This felt cover for 90cm and smaller kids' snowboards creates an easy sliding experience on any smooth surface, such as hardwood floors or a gymnasium, giving kids a safe and fun introduction to sliding sideways.
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Felt base material slides on solid floors
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Stretchy PU allows for easy installation
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No tools necessary
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Fits any 90 cm or smaller snowboard
How to Use the Burton Riglet Board with the Burton Hover Cover
The Burton Riglet Snowboard and Burton Hover Cover are a set of learning tools that parents can use to gets kids comfortable with snowboarding. When paired with proper training, the Riglet Board + Hover Cover can dramatically increase the speed at which kids figure out the mechanics of snowboarding. So, whether your kids are not quite ready for the resort or you’re just looking to keep them stoked on snowboarding right in the living room, the Riglet Board + Hover Cover combo is the perfect solution.
Pro tip: If they’re old enough to stand, they’re old enough to stand sideways.
The Burton Riglet Board
The Burton Riglet Board is the ultimate tool for starting kids with snowboarding at an early age. Designed to be used on snow, on grass, or even on carpet, this youth snowboard has been carefully engineered to address the main pain points of learning to snowboard.
Key Features of the Riglet Snowboard
- Materials: The Riglet Board is made of plastic with a soft and forgiving flex that allows for maximum maneuverability.
- Construction: The Riglet Board features an edgeless base that keeps little hands and floors safe.
- Features: The grippy top pad on a Riglet Board allows for extra stability and traction. Plus, with predrilled binding holes, the board can be used with or without bindings (or with The Handlebar for extra balance).
- Shape: With a true twin shape, kiddos can ride a Riglet Board any which way they want as they figure out which foot forward is most comfortable.
- Extras: All Riglet Boards come pre-mounted with a Riglet Reel, which is a retractable, adjustable handle on 130cm of high-strength nylon that is perfect for pulling little ones around. Additionally, adding the Burton Hover Cover allows the board to be used indoors.
5 Reasons Parents Love the Burton Riglet Board
Any kids’ snowboard from Burton is great for getting the little ones started, but parents are especially fond of the Riglet Board for five key reasons.
- Versatile: The Riglet Board is built for different adventures—from grass to snow to sand to carpet. Since the board is constructed of plastic, it is extremely durable and reliable.
- Affordable: Depending on your location, a Riglet Board should cost approximately $100 USD, making it an affordable option for many families.
- Portable: With its plastic construction and edgeless design, the Riglet Board is lightweight and easy to transport.
- Low maintenance: The Riglet Board requires no waxing or tuning to maintain performance.
- Fun: Playing with a Riglet Board is a great way to have fun with the family while spending quality time together.
The Burton Hover Cover
The Burton Hover Cover is a removable felt sleeve for kids' snowboards (90cm and smaller) that creates an easy sliding experience on any smooth surface. When paired with a Riglet Board, the Hover Cover allows parents to pull kids around indoors on hardwood, tile, or linoleum.
Key Features of the Hover Cover
- Construction: The base of the Hover Cover is made of felt, which allows it to slide easily on solid surfaces, and the rest of the Hover Cover is made of a durable polyurethane material that allows it to stretch for a snug fit.
- Graphics: The Hover Cover features highly visible graphics that kids love.
- Installation: The Burton Hover Cover is easy to install, and no tools are needed. Simply slide the snowboard into the bottom of the sleeve, pull the sleeve up and over the top of the board, and secure the snap.
3 Reasons Parents Love the Burton Hover Cover
- Easy to clean: If the Hover Cover gets dirty, simply wipe it down and hang it up to dry for many more hours of fun.
- Affordable: Depending on your location, a Hover Cover should cost approximately $25 USD, making it an economical addition to the gear closet.
- Compatible: The Hover Cover fits all Burton kids’ snowboards 90cm and smaller.
Getting Started with the Hover Cover
In general, Burton recommends a three-step progression plan for getting started with the Riglet Board + Hover Cover.
The Three-Step Progression Plan
- Start Inside
- Take it Outside
- Finish on Snow
Step 1: Start Inside
You can use the Riglet Board on carpet or the Riglet Board with the Hover Cover on solid surfaces like hardwood or tile. Have your kid jump on the board, hold onto the Riglet Reel and slowly start pulling them around. Try changing up the speed and navigating around corners and obstacles as they get their balance.
Step 2: Take it Outside
All you need is your kiddos, a patch of grass, and a Riglet Board to have fun snowboarding right at home—no matter the season or the footwear. Use the open space to pull your kid around at higher speeds; or better yet, have siblings pull each other around. This is also a great time to practice safely falling off a snowboard so that kids can get the feeling of getting back up and trying again.
Pro tip: You don’t need to use the Hover Cover for outdoor riding.
Step 3: Finish on Snow
Once your kids are comfortable with the basic motions, take the snowboarding to the snow. Since the Riglet Board includes an integrated Riglet Reel you can easily practice pulling your kids around on flat surfaces and work up to small slopes whenever they’re ready. Give a little tug and let gravity kick in for the kids to experience the feeling of snowboarding; add some bindings and before you know it, they’ll be ready for the rope tow.
Reminder: The Riglet Board does not have metal edges and is not recommended for use at resorts or on hardpacked or icy conditions. If you’re heading to the mountain, make sure to check-in at the ticket office before riding a Riglet Board on any trails.
