Must-see for beginners! "Basic terms for snowboarding equipment" that you can't ask about anymore

Category-1 Basic terms for hard gear and clothing

We have collected the terms that all snowboarders should know. Whether you are talking to friends about snowboarding or with a salesperson at a snowboard shop, it is best to have a basic understanding of these terms and their meanings to make things go more smoothly.

BOARD / Boots / BINDING / WEAR

BOARD

board

<September 1, XNUMX>
Overall Length
The length of the board from nose to tail, in other words, the entire length of the board. It is best to choose the length that suits you, taking into consideration not only your build and leg strength but also your riding style.


<September 2, XNUMX>
EDGE
The metal part attached around the board. This is the mast part that digs the board into the snow and allows you to carve turns.


<September 3, XNUMX>
EFFECTIVE EDGE LENGTH
The length of the edge that comes into contact with the snow when skiing. Even with the same overall length, the effective edge length differs depending on the model, and it has a significant impact on stability, turning ability, etc.


<September 4, XNUMX>
TOP SHEET
The surface of the board where the bindings are attached. Also called the deck.


<September 5, XNUMX>
SOLE
The sliding surface of the board. It is made of various materials, and the finer the grain of the sole, the better the sliding performance. There is an extruded base that is easy to maintain, and a sintered base that has excellent sliding performance.


<September 6, XNUMX>
CONTACT LENGTH
The length that comes into contact with the snow when placed on a flat surface.


<September 7, XNUMX>
SIDECUT RADIUS
The curve of the side of the board is shaped like a part of a larger circle. The side curve radius refers to the radius of the circle. The larger this number, the more cylindrical the board, and the smaller it is, the more tapered the board. There are also dual side curves that combine two circles, which allow for more precise edge control, and multi-side curves that are made up of multiple circles.


<September 8, XNUMX>
CAMBER
When a typical board is placed on a flat floor, the center part will bend and rise up. This part is called camber. This bending increases the board's repulsive power, and by bending during turns, you can effectively use the edges.


<September 9, XNUMX>
ROCKER
The sole is curved like the bottom of a boat. When you place the board on a flat floor, the center touches the floor because there is no camber, and the nose and tail are quite high off the floor.


<September 10, XNUMX>
NOSE&TAIL
The nose is the tip of the board that faces forward when gliding in the main streak. The tail is the opposite, the tip of the board that faces backwards when gliding in the main streak.


<September 11, XNUMX>
Nose width & tail width
The width of the widest part of the nose and tail. A board with "nose width = tail width" is called a twin tip shape, and one with "nose width > tail width" is called a directional shape.


<September 12, XNUMX>
Waist width
The width of the narrowest part in the center of the board. It affects board control and is a criterion for maneuverability and stability. It also affects boot selection.


<September 13, XNUMX>
STANCE WIDTH
The distance between the left and right bindings. Every board has a recommended stance, and this width is determined by your body type and riding preferences.


<September 14, XNUMX>
Insert hole
A screw holder on the top sheet for attaching bindings.


<September 15, XNUMX>
SET BACK
This is an indicator of how far back the binding is from the center of the board. If the nose and tail are exactly the same length and you are riding in the exact center of the board, the setback is 1cm. If the binding is shifted 1cm toward the tail, the setback is XNUMXcm.


<September 16, XNUMX>
FLEX
The stiffness of the board when weight is applied vertically to the topsheet. It varies depending on the core material and construction. There may be different flex settings in the nose, center, and tail.


<September 17, XNUMX>
TORSION
The stiffness when twisted from the nose to the tail around the center. As with flex, stiffness varies depending on the core material and structure.


BOARD / Boots / BINDING / WEAR

Boots

Boots

<September 1, XNUMX>
Outerwear
The outer part of the boot is made of a material that is highly water-resistant and durable. The flex of the boot is greatly influenced by the material and structure of the outer layer.


<September 2, XNUMX>
Outsole
The outer sole of the boot. It is made of a material that prevents slipping on icy surfaces and absorbs shocks while riding.


<September 3, XNUMX>
Inner
Many models have a two-layer inner section that can be removed from the outer layer. Since it comes into direct contact with the foot, it is made of a material that is comfortable and breathable. Some inner layers also come with laces or belts that can be tightened.


