Snowboards

Behind The Pines is a specialist snowboard shop based in Amsterdam, serving riders throughout the Netherlands and across Europe. Snowboarding has been at the heart of our store from the beginning. We personally test many of the boards we sell, carefully select every brand in our collection and provide honest advice based on real experience in the mountains.

Whether you are choosing your first snowboard, building a complete setup or searching for a specialised freeride, freestyle, carving or powder board, we help you find equipment that matches your riding style, ability and ambitions. Explore our carefully curated collection online, use our Snowboard Finder, or visit our snowboard store in Amsterdam for personal advice.

Explore our complete snowboard collection online or visit Behind The Pines in Amsterdam for personal advice from riders who know the equipment.

Curated Snowboards from Brands We Trust

We stock snowboards from brands we believe in, including Burton, CAPiTA, GNU, Lib Tech, Korua Shapes, K2, Ride, Spring Break Snowboards, Rome SDS, DC and United Shapes. Every brand in our collection brings something different, from playful freestyle boards and versatile all-mountain shapes to directional freeride boards, volume-shifted powder shapes and splitboards built for touring.

Because we test many of the boards ourselves, we can explain their differences in a way that goes beyond the product description. Flex, sidecut, camber profile, taper, width and overall shape all influence how a snowboard behaves on snow.

The right snowboard is not necessarily the most expensive or most technical model. It is the board that matches your ability, preferred terrain, physical build and the way you want to ride. Our Snowboards Explained guide provides a clear overview of modern snowboard shapes, profiles and construction.

Find the Right Snowboard for Your Riding Style

Choosing a snowboard starts with understanding where and how you ride. A beginner looking for stability and easy turn initiation needs something very different from an experienced rider searching for edge hold at speed, float in powder or pop in the park.

Our Behind The Pines Snowboard Finder helps narrow down the options based on your experience, riding style, preferred terrain and the type of response you want from your board.

Board length and width are also important. Rider weight is usually the main starting point, but boot size, shape, ability and terrain preference should all be considered. Our Snowboard Size Guide explains how these factors influence stability, manoeuvrability, edge control and powder float.

All-Mountain Snowboards

All-mountain snowboards are the most versatile choice for riders who want one board for different conditions. They are designed to handle groomed pistes, side hits, natural terrain, softer snow and changing mountain conditions.

If you want one snowboard that can cover most of your riding without feeling overly specialised, an all-mountain board is often the best place to start.

Freeride Snowboards

Freeride snowboards are built for speed, control and confidence in steeper or more technical terrain. They commonly feature a directional shape, increased stability, a stiffer flex and improved float in softer snow.

These boards are suited to riders who spend less time riding rails and park features and more time carving, charging through variable snow or looking for fresh lines away from the busiest pistes.

Freestyle Snowboards

Freestyle snowboards are designed for park laps, side hits, presses, spins and creative riding across the mountain. They usually have a twin or directional-twin shape, a more playful flex and a construction that makes rotations and tricks easier to control.

A softer freestyle board generally feels more forgiving at lower speeds, while a stiffer freestyle model provides more stability for larger jumps and faster approaches.

Powder and Volume-Shifted Snowboards

Powder boards and volume-shifted shapes are designed to generate more float with less overall length. They are often wider, shorter and more directional than conventional snowboards.

The increased surface area helps the board stay higher in deep snow, while the wider platform can also create a powerful and surf-inspired carving feel on groomed pistes.

Splitboards

Splitboards are designed for touring and accessing terrain beyond the lift system. The board separates into two ski-like sections for the climb before reconnecting into snowboard mode for the descent.

If you are building a splitboard setup, the board is only one part of the system. You will also need compatible splitboard bindings, climbing skins, poles and suitable avalanche safety equipment.

Complete Your Snowboard Setup

A good snowboard setup consists of more than the board alone. Boots, bindings and accessories make a major difference to comfort, control and safety. Even an excellent snowboard will not perform properly when paired with boots or bindings that do not suit the rider or the board.

Explore our complete snowboards, boots and bindings collection to build a balanced setup from the ground up.

Snowboard Bindings

Snowboard bindings connect your boots to the board and determine a large part of the response, support and power transfer within your setup.

Softer bindings are generally better suited to freestyle and playful all-mountain riding. Stiffer bindings provide more precision, support and control for carving, freeriding and aggressive riding at higher speeds.

Our Snowboard Bindings Explained guide covers binding flex, highbacks, straps, baseplates, sizing and compatibility in more detail.

Snowboard Boots

Snowboard boots are one of the most important parts of your setup. They should fit snugly, hold the heel securely and provide support without creating painful pressure points.

The flex of your boots should match your riding style and work together with your bindings and board. We can help you compare different fit profiles, flex ratings and closure systems, including traditional laces, BOA systems and hybrid constructions.

Before choosing a pair, read our Snowboard Boot Fitting Guide for practical information about sizing, heel hold, liner fit and the way snowboard boots change after use.

Snowboard Protection and Accessories

Clear vision, warmth and protection matter on every mountain day. Our collection includes snowboard goggles, snowboard helmets, snowboard protection, gloves, socks, board bags and tuning essentials.

Small details can make a major difference when visibility disappears, temperatures drop or conditions change during the day. A balanced kit helps you stay comfortable, protected and focused on your riding.

Personal Snowboard Advice in Amsterdam

Buying a snowboard online can be difficult because almost every board sounds good in a product description. In our Amsterdam store, we help you compare snowboard shapes, flex patterns, widths and lengths in person.

We look at your riding level, weight, boot size, preferred terrain and the boards you have ridden before. We also consider what you liked or disliked about previous setups. From there, we can narrow the selection down to a board and complete setup that genuinely make sense.

Our website shows the full online collection, while many of the products are also available to view in our Amsterdam store. Visit us when you want to compare board widths, examine different shapes or talk through a complete snowboard setup with our team.

Snowboard Maintenance, Rental and Tuning

Behind The Pines also provides professional snowboard and ski maintenance in Amsterdam. A properly maintained snowboard glides faster, turns more consistently and lasts longer.

Our workshop can help with hot waxing, polishing, edge sharpening and base repairs. Whether you are preparing for a full winter trip or refreshing your snowboard after a week in the mountains, regular maintenance keeps the base and edges performing properly.

If you are not ready to buy, need a board for an upcoming trip or want to ride premium equipment before committing to a purchase, explore our snowboard rental service in Amsterdam.

Why Buy Your Snowboard at Behind The Pines?

Behind The Pines is a snowboard shop built by snowboarders. We keep the collection focused, test much of what we sell and give advice based on real riding experience.

We are not interested in offering an oversized catalogue filled with boards that all appear to do the same thing. Instead, we select strong boards, reliable equipment and technical products that serve a clear purpose on the mountain.

Whether you are looking for your first snowboard, a complete setup, better-fitting boots or a specialised freeride shape, we can help you find equipment that suits your riding and supports your progression.

Shop our complete snowboard collection, complete your setup with snowboard bindings and snowboard boots, or use the Snowboard Finder to start narrowing down the right board for your next trip.