snowboarding
The right snowboard for you is one engineered for the terrain you like to ride. This article helps you understand the types of snowboards out there and how to make a wise choice.
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Types of Snowboards

All-mountain: Performs anywhere on a mountain—groomed runs, backcountry, even park and pipe. All-mountain boards may be directional (meaning downhill only) or twin tips (for riding switch, meaning either direction).
Most boarders (perhaps 90%, and maybe 95% of novices) ride all-mou