Snowboard International is the first truly global snowboarding magazine, created for every rider who lives and breathes the culture. Snowboarding has always been about more than just riding – it’s about connection, culture, and community. That’s exactly what we’re here to serve up. Expect in-depth interviews, epic features, and the most essential buyer’s guide in snowboarding.
Snowboard International
EDITORIAL
ON THE COVER: NIK BODEN CAPTURED
ALASKAN LINES
JESS PERLMUTTER
RILEY SHARPE
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FOREST BAILEY
WHEN I GROW UP
ÉTRANGE MÉLANGE
PAVED
WAYWARD
DIG
EL CAMINO
NEW ROLE, STILL SNOWBOARDING • Darrah Reid-McLean reflects on shifting from rider to commentator: less pressure, more perspective, and the same commitment to championing the talent The Uninvited has elevated.
ARE WE TRADING STYLE FOR SPINS? • An Old Head’s Take on Snowboarding’s Evolving Canvas
THE COMPETITIVE SEASON PLAYBOOK • FWT, FIS WORLD CUPS, OLYMPICS, NATURAL SELECTION, AND SNOW LEAGUE AT A GLANCE.
CHANGEMAKERS
CHRIS GRENIER • Chris Grenier dives into The Bomb Hole, honest conversations, and being present.
NO SHORTCUTS HOW ŠÁRKA PANČOCHOVÁ BUILT A LIFE IN SNOWBOARDING • From contest circuits to creative freedom, through persistence and creativity, she has carved out one of the most resilient paths in the sport.
THE FAMILY BEHIND CHASING SAGE • Behind the viral clips, Robert and Samantha are building more than a rider – they’re nurturing resilience, joy, and a love for the mountains while redefining what it means to share your story online.
The SHANNON DUNN Interview
THE INUISIBLE INJURY • A broken bone is visible. A broken brain is not: Why a broken brain is harder to see – and harder to heal.
GEORGIA • WHERE EUROPE MEETS THE SKY
LEARNING TO RECOGNIZE THE SMELL OF POWDER • WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SNOWBOARDING IN JAPAN BECOMES LIFE, NOT A TRIP.
GUIDING THE LINES: FROM SAFETY CALLS TO COVER SHOTS • Justin Befu on the responsibility and reality of guiding snowboard films in Alaska.
SELFIES, but make it Backcountry • Behind the scenes of the self-shot snowboard projects of Seth Hill and a crew of Colorado locals balancing families, jobs, and backcountry lines.
SEBBE DE BUCK IN SEARCH OF FREEDOM, UNSCORED • A candid look at contest struggle, a reset in self-belief, and why his best riding began when he stopped trying to prove it.
GIMBAL GOD • WHEN YOU’RE NOT SCARED TO DREAM
VICTOR DAVIET & SNOWBOARDERS OF SOLIDARITY
THE SB INTL BUYER’S GUIDE 25/26 • THE MOST ESSENTIAL SNOWBOARD GEAR FOR WINTER 2025/2026
30 YEARS OF CUSTOM • TODD “TK” KOHLMAN FAVOURITE CUSTOMS
NIDECKER MEGALIGHT • Antoine Floquet is the Senior Engineer & Product Manager at Nidecker, and his mantra is “less is more”. His passion for precision and snowboarding mechanics transpires in how he explains the whys and hows of the redesign of Nidecker’s staple: the Megalight. He says it’s the boldest version of the board ever built. But, is it? Let’s dive in!
FASE® BINDINGS • Michael Chilton is the Director of Product at Low Pressure Studio, overseeing design and development across snowboards, boots, apparel, bags, and the new FASE® bindings. In this Q&A, he covers FASE®’s seven-year arc – why it updates two-strap, works with any boot/pattern, holds up at speed, how Rome vs. Bataleon differ, and what’s next.
LIGHTNING SUPERMATIC® • Paul Ferrel, Product Manager at Bent Metal Binding Works, led the move to bring the LIGHTNING SUPERMATIC® into the lineup. In this interview, he explains why they licensed the Supermatic® system, what they tuned to...