If you are thinking of a booking splitboarding course or snowboard holiday with us and want the inside skinny then have a read of the rather lovely testimonial we have...
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Splitboard Set Up 2014
New at The Rider Social this season are the addition of not only a couple of Never Summers' brand new Prospector splitboards (already an award winner) but a range of...
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Sick And The Wrong. Splitboard And Snowboard Advice
The Sick And The Wrong have been selling snowboards since 1993 making them one of the longest running independent retailers in the UK. Back in '93 they stocked 12 boards, this...
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Bluebird Wax Lands At The Rider Social
Not to to wax lyrical but we are chuffed to say that we now carry a stock of Bluebird Wax for you to use this winter. Bluebird wax is backed...
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The Snowboard Test in Austria
We're off to The Snowboard Test in Austria tomorrow. Excited to show off the 2013 Never Summer range. Check back soon for more news and reviews from the test week....
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Never Summer Test Week 2012
Following on from a brilliant Rider Social week testing Never Summer 2013 snowboards - here's a post from Pete at www.lovesnow.co.uk telling you all a little more about it. "It’s time...
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2013 Never Summer Cobra Review
"In January I was lucky enough to be part of the 2013 Never Summer Board Test with The Rider Social in Chatel. Paul handed me a Proto CTX and Premier...
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Springtime with The Rider Social
With all of our March Rider Social weeks fully booked and a shed load of snow, we thought we would invite all riders (on one plank or two) to join...
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Never Summer at The Rider Social
The Rider Social is stoked to offer you the chance to come and check out this seasons Never Summer snowboards. Brothers Tracey & Tim Canaday started making their boards way...
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Top 5 Mountain Eateries
We all know how important it is to eat properly when you're on the mountain, especially in an area as big as the Portes Du Soleil, you don't want to...
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Apres Ski in Chatel
There are many lively bars and restaurants to enjoy Apres Ski in Chatel. Our top picks for Apres Ski in Chatel include: Le Avalanche A seasonaires favourite, Le Avalanche is the...
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Riding
On any decent powder day locals from surrounding resorts are often to be found in and around Chatel. They come for its off-piste playgrounds including Hidden and Happy Valley where...
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