| With snowboarding exploding in popularity, snowboard | | | | Gnu |
| equipment manufacturers are popping up | | | | Gnu is one of the longest standing brands and also |
| everywhere. To keep all the brands straight, | | | | one of the most innovative. All their snowboards are |
| here’s a Snowboard Brand Guide to help you find | | | | handmade under the expert guidance of Gnu’s |
| your snowboarding gear! | | | | team. |
| Burton | | | | K2 |
| Burton is the brand that usually comes to mind when | | | | K2 has always had the goal to create original |
| snowboarding is mentioned to the average Joe. After | | | | concepts and technology that drive snowboarding |
| being in business for 30 years, Burton represents | | | | forward. They offer every rider functional technology |
| snowboarding. The big name snowboarders endorse | | | | tuned in to their needs, from high end performance |
| Burton and they have the most products than most | | | | to entry level comfort. |
| of their competitors combined. | | | | Ride |
| DC | | | | Ride is a “board company for the people.” |
| DC made their name in the snowboarding world. Now, | | | | They are uniquely different, constantly improving, |
| they leveraged their footwear technology and applied | | | | always fresh, and forever tempting. In addition to |
| them to snowboard boots and make boots that are | | | | their quality boards, they offer stylish outerwear |
| innovative designs like air chambered custom-fit liners, | | | | oozing with style. |
| gel insoles and heat toe boxes. In addition to boots, | | | | Rome |
| DC also offers snow specific outerwear. | | | | Rome was launched by two experienced snowboard |
| Forum | | | | riders that wanted to create a company owned and |
| Forum’s employees and riders have always | | | | directed by people with a deep understanding of |
| supported the company 100% and are all truly | | | | snowboarding and who could deliver innovative |
| dedicated to snowboarding. This dedication has | | | | products that were fun. If you’re looking to |
| shown in their craftsmanship and quality. | | | | have a fun time snowboarding, Rome is the brand |
| Burton also recognized how great of a company | | | | for you. |
| Forum was and acquired them in 2004. | | | | |