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Frequently asked questions

Welcome to the wonderful world of snowboarding! We are delighted to assist you in making the right choice among various snowboards, boots, bindings, or other snowboard-related items. Make the most of your next skiing trip with the snowboarding gear that suits you best!

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What is a rocker snowboard?

A rocker snowboard, also known as a reverse camber snowboard, is a type of snowboard where the tip and tail are curved upward while the middle section (under the bindings) is closer to the snow.

What are the benefits of a rocker snowboard?

The rocker shape causes the contact points of the snowboard to be closer to the center, making the board easier to turn and giving it a playful and forgiving feel. The raised portion in the tip and tail helps prevent the board from getting caught in deep snow by improving floatation. This makes rocker snowboards especially suitable for freestyle riding, beginners, park riders, and riding in powder snow.

What are the disadvantages of a rocker snowboard?

It is important to note that rocker snowboards may have less stability and edge grip in harder and icy conditions compared to other snowboard shapes, such as camber or hybrid camber. Therefore, choosing a snowboard with a specific profile can depend on your riding style, experience, and the specific conditions in which you want to ride. Lib-tech and Gnu snowboards have implemented Magne-Traction to compensate for loss of grip.

When to choose a rocker snowboard?

You may consider choosing a rocker snowboard if you intend to ride freestyle as it provides a playful and forgiving feel. It can also offer numerous advantages when riding in powder snow. The raised tip and tail help enhance floatation. For beginner snowboarders, a rocker snowboard can be a good choice. The rocker shape makes the board easier to turn and provides beginners with more control and stability, allowing them to build confidence and improve their skills more quickly.

Is a rocker snowboard only for beginners?

No, a rocker snowboard is not only for beginners. While rocker snowboards are often recommended for beginners due to their forgiving and easy-to-turn nature, they can also be suitable for advanced and experienced snowboarders depending on their preferences and the conditions in which they ride.

Rocker snowboards from the best brands

Have you set your sights on a rocker snowboard? Then you are at Snowboards.co.uk right place. In our extensive collection of snowboards, you will find rocker boards from top brands such as Lib TechBurtonArborGnu, Rome, Capita and Roxy. Camber and rocker describe the curvature of a snowboard when viewed from the side. A rocker snowboard has a different profile than a flat snowboard, because the front and the back curve slightly upwards. 

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The origin of this profile

In the early 2000s, snowboards all had a traditional camber camber. Halfway through the first decade, a new technique emerged that forever changed snowboard construction. The popularity of rocker has led to many variations aimed at enhancing performance in almost every terrain. The most common types of rocker boards are Rocker/reverse camber snowboard & Hybrid rocker snowboard. 

Reverse camber snowboards

A reverse camber snowboard, also called a V-rocker, is essentially the opposite of camber snowboard. It features a balanced arc that curves upwards from the center of the board. The shape resembles the floor rail of a vintage rocking chair. In English, such a chair is called a rocking chair. Now you know where the term rocker comes from.

Advantages of rocker snowboards

A rocker snowboard offers various benefits for snowboarders, especially in specific conditions. The upward curve of the board in the middle (rocker) allows for easy turns, prevents catching on powder snow, and makes the board more playful. It enhances float in deep snow and reduces the chance of catching edges, making it more forgiving for beginners. Additionally, the rocker design facilitates buttering and performing freestyle tricks. The emphasis on contact with the nose and tail provides improved control during turns and freestyling. As such, a rocker snowboard is ideal for freestyle riders, powder trips, and snowboarders who enjoy a playful and forgiving ride.

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Rocker snowboards for beginners

Sometimes it is said that rocker snowboards are for beginners or freestyle-oriented snowboarders. This is not entirely true. Yes, rocker boards ride very friendly and because the tip and tail are lifted, the board won’t catch easily. This is an advantage for beginners and freestylers, and many beginner snowboards thus have a rocker. However, there are also rocker snowboards with a lot of pop and power that handle tightly and are stable at high speeds. So there are also good snowboards for advanced riders featuring a rocker. In summary: the choice for rocker is a matter of preference.

A rocker snowboard is more advantageous than a camber snowboard because it performs better in powder snow and is more forgiving. The upward curve in the center of the board prevents catching in deep snow while improving float. The rocker design makes it easier to turn and perform freestyle tricks, and it minimizes the risk of edge catch, making it ideal for beginners. Camber snowboards have a more traditional camber shape, which provides better pop and precision on hard groomed runs, but they are less forgiving in powder and require more technical skills.

Buying Rocker snowboards online

You can safely and quickly purchase a rocker snowboard at Snowboards.co.uk. Do you need more information or advice on a purchase of snowboard? Feel free to contact us or visit our snowboard shop to see the rocker boards in person. In our shop, you will find the same women's and men's snowboards with rocker as in our webshop. Our snowboard shop is easily accessible, and you can park for free right in front of the door.