Welcome to Manual’s 2011 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide. By now you will have woken to dark, cold mornings and thought about those winter months ahead. It’s around this time that you remember your lust for sideways shenanigans. Yes, snowboarding! The pastime that turns the darkness of winter into a fun filled fluffy paradise. Once you realise that every piece of equipment you own looks like it’s been on the wrong side of Tony Veitch, the prospect of snow sliding starts to look more like pain and hard work than pleasure. This guide is designed to get your love for snowboarding back on track. We will hold your hand through the tough decision-making process of picking the right gear to help make those good days great.
