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Welcome to the wonderful world of snowboarding! We are delighted to assist you in making the right choice among various snowboards, boots, bindings, or other snowboard-related items. Make the most of your next skiing trip with the snowboarding gear that suits you best!
Directional snowboard kopen
A directional snowboard is best ridden in one direction and is characterized by a longer and wider nose compared to the tail. The tail of a directional snowboard is usually narrower, which is also called tapered. You will find the directional shape almost always in freeride-oriented snowboards. So are you someone who likes to dive into powder or prefers carving clean lines on the piste? Then a snowboard with a directional snowboard is the best choice. In our webshop you will find snowboards with a directional shape from top brands such as Bataleon, Jones, Lib-Tech, Roxy, Arbor, Burton, Nidecker, Rome, Capita and Gnu.
Directional snowboards presteren uitstekend in de verse poeder
When you regularly go off-piste and seek fresh powder, you definitely need a good freeride snowboard with a directional shape. The advantage of such a shape is that the wider and longer nose stays well above the snow. This is also made possible by the short tail. As a result, you stand further back on the snowboard, giving the board good “lift.” You will notice that you need to put much less pressure on your back leg to keep the board’s nose above the snow.
Voordeel van snowboard met een directional shape
A snowboard with a directional shape offers numerous advantages for riders who like to explore the whole mountain. With a clear distinction between the nose (front) and tail (back), the directional snowboard is designed to be ridden primarily in one direction, usually with the nose facing forward. This provides more stability and control at high speeds, especially on steep slopes and in deeper powder. The shape makes it easier to initiate turns and improves float in deep snow. It is particularly suitable for freeride and all-mountain riders who want to enjoy fast runs and adventurous terrain, while still offering the possibility to perform some tricks on groomed pistes.
Directional snowboard shape voor ongekende carve eigenschappen
Even when you want to open up and carve hard, a directional snowboard is the most suitable choice. The wider nose ensures the board responds quickly when you put the snowboard on its edge. You initiate the turn by putting more pressure on the narrower and stiffer tail.
In short: a directional snowboard is very suitable for carving and freeriding. A True Twin snowboard is ideal in the park and for freestyling. A directional twin snowboard is more suitable for the all mountain / freestyle-oriented snowboarder.
That is why most all mountain snowboards and freestyle snowboards have a directional twin shape. Most park snowboards and freestyle snowboards have a true twin shape. Most carve snowboards and freeride snowboards have a directional shape.
Directional snowboard online kopen bij snowboards APP
At snowboards APP you are at the right place when you are looking for a directional snowboard for both women and men. For snowboard boots and snowboard bindings you can also visit our store or webshop. Need to buy a Snowboard kopen or need advice? Feel free to contact us or visit our shop to see the snowboards in person!