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Powder snowboards truly offer a magical experience for snowboarders, allowing them to effortlessly glide through deep snow and enjoy the sensation of floating on clouds. The unique design elements and features of powder snowboards are engineered to maximize the rider's enjoyment in off-piste conditions. Let's break down some of the key aspects that make powder snowboards so special. Wider and Longer DesignPowder snowboards are wider and longer than traditional freestyle boards. The increased surface area helps distribute the rider's weight more evenly, preventing them from sinking into the snow. This larger footprint provides the necessary floatation in deep powder. Tapered...

Have you taken care of your flights, job, visas, housing, and travel insurance? What about securing the necessary gear, like a new snowboard or a warmer jacket? And does your ski or snowboard bag have wheels for easy transport? When you're preparing to go overseas for work or travel, it can be an exciting but daunting experience. Ensuring you have everything in order before your departure is essential, after addressing the obvious priorities such as booking flights, arranging housing, and obtaining the right visa. There are still many details to consider.Choosing the right ski resort is a significant decision, and...

There is no 'right' snowboard for you as a lot of choosing a new snowboard comes down to personal preference. When it comes to buying a board we can match you with boards in our range that will suite your riding and personal style. With over 100 snowboards dropping in May 2023, we've got you covered. Check out our blog on Snowboard Camber Profiles for more information. If you can time it well, head up to the mountains when the demo days are on. You can try so many different boards...for free. Brands like Burton, Nitro, Capita, Lib Tech, GNU...

Snowboard camber, or profile, refers to the curvature of a snowboard when it is placed flat on the ground and viewed from the side. This curvature influences the board's characteristics, including its playfulness, forgiveness, stability, and float. In the past decade, there has been a significant evolution in board shapes. Snowboards started off as one shape, but now there are so many shapes available that it can be challenging to navigate.  With each company using their own terminology, we've tried to streamline the process by giving you the most common shapes. We hope this will give you an insight into...

You can now pre-order the 2024 snowboard collection from Bataleon on the Oz Extreme Geelong website! These new snowboards are bright and poppy, guaranteed to catch every eye on the mountain featuring sizes for both men and women. Bataleon has established itself as a reliable brand in our snowboard range with the Evil Twin and Whatever a staple in our range every year. Disaster - Blends innovative tech with hard-as-nails construction for a jib deck that can attack anything in its path. It features our most relaxed camber and a soft flex so it feels chill on the run-in and...