The Burton Troop (€450) is an all mountain women’s snowboard with a great reputation. It is forgiving enough to allow beginners to progress smoothly without punishing mistakes, as well as allowing advanced riders to push their tricks to a higher level. Burton also added ‘Smooth Ride’ technology, taken from the men’s T6 board, to the Troop this year so it is now more supple underfoot. This means it reacts faster to changes in terrain as well as taking some of the sting out of those landings that come up a little short, so it’s ideal for everything from jibbing around on the piste, riding laps in the park or cruising down powder bowls. And because this board can see you through from your days as a beginner to more advanced riding, it is a good investment that should last you for several seasons.
Available from The Great Outdoors, Dublin 2, or Snow and Rock, Dundrum.
