Directional Snowboard
Directional snowboards are really great boards to ride. I've owned many and loved riding everyone of them. Unlike twin tip snowboards, they have uneven tail & nose. The tail is typically more narrow, shorter, and flatter than the nose.
Freeride Snowboarding is great, it is tons of fun. It reminds me of just hang out with friends ride'n some untouched powder fields. Most freeriding is done using a directional board. The typical snowboard stance for freeride'n is an off-centered snowboard stance. Where twin tip snowboards are made with binding holes evenly placed, directional boards have binding holes set up so the nose is longer. By setting your bindings back so the distance between your front binding & nose is longer than between your back binding and tail you will be able to ride above powder instead of digging into it.
Directional snowboards are rode in all types of ways. There really is no limit, they are ridden in halfpipes, parks, trees, backcountry... anything. Although switchstance snowboarding is easily done with a directional board, directionals are actually designed to be ridden in one direction (hence the name).
It's kind of like a whole different approach to snowboarding, it's cool. If you like making nice sweeping turns you might want to consider buying a directional snowboard. If your focus is more on tricks than making turns you should look more closely at buying a twin tip snowboard or maybe better yet you should check out the newest craze in snowboard design, Rocker Snowboards.
This seasons best Directional Snowboards
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Burton Custom X Snowboard
DCP approaches a granite face for a switch five. Kazu rockets above a 22-foot transition. Frederik floats down a pillowy face. Marko schools every possible spin off a crisp Hemsedal booter. Precise, fast, and nimble on all terrain, and now upgraded with the unlimited adjustability of the Infinite Channel System, the Burton Custom X Snowboard is the planet's premier wood core board. Also available in wide sizes for Bigfoots ready to take orbit.
Forum Symbol Snowboard
All new for 2009, Forum Symbol series is best defined as a true directional, all mountain freeride board that is a favorite of Jake Blauvelt. The light triax glass lay up offers lean, responsive turning. The ultra hard formula base adds extra durability to guarantee all season speed. Inside, the Super Gnar LE 2 core creates a playful, poppy feel from tip to tail. With its slightly set back stance, there is no such thing as "out of bounds" for the Symboll.
K2 Gyrator Snowboard
Never a day too deep. The Gyrator combines legendary K2 performance with Rocker technology for those ready to go where no rider has gone before. Effortless float replaces any and all leg burn while a slightly stiffer nose and tail increase pop and provide stability whether you're dropping a pillow line or sticking a 60 foot tabletop. No directional board limitations and Hyper Progressive sidecut lets you float through the deep stuff while still handling groomers and flats with ease. Fast, stable and fun. Either you're in or you're left behind.
Lib Tech 1986 Snow Mullet BTX Banana-Traction
The Lib Tech 1986 Mullet BTX: Now with Banana! The ultimate freeride, jib, powder stick that works great on hardpack and holds an edge in the steep, icy and nasty zones that sometimes get between you and your pow. Patterned after mid-eighties designs, progressive sidecut and taper angle combined with Magne-Traction and Banana between your feet ensure floaty effortless ride in powder and positive edgehold in all conditions... Rides more like a normal board than a flounder.
Never Summer Titan Snowboard
The Never Summer Titan rides smoother, responds quicker, and turns faster than any freeride board you've ever ridden. Exclusive laminates, base material, damping system, and shape make the Titan the choice for those who want to experience the ultimate Never Summer snowboard.
Ride Prophet Snowboard
The super smooth freestyle classic is back... The Return of the Ride Prophet. Welcome back an industry standard for hard charging, go anywhere decks. Ride's exclusive 90A Slimewalls and Silencer 3 core will smooth your Ride no matter what terrain you choose.
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