We exist for first-time riders.

Snowboard Starter is a small team of riders who got tired of seeing beginners pushed into gear designed for advanced freestylers. Every recommendation on this site is filtered through one question: will this make a new rider's first season better?

How we test

We buy or borrow gear, test it on beginner terrain with actual beginners, and write reviews based on what we observe — not press releases.

How we make money

When you buy through links on this site, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences what we recommend.