FIVE Unneeded Snowboard Products

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

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[@ellstackeradventures]

:)

[@10--50]

Pro tip: If using a hydration bladder, blow air into the hose after taking a sip. This will push all of the water back into the bladder leaving the hose empty. Eliminating the risk of it freezing

[@wickman33]

Lords work

[@andysracingadventure]

Thanks for the tip!

[@elquixotedelascanarias]

I use a silicone hose cover - works through the coldest cold.

[@neilbower123]

Also get a neoprene cover which stops it freezing

[@Alastair_]

You can also just buy an insulated strap or even make your own.

[@Metal_Face_Doom]

I disagree about the backpack - IMO, backpacks are incredibly handy and some of us don't have safe, reliable options for ditching it before riding. For me, I usually keep a sweatshirt, an action cam + cam pole, wallet, and goggle lenses to do swaps whenever needed. I hate riding with full pockets vs. a backpack.

[@jimw8615]

Wat he is saying is that backpack might affect your posture. Which I agree. It’s just common sense. That’s why u hv lockers

[@Metal_Face_Doom]

@@jimw8615 At some resorts, lockers aren’t always available… that’s what I was eluding to.

[@Echzz]

I go back and forth. I recently started riding without at my home resort and I feel so much more loose without it on. Just got a nylon cross body bag to try out.

[@Metal_Face_Doom]

@ Same here. Nothing like riding (and getting on the lifts) without the parachute pack on the back. 🤣 When I do use a backpack, I have a tiny 14L pack.

[@d0ublethink]

Glove liners are actually great because you can use them in combination with a lightly-insulated or non-insulated shell glove and modulate with various weights of liners for varying weather. Also keep the shell glove on a handcuff leash and pull it off any time to use your phone, operate GoPro, etc, without your hand immediately getting cold

[@deandrehouston8695]

Or have a tech liner so you can use you phone if needed and it’s snowing so that snow don’t melt onto your hands

[@terrellcargo9412]

I actually need the liners because I cant tolerate the cold like most on the mountain.

[@onebreath210]

I rock 1 earbud in so I can still hear. I don't have to worry about talking to my friends cause I have no friends and I board alone

[@damn.engineer]

My thoughts on some of these as an intermediate-level rider: Stomp pad: Never had one until about 2 years ago. I was riding a T lift up a hill, the top of my board was slippery from the melted snow, the tip of my boot hit something on the ground (I have big feet), my foot slipped off the board, and I ended up messing up my knee (thankfully didn't break or tear anything, but had to stay off the board for two months). This probably could have been prevented with better balance or something, but knowing that the stomp pad is there to keep my boot from slipping around really is a confidence booster to me. Leash: Have had this since I started boarding. When I was learning it did help to avoid the board sliding away by mistake if I took it off while on a slope. These days I only put it on out of habit, since it no longer serves its original purpose. But! when I am walking to and from the slopes, I loop the leash around the other binding and use it as a shoulder strap for carrying my board. Much better than carrying it by hand! Headphones: I love listening to music on the slopes, it actually gets me pumped and makes me ride better. But I also want to hear what is happening around me, especially where other riders are coming from and so on. I always did the awkward "one headphone" thing before, but last season I bought some open back in-ear headphones (Sony LinkBuds in my case), and this has solved the issue finally. I can now listen to my music while I have conversations and I ride the slopes, without fear of getting plowed from a blind spot. Glove liners: Didn't even know that was a thing, never used them. Backpack: I agree that a large, heavy backpack is unwieldy, potentially dangerous, and throws my balance off. But I carry a small backpack made for these kinda activities, which has just enough room for a water bottle, GoPro and accessories, wallet, power bank, and headphones case. That way I am not burdened by extra weight, but I still am able to carry some basic necessities, especially if I'm somewhere with no lockers etc.

[@virgilroberts5128]

Super helpful! I’m a beginner rider and I’m still figuring out what I want with me. Your comment mixed with the video feels like a good balance of both sides to get a better idea. Thank you!

