If you just chucked your snowboard in a garage corner, boots still wet, bindings full of grit… I hate to say it, but you’re not alone.
We’ve all been there. Spring hits, the slush season fades, and suddenly snowboarding just… stops.
You get busy. You forget. And before you know it, your gear’s been sitting for months, quietly getting wrecked.
Here’s how not to ruin your board this summer.
❌ Mistake #1: Leaving Your Board Dirty
That mud-caked tail? The salty road grime from your last resort parking lot? That stuff eats away at your base and edges over time.
What to do instead: Give your board a quick wipe-down. Warm water, no soap, soft cloth. Dry it completely. And no, melting snow doesn’t count as a rinse.
❌ Mistake #2: Not Drying Your Bindings
If you leave your bindings damp, especially if you then store them in a zipped up bag, the screws can rust. The EVA foam can go moldy. And the straps? They'll get brittle and crack.
What to do instead: Take a minute to actually towel them off. If you're feeling wild, unstrap the bindings entirely and dry under the baseplates too. Your future self will thank you.
❌ Mistake #3: Storing It Flat on Concrete
I know, the garage floor feels like the obvious place. But laying your board base-down on concrete, especially with any lingering moisture, is a fast track to rusted edges and warped bases.
What to do instead: Stand it upright (on a rug or cardboard), hang it, or store it on its side. Keep it somewhere dry, cool, and away from direct sun.
❌ Mistake #4: No Summer Wax
Leaving your base bare all summer? Not great. It dries out, oxidizes, and can get that weird white flaky look. You’ll spend your first ride next season wondering why your board feels like sandpaper.
What to do instead: Throw on a thick storage wax. Don’t scrape it — just let it soak in all summer. Scrape before your first ride back and boom, buttery base.
❌ Mistake #5: Forgetting to Loosen Bindings
Leaving your bindings cranked down all summer? It can warp your board slightly — especially if you're also waxing with them still attached.
What to do instead: Loosen the screws just a touch. Or go the full hog and remove the bindings entirely for storage. You’ll get a fresh mount next season and it’s a good excuse to rethink your stance.
Your snowboard deserves better than a moldy garage grave. A few minutes of off-season love now = less tuning, less rust, and no nasty surprises when the snow returns. Don’t let summer wreck your setup!
Thinking about switching up your board size while you’re at it? Use our size calculator - it's the perfect time to reassess before next season.
