A Snowboard With a Handbrake Lets Amateurs Safely Learn To Carve

Strapping your feet to a board and then sliding down a snow-covered hill requires skills that most humans aren’t born with. So to make it just a little easier for novices to learn how to snowboard, Australia’s Streetboardz has created a board with a built-in handbrake that lets riders easily stop before things get out of control. More »

When a Snowboard and a Mountainbike Collide, Anyone Can Ride the Slopes [Video]

Putting a new spin (literally) on the adaptive snowboards that let those with physical disabilities still enjoy snowsports, the folks at Signal Snowboards worked with Crankbrothers to design what could be the world’s first snow-friendly wheelchair. More »

Fly Fishing Snowboard Bridges Summer and Winter Pursuits [Video]

Those who like to stay active all year long probably have a basement filled with gear that can only be used during certain parts of the year. So the folks at Signal Snowboards decided to build something that could be enjoyed whether it was balmy or snowy outside with this versatile fly fishing snowboard. More »

Burton Wants to Help You Snowboard with Shorter Boards, Dial Lacing Boots and More [Snowboarding]

It still might be scorching hot but winter is coming (I swear) and you’re soon going to swap out shorts and flip flops for jackets and boots. Burton is showing off its latest gear for the snowboarding season and it’s heavy on the technology to make it easier on the slopes. More »