[@damn.engineer]

@@virgilroberts5128 glad to be of assistance! Have a blast up in the mountains!

[@hiddenbunny7205]

I do exactly the same thing with the leash and that's what it is good for. With a 5 year old on the bunny slope I ended up having to take my board off to slowly follow my kid and that leash makes carrying the board much easier

[@Ryan-rc3kq]

Agree 100% with all but the backpack. There have been some spring days at Vail where I started riding in a t shirt and ended in a fleece and shell. If I don’t have a backpack I would’ve had to make the trek from Blue Sky to vail village to change.

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

Okay this is a backpack use that makes sense

[@jcoxdj]

Backpacks are great you can store water, snacks & layers / lenses for changeable conditions. Just keep them light and they won’t affect your riding. Headphones get me hyped which always helps me push myself and progress Glove liners are great for changeable conditions / warm & colder weather options also most of them work with phone screens so you can still have a layer on whilst using.

[@rhadekz6933]

EXCPETION: if you are Alpine snowboarding. A leash is MANDATORY. Just like ski bindings snowboard plate bindings for hardboots can come loose when the crash is sufficiently hard enough. At that point a leash is needed to prevent your board into becoming a projectile

[@alexandrepretyman]

Personally I disagree on the leash when using step ons. I had an episode that the step on came out on the lift and the board hung on to me because of the leash.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Omg 😳

[@rishabhmulani6986]

The Burton Step-ons come with a leash, I would def. not go without them even though my boot has never slipped out. 100% agree for step-ons at least!

[@thisisfun887]

I always ride with headphones usually only keep one in at a time. Also Dakine backpack with a camelback in it. Love the extra padding it provides as another person said. The other is a stomp pad not absolutely necessary but helpful sometimes.

[@sharuh]

You could also try Aftershockz, I use them while trail running. They use your bone to vibrate sound and don't cover your ear so you hear everything around you perfect!

[@dylanbeard7350]

@@sharuhI had some of those style headphones and they got really uncomfortable while snowboarding

[@Mark-pz5xf]

I wouldn’t be without my trustee stomp pad. Gives me that bit more control when I’m weaving through skiers who hang around lift exits like nobbers!

[@pcnerd1678]

To everyone who sees this have blessed day

[@micahreese982]

I hope you get monkeypox

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yooo

[@justanotherredhead8299]

You too w ❤

[@leonardskim]

I don't know about now, but Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts required that you have a leash, so I had to buy one... According to their "law" they said...

[@weltrogg1768]

I need a glove liner because where I ride it can be -15 to -30 degrees Celsius. This is Siberia, Sheregesh resort. I use a backpack for a thermos, as well as a jacket in it to make it softer to fall. It also contains a walkie-talkie, a lens, a screwdriver, a rope, glove liner, sunglasses, monopod gopro. I can move this thigs to pockets except the thermos.

[@flynjay7178]

I use glove liners, not to keep my hands warm, but to keep them dry. I have hot hands, I wear a light wicking glove and found a pair of burton lightweight mittens that work great. No more stank gloves for me!

[@diabolical1976]

#1 (should be) A Board QUIVER... Seriously, most people aren't even good enough at riding 1 board, let alone possessing all the skills it takes to ride multiples. "All boards are powder boards. If it isn't floaty enough, you are riding too slow" - Chad Otterstrom

[@andysracingadventure]

First time I found a video where I don't agree with you. I definitely prefer having a backpack so I can keep hydrated throughout the day, as I near my 40s, it's becoming more important and helps decrease recovery time for my muscles

[@Samjuba]

I had a feeling itd be the first item, stomp pads 100% overrated, easy high margin add on sale for ski shops, doesnt really add much you cant achieve by bracing back foot against binding or just having proper weight placement. Plus, board looks way better without it

[@brendanshinn7683]

disagree with the backpacks, a good small low profile backpack is great, I can carry a water bottle, extra goggle lens, screwdriver, an extra layer, snacks, and a first aid kit. mine doesnt throw off my balance or move around.

