If you’ve just gotten into snowboarding, there are certain things that change as soon as you buy your own gear. One of the most important things to remember is that upkeep and maintenance are vital to the well being of your gear and its performance out there on the mountain. You want to make sure that at all times you give your gear the attention it deserves. If not you will be looking at buying a brand new set in no time, and it’s not an inexpensive proposition to replace gear annually.
Cleaning Your Board
The easiest and first thing you should do with your gear is to keep your board clean. Every time you return from the mountain make sure you clean you give it a quick clean down. While it’s at times acceptable to leave your board dirty between outings during the midst of boarding season, you should never store your board dirty. If you won’t be going back up the mountain again for a few weeks or the season is winding down, you should take the time to ensure a full cleaning.
Citrus based cleaning solvents can be found in most board shops, though common household cleaners without any corrosive chemicals can be used as well. Citrus...