Filing a snowboard’s edges requires the use of a file tool that should be run along the board’s edges from the nose to the tail. Find out how to use a de-burring stone on a snowboard with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on Snowboarding Gear and equipment.
Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins
Snowboard boots are 100 percent water-proof on the outside, they contain a supportive sole made of EVA material, and they have quick-lacing systems. Learn about the internal lacing systems of snowboard boots with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on Snowboarding Gear and equipment.
Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins
The desired length of a snowboard depends on the weight of the snowboarder. Use a short snowboard when trying to perform tricks with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on Snowboarding Gear and equipment.
Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins
There are many ways to care for snowboarding edges, including the use of an edging tool, a de-burring stone and a panzer file. Find out how to sharpen, flatten or round the edges of snowboards with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on Snowboarding Gear and equipment.
Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins
When approaching the top of a chairlift on a snowboard, raise the nose of the board, keep the front foot centered, and ride straight off of the lift. Discover how to avoid panicking when getting off of a chairlift with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on Snowboarding Gear and equipment.
Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins
The process of fitting a snowboard depends on the size of the mountain and the style of the snowboarder. Pick out a snowboard to fit a variety of conditions, such as icy or powdery, with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on Snowboarding Gear and equipment.
Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins
In order to sharpen snowboard edges, a basic snowboard edge filing tool is needed. Run a snowboard edge filing tool from the nose of the board to the tail, and avoid applying too much pressure, with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on Snowboarding Gear and equipment.
Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins
When picking out a snowboard, consider the size of the mountain and the type of snow that’s on that mountain. Buy a snowboard with a wide nose and tapered tail for riding on powdery snow with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on Snowboarding Gear and equipment.
Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins
When deciding how far apart to set up snowboard bindings, it’s important to take note of the reference point of a snowboard, which is marked by some sort of an asterisk. Discover how a wide stance can make sliding on handrails easier in snowboarding with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on Snowboarding Gear and equipment.
Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins
Women’s snowboard packages include wicking material for the top, a cotton or fleece blend, and a jacket and pants. Discover the important of socks in women’s snowboarding packages with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on Snowboarding Gear and equipment.
Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins