What is required equipment in Snowboard?

In Snowboard Cross, boards are directional for high-speed stability with typical lengths of 157-165 cm.

Section 2: Equipment

Halfpipe / Slopestyle / Big Air: No minimum board length. Athletes choose boards suited to their height, weight, and riding style. Typical lengths range from 148–162 cm. Boards are twin-tipped (symmetrical nose and tail) for switch riding.
Snowboard Cross: No minimum length. Boards are directional (longer nose, stiffer flex) for high-speed stability. Typical lengths 157–165 cm.
Parallel Giant Slalom: Minimum 163 cm (64.2 in) for men, 153 cm (60.2 in) for women. Boards are narrow, stiff, and heavily side-cut for aggressive carved turns. Hardboot (plate) binding systems are standard.

Freestyle events (Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Big Air): Soft-boot highback bindings with strap-in or rear-entry systems. The binding must securely retain the boot and allow quick release in emergencies.
SBX: Soft-boot bindings similar to freestyle but often with stiffer highbacks for responsiveness.
PGS: Hardboot plate bindings that clip into rigid plastic boots, similar to alpine ski bindings. These provide maximum edge-to-edge power transfer.
Leash: A safety leash connecting the front binding to the rider's lead leg is mandatory in all disciplines to prevent a runaway board on the hill.

Helmet: FIS-approved helmet mandatory in all disciplines. Must conform to EN 1077 or equivalent. Full-face helmets permitted in SBX and PGS.
Back / impact protector: Mandatory for Halfpipe and Slopestyle at World Cup level. Strongly recommended for all other disciplines. Must meet EN 1621-2 standard.
Wrist guards: Recommended for all athletes. Wrist fractures are the most common snowboard injury.
Goggles: Impact-rated ski/snowboard goggles required. Lens tint must be appropriate for lighting conditions.
Shin guards: Recommended for Slopestyle athletes to protect against rail impacts.

Halfpipe / Slopestyle / Big Air: No minimum board length. Athletes choose boards suited to their height, weight, and riding style. Typical lengths range from 148–162 cm. Boards are twin-tipped (symmetrical nose and tail) for switch riding.
Snowboard Cross: No minimum length. Boards are directional (longer nose, stiffer flex) for high-speed stability. Typical lengths 157–165 cm.
Parallel Giant Slalom: Minimum 163 cm (64.2 in) for men, 153 cm (60.2 in) for women. Boards are narrow, stiff, and heavily side-cut for aggressive carved turns. Hardboot (plate) binding systems are standard.

Freestyle events (Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Big Air): Soft-boot highback bindings with strap-in or rear-entry systems. The binding must securely retain the boot and allow quick release in emergencies.
SBX: Soft-boot bindings similar to freestyle but often with stiffer highbacks for responsiveness.
PGS: Hardboot plate bindings that clip into rigid plastic boots, similar to alpine ski bindings. These provide maximum edge-to-edge power transfer.
Leash: A safety leash connecting the front binding to the rider's lead leg is mandatory in all disciplines to prevent a runaway board on the hill.

Helmet: FIS-approved helmet mandatory in all disciplines. Must conform to EN 1077 or equivalent. Full-face helmets permitted in SBX and PGS.
Back / impact protector: Mandatory for Halfpipe and Slopestyle at World Cup level. Strongly recommended for all other disciplines. Must meet EN 1621-2 standard.
Wrist guards: Recommended for all athletes. Wrist fractures are the most common snowboard injury.
Goggles: Impact-rated ski/snowboard goggles required. Lens tint must be appropriate for lighting conditions.
Shin guards: Recommended for Slopestyle athletes to protect against rail impacts.