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.
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?
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 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!
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!
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!
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.
