This section does exactly what it says on the tin! ‘Stuff we like’ covers things that we think you’ll like too so check it out.
Waxing and edging your snowboard can be extremely rewarding and really isn’t that hard to do. Sure, you can take it to a shop to get it sorted, but I think you miss out on a great bonding experience. The simple guide below shows that you don’t have to put a great amount of effort in to get excellent results. I actually prefer my servicing than the shops’ – I know it’s going to get done properly.
Pete | March 11th, 2010
I’d love to answer the question “What size snowboard should I buy?” with this blog, but we’ve got to be realistic – it’s not going to be that simple. The factors that influence your snowboard size are vast, and every board is unique, so I don’t believe in tying the decision down to a simple formula. … Read more
Pete | March 4th, 2010
HAVE IT ALL IN ONE SEASON – Train and work as a ski instructor with NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard
Oscar, a ski instructor at Lake Louise (Level 2 ski and Level 1 snowboard) trained on our NONSTOP 3-week instructor course and then taught for the season in Banff now writes a little bit about his time out in Canada…
This is long, long overdue on my part, a little nostalgic, and because you are reading this, by now you’ve had this wicked idea or heard about someone who had one of the best opportunities of their life to enjoy the outdoors the way they should be….up to your eyes in pow!
Oscar Lawrence – Lake Louise Ski Instructor
Georgie | March 2nd, 2010
If a sport as young as snowboarding could have an “age old discussion” it would surely be: What are better Flow or traditional ratchet / strap bindings? You’ll see the discussion happening every couple days on snowboarding forums, much to the annoyance of the regulars. I hope that the info below will answer a few of your questions and help you to make the right decision. … Read more
Pete | February 26th, 2010
There’s one thing I have no time for anymore – piste / trail maps. For a start they’re made of paper which, as well as being environmentally wasteful, tends to get tatty, soggy and unreadable in no time at all. So, we were pretty excited when we were sent through some new “Go Guide” iPhone apps that solve our trail map problem, and have plenty more useful features as well. … Read more
Pete | February 23rd, 2010
