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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!
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 Tech, Burton, Arbor, Gnu, 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.
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.
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.