Big congratulations to Donek athlete Brooke D’Hondt who has been invited to the U.S. Open Junior Jam for halfpipe. Invitations to this event are not easy to come by and that’s why Donek is really stoked for her hard work. The US Open takes place in Vail, Colorado February 25-26 2019. The Junior Jam […]
Wanting to go fast is a part of snowboarding. No one who’s an avid snowboarder wants to be left behind by their crew on the slopes, especially on a powder day. Therefore, waxing is a must to keep your base moist and fast. So, what’s our biggest tip for waxing…well it starts before the iron […]
Donek has been very pleased with the the B1’s debut. Not only has it snagged a podium spot at Jr. Worlds in New Zealand this summer but it has just been raced in the grand final for the Cirvina, Italy, World Cup. Senna Leith, Donek’s top boardercross rider, broke away from his 22nd place qualification […]
What is that white line running down your edges? Oh cripes, its edge burn. It doesn’t look nice, nor is it fast, and did we mention that it’s eating away your base? Here is how to prevent that horrible thing called edge burn. There are several factors that cause the ill looking white trim on […]
Well, it’s time to get that board out and ready for early season, people dodging, snow ribbon riding. There’s a good chance that you didn’t clean your board from the late spring season and that means your base is slow. One of the best ways to prepare your board is to give it a good […]
Donek is signed up and ready for the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo, aka BEWI, in Denver, November 16-18, 2018. Coloradians, this is your chance to see our flagship models, including the Knapton Twin and B1, alpine snowboards and splitboards. Meet YouTube sensation Ryan Knapton and Donek’s owner/engineer Sean Martin. Speak to us about your […]
Since 2013 I have been working closely with Sean Martin and Donek Snowboards. When I first met Sean his boards were making an appearance on the able bodied SBX NorAm circuit. During the season of 2012 I tested almost a dozen different boards in the hopes of finding the right board. Everything from Kessler, Oxess, […]
Ever wonder why your friends are faster than you? It may be because they have waxed their board. Waxing is an important and sometimes overlooked part of snowboarding. Not only does it make you faster helping you get across flats and be the first to the bottom, but it is also important for protecting your […]
With winter knocking at the door, this is a great time to get your body ready for all the g-forces, bobbing and turning you will put your body through this season. Let’s be honest…most of us are weekend warriors and surf a desk or some sort of seat in our regular time. So let’s get […]
We sat down with Evan Strong our gold medalist paralympian to see what’s been keeping him busy and what to expect over the season What was the coolest thing you did this summer? I got an invite by Andy McDonald to skateboard on the first ever Skater cross course in Southern California. The race course […]