about core construction of a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast...

The base, or bottom, of a snowboard is generally constructed in an extruded, sintered or sintered hybrid form. Learn more about a snowboard's base with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this...

A snowboard edge is constructed of a piece of metal that wraps around the snowboard. Learn more about the edge construction of a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free...

Laminate for snowboards is generally constructed of several levels of glass covering the snowboard. Find out more about snowboard laminate with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free...

Mounting construction for a snowboard will depend on what type of snowboard is being made. Get more information on snowboard mountings with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free winter...

A snowboard binding holds a rider in place on the board. Get information on various snowboard binding styles from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

Snowboard strap bindings are fully adjustable. Find out more about strap bindings from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

Snowboard strap-in bindings are the most common. See why snowboard strap-in bindings are popular from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

Most new snowboards will have a specs sticker stating the tail and nose width. Learn other ways to measure snowboard tail and nose width with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free...

Snowboard binding indicators are used to set up riding styles. Set up snowboard binding indicators for a particular riding style with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme...

There are about four or five different snowboard sidewalls. Choose a snowboard sidewall for the correct style of riding with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

Goofy and standard mounting are two snowboard riding styles. Learn the difference of goofy and standard snowboard mounting with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.

Racing and alpine snowboards are designed for speed and racing, with a directional shape and forward-leaning snowboard binding. Learn more about racing and alpine snowboards with tips from a...

A freeride snowboard has a semi-directional shape and design elements for rising above powder on the ski slope. Find out more about freeride snowboards with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in...

A freestyle snowboard is designed with flexibility and snowboarding tricks in mind. Discover more about freestyle snowboards with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free winter sports video.

Jib snowboards, often called rail snowboards, are used for snowboard park riding and off-mountain terrain. Learn more about jib snowboards with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free...