Womens Board

Womens Board

What is the difference between freeride, freestyle, and all mountain snowboards?

I just started snowboarding the past couple months and I have been renting equipment but now I am looking to buy my own board. I mainly snowboard just down the trails... not very interested in jumps and rails yet but will be as I gain more experience. I know that freestlye boards are for like terrain parks and tricks but I've also heard they are good for beginners. And freeride boards are for basically cruising and enjoying the ride. Does this mean I could go either way since I am a beginner and just cruising? And what brands are best for womens boards?

first off, good choice buying your own equipment. you will notice a world of change from the rentals. as for brands, i ride a Burton blunt freestyle and absolutely love it, but my dude rides a unity freestyle. unity is found in smaller shops since it is handmade, but he absolutely loves it. but pretty much every snowboard company makes a womens equal the mens boards.

freestyle boards have a lot of flex and therefore allow easier turning at slower speeds (intermediate and below hills) but once you get to the point where you feel comfortable enough on a snowboard to hit the park, it will have been a good choice in the long run to go with the freestyle.

freeride boards are more for hitting the big hills and back country. they are the stiffest boards so they carve very well at faster speeds, but if you ever decide to hit the terrain park, you will be a lost cause.

all mountin boards are the way to go for beginners. they have a mix of flex and stiffness that allow them to ride everywhere and do it well. these boards offer the best of both worlds so i would say go with one of these, but thats entirely your call.

now that your all educated up on boards, your next step is bindings and boots. roxy is a womens dedicated brand, so i have no experience with their product, but being one of the biggest brands im sure ull be safe with their bindings and or boots. however 32 boots are the lightest and most worthy boots on the market. definatley check them out. i think i covered everything, hit me up if you need nething else. have a good one

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