Core stiffness and response are key factors in quick, precise turning. Many of the newest racing models contain a carbon fiber composite, while older models have wood or foam cores more suitable for freestyle riding. Contact your local board shop or an online merchant for assistance in finding the board best suited to your specifications. Rent a demo board before purchase, if possible. A test-drive can help you decide which board is right for you.
Racing boards are always long, narrow, stiff and unidirectional.
These qualities maximize the amount of surface area in contact with the snow, which allows for high speeds and precise turns. Alpine snowboarders typically ride with a narrow stance and both feet angled toward the nose of the board. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .