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Welcome to the website of Snowboard Club UK.
Launched in April 1997, the site grew to become the definitive UK resource for information on slopes, events, riders and more.
We love snowboarding. Our aim is to keep you informed and get you involved both on and off the hill.
Our online and offline communities are friendly and enthusiastic. Create a free account and start building your profile.
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Our Club launched in October 2004 to enable UK riders to get more from their snowboarding. Our members save £100s on equipment, holidays and slope time.
Club Bashes are a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and have a laugh on the slopes in the UK and abroad.
In 2015, Action Sports Club launched, providing more discounts across more sports for all members.
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Joining the Club will have you saving money quickly across many sports. If you snowboard, save £35 on a new snowboard, £50 on a week away, £20 on an avalanche transceiver and £5 per session at your local indoor slope... It soon adds up!
Join the Club for just £15 a year.
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You'll find heaps of wisdom throughout the website, but we'll point you at the wisest bits here.
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The Forum is a place for the exchange of opinion and information. Friendly and moderated with a light touch.
Equipment - Helmets
Helmets
Helmets dramatically reduce head trauma when experiencing a fall. Especially when venturing off-piste on rocky or woody terrain wearing a helmet can be a genuine life saver. Furthermore, you may notice that most of the really good and cool riders all wear helmets.
Standards have been determined by a battery of tests on helmet models, including testing the strength of a helmet's retention system under simulated hot, cold and wet conditions. Helmets undergo tests of multiple impacts and velocity forces against various sections of the helmet to determine performance in snowboard accidents.
Helmet manufacturers are noticing the rise in the usage of helmets by snowboarders and skiers and are thus coming with new types and designs every season. The focus is predominantly in making lighter, more durable and more fashionable helmets to encourage first-time buyers. Furthermore, helmet companies are trying to construct helmets which can be used for multiple activities aside from riding, such as climbing, skating and cycling.
How to Fit a Helmet
The most important thing when buying a helmet is that it fits properly on your head. It should be comfortable and offer you the best protection.
- Measuring Tape. Your helmet size is determined by the circumference of your head and is measured by wrapping a tape measure around your head.
- Putting on Helmet. Align the front of the helmet above your eyebrows and hold both straps until the helmet fits well.
- Check for Gaps. Make sure there are no unwanted gaps between the helmet lining and your head. In addition, make sure the back of the helmet does not touch the back of your neck.
- Snugness. The helmet should fit snug and nicely and when shaking ones head should not move.
- Goggle Test. Try on your favourite pair of goggles and make sure they fit properly on your helmet.
Please note that the producers of helmets all have different ideas on the shape of a human head. Although the size might be right the shape of the helmet mind not fit your particular shaped scull.
Helmet Conversion Table
Below is a table that you can use to convert your circumference of your head in centimeters or inches into a helmet size.
- Cm, Inches, Fitted Hat Size
- 48 , 18 7/8, 6
- 49 , 19 3/8, 6 1/8
- 50 , 19 5/8, 6 1/4
- 51 , 20, 6 3/8
- 52 , 20 1/2, 6 1/2
- 53 , 20 7/8 , 6 5/8
- 54 , 21 1/4 , 6 3/4
- 55 , 21 5/8 , 6 7/8
- 56 , 22 , 7
- 57 , 22 3/8, 7 1/8
- 58 , 22 3/4, 7 1/4
- 59 , 23 1/4, 7 3/8
- 60 , 23 5/8, 7 1/2
- 61 , 24, 7 5/8
- 62 , 24 3/8, 7 3/4