[@jontsimo630]

Do we skip the video when he say "we dont need headphones"? 3:15

[@justchillian]

Ya idk about anyone else but if I'm boarding from 9am to 4pm I'm bringing water and sandwiches 🙃

[@oliverinfante554]

I use a camel pak but I put beer in it and strap my lil speaker to it love to have music

[@donovanpiper320]

I usually don't wear condoms when snowboarding.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

😂

[@lorenznoichl3252]

Glove liner is a must have. Always keep a pair in your jacket in cold contitions (your glove will freeze in ice cold conditions, for excemple on glacies. Hit -28°C once on kitzsteinhorn). also nice for splitboarding, your glove will soak on the hike from sweating

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Heck yeah thanks for the tips

[@IronbornBTW]

100% agreed on headphones! Us snowboarders have huge blind spots. It’s dangerous to not be able to hear people coming up behind you!

[@adpbobcat]

I follow the ryan knapton rule, I'm constantly looking uphill. Not 100%, but it helps.

[@jokermtb]

Helmet ear flap speakers are awesome, way better than earbuds

[@boardingurban]

Wrong. Use your eyes. You won't hear if you're going fast. I can't ride alone without music these days

[@IronbornBTW]

@@boardingurban wrong, use both 😘

[@boardingurban]

@@IronbornBTW you could. But i can't. No music, no fun

[@gregschannel4918]

No headphones and no BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🤙🏼

[@VikingBunni]

Oh ya and Boneinduction headphones are next level for snowboarding. You can hear all of your surroundings and music at the same time.

[@Killinza89]

Shokz is a really good brand. Love mine for work!

[@BoardThroughThePain]

1)The stomp pad totally helps. Yes... its not 100% needed, but that reassurance is nice after a long day or for new riders. 2) The board leash is a good idea for step on's or flop backs. Also a MUST for snow skates. 3) Headphones are a distraction and make your spacial awareness go way down. 4) Get used to a backpack peeps!! Not only will it make you a better rider when it's off...(like goku's weighted cloths) But if you ever leave the resort its a must!! Med gear, replacement parts, food, water... you're gonna die if you don't have help or a plan. Also do yourself a favor and get a 12L or smaller style pack. Unless you plan to be in the backcountry for the whole day.. or even multiple. I have a 30L for those nasty long trips. But I find that my 12L holds enough to safely get by on most trips.

[@casperd2100]

That's why you get a skiier mule and have them carry your stuff in their backpack

[@noahleduc5499]

I am a snowboard instructor in Nevada. In some states it's an actual law or rule that you need a leash on your board before you ride on the mountain/ resort.

[@speck_the_nomad]

i think snowboards are super overrated. I have ditched snowboarding and have resorted to running down the hill for the last five years. Its way safer and youll save a lot of money. i believe these snowboards have become very popular over the last decade or so probably due to its convenience. But i believe you can get down the mountain a lot more comfortably by walking rather than snowboarding.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🤣😂🤣

[@markb3451]

2 of these you really don’t need, leash and under glove. The other 3 are personal preference. I like wearing my camelback. Doesn’t affect my balance and lets me keep a few snacks and a tall boy with me. Means I get to stay on the mountain longer while everyone else is at the lodge. I agree on the earbuds when I’m with friends or my wife but when I’m shredding solo I love having music.

[@JustWanderingHighlights]

I feel like he is missing the season!

[@DanielGarcia-tk4ht]

I agree with all of them but i do use a Dakine backpack every time a ride. All I have in it is a very thin sweater, snacks and my season pass in the shoulder strap lol . But the biggest reason i wear it is for the back padding/cushion incase i fall flat on my pack somehow. But i wouldn't wear just a basic backpack like the one in the video.

