Know what the subject of countless high-powered snowboard-company design meetings is every year? You. That’s right, board brands around the world put tons of energy and cash into trying to figure out exactly what it is you want out of a board-and of course, some pull it off better than others.
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February 28 2005 |
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What’s new with women’s snowboards? This year we’re looking at a new round of big-name brands on the Board Test podium, with more of an emphasis on all-around action than strictly freestyle. The top-five winning boards all have deep roots in snowboard history-a sure sign that practice makes perfect when it comes to board construction. The big ol’ crew of female pro riders behind the development of this year’s boards allows women to be discriminating consumers and ride away with an awesome stick.
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September 30 2003 |
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Last spring TransWorld testers took 50 of the freshest boards of ‘04, and rode them all until they found the top-ten men’s boards. We’ve got the results right here. Before you buy a new snowboard be sure to read this.
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September 29 2003 |
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You can’t keep a good woman(’s board) down.
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October 11 2002 |
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Eight testers, 65 boards, five days. The board test is more madness than method, but certain ground rules apply. Product is delivered with a tune from the manufacturer (or not); the topsheets are then masked, and each board is given a code number by TransWorld’s weekend shift to limit biases-in order to cheat, testers have to make a pretty big effort.
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October 09 2002 |
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