Detailed Snowboards From Name Brands Meet Expectations
by Danny Luong
With top of the line winter sports gear varying in features and technology it looks like 2007-2008 snowboards will be optimal for tearing mountains in half. From the dual progressive side cut, 2008 Venue Pulse Pro Snowboard to the Lamar Intrigue All Mountain Snowboard with edge link sidewall construction, these boards are sure to keep you shredding for weeks. Of course lets not forget the other name brand snowboarding manufacturers which, pertain but are not limited to Sapient, LTD, and Head.
You'd have to be living under a rock if you haven't heard of Venue. There reputation must of tripled after the release of the 2007/08 Venue Onyx Pro Snowboard. The reason behind their ever increasing stardom, can be contributed to the high end snowboards and superior graphics that made Venue that outstanding snowboarding manufacturer they are today.
Snowboarding helmets must of not done the job in providing Head with much recognition. But with the new Concept D 156cm Snowboard introduced, that definitely changed. Filled with full wood core, beveled edges, tip and tail protectors and a full metal edge, this board is equal to snowboarding gold.
Sophisticated graphic designs and highly-developed snowboarding technology is what Flow is all about. Now with Flows Optix Ez-Care base equipped in their Merc, Strike, and Venus All-Mountain Snowboards, whizzing down the terrain will be a walk in the park.
The people working at Lamar must be sitting on thrones, because of the assumed cash flow coming in after the release of their Realm Freeride Pro Snowboard. This board includes both Laser-Lock Diecut Base and Energy Transmission Frame Technology. But in case you prefer all mountain riding, Lamar also entered in The Tripper and Intrigue All Mountain Snowboard, adding to your convenience.
A personal favorite, Sapient might not be on top of the charts as far as popularity goes but they're definitely the most creative. Though most of Sapient snowboards require a trip to the bank, their prices are fair, when looking at the high demand visual layouts spread out on each board. Good board, even better graphics. The choice between the Solstice Freeride Snowboard, Evolution Freestyle Snowboard, and Dionne Delesalle Pro Snowboard might need some time, but the fact that you have options is without question reassuring.
If your life ever needed meaning, try picking up an LTD snowboard. Not only will it keep you shredding the mountain for weeks, but it'll make other riders green with envy. Loaded with 3-D Topsheet Geometry much of the LTD boards increase the torsional stability, giving the board more of an active snap and feel while dissipating vibrations. If that doesn't do it for you, check out the killer designs on their boards.
There are thousands of snowboards in the world, all differing in performance, price and technological characteristics. The concept of "shredding" doesn't have much to do with a board, but it sure makes the experience all the more enjoyable. Manufacturers such as Flow, Venue, and Lamar are proof that with applied specifics and attention to detail, revolution of the snowboarding industry is afoot.