When it comes to snowboarding, the right board can make all the difference. Whether you’re chasing powder, carving up groomers, or venturing deep into the backcountry, having the right tool for the job elevates the experience. That’s where building a snowboard quiver comes in. A well-rounded quiver ensures you have the perfect ride for every mission. Here’s how to craft the ultimate Weston Backcountry quiver, so you’re always ready for whatever Mother Nature throws your way.
The Essential Elements of a Snowboard Quiver
Building your quiver isn’t about collecting boards just for the sake of it—it’s about having the right weapons for different conditions and objectives. At Weston, we craft our boards with purpose, making sure each model is designed to thrive in specific environments. Here’s how to set yourself up for success:
The Powder Boards: Japow & Hatchet
When the storm delivers deep, untouched snow, you need a board that maximizes float and flow.
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Japow – Our ultimate powder surfer, designed with a massive nose, swallowtail, and a deeply set-back stance for effortless turns in the deepest snow.
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Hatchet – A more playful, freestyle-inspired powder board with a shorter, wider profile that slashes through trees, drops pillows, and keeps the stoke high on deep days.
The Hybrid Powder/Freeride Boards: Backwoods & Eclipse
These boards offer a balance of powder performance with freeride capability, making them a great choice for riders who want a one-board quiver—so long as freestyle isn’t the priority.
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Backwoods – A true powder performer with freeride capability, providing edge control when terrain gets technical.
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Eclipse – A women’s-specific powerhouse that blends powder excellence with freeride versatility.
The All-Mountain Crusher: The Dream Machine
For riders who like to do it all, an all-mountain board is a must.
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Dream Machine – The ultimate quiver-killer, built to rip groomers, navigate trees, and even handle a few pow stashes. Available in a unisex size run to accommodate more riders.
The Freeride Weapon: The Gnarnia
Big mountain riders need a board that holds an edge when things get steep and technical.
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Gnarnia – Built for aggressive freeriders who charge hard and demand stability and control.
The Freestyle Machine: The Logger
For those who live for park laps, side hits, and creative riding, the Logger is the go-to freestyle deck. Whether you're buttering on groomers, sending it in the park, or finding natural features in the trees, this board brings playfulness and pop to every session.
The Quiver Strategy
If you’re just getting started, you might not need a full arsenal right away. Here’s how to build your quiver smartly:
1. Determine your primary riding style – Are you mostly a freestyle, freeride, or all-mountain rider? Pick your main board accordingly:
- Freestyle → Logger
- Freeride → Gnarnia, Backwoods or Eclipse
- All-Mountain → Dream Machine
2. Add a powder board – When deep days hit, you’ll be glad to have the Japow or Hatchet in your lineup.
3. Expand with specialty boards – Once you have your main board and powder board covered, round out your quiver:
- Freestyle riders → Add a freeride or all-mountain board.
- Freeride riders → Add an all-mountain or freestyle board.
- All-mountain riders → Add a freestyle or freeride board.
- Hybrid powder/freeride riders → If you started with the Backwoods or Eclipse as your all-around board, consider adding a dedicated freestyle or big-mountain freeride board.
Ready to Build Your Weston Quiver?
No matter what kind of rider you are, having the right board makes every day on the mountain better. With Weston, you’re not just buying a snowboard, you’re investing in a tool built for the wild. Whether it’s your first quiver piece or the final missing link, we’ve got you covered. Don't hesitate to hit us up to find your next dream ride.
Time to get out there and ride the right board for the right day. See you on the slopes!