[@PhaseSkater]

snacks? you should probably see a doctor about insulin resistance and blood sugar stability if you gotta snack on the mountain...

[@DanielGarcia-tk4ht]

@@PhaseSkater imagine not snacking on the mountain .... sounds fun

[@mysteriousstranger9762]

@@PhaseSkater 🤨wdym between long lift lines and crazy weather some snacks after 5-8 hours of snowboarding is perfectly acceptable on the mountain

[@Johnny-Utah-91]

My thoughts exactly! That grade school back pack is whack! I use a Dakine also, doesn't feel heavy and it's very convenient.

[@Alldashortsyt2]

Where I live in Idaho leashes are enforced so much that if you dont have one they will take your lift ticket or make you go buy one

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Are they really 🤔

[@Maadanchik]

In my 6 years snowboarding never had a stomp pad, last two years i have a rear entry binding, tried my buddies snowboard with my bindings and he had it on his board, boy what a difference. I was able to get off the lift, line myself up with the trail and strap in on the go within less then a minute. You dont need it but it makes your life easy and your riding experience better. So if you thinking whether or not you should get it, i say get it.

[@northern_ginge912]

Watched a board rocket over a head wall at Snowbird a few years back. Don’t know where the human was, but they weren’t attached to that bad boy.

[@D-AVGGamer]

Headphones are a must for solo riders but they have to be wired. I do agree tho that wearing headphones while riding with buddies is bad vibes.

[@mindman1234]

eh depends, a bunch of us do but i have mine on adaptive noise cancelling and tell siri to play/pause as i please. easier for my adhd brain to ride with music lol

[@tylerdinner6673]

Stomp pads are huge when things are icy, which is 95% of riding for the masses.

[@SeanOzz]

Agree on the headphones. Chips in ear pads are different. They sound as if you have speakers in the trees and you can still hear your surroundings.

[@rishabhmulani6986]

Googling what these are right away!

[@jgibson340]

I kinda disagree with u on the backpack camelbaks are super light and it doesn’t really affect my balance

[@kickstartkrew9924]

Yeah I'm a fan of the channel but stomp-pad is definitely a must for weaving through traffic after getting off of chairlift or just short distances. My glove liners and mid-layer are in my backpack as the weather changes.

[@alacondaal]

Headphones are in top 3 must have!!

[@itsjustajoke4679]

But bruuuuhhh I wanna look super rad with wired headphones in when I sit by the lift chair on my rental board

[@WeTryMotorsports]

i got stopped and made to buy a leash at Jiminy Peak a few years back. very annoying, but they wouldn't let me ride without it. i bring it just in case.

[@RaindancerAU]

Started riding properly in 2008. Never had a stomp pad on any of my boards, never had a leash, stopped using glove liners after a couple of seasons, but I love my pack. I don't want to return to the car and I take all my food and drink up the mountain with me to save money. I don't ride better or worse with or without one. Also there are open back headphones that you allow you to hear your surroundings just fine. If you feel like music is not needed when riding, why have music in your videos? Music and snowboarding go together brilliantly. You're not using it in your circumstance but many others will have a great time with it.

[@boardingurban]

Things you don't need to ride with: 1. Vapes 2. Lighters and Smokables 3. Binding Bags 4. Bluetooth Speaker Things you should always ride with: 1. Water 2. EST Tool or small screwdriver 3. Ski Key 4. Sunscreen, Lipbalm!!!!, Tissues, masks, good goggles 5. Gform crash shorts, knee pads, efficient layering

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🤘🏼

[@josue24]

People with speakers are Irritating

[@boardingurban]

@@josue24 Not with Airpods Pro 2. They just completely block out the speaker. As for non apple users, they deserve the peace and quiet nature offers

[@OGKook]

Lol coming from the mid west back in the day our hill had a mandatory leash rule it was wack lol 😂

[@Gary-np7hl]

I guarantee JB will come across that one small hill somewhere there or on the east coast that still has leash laws. SMH. Got good making them out of key rings and shoelaces.

