Top 5 Snowboarding Review Sites

A new shred season is upon us and you are ready to purchase that new set up, whether it be a board, bindings, or all new outerwear.  Problem is, there are sooo many choices.  All of this new tech and cool graphics got your brain spinning right??  On top of all this chaos, this shit is spendy so you want to make that right decision the first time, am I right?

Here at Shift'D Union, we spend a lot of time snowboarding.  For crying out loud, we RIP THE ROCKIES!!  It's just what we do.  It's part of the reason why the brand was created, therefore, I already had some good review sites in mind, but it never hurts to ask Google.  Below is what I found and is worth looking into before you make that big purchase.

*Disclaimer:  You might be thinking, "nonsense, I get my reviews from snowboard magazines like Transworld, or Snowboarder Mag, or Snowboard Mag, I'm good".  Go ahead and think that but where you are missing out on, is the rider tested and reviewed part.  An objective, honest review is completely different then a magazine who got paid by that brand to showcase their product and talk about the bullet points of the board.  Granted, some snowboard review sites can be a little biased but for the most part, they keep it real if they want any credibility in the snowboard industry.  People will expose that shit quickly which means they will no longer get eyeballs on their site/reviews.  Also, don't fuck with forums, they're just a colossal waste of time.

So let's get on with it!  Here are the top 5 snowboard review sites that we feel are worth checking out.:

5) Agnarchy:  These guys put in the effort and therefore they have to be recognized.  Agnarchy will start it off due to the fact they review boards and other snowboarding related products!  Their reviews are current and they have been doing it since 2009 which they know how to review and test products.  They're not riding and reviewing every brand out there but they are getting some turns in on some good products!

4) Shayboarder.com This is a dope site for the ladies!  Shayboarder.com is female owned and operated and she gets after it!  She includes great pics and clearly breaks down whatever it is she is reviewing!  She also will discuss different resorts and her travels as well getting in on some interviews!  Ladies, look no further than shayboarder.com.  Great content here, she is definitely Shift'D!

3) Angry Snowboarder:  The name says it all here!  Angry can be angry, but hey, with anger comes truth which can be a great thing.  After keeping my eye on these dudes and their reviews I feel they are worth looking into for boards and some outerwear.  Their review content isn't super extensive like our 2 and 3 spot but they are putting in work and pumping out some quality reviews for quality brands; and they are doing it right here in Colorado.  If at the very least you aren't feeling their reviews or product list, you can always check out their videos and their Facebook posts.  It's never rare to see them stirring the pot talking shit about someone or something.  They may even talk some shit about us putting them in 3rd...

2)  Board Insiders:  I have known about Board Insiders for a bit now and love their video reviews!  There is nothing better to me then watching multiple people talk about their experiences on whatever board they are reviewing at that time.  It seems that they get a lot of their reviews in during a resort's demo days so their selection is current.  Definitely a site to check out if you are searching for boards.

1) The Good Ride:  I came across this site with the help of Google and man was I pleasantly surprised!  They have so much good content and so many reviews!!  Their scoring system looks legit and they cover all the essentials that need to be addressed when reviewing snowboards or other gear items. You can also sort their reviews based on price, rider style, ability level, their favorites, and more!  On top of that, there are also "user" reviews just in case you didn't want to hear what Good Ride had to say!  The Good Ride is a great review site for everything from boards to gear.  Hands down, winner right here!


So there you have it.  Hope you found this post helpful and if you end up using one of these snowboard review sites to help with a purchase, let me know by commenting here or hit us up on the Shift'D Facebook page, or throw out a tweet to @shiftdunion.

Shred fast,
B-Shift'D

Mid-Summer Drop

Our Mid-Summer drop is now available on our webstore.  Click HERE to view the latest for this Summer's Shift'D shred threads collection!

Windells Session 4 Recap

Windells as always is going off this Summer and Transworld is there to capture to coolness!  Check out their recap below, so sick!:

Words by Chas Truslow:

Another session comes to an end at Windells. Campers enjoyed another stellar park set up by Chase Weaver and the Windells Diggers, packed with a variety of features from jumps, rails and the Nike van. Session 4 Team Takeover riders from Neff Headwear and Lobster Snowboards, Dylan Thompson, Halldor Helgason, Eiki Helgason, Tim Humphreys, and Stevie Bell made sure campers were never bored hosting multiple on and off hill activities throughout the session.
The Neff and Lobster crew used every inch of Windells’ mile-long Private Park to get campers stoked. Mornings were spent hot lapping Palmer and warming up before hitting the park to film and host activities. Campers won tons of free Neff and Lobster gear in rail jams, spin to win showdowns and a “Highest Hippie” jump contest. Also there were several intense games of S.N.O.W. played by the crew, by the end of the session, Dylan Thompson stole the show going undefeated, winning every game they played.
Between heated skate sessions in the Concrete Jungle, held loads of activities on campus. During the Lobster “High Ollie” contest campers cracked massive chest-high ollies and two finalists won brand new Lobster boards. Campers also designed their own nose and tail cut-outs in the Lobster “Nosejob” contest. The team chose their favorite design and cut it out for one lucky camper. Neff’s Takeover wouldn’t be complete without an ice cream party to beat the heat.
It was another amazing session here at Windells. Session 5 is the Reunion Team Takeover with Austen Sweetin, Cam Pierce, Niko Cioffi, Nick Visconti and Stevie Bell bringing high energy back to camp for another fun session on and off the hill. Spots are still available for Windells Camp Summer 2013! Register before they’re all gone! Stay tuned to www.windells.com, facebook and instagram for more updates throughout the summer.

Halldor Helgason. PHOTO: Erik Hoffman.

Final Friday - 7.26.13

It's on again!  Friday the 26th is July's Final Friday block party in Denver and we are all set and ready to go.  Last month was awesome and the word for July is that it's going to be even better!  This is Denver's largest block party so be sure to stop by our booth and say what's up.  We will be right on Larimer, across the street from Larimer Lounge.

Here is a map of where we will be:

For this event we will be slinging $10 grab bags for those who like a little mystery.

So look for our booth and rep Denver's premier street & shred clothing brand!

Grab Bag

Our Grab Bags are now available!  Here's the scoop.  For only $10 you choose the size and we pick the shirt!  It's a mystery of what you get but you can't beat the price!  It could be any of our designs, old or new or even something that has never been posted or sold in stores, a true one of a kind!!  You can hit it up HERE for either ladies or men's.

*The Grab Bag will only be available for a limited time.