Snowboard

The Parts of a Snowboard

The nose of the snowboard is the front tip of the snowboard. The waist is the narrowest part of the snowboard. The tail is the back tip of the snowboard. The camber is the arch of your snowboard. This provides an energy release which enables the rider to get the best response from the snowboard. You will find that the newer the board is, the better the camber. The edges are the metal edges of the snowboard that allow you to steer your snowboard and control your speed.

The bindings clip you and your boots to the snowboard. The better the boot and binding work together the more control you have over your snowboard. There are options in bindings, the clip-in bindings, the step-in bindings and the plate bindings (for hard boots only).

The leash is a safety strap that attaches to the front binding and secures to your leg when you are riding. It stops your snowboard from running away when you fall. Fields will not allow you to ride the lifts without a leash.

The stomp pad is a resting place for your rear boot when it is out of it’s bindings.