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Make the most of your boarding season with a strategic plan and reliable gear that will keep you on the slopes, not in the repair shop. With considerations for your gear setup, upcoming weather, and other important variables like resort pricing and when you travel, you’ll be able to enjoy more powder, save money, and have a better snowboarding season!
Prime Your Weekend Rides for Success with Better Gear
Fresh snowpack or not, smooth black-diamond runs and vlog-worthy park laps begin and end with your snowboard setup. The quality of your bindings, boots, and board matter, and putting together a setup that capitalizes on your skills will elevate your weekends on the mountain.
To prepare for slope success, check out our selection of the best snow gear in Delaware. We exclusively source reputable brands that have earned their place at the top for good reason. Whether you’re after a super flexy park board or ultra-insulated apparel to stay toasty in the backcountry, our pros at the Ski Bum are here to help you find the perfect setup for your skill level and riding preferences.
While comparing the best options for your setup, here are some key variables to consider as you browse:
- Board camber, width, and shape: The physical design of your board can dramatically influence the responsiveness of turning, edge control, pop, and overall stability. Whether you’re a park ripper or a powder hound, we have an innovative board for every riding style at the Ski Bum.
- Apparel mobility, insulation, and breathability: The mountain attire you choose should align with your preferred conditions and style of riding. If you are a hardcore rider that wants to maximize the length of your season, opt for thermal liners, thicker mittens, and apparel with more insulation and higher weatherproof ratings. If you are a casual rider who prefers the warmer months or short-duration riding, you’ll appreciate our lightweight variety of dual-purpose apparel with optional inner layers and added ventilation to stay cool on the warmer days.
- Bindings, boots, & goggles: Look for options that will increase your ride comfort, reduce impacts, and enhance your visibility. Check out brands like Union and K2 that offer ease of use and extra padding for all-day riding comfort, utility, and safety.
- Organize Your Trips Around Weather, Cost, & Time of Year
After upgrading your snow and ski apparel near Philadelphia, it’s time to organize your calendar. After determining which resorts you’d like to visit, take a look at the annual climate averages in that area. If you are planning your trips far in advance, it can be difficult to guarantee perfect weather, but aiming for weeks that average clearer days will increase your chances of sunnier cruising.
If you are respecting a tight travel budget, or you want to avoid holiday resort crowds, plan for weekends that have lower attendance figures. Do a quick search for popular travel times at that destination, avoid the busier weeks, and spend less on lift tickets!
