Which snowboard for powder is best? There are five main types of snowboards, each with its own characteristics and benefits, and choosing the right one depends on the terrain you’ll be riding on.

For Luke Rieker, powder surfing represents a journey backward — a de-evolution of snowboarding to a simpler, purer, more intuitive ride. At first glance, powder boards look like snowboards. But there ...

GEAR OF THE YEAR: Twin boards used to belong to freestyle riders, shining most on kickers and rails. But because they were soft and often chattery on uneven snow, they were less fun outside the park.

In years past, our snowboard tests have been parties with a purpose. We’d establish shredquarters at a ski resort, invite talented testers for a few days, then distill the resulting feedback and data ...