Flow NX2 2013 Snowboard Binding: You asked for it and Flow delivered. With a complete redesign and huge advancements starting in 2013, Flow has outdone themselves with changes to their line of bindings. Improvements include advanced ratchets, multiple entry options for all conditions, a release sytem that offers far more room to fit your boot into while providing a more snug fit, and yes they even added a toe strap! Watch the video for a full tour of the 2013 Flow NX2 line.

Anon M1 Magnetic Lens Goggles: Wiredsport is dedicated to folowing all the latest innovations in the snowboarding world and bringing them to your attention. Here we have the Anon Optics 2013 M1 Snowboard Goggle. This goggle features what they are calling "Mage-Tech", a technology that will leave must  of you thinking "why did it take someone so long to think of this?" Well Anon finally did and now we have a goggle with a magnetic lens. Welcome to the fastest lens change in history, a lens change so simple you don't even have to take your goggles off your face. Watch the video to see just how simple and awesome this new technology is!

These days flex is a big point of discussion in the snowboard world. Everybody has their opinion on how to rate flex and a number system to use etc. etc. (this includes us, see our flex rating blog here). However, most of these flex ratings deal with the flex of the board from tip to tail, also called Longitudinal flex. What many people don't know is that a snowboard flexes two ways, tip to tail via longitudinal flex, and it also has torsional flex which is the flex across the width of a snowboard. It is crucial that people are aware of torsional flex, especially beginners as it is what actually allows you to turn and transition from edge to edge. All the knowledge you need can be found inside this post.

Some of us eagerly wait each year for the new board line ups to come out, ready to pour through the new technology of the year and see just what we can get to improve our ride for the year. However, some of the more casual riders are unaware that despite nearly 20 years of little to no advancement in snowboard technology, the past 5 years or so have brought around improvements at a speed only equaled by electronics.

Here we will discuss my favorite advancement, Magne-Traction. If you dont know what this is yet be sure to read this. It will change your snowboarding life, we guarentee it.

Can you rip on our $189 boards? You tell us!

We are nearly two months into Wiredsport's annual Stoker Snowboard Giveaway. Averaging giving out about three free boards a week, we have stoked out riders with mens, womens and even kids snowboards. The results have been sick with riders from all over the country getting to help us share the stoke. With so much success and so much help from everybody we decided it was time to boost it like Travis Rice in the backcountry or Shaun White when theres a medal on the line. The Sickest stoker yet is running now, November 29th and for the next two weeks at our facebook page. Here's a picture to spoil the surprise, read on to find some out more!

That's right, Wiredsport now has Lakai shoes. We're not sure if you like stylish suede and canvas shoes but if you don't there may be something wrong with you. Lakai has been pumping out some of the best skate shoes on the market and as a result they have been blowing up. That meant one thing, we needed to get our hands on some for the shop (and for ourselves). We finally succeeded and after all of us at the shop spent a few hours debating over which pair we wanted to buy ourselves it's now your turn. Check out the Lakai page here!

There's the smell of wax and p-tex in the shop. That's because we now have our brand new state of the art Wintersteiger equipment up and running. This stuff is unbelievable and makes tuning so easy a monkey could do it. But when it gets in the hands of a professional like the ones in our shop this stuff is like having a magic wand for your snowboard. Whether you need a quick sharpen, some temperature appropriate wax, a small base repair or your board has so many core shots it looks like someone took a shotgun to it, our guys will make it good as new!

We know we've had the Dragon APX goggles for a few weeks now and that they are already selling themselves but we just couldn't resist talking about them. These things are the cream of the crop, the bees knees and a few more ridiculous metaphores and expressions. If you don't already know the fine details of these pieces of eyewear magic or you just want to drool some then check out this post.

We are excited to announce the arrival of Matix clothing to our store. We now have denim, tons of hoodies, tees, tanks and more. Stop by to check out the selection as our clothing amount has nearly doubled in the past two days. We're starting to get the softgoods to match the largest selection of hardgoods that any store in Portland has to offer.

It's the 5th of November which means A. There will be no shortage of V for Vendetta quotes flying around and B. Our Wiredsport retail shop in Portland is now open for business. Today we open the doors to one of the largest snowboard stores around. With thousands of snowboards on location and full lines of outerwear, apparel, bindings and boots There is no shortage of merchandise to check out.

We also have a full tuning featuring brand new state of the art equipment from Wintersteiger. Wether you need a simple wax and sharpen, or your board looks like you threw it off a cliff, we can take care of it. So stop by, check out the store, and explore the largest selection of gear with guarenteed lowest prices.

Temps are falling, leaves are changing and the snowpack is ever so slowly starting to build on top of the mountains. That means its about time for the season to start. t's just in time to because we are finishing up the final touches on our new retail location in Gresham, OR. Tentative opening date is the first week of November, just early enough to swing by and grab some stuff on your way out to the mountain for the first time. For a behind the scenes early look at what to expect check out the full blog post and leave a comment! We love hearing from you.

Opening day for the shop is closing in. That means that merchandise is starting to roll through the door. Today's goodies come to us from 686. Check 'em out, and let us know what you think!

The Wiredsport store build has made some huge steps over the past week. We're almost set up to open and and people are getting stoked. Here's a breakdown and photos of some of the store. We hope you're at least half as stoked as we are, and if not, enter our Facebook Stoker Snowboard Giveaway for a chance to win a free snowboard. If that's not enough to do it for you I guess we could try to bribe you, but seriously what more could you ask for?

October is here, the snow is falling...and that means it's time for our annual X-mas Stoker Snowboard Giveaway! Read on, or go to our Facebook page for more details.

The build out for our new Gresham, Oregon showcase location is going great! We now have our racks up and are moving forward to building the new storefront! Next step, Fill these racks with the best boards, bindings, and boots in the world! 2012 Nitro, Raiden, Technine, Roxy, GNU, and Electric are already here. Flux, Flow, Bataleon will be arriving in the next two weeks. ...Ride On!

Wiredsport is expanding for 2012 with a new Gresham, Oregon retail and service location. This center will be right off of I-84 on your way up to Mt Hood or Mount Bachelor if you are coming from Portland or Seattle. Just take exit 14 and stop in for a visit. Give us a couple of months to rack this new space and stuff it to the rafters with the best snowboard, wakeboard and skateboard gear on the planet. An all new Wintersteiger tuning center will be in place in October. STOKED!

How wide of a snowboard do I need?  Where is the width of a snowboard measured?  What does width mean in terms of my boot  size?

Let’s start by talking about measurements, because this is where a lot of the confusion arises.  The most common width measurement that is provided by manufacturers is "waist".  The waist is measured at the narrowest point near the middle of the board (usually). But like with all things in snowboarding, different brands measure different things. Some measure  the midpoint between the tip and tail and call that "waist". Others simply provide a measurement they call, "width", but do not really specify what width they are referring to.

If you live long enough, you get to hear some mighty strange things. If you live long enough where it snows, you get to hear some mighty strange things about snowboard stance. Does it seem like no one agrees with each other? Sure it does. So...there is always some hesitation to write down anything about stance, because whatever you say will certainly not please everyone. With that in mind, let's do it anyways. Let's talk about the elements of stance, what the options are and what you gain and lose from each.

Anyone ever tell you that your snowboard bindings are as important as your board when it comes to performance? Uhh huh, uhh huh, thought so. Pretty good info actually. Bindings are your link to the board and if they're not working for you, that new Shawn Kass pro model won't make a bit of difference. That said, bindings have come a long way in the last 5 years, and these days even many basic binding models have great adjustability and the potential for a highly customized fit. But are you using the adjustability that is available, and if so, are you using it correctly? Dialing in your bindings with that extra little bit of tweaking can entirely change your riding experience and can unlock a level of comfort and performance that you may have been missing before.