# Bamboo Snow Equipment Monument Snowboards By Sandra Winn | Published 2008-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-in-time-for-winter-2008-2009-monument-snowboards References: [slamxhype](http://slamxhype.com/2008/08/monument-snowboard-artist-series/) & [monumentsnowboards](http://www.monumentsnowboards.com/MNMNT_0809/index.cfm/e/community) This winter will offer you an opportunity to hit the slopes, glide the rails, scale brick walls and logs, and defy physics *in style*... if you become the proud owner of one of these *krazy kewl*, designer [Monument Snowboards](http://www.monumentsnowboards.com/MNMNT_0809/index.cfm/e/hardgoods). All **Monument Snowboards** are made with [bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard), have a rubber foil dampening system, and come in various weights. The Natural Core Lite and Standard Core boards are ideal for the snowboarding novice, yