First Look at the Nidecker Supermatic Step In Bindings

First Look at the Nidecker Supermatic Step In Bindings

The Nidecker Supermatic bindings are a snowboard binding that allow you to step in, lock and go. They are the snowboard equivalent of moving from clips and strap pedals to Shimano SPDs. This is first look review that comprises of my thoughts following setup and…

Dear Rider review – A History of Burton and Snowboarding

Dear Rider review – A History of Burton and Snowboarding

I have next to no snowboarding experience, but having watch ‘Dear Rider’, I get why my partner says it’s his ‘favourite activity in the world’ (and he really loves mountain biking too, so I hope ‘being with me’ isn’t considered an activity and I’m top…

Ride Pack Review: Dakine Heli Pack 12L – A womens’ specific pack

Ride Pack Review: Dakine Heli Pack 12L – A womens’ specific pack

When I realised I preferred to ride with a pack, I picked a good, general purpose outdoors pack I already owned, and while this has been ok for a few years, I realised that it wasn’t perfect – the depth of the pack and the…

Video Review: A First Ride Look At The Lib Tech T.Rice Pro HP Snowboard

Video Review: A First Ride Look At The Lib Tech T.Rice Pro HP Snowboard

Board: Lib Tech T.Rice Pro HP Time on Board: 3 Weeks From: Lib Tech Price: £529.99 – $599.95 (US) – $699.95 (CAD)  The T.Rice Pro HP is designed to do it all – the first in the series of Travis Rice Snowboards, this board is supposed to embody…

Women’s Dakine Brentwood Jacket –  A snowboarder review

Women’s Dakine Brentwood Jacket – A snowboarder review

Gear: Dakine Brentwood Women’s Jacket From: Dakine Price: £230 I tend to go snowboarding in spring, usually around mid March. Some years it’s been so warm I’ve ridden in no more than a vest up top, and needed a cold shower when back at the…