Snowboarding Accessories – 4 Accessories to Get Your Gear to the Mountain

Whoever coined the phrase “getting there is half the fun” probably never tried to get a family of four and their gear to the slopes. While you may not be able to get away from physically packing and hauling winter sports equipment to and from the slopes, there are snowboarding accessories that you can use that will help you manage these tasks. These items are designed to keep your equipment together, protect it from in-transit damage, and to help you haul it to and from the mountain.

The first snowboarding accessories that you will want to buy are snowboard bags. These bags come in a variety of styles and sizes, and they can be selected based on the design features that the user preferences. If you are looking for a bag for a teenager then you may want to consider the PB Teen Quilted Snowboard Bag. This bag is made from rip-stop nylon, and it is designed to keep your board from being damaged in-transit, as well as to keep melting snow on your board from getting everything else in your vehicle wet. It measures 69 inches by 13.5 inches by 4 inches, and it can hold snowboards up to 175cm. This item comes in a variety of colors including pink, navy, gray, and powder blue. This item lists for $146, and you can personalize this item for an additional $6.

If you would prefer a snowboard bag that holds more than one snowboard then you may want to consider the Otis Wheeling Snowboard Deluxe. This item retails for s $170, and can hold up to two 180cm snowboards. It is made of heavy gauge, water resistant polyester, and offers a self healing nylon coil zipper with locking zipper handles. In addition to these quality materials this item also has integrated sealed in-line skate wheels. The bottom of this carrying bag is also fully reinforced by PVC, and the sides are padded to protect your gear.

To carry your boots and other snowboarding gear you may also want to consider a boot bag. One bag that has been rated highly by consumers is the High Sierra Snowboard Boot Backpack. It provides a large main storage area that can fit boots or other gear. This pocket also features an interior pocket that is perfect for a hydration reservoir, which is not included. On the outside of the bag is front pocket with organizer and keyfob, as well as side pockets that are great for MP3 players, PDAs, cell phones, or goggles. This item is made from 1200 by 1800 – Demier Durable, Duralite Tech Weave, and Mini-Hex Rip Stop materials, and it has a lifetime warranty. You can buy this bag for $95.00.

Other great snowboarding accessories that you may want to consider buying are snowboard racks. These racks come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The typical rack will be able to hold two to four snowboards at once, or 6 pairs of skis, or a combination of skis and snowboards. They typically run between $100 and $200, and are used in conjunction with factory installed roof racks. You should select a roof rack based on the type of crossbar design your roof rack base has.