<September 4, XNUMX>
Insole
The sole is placed inside the inner sole. It helps reduce foot fatigue and makes it easier to brace yourself.


<September 5, XNUMX>
BACK STAY
The back of the boot from the heel to the calf. The response of the boot is adjusted by using a hard material for a good balance.


<September 6, XNUMX>
TANG
The part behind the laces that supports the ankle to shin. The hardness of the tongue determines the front and back flex of the boot.


<September 7, XNUMX>
BOA DIAL
By turning this dial you can easily tighten the laces, and by pulling it towards you you can unlock it and loosen the laces.


<September 8, XNUMX>
LOCK SYSTEM
A part used in quick lacing boots to lock the laces in place.


BOARD / Boots / BINDING / WEAR

BINDING

binding

<September 1, XNUMX>
HIGH BACK
This part holds the foot during turns, supports edging, and supports the weight on the backside. There are also models with partially changed flex and models with separate torsional and vertical flex.


<September 2, XNUMX>
Heel cup
Part of the base plate that wraps around the heel.


<September 3, XNUMX>
FORWARD LEAN ADJUSTER
This feature is often installed on the highback and allows you to tilt the highback by changing the height to the heel cup.


<September 4, XNUMX>
HIGH BACK ROTATION
This function adjusts the highback to align with the edge line regardless of the angle at which the binding is attached. By shifting the highback to the left or right, power loss is reduced.


<September 5, XNUMX>
BASE PLATE
The framework of the binding. The hardness of the base plate has a big impact on the power transmission during riding. It is important that the center of the boot is at the center of the base plate, and there are models that allow the toe and heel sides to be expanded.


<September 6, XNUMX>
CENTER DISC
A circular plate for fixing the board and bindings with screws. Adjust the angle and stance width by aligning the scales on the center disc and base plate.


<September 7, XNUMX>
Screws & Washers
Screws for attaching bindings to boards. Since the shape varies depending on the manufacturer, you must use the screws specific to each model.


<September 8, XNUMX>
Strap
It is used to secure the boots to the bindings, and generally there are two straps: an ankle strap that secures the ankle area, and a toe strap that secures the toes. Each manufacturer has put a lot of effort into the material of the straps to prevent stress on the foot.


<September 9, XNUMX>
Ratchet
A tool that uses the principle of leverage to easily tighten straps.


<September 10, XNUMX>
LADDER
The strap receiver part has a jagged shape to fit the ratchet.


BOARD / Boots / BINDING / WEAR

WEAR

Wear

<September 1, XNUMX>
Draw Code
This function is to eliminate space between the body and the clothing to prevent snow and wind from getting inside the clothing. When you pull the drawstring, the internal elastic cord tightens.


<September 2, XNUMX>
HAND CUFF
This function prevents snow from getting into your gloves or clothing through the gaps around your wrist if you fall while riding.


<September 3, XNUMX>
GATER
A function that prevents snow from getting into the garment through the cuffs of the jacket or the bottom of the pants.


<September 4, XNUMX>
Ventilation
This function is for regulating body temperature by releasing heat from inside the garment. It is often attached to the armpits of jackets and from the crotch to the inside of the legs of pants. In addition, materials such as mesh are attached to the inside to prevent snow from getting in when the ventilation is open.


<September 5, XNUMX>
Powder Guard
It is a function that prevents snow from getting in and is made of a stretchy material attached to the inside of a jacket or the inside of the hem of pants. Some are removable.


<September 6, XNUMX>
Water resistance (WATERPROOF)
This is a standard value for how much water pressure a garment can withstand. A water pressure resistance of 5,000mm means that when a column of water with a base area of ​​1cm5,000 is erected, water will not penetrate into the garment up to a height of XNUMXmm. Unlike water repellency, which is achieved by repelling water with a surface coating, this is an index of how much water will not seep into the garment and keep it from getting wet.


<September 7, XNUMX>
Breathability
This is a numerical value that indicates how much moisture can escape from inside the garment. Breathability of 10,000g/m24/1h means that the garment can let through 24g of moisture per 10,000mXNUMX in XNUMX hours. Whether the inside of the garment can stay cool and comfortable depends on the breathability.


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