[@neilbower123]

I've ben to resorts in Europe that say it's mandatory to have a leash

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Thankfully not in the USA 🙌🏼

[@DickWalz]

I have a stomp pad with large spikes. It’s for removing snow off the bottom of my boots when I’m riding powder. It’s funny that people think they have one purpose

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

That’s sick!!

[@angyphoenix4983]

I remember that I loved to ride low and feel the snow glide across my hands as I board. That tore the hell outa my gloves. I didn't wanna ask for new ones from mom or dad so under-gloves were a small part of my life haha

[@jimw8615]

I use none of them. I don’t like dead weight.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Lol

[@jakob5914]

some things for example as the inner gloves and backpack depend where you ride. If you are doing 65km+ round trip in Val Gardena you often need to see the skimap and then inner gloves are perfect! Also there might be +10 at the bottom and -10 at the top its good to have layers and water in the backpack. Sure in the park you don't need all that.

[@PhaseSkater]

totally agree with the headphone thing. ive almost hit a few people on cat tracks by yelling '' ON YOUR LEFT!'' and they never hear me because they are jamming too hard

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Oh no 😂 Yeah it’s tuff

[@jdyeetyaww]

Get rid of your stomp pad. I've been riding a few years without one now and it's the best decision I've made. With a stomp pad I feel like you can be 80% in control with one foot, but without a stomp pad (and proper technique) I think I'm closer to 95% control (100% control when both bindings are strapped up). When you don't have a stomp pad you're almost forced to push your back foot against your back binding which locks it in better for me. With a stomp bad you get the foot stability, but I don't feel as fluid when making turns with one foot if that makes sense because your foot is pushing against the rubber which isn't as 'strong' or grippy as the front of your binding which is screwed in). If you don't lock your back foot then you should have a stomp pad, but next time try pushing your foot against the front of the back binding as leverage, and you can honestly traverse around the lift areas and top of runs much easier. This made getting off of the lifts as well as navigating big crowds (like at the top of schoolmarm) without having to fully walk or fall/run into people

[@gerodnielsen805]

I don't need a snow board. I just piggyback down the mountain on my friend. You should try it. It's so clutch. My friend is 6 foot 7 and 300lbs. But hey try it. Lol. Disclaimer do not try at home. It's a joke.

[@Garthgoyle]

Really? Stomp Pad: Well, looks are everything and just like that sticker you're trying to sell, some look really cool. Leash: Sure, if you're experienced you won't need it. But a beginner needs it since they're getting used to the board and don't wanna lose it, turning it into a projectile down the slopes. BACKPACK??? You definitely NEED one. Something that winter taught us is a layering system. No backpack, good luck. Plus a shovel and other tools could be useful even within resort boundaries. Plus snacks, hydration, etc. True you won't need a 35L bag but a slim 15-18L is more than enough. Glove liner, depends on your gloves, I guess. But yeah, separate liners are not the best idea. Earphones: In this we agree a 100%. Plus I could imagine someone hitting their head hard sideways and that thing already in their ear going deeper and...

[@Prophet_of_Colour]

No animosity, no hate, but no love either when I say this: This isn't necessary. Professional content creation about anything, at all, that requires someone to be this professional and robotic to make a buck they want is just sad. The clips are valuable, truly. The rest is fluff.

[@bowsama07]

>21L backpack all day to hold my jbl charge 4 or flip 5, go pro+ equipment, mittens, m4 extra lens/sock, tool, microfibers, cookies, extra vape shit, muti tool, & my Glock 19 incase some lil fckr keeps bumping my board with his skis and his dads bigger than me. Personally I've found the burton prospect 20L to work really well for me. So much that i own 2. 1 for snowboard and another for the motorcycle. Great bag, would be nicer if it was waterproof and held a water bladder. But for $60 can't complain and you can catch them around $30-40 during off season.

