How to find out the age of a used snowboard?

Miten selvittää käytetyn lumilaudan ikä?

Determining the exact age of a snowboard can be challenging because most board manufacturers do not mark the board with the year of manufacture. However, you can try to estimate the age of the snowboard in the following ways:


  • Ask the seller or the original owner: If you buy a used snowboard or know the original owner, you can ask them directly about the age of the board. They may know when the board was acquired.
  • Check the markings: The snowboard may have the manufacturer's name, model name and serial number. If the serial number is available, you can contact the manufacturer and ask them if they can provide information on the age of the board based on that.
  • The appearance of a snowboard can give clues as to its age. Look for any worn or faded parts of the board. Older board models can be different from newer ones, so you can try to identify if the board is older or newer based on its appearance.
  • Research bindings: Manufacturers often update binding designs every year, so you can get clues about the age of the board based on them.
  • Talk to snowboard shop salespeople or local snowboarders. They may recognize the age of the board based on their experience.

The above methods can help you estimate the age of your snowboard, but they may not give completely accurate information. If you want to verify the age of the board, you can also consider contacting the manufacturer or researching the manufacturer's website for more information.


When you start snowboarding, choosing the right gear can be challenging. Luckily, the experts at Shreddington Snow are here to help! In our store in Helsinki, you can get professional help and advice on choosing snowboarding equipment, whether your purpose is to ski down the slopes, float in powder or do tricks in the park. Trust us to find the right tools for you!

Reading next

Miten valita: Park vai All mountain lumilauta?
Lumilaudan käyttöikä - Kuinka vanhalla lumilaudalla kannattaa laskea?

More snowboard blogs (FI only)

See all the blogs
Lumilautailu välineet joululahjaksi

Lumilautailu välineet joululahjaksi

Joulu on lähellä ja mikä olisi parempi tapa näyttää rakkautta ja arvostusta kuin antamalla lahja, joka tuo iloa, jännitystä ja seikkailua läheistesi elämään? Tervetuloa Shreddington Snow'n Joulula...

Näkökulma: Käytetty lumilauta

Viewpoint: Used snowboard

Snowboarding is a sport that has seen significant technological and design advances in recent decades. In the last five years, the changes have been particularly significant, and understanding the...

Lumilautabägit - Matkusta helposti lumilautalaukkujen kanssa

Snowboard bags - Travel easily with snowboard bags

For a snowboarder, one of the most important purchases is a high-quality snowboard bag that protects and transports valuable skiing equipment. When thinking about purchasing snowboarding equipment...

Bataleon Sleeve – suojaa lumilautasi kolhuilta

Bataleon Sleeve - protects your snowboard from bumps

Have you ever traveled with your snowboard and wondered how to protect it from scratches, dents or other damage? Or have you ever been in a situation where you had to transport a board a long dist...

Moonboots: Paluu Trendikkyyteen

Moonboots: Back to Trendiness

Do you still remember the iconic Moonboots from the 80s? That then-hit product has made a comeback in the fashion world, and it's a bigger phenomenon than ever before! Color splendor Calls The c...

Miten valita: Camber vai Rocker lumilauta?

How to choose: Camber or Rocker snowboard?

The world of snowboarding is full of different boards designed for different styles and conditions. Two common types of boards that often raise questions are camber and rocker boards. Read on to f...