Snow

What’s effective edge, and how is it different from contact length? Here’s why two skis or snowboards of the same size can feel completely different.

Regular or goofy? Here’s how to work out your natural snowboard stance, which foot should go forward, and whether it really makes a difference.

I ride duck stance on every snowboard, from park twins to powder boards. Here’s why I stick with it, what duck stance means and whether it’s right for you.

Ski sidecut affects how your skis turn, but how much does it really matter? Here’s what it means, how turn radius works and what I’ve learned over the years.

I’ve skied plenty of different camber and rocker profiles over the years. Here’s how they compare, where each works best and what I’d choose now.

I think every snowboarder should learn to ride switch, even if practicing it is frustrating. Here’s why you should bother and how to get better.

New to powder snowboarding? Let’s talk about how to choose terrain, turn in deep snow, recover from falls and improve your technique.

I’ve been hearing that snowboarding is dying for 15 years. Shops are closing, brands are going bust and a lift pass costs a small fortune. But are people actually quitting snowboarding, or are they just talking crap?