The Lowdown
Top 5 Freestyle Snowboards for 2026 - All-Mountain Twin Review
All-mountain freestyle snowboards represent one of the most versatile categories in snowboarding, offering boards that can handle everything from park laps to powder days while landing switch with confidence. These...
Capita Navigator - The Versatile All-Mountain Powder Board
The Capita Navigator represents one of the most versatile snowboards in the all-mountain category, evolving from the legendary Charlie Slasher into a true directional freeride board that excels in powder...
Top 5 Powder Snowboards for 2026 - Accessible Powder Board Reviews
Powder snowboards represent some of the most specialized and exciting equipment in snowboarding, designed to maximize float, control, and enjoyment in deep snow conditions. The 2026 lineup features exceptional powder...
Top 5 Snowboard Setup Mistakes to Avoid
Mark Faucet and Shane Johnson from Riders Lounge break down the top five snowboard setup mistakes they see constantly in the shop. Whether you just bought your first setup or...
Best Boot for 2026 - The Nidecker Rift Pro Complete Review
The Nidecker Rift Pro represents a significant evolution in snowboard boot design for 2026. Mark Faucet and Mark Morrison break down what makes this boot different from its predecessor and...
The Ultimate Guide to All-Mountain Free-Ride Snowboards for 2026
When it comes to all-mountain free-ride snowboards, the distinction from freestyle boards is crucial. Free-ride boards excel off-piste, in powder, through tree runs, and on big mountain terrain. They're directional...
Jeremy Jones - What to Do with New Boots: A Pro's Setup Secrets
Professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones shares his boot setup secrets from years of riding: techniques to break in new boots faster, proper lacing methods for maximum performance, and why you should...
Capita Black Snowboard of Death 25th Anniversary - A Legendary Big-Mountain Board
Celebrating 25 years of any product is remarkable in the snowboard industry. But when that product has been a staple of aggressive, big-mountain riding for a quarter-century, it becomes legendary....
Burton HighShot Pro X Step-On Boot 2026 - A Revolutionary Design
Mark Faucet from Riders Lounge gets an exclusive look at Burton's all-new HighShot Pro X Step-On boot for the 2025-2026 season, featuring a groundbreaking three-BOA system and the company's first...
The Return of The Spring Break Stairmaster - Classic Twin Value Review
Mark Faucet and Shane Johnson from Riders Lounge get hands-on with the newly revived Spring Break Stairmaster: a classic Capita twin that's made its return under the Spring Break division...
The Best Stance Angles with Jeremy Jones - A Complete Guide to Perfect Setup
Finding the perfect stance angles for your snowboard can make or break your riding experience. Jeremy Jones breaks down his setup philosophy and how he adapts his stance depending on...
Bones X Sanction Wheels Designed By Mark Kowalchuk
Hopped on a call with Mark Kowalchuk who is the creator of over 30 Bones wheels graphics and asked him about how we designed this wheel and how he was...











