June 25, 2008
By: Abbie
Category: Hiking and Outdoors, Sports Backpacks
Snowboarding is a fun activity, but not many people can go out on a daily, year-round basis — which means they have to store their gear away for the hot summer months. Even if you can go out often, taking care of the equipment should be a regular part of the sport. Here are some easy gear care tips for those looking to maintain their gear year-round:
Get your board tuned by a professional. There are some simple maintenance tasks that you can do on your own if you are experienced in caring for your snowboard, but things such as smoothing the base need a skilled hand.
Look your equipment over carefully after each outing. If you give everything a once-over, you are better able to see things that may need attention right away.
Store your gear properly. Keep snowboards in a cool, dry place and make sure they are waxed before putting them away for the season. Don’t forget to stuff boots with newspaper and store as well. Any peripheral gear that you have can be kept together by storing it near your board in specifically designated snowboard backpacks or bags. That way, when it comes time to hit the powder, everything will be ready to go.
