Best snowboards in 2024 for beginners and beyond
It’s snowboarding season.
Snowboarding is arguably one of the most creative yet gnarliest sports that is still “beginner-friendly” for the brave. Granted, the learning curve is steep, but there is no denying that getting your feet strapped in on a board and moving it through the snow looks ultra cool. However, with that comes slips, slides and slams (even for the pros), so you really want your equipment to minimise the damage. That’s where getting a good solid board comes in.
You need one that will offer a safe ride, last the test of time, and won’t snap and snag at the smallest or the gnarliest of falls. But also something that looks ‘good’. If you look good, you feel good, and ultimately you’ll shred better (this is not a scientifically proven fact, but anecdotally sound).
Understandably most novice shredders only have the opportunity to go snowboarding a couple times a year at most, but having your own board not only makes you feel the part, it’s better for your progression. It will make riding easier, smoother, and way more fun. Plus, it will actually save you money in the long run, from the rentals and extra lessons you would receive having to ride those overused and underperforming rental boards. “One of the first things you can do to not waste a ton of money buying snowboards, is to get a good snowboard,” says Johnathan Buckhouse, a professional snowboard vlogger.
