Update
Before getting on with the next series of posts there are a few things to update on… First up, I’m back from Ireland. Only just. For a while it looked like the return flight on Sunday evening was going to be cancelled. In the end, the delay was around three and half hours, due to [...]
Winter Has Arrived
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve heard various reports of fresh snow, “it’s dumping here”, “snowplough needed to clear the roads there” – it feels like there’s going to be loads of snow this season. Under normal circumstances, those being living in the UK and not in the mountains, it’s hard to take. But [...]
One Up For The Local Scene – Cab 5 Snowboard Shop
I recently wrote about the choice of buying online vs. buying in a store, with a look at the idea of supporting your local scene. Well, there’s a new snowboard shop in newcastle, and I like it… I had a few things to do in town today, and after being tipped about the new store, [...]
The Stomp Pad (And One-Footing)
The snowboard stomp pad is a simple, but effective addition to your snowboarding setup. In a nutshell, the stomp pad provides grip for your back foot when it’s not strapped into the binding. Job done. But here’s the question: do you need one? Is the stomp pad seen as a tool for beginners only? The [...]
What Makes A Snowboarding Destination Tick For You?
Choosing where to go snowboarding isn’t always an easy decision. The combination of expense, a huge variety of resorts, and variable snow conditions make it tough. You don’t want to make a bad choice when you’re spending a lot of money! So what is it that you’re looking for in a resort? What makes a [...]
Absinthe Films, Nowhere Review
Absinthe’s Nowhere: I’ve enjoyed this movie, as you come to expect with Absinthe, it’s full of top notch shredding and some brilliant sections. But I havne’t been wowed by it. To me, Absinthe have shown better productions in the past. Read on for some of the particulars… Standout parts Wolfgang opens things up with what [...]
Getting the Right Snowboard Size for You
What size snowboard should you get? It’s a question that comes up so often. Why? Because there are many factors that influence the length of snowboard you should go for. And, if you haven’t bought a board before, you’ve got no previous experience to help with the decision. When you also consider that snowboards are [...]
Do You Know What A Splitboard Is?
Splitboards aren’t very common – you’re almost guaranteed to not see them within the resort boundary. Why’s that? Because a splitboard is designed specifically for backcountry use, because they enable you to get up the mountain as well as come down it. Getting fresh lines with a splitboard If you’re a snowboarder who wants to [...]
