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Anatomy of a snowboardThe various parts of an all-purpose snowboard are shown.

Alpine snowboarding equipmentA typical Alpine snowboard is long, narrow, and asymmetrical in design. The boots are similar to those worn by Alpine skiers in that they are tall, stiff, and consist of a rigid, plastic outer shell along with a padded inner boot. Plate bindings are used to clip onto both the toe and heel of the boot.

Freestyle snowboarding equipmentA freestyle snowboard is short, wide, and symmetrical in design. The boots have a soft outer shell and a padded inner boot. Shell bindings have a high back for support and clamp the boots to the board with a series of buckled straps.

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Anatomy of a snowboardThe various parts of an all-purpose snowboard are shown.

Alpine snowboarding equipmentA typical Alpine snowboard is long, narrow, and asymmetrical in design. The boots are similar to those worn by Alpine skiers in that they are tall, stiff, and consist of a rigid, plastic outer shell along with a padded inner boot. Plate bindings are used to clip onto both the toe and heel of the boot.

Freestyle snowboarding equipmentA freestyle snowboard is short, wide, and symmetrical in design. The boots have a soft outer shell and a padded inner boot. Shell bindings have a high back for support and clamp the boots to the board with a series of buckled straps.

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