What is that white line running down your edges? Oh cripes, its edge burn. It doesn’t look nice, nor is it fast, and did we mention that it’s eating away your base? Here is how to prevent that horrible thing called edge burn. There are several factors that cause the ill looking white trim on […]
Well, it’s time to get that board out and ready for early season, people dodging, snow ribbon riding. There’s a good chance that you didn’t clean your board from the late spring season and that means your base is slow. One of the best ways to prepare your board is to give it a good […]
Donek is signed up and ready for the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo, aka BEWI, in Denver, November 16-18, 2018. Coloradians, this is your chance to see our flagship models, including the Knapton Twin and B1, alpine snowboards and splitboards. Meet YouTube sensation Ryan Knapton and Donek’s owner/engineer Sean Martin. Speak to us about your […]
Since 2013 I have been working closely with Sean Martin and Donek Snowboards. When I first met Sean his boards were making an appearance on the able bodied SBX NorAm circuit. During the season of 2012 I tested almost a dozen different boards in the hopes of finding the right board. Everything from Kessler, Oxess, […]
Ever wonder why your friends are faster than you? It may be because they have waxed their board. Waxing is an important and sometimes overlooked part of snowboarding. Not only does it make you faster helping you get across flats and be the first to the bottom, but it is also important for protecting your […]
With winter knocking at the door, this is a great time to get your body ready for all the g-forces, bobbing and turning you will put your body through this season. Let’s be honest…most of us are weekend warriors and surf a desk or some sort of seat in our regular time. So let’s get […]
We sat down with Evan Strong our gold medalist paralympian to see what’s been keeping him busy and what to expect over the season What was the coolest thing you did this summer? I got an invite by Andy McDonald to skateboard on the first ever Skater cross course in Southern California. The race course […]
As many resorts come to a close for the season, you still may want to fill a void that will be empty until possibly late November. Whether you ski or snowboard, here are five of the best places to go for everyone to have a good time. Australia – Jindabyne A five hour drive or […]
We’ve all gone to ski resort only to be disappointed by short runs that keep you from experiencing that full on, ground rush happenin’, adrenalin ride that leaves you with a perma-grin and that puckered feeling, one that reminds you you are still alive and kickin’, not just some Monday thru Friday corporate drone. Colorado […]
If you’re new to the slopes, deciding whether you want to learn how to ski or how to snowboard is your first task. Skiing and snowboarding are both physical winter sports. Skiing is a bit more demanding on the legs and thighs than snowboarding. Snowboarding requires more core and upper body strength. Skiing takes years […]