Buy: Snowboard

: Built for speed and deep snow. They often have a "directional" shape with a longer nose to help you float on top of fresh powder. 2. Sizing: It's About Weight, Not Just Height

: The "Swiss Army Knife" of snowboards. These are versatile enough for groomed runs, a bit of powder, and even the terrain park.

Before you look at the art, look at the tech. Different boards are built for different parts of the mountain:

: Shorter, softer, and usually "true twin" (symmetrical), making them ideal for jumps, rails, and riding switch (backward).