[@forever.endeavor]

I dig stomp pads just because I usually like to cut up some crab grab shark teeth and make something cool with the pieces. Generally nah not so necessary but still like em.

[@bigeclipse718]

Mountains in NY require leash

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🤔

[@paulkysar6207]

I hate the crappy Bluetooth speakers people carry in their backpacks. I don't mind loud music, I grew up in the 80s and 90s, I know loud music. Crappy static and distortion is unacceptable.

[@stevensonjoseph7806]

I would use them for boards that have super glossy bases especially in a wet day

[@bbuggediffy]

Commercial in the middle of the recommendations, subscription begging.. Nah bro! I'm out of here. The leash is for when you must take of your board and move around in the snow, so you don't lose it. The backpack is a must for backcountry missions, music is great if you're alone... nah dude this was not a good video... I'm out-of here

[@JBSessionss]

I dunno, somehow I like to think that my premade sandwich and plastic water bottle are gonna break the potential 5g fall on my back.

[@rockstarr9000]

Agree with everything but headphones. Now, I am a solo skier or just with friends. Absolutely NOTHING better than ripping and listening to your best tunes. So great. For you, totally get it.

[@jeremybennett5547]

Unpopular opinion people on skis are more likely to have a runaway than a snowboard running away even with the “brake”… who really needs a leash?

[@EvilSt0ner]

I wouldn't want to wear headphones or ear buds on the mountain. You can't hear people around you and you cant hear your board on the snow. People seem to rely on their eyes too much.

[@Othique]

I'd suggest glove liners if you have sweaty hands. It's kinda like the boot liners... easier to clean.

[@Stoneeee_baloney420]

About the leash’s, my friend took off his board to pee in the trees and he had no leash and his board went bye bye😂😂 hellla sad I keep mine on

[@gotmike]

Strong disagree on liners. My naked hand gets sweaty and without one if I pull off a glove I get an inside out glove. With the liner on my gloves glide on and off .

[@payneo]

Agree with everything, especially headphones. Inexperienced riders taking up the whole cat track not paying attention with headphones on so loud they can't even hear you calling out to them is frustrating 😜

[@thisisfun887]

If you “experienced” you would zag when they zig and go by them.

[@payneo]

@@thisisfun887 let me guess.. you swear you only ride with one ear bud in. 🤣

[@PhaseSkater]

@@thisisfun887 depends if its a crowded resort or not. try doing that at keystone or breck during peak...

[@wizardng]

You do need a backpack if you snowboard like me. I ride with my kids. I need things.

[@danielschiavo9736]

What is that white squarish board in the back?

[@northswole]

Do stickers count? Ahaaa

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

😂😂

[@rockstarr9000]

How about five+ best things. Skier here with discretionary income. Over 30. 1. Storing skis at Tuning Shop. Makes skiing so easy, and bases always slide perfectly. 2. Multiple neck gaiters. Wear a thin and then a think on top. 3. High end Ski Jacket. Buy something warm. You look cool too. 4. Goggles with lens inserts. I am near-sided. Having 20/20 vision beats the hell out of "use the force" field of vision when skiing. Also helps take in the awesome views. 5. Rental Car - size up. Would rather have a Tahoe with space for your stuff then crammed in a 4 seater. 6. Custom Boots - worth every penny. Gets you balanced, pushes you to cuff the boot and makes sure that your lower body is working for and not against you. Get your inserts checked every year to make sure they are not packed out. Finally, every three years or so, refresh your skis. Sell or donate to people who need them your old skis, get the latest in tech.

[@michaelbushey2787]

When I started riding thirty years ago all this stuff was quote unquote needed

[@doudymac]

If I'm cruising down by myself on a long run, music is def part of the vibe. 👍

[@necromancer___3054]

🧢 earbuds are essential

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🙌🏼

[@VikingBunni]

So I use a stop pad like all the time, because midwest mountains are so small i never usually strap in most of the time unless im doing tricks or something and even then sometimes.

[@sir_toasted8117]

Where do you skii?

[@channelseddings]

Stomp pads are dope af and 100% should be used by beginners

[@Shredfam]

I didn't think they were necessary either. Until the day we were riding with the Grom and he turned around in the chairlift and his board hit my speed release on the top strap on my binding releasing it letting it fall to the ground halfway up the Mountain. Luckily it was October and it missed the white ribbon of death. I was able to walk down to it. And yes they are a must with step-ins I went to step in this year I love them.

[@Weeblewobb]

The backpack was the first thing I ditched when I went from beginner to advanced. Have to say it made a drastic difference in my riding and balance. I ride with a small fanny around my shoulder with essentials and its much lighter.

[@iawwytv123]

Do you have a recommendation for one of these?

[@2wheeledgeek555]

My main resort will still pull your ticket for no leash

[@micahkessner5592]

Hands can get cold within seconds on the mountain if it’s windy.

[@jayeye4798]

100% I agree with 4 and hesitantly agree with the stomp pad comment. I've always used one except for the new board I'm on right now. I didn't have time to get one for it and rode two days without. It's fine. No issues. But I will say, it's still a nice thing to have - especially when getting off the lift next to some ski squirrels. They'll nock you off your game! But yes, officially not required - just lock in against your back binding and you're off to the races.

[@thenamesdrew2]

The reason i say you do need a stomp pad is to get stickier snow off the bottom of your boot easily/effectively

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I get that!

[@leefitler4597]

One thing this channel needs is a better mic

[@rodpolintan6533]

I was curious if wrist guards might be something that is unnecessary. I used a pair my first season but haven’t since

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

All depends on your body. And your ability level.

[@Kuisis]

any form of protection is never unnecessary. It's like insurance, if you never have any accidents then sure you can complain, but when something does happen you'll be happier with them than without

[@adpbobcat]

Gotta admit, you're sticker promo caught me off guard this time. The glove liner actually made my hand hot and sweaty. I love my backpack bc I'm a newbie. My friends spent probably a total of 2-3 hrs on the mountain, most of the time they're eating and drinking. My last trip I occasionally took a couple minutes to drink water/ Gatorade and eat my cliff bars. Other than that, I was crashing and learning. Was at keystone at 8 for the 8:30 lift, and snowboarding until closing and then headed to night snowboarding. For me, the backpack was essential. Bc I'm 75% alone, I put 1 earbud in and spend hours on the mountain. When my buddies join me, I do remove it though. My must have for learning are: knee, elbow, and wrist pads. Next year I'm getting the padded shorts. I'm 40 years old, learning to snowboard, it's crucial to not break anything for me.

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yewww

[@coltonbarritt6392]

I love that he says something and then shows some sick clip of him riding😂

[@hype_hands7550]

I agree w the headphones and ofc all the others

[@Andyjamesontheweb]

you are wrong about glove liners/inner gloves

[@jacksvlogs7032]

i wish i didn’t have to ride with a backpack but i gotta have my insulin and snacks

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

That is important!

[@erwinocampo961]

I agree pretty much with everything except the backpack. I have water power bars, spare gloves, and goggles on the backpack.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I just leave my backpack somewhere and go back to it when I need stuff

[@rodneykite8862]

With east coast high humidity the slick snow sticks to the bottom of your boots making a spiny stomp pad useful.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I could see that!

[@carlbryson9177]

I carry all my avi gear in my backpack so it is needed depending on the riding you

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Yeah if I am in the back country always a backpack

[@ellstackeradventures]

I never thought about this thanks

[@kaiserzin]

great video!!!!

[@jensandersen9422]

I keep my shovel/Avalanche gear, spare parts/tools, IFAK, skins/poles and some food/beer in my pack. Just got a Dakine backcountry vest to try that does seem like it will be a bit more ergonomic. Most of us at Mt Baker at least seem to be riding and hiking with packs and avalanche transceivers.