Our advice on snowboards is the same for all of the SnowSkool snowboard instructor courses.
1. Choose an All Mountain Snowboard.
2. In terms of flex, go for a snowboard with medium-flex and in terms of profile, go for a snowboard with a traditional camber.
3. Check the manufacturers guidelines for the correct size of snowboard for your weight / height (weight is more of a consideration than height)
• If you want to use your board predominantly in the park, get a board at the shorter end of the spectrum for your weight; if it’s mostly for powder, get one at the longer end; in the middle if it’s for everything.
4. Check the snowboard width …
• Go standard width if you’re below feet size 10
• Go for a wide board if you’re feet are sticking over the edge of the board
Snowboard Recommendations
We are able to recommend a few snowboards that are deemed perfect for SnowSkool snowboard instructor courses. This doesn’t mean you should be rushing out to buy this exact snowboard, but buying a snowboard that is extremely similar to the snowboards listed below is highly recommended …
• Burton Blossom Camber (unisex)
• Burton Beekeeper Camber (unisex)
• Burton Talent Scout Camber (female)
• Rome Stale Crewzer (unisex)
• Rome Rene-gade (unisex)
• Rome Muse (female)
• Salomon HPS Louis Paradis (unisex)
• Salomon Bliss (female)
• Jones Flagship (unisex)
• Jones Flagship (female)
• Jones Dreamweaver (female
We have partnership discounts for SnowSkoolers once you have signed up to one of our snowboard instructor courses. Where do you fancy - Canada, New Zealand or France?
Don't hesitate to get in contact to discuss things more fully.
And make sure you read our next post on the importance of boots and bindings.
Over and out for now
Team SnowSkool