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When picking your next snowboard there are massive number of factors to consider. Once you’ve nailed down the size we recommend looking at shape, profile and flex. This information guide covers the former and we hope you’ll feel well informed as to the pros and cons of the different snowboard shapes after reading. Enjoy!

The choice of snowboard shapes and profiles is ever increasing, which is in stark contrast to when many of our staff learnt to ride. This was at a time when one dominant profile existed, called camber, which had resulted directly from ski technology. However, while you could see the complexity of current ranges as a hindrance we would make a case that choice is a great thing in enabling you to make better informed decisions and thus ensure you end up with the right board to hit the mountains. In this guide we cover the varying camber and rocker styles, the reasons behind their creation and resulting performance. Sit down, grab a brew and enjoy!

The range of snowboard boots on the market can make choosing your next pair overwhelming. In this information guide we discuss the relative merits of different lacing styles. Whether traditional lace, Boa or speed lace we have the right model to suit your requirements.

The fit of your boots is one of the most important aspects of your setup, it will ensure you have a long, fun day on the slopes. Welcome to our guide to the important steps during the boot fitting process.

With Burton offering certain binding models in two different fit configurations we are regularly asked about the differences and which is appropriate for our customers. This guide covers the key factors when choosing EST or Re:Flex bindings, which largely comes down to your current and future board choices. Read on to ensure you purchase the correct binding fitment for your favourite board.

Your regulator is probably the most important piece of kit you will buy and if properly maintained, will give you many, many years of service. It is also one of the most expensive pieces of kit you will buy, so it is worth having a think about what you want to achieve with your diving and what sort of things you want to do in the future

Known by several names, BCD (Buoyancy Compensating Device), BC (Buoyancy Compensator) or stab Jacket, modern BCD’s allow the simple addition or release of air during your dive to maintain neutral buoyancy.

Your dive mask is probably the cheapest piece of kit you will buy but if you get it wrong will possibly ruin your diving experience.

It might be that time of year when many triathletes have retreated to the comfort of the heated pool, making plans for training schedules for 2020 events. However, with the right equipment we are still seeing many open water swimmers heading to local lakes and coastal venues.

We often get asked for advice on fitting bindings to boards and adjusting them correctly. This is a service we offer in store but for those times you can't make it in please find our enclosed guide on fitting and required adjustment. This guide covers fitting Burton ReFlex (Disk) bindings to Burton boards with the channel track.