Gear

Whether to rent or buy and what to buy first, plus snowboard boot lacing systems and outsoles, judged on getting them on, power transfer and safety.

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Rent or buy ski gear? Buying order, goggles, helmets and board length

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Rent or buy ski gear? Buying order, goggles, helmets and board length

Rent for your first trip and look at second hand gear once you know you will keep going. Buy boots first. If you only bring one goggle lens make it pink or orange, and size a snowboard at your height minus 15 to 20 cm, skis minus 5 to 10 cm.

Choosing a Snowboard Boot Lacing System: Why I Wouldn't Recommend Single BOA for Your First Pair

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Choosing a Snowboard Boot Lacing System: Why I Wouldn't Recommend Single BOA for Your First Pair

What's the real difference between double BOA, Speed Lace and traditional laces? FUYU founder Brian compares them on ease of use, effort required, and zonal adjustment, and explains why a freshly-tightened BOA can feel loose again minutes later.

Snowboard Boot Soles: The Parking Lot Fall Hurts More Than the One on Snow

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Snowboard Boot Soles: The Parking Lot Fall Hurts More Than the One on Snow

Rubber or EVA? FUYU founder Brian breaks down boot soles from a safety angle: parking lots, restrooms, lift lines. You can slip anywhere, and it hurts more than falling on snow.

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