The beauty of carving is that it can be done anywhere. Thousands of resorts around the globe prepare a perfect canvas nightly, just waiting for a carver’s interpretation. And unlike rails and jumps, carving favors no particular age or demographic. Those who put in the time flirting with the fall line will experience high-performance, yet mid-turn, time stands still. Lock in, and you’re in the zone—a perfect harmony of body, board, and mountain. – Basher

Burton Sketch Artist – $729.95 Sizes: 147, 151, 155, 159, 163

Wider, set back, and tuned for speed, the Sketch Artist is incredibly versatile. It’s nimble enough to trench tightly at lower speeds, yet incredibly stable at high velocity. The 18mm of taper increases directional stability, and a progressive sidecut combined with a directional flex (a stiffer tail that tightens toward the end) adds stability when you’re on edge and provides powerful energy out of each turn.