Over the years snowboards have become increasingly popular. Particularly compared to the traditional alpine sport, skiing. With that in mind we want to arm you with the ultimate list of 10 different snowboard accessories.
If you’ve bought your snowboard we appreciate you’ve probably spent a fair bit of money on purchasing it.
That being said, you probably want to maintain your snowboard and keep it in tip top shape. Whether that means safe storage, great protection or general maintenance of your board, we know it’s important to you.
Everything we’ve listed below should help fulfil this criteria. Making your life easier to not have to worry about your snowboard. Any products we link to it’s worth noting are from snowboard retailers listed in our Where to buy snowboards online article, if a retailer is good enough to provide snowboards, it’s plenty good enough to provide accessories that accompany them!
So that’s it, read away on our 10 Unique Snowboard Accessories You Need – Ultimate List!
Snowboard Bindings
Naturally the first item on our snowboard accessories list is had to be the precise mechanism needed to stand on your snowboard and be safety strapped into it, right?
Bindings are just as important as the board itself to be honest. They are the connection to the board and transfer your energy to it. Bindings help control the board and provide comfort and precision, a crucial component that can enhance your riding experience or ruin your day.
Luckily there are plenty of bindings on the market. Such as Blue Tomato who supply over 150 bindings to chose from!
Snowboard Bag
When transporting your snowboard from various countries and cities, you’ll want to protect it from any damages. Particularly given the high value of snowboards.
A well padded snowboard bag that has a snug fit and plenty of padding should be easily suitable for your needs.
However, a snowboard bag with wheels can make your life a lot easier when transporting. External and internal pockets can help pad your bag out for protection as well as provide extra storage for your requirements. A detachable shoulder bag also will make moving around a busy airport a breeze when too narrow to wheel around.
You can search for Snowboard bags here.
Snowboard Waxing Kit
This will form one of the main maintenance tasks of your snowboard. You can outsource this task or you can get your hands dirty and do this yourself.
Snowboard waxing kits will come in various forms – such as this Dakine kit. Or even this option from Toko that even features a Waxing Iron. However you’ll need the below items as a minimum. And you can take a look here with helpful links to some you may like.
Red Bull have put together a hand guide on how to re-wax your snowboard here.
Edging tool
Coming immediately after your waxing kit is another tool for snowboard maintenance. A snowboard edging tool.
Something like this from Toko at Blue Tomato should do the trick. Or even this one by Amplifi supplied on Absolute Snow.
Edging, similarly to waxing your snowboard requires precision. Therefore we’d advise reading up on the matter and watching a few videos. A good place to start is an article on by Whitelines Magazine, or this Youtube video by Nidecker Snowboards.
Stomp Pads
Snowboard stomp pads provide various benefits. From helping you keep control of your board when one, or even both boots can’t be clipped in, to helping you clean the snow off the sole of your boots before clipping back into your bindings.
There are plenty of stomp pads to choose from and another great way to express your personality on your board.
Take a look at snow the Blue Tomato have here.
Binding Tool & Spare Binding Screws
If you’re an avid snowboarder then one must have snowboard accessories is a set of binding tools. An all round and adjustable binding tool is a requirement for any snowboarder. Whether you’re renting or you’ve bought your board.
Additionally, you will want spare binding washers & crews in your snowboard accessory arsenal – just in case.
A great choice could be this pocket driver from Toko, or there are plenty on offer from Absolute Snow here.
Snowboard Lock
This may not be an a must have if you’re renting a snowboard. But if you’re protective of your board and visiting some of the busiest and best resorts around the world, you’ll want one. As believe it not or not but people can pick up the wrong snowboard. Particularly if they’ve enjoyed the aprés too much – I’m thinking in Val Thorens for example.. Or, if you’re snowboard is unique and worth quite a bit, then unfortunately it may get stolen.
Snowboard locks are inexpensive in comparison to your board, so it could be well worth the investment. The Dakine mico lock is a great choice.
Snowboard Mount / Snowboard Wall Hanger
An accessory which unlike all others on our snowboard accessories list you won’t take on holiday. A snowboard mount or snowboard wall hanger is primarily for storage at home and to keep you snowboard in tip top shape and not scratching, scraping or bumping the floor.
Burton have a pretty cool, easy to fit and subtle wall mounts that can you find at Absolute Snow here.
Outdoor Eliminating Spray
Not exactly part of your snowboard accessories requirements, however vital to keep your snowboard boots maintained.
Keeping your boots smelling relatively fresh is important, but also ensuring they dry out thorough each day is vitally important to maintain them and improve the longevity of your snowboard boots.
A boot freshener such as this one should be fine, or even snowboard boot bananas like these.
The majority of accommodation in ski resorts will have a snowboard and boot room to store your equipment. Nevertheless, if you can take your snowboard boots to your room and dry them out on a radiator this is highly recommended. Unless of course, you have a heated snowboard and boot room.
Snowboard Boot Carrier
Now there are two ways you can go about snowboard boot carriers. Either, a bag to carry your boots in, of which there are some here to chose from, which many of you will be more familiar with.
However, something a little more unique, yet perfectly suitable for snowboard boots and ski boots, is this little beauty from Demon. Really simple, but quite effective. A small handle with rope attached made for easy grip with/without gloves that fits easily through the snowboard or ski boot heel.
