Rome is debuting The Shank 2013 snowboard this coming year and this thing is loaded with new tech. That means it's time for an Innovation Watch. This board will keep you killing the park and streets all day and night. Highlighting Rome's new "No Hang Ups Rocker" design, this board is a scary fun new combination of flat rock with an odd twist on rockered contact points. Get the full break down of Rome's 2013 Shank snowboard here!

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.

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.

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.

New snowboard giveaways, a giant grenade and the retail store opening! A lots going on at Wiredsport, here's the inside scoop.

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.

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.

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.

Finally!  The season is almost here, and your brand new board is sitting by idly, not-so-patiently waiting for the resorts to get a little more of that sacred white stuff, and open up at least a few early season runs.   But...Is your board ready?  Sure, it looks nice, and it has all of the latest and greatest technology, but what's the real story?  Do factories send out their boards ready to ride or do they still need a little luv'n before they are really prepped for the hill?

The answer will depend on...

Board sizing has always been a little tricky, but in the past, there have been a small group of readily available stats that have been very useful for comparison and selection by knowledgeable riders. One of those has been Running Length (AKA Contact Length).

As we have written many times, overall board length is a commonly considered, but almost useless measurement. Why? Because the shape and dimensions of a board's raised tip and tail can vary greatly and have next to no impact on the way the board will ride.