Features of snowboard stickers

Modern manufacturers of sports equipment produce a huge number of boards of various designs for snowboarding. However, with frequent use, even the most expensive model loses its original appearance over time. In this case, special snowboard stickers come to the rescue, which, in addition to their main purpose - updating the board design, perform a number of useful functions.

Every day, winter sports are gaining more and more popularity, where snowboarding takes a special place. Of course, in order to enjoy riding the board, you need to master sufficient skills and abilities. But no less important is the quality of the equipment purchased for this sport and the snowboard itself.

For any avid snowboarder, the board becomes a real friend who accompanies him almost always and everywhere. And, of course, after a certain time, it will reflect the result of the path traveled on the board in the form of scratches, scuffs, chips.

Someone might say that the appearance of the board speaks of the professionalism of the snowboarder - perhaps this is so. However, you must agree that the updated facade looks much more presentable in the eyes of others and speaks of the status of its owner.

So what are snowboard stickers for besides changing a boring design?

• The sticker allows even the "killed" board to be put in order, updating its appearance. Allows you to change the old design to something new.

• The drawing serves as a decoration for the board. Moreover, in order to save a significant amount, many people buy a snowboard in a monochromatic design, the cost of which is an order of magnitude lower than the cost of bright and colorful boards. After that, they separately purchase a sticker with the design you like, which they stick on themselves at no extra cost.

• The ability to express yourself. Everyone can choose a drawing for themselves in accordance with their character and interests, which will express their individuality. Modern technologies even allow you to order a sticker with the pattern you need.

• Extends the life of the snowboard. The film protects the board from excessive moisture and frost.

• Increases impact resistance.

• The glued film reduces the level of slipping of the boots, which helps the snowboarder's feet stay on the board while riding. Anti-slip sticker reduces the risk of injury.

As a basis for the production of board stickers, vinyl film is used on which a full-size image is applied. There are several types of vinyl backing:

• transparent;
• colored;
• glossy;
• matte;
• self-adhesive.

The main method for making whiteboard stickers is as follows:

• full-size printing on self-adhesive film with waterproof paints;
• applying a matte or transparent film to the image as lamination;
• trimming the film according to the size of the snowboard, which is carried out after gluing the film to the board.

In order to prevent rapid erasure of the image printed on the board, a transparent lamination film is glued on top of the entire surface. Thanks to her, the sticker will not only last longer, but also acquire a beautiful glossy shine.

For beginners, there is a line of anti-slip stickers that clip between shoe bindings. They are of several types.

• Rubber. They are made of porous silicone rubber with a rough surface. The downside is that they quickly become unusable.
• Plastic. They are distinguished by good wear resistance.
• Abrasive belt, which is fixed with rubber adhesive tape. Promotes strong adhesion to the shoe sole, longer lifespan than a plastic sticker.
• Metallic. They have the best grip. However, such products do not hold well on a snowboard. Before fixing such a pad, it is necessary to first degrease the previously cleaned surface, and then heat it up.

Stickers are made in a rectangular shape, slightly larger (2-3 cm) than a standard board. The excess is cut off immediately after applying the film to the board.

Many sports equipment manufacturers offer a wide range of decals in a variety of designs. This option is perfect for anyone who wants to update the look of their board with a recognizable pattern.

Fans of original stickers with personal designs can contact companies that specialize in large format printing.

Basically, as ideas for the design of snowboard films are:

• abstract patterns;

• prints for girls;

• vintage images;

• inscriptions;

• anime and cartoon characters;

• heroes of computer games;

• animal motives;

• musical theme.

It is possible to even use your own photographs or any other image as a sketch. The main thing is to take into account the shape and size of the snowboard so that the selected pattern is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the board.