When it comes to snowboarding, we can guarantee that our staff are experts in the domain and know what they are talking about. Scholars in the snow business, our staff also knows what you need, maybe even better than you! Their experience in the field is deep and that’s why we decided to ask them to let us know what their early season’s favorite all-mountain boots, bindings and boards were.
Discover our staff’s top 3 all-mountain snowboards, boots and bindings and find the perfect setup to enhance your performances on the slopes without tearing a hole in your wallet.
BOARDS
The Nitro Team Gullwing (men)
This all-mountain board with medium flex is made for intermediate boarders who like to shred all conditions and terrains. The Gullwing is even Nitro’s most trusted snowboard in the all-terrain department as it offers a playful, agile, and forgiving ride for all styles. Perfect for our province’s variable conditions and terrains
The Nitro Team Gullwing is a fun twist of the legendary Direction Twin Team snowboard by the same brand. With a new and improved Gullwing Rocker hybrid technology offering the perfect blend of response and forgiveness, this board allows anyone to turn their local mountain into a real playground.
The standard camber strategically placed under the feet provides the pop and response you need for ultimate control. In contrast, the reverse camber between the bindings offers an incredible flex and float for infinite presses and long pow days. The combination of the torsional flex offered through the board’s Reflex Core Profile and Dual Degressive sidecut and speed will never be an issue with the equipped Sintered Speed Formula HD Base.
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The Gnu Ladies choice (women)
This one was created to ride the whole mountain like it was a snowpark! This all-mountain women board has a medium flex and was made for intermediate riders who like to shred all-mountain, but who also want to shred the park. This year’s Ladies Choice celebrates 10 years of design and partnership with iconic snowboard athlete Jamie Anderson. Her balance between progression and playfulness is reflected in the board’s progressive asymetrical technology, perfectly tuned for freestyle flow.
Other than its smooth Flex and Asymetrical shape, the board features a comfy rocker camber, snappy core and sintered side-cut for more control in any conditions.
The Ladies Choice is built with a clear nylon topsheet made from bio beans that shows through to the sustainably harvested FSC certified wood core. Eco sublimated graphics by Sarah King make the 10 year anniversary of the Ladies Choice an all mountain freestyle work of art. Ride the Ladies Choice and channel some JA magic!
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The Ride War Pig
If we could only use one word to describe this board, it would be “Versatility”. This one is a bit shorter and wider than your usual shred stick and is made for both Men and Women in a wide variety of lengths. Made for intermediate to advanced riders, the Warpig is for those who like to puch things a bit further on the board and was created to provide high performances on powder despite being an all-mountain board.
With a medium flex and awesome graphics, the 2021 Warpig features technology that will have your back this Winter, like the Ride’s all new and revolutionary Slim Wall technology, which results in more efficient energy transfer, lighter weight constructions, and even better damping. The board also features a Tapered Bi-Radial Sidecut that maximizes grip and allows the board to transition from edge-to-edge like a traditional narrow snowboard while getting the float and stability of a wider modern deck. At the core level, the board combines Aspen, Bamboo, and Paulownia wood to provide the perfect balance of strong and light.
Fun fact, did you know that the Ride Warpig shape has won multiple snowboard tests for both all-mountain and freestyle categories, which is a rare feat in modern snowboarding.
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THE BOOTS
The Vans AURA pro (men)
This sleek looking snowboard boot has a medium flex and is made so intermediate riders can hit the whole mountain. Featuring an insane level of comfort, control, and style like only Vans can offer, the Aura Pro delivers on its versatile, hardworking reputation as the Boa® boot built to perform in all environments.
The Vans Aura features a dual-zone Custom Focus Boa Fit System for unlimited, on-thefly micro-adjustability backed by the customizable comfort and heel hold of the Custom Slide Guide. Add in the V2 UltraCush™ Smartwool® liner and V2 Waffle Pro outsole, and the Aura Pro will exceed your expectations of comfort and performance.
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The DC Control BOA (men)
Out of all our snowboard boots selection, it’s safe to say that the DC control BOA is the best bang for your buck. Retailing under $300, this boot is great to start experimenting with snowboarding and will have your back like none other.
With a medium and comfortable flex, the DC Control features a BOA lacing system, allowing you to lace your boots in seconds while avoiding annoying pressure points on your feet and ankles. With its articulated construction and soft Respsonse liner, you will always feel comfy is these. Last but not least, the boot also features a grippy Unilite Rubber Outsole so you never feel like slipping in your bindings or walking in your boots.
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Burton Supreme boots (women)
This advanced level boot is a bit stiffer than the average and allows riders to reach peak performances in harder conditions and terrains. This one dominates any mountain with warmth and comfort that pushes performance to the limit.
As accomplished as the pros who ride it, the women's Burton Supreme Wide Snowboard Boot channels the best of the best into one boot that balances pro-level performance with Total Comfort any rider will appreciate. The Life Liner is our most comfortable yet, reducing weight while cranking warmth thanks to DRYRIDE Heat Cycle which captures and radiates body heat inward. The curve-hugging comfort continues with ReBounce and Sleeping Bag underfoot, which work together to reflect body heat back at you and keep the cushioning soft no matter how cold it gets.
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BINDINGS
Union Force (men)
This intermediate/advanced level boot has a perfect level of stiffness, but not enough to bother you on smoother conditions. The most trusted binding in snowboarding is back for its 17th season running. The Force is Union's go-to binding for anything and everything you can throw at it - cliffs, powder, side hits, double blacks... This all-mountain destroyer can handle it all. New for 21/22 we've hooked the Force up with the durability and response of the popular Exoframe 4.0 ankle straps. May the Force be with you.
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Salomon Highlander (men)
This one is made for advanced boarders and is pretty stiff. An all-mountain focused design delivers unmatched comfort and top of the line tech. ShadowFit's lateral flex for a natural feel and connection. The highlight is the innovative 3D geometry of the lightweight Minima 3D highback offering premium support and maximum control.
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Bent Metal Stylist (women)
The Stylist is a versatile peak performance binding with lightweight components and a flare for the future. The new Dual Band ankle strap is tuned to a soft flex with a forgiving compression window power band for a comfortable fit. A magnesium fiber drive plate, an EVA suspension layer, and a solid nylon asymmetric highback all pair together for reliable all mountain performance. Discover your unique style and embrace your strengths with the Stylist!
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Maximize your fun on the slopes with an All-Mountain board that fits your needs to the fullest! HAVE A GOOD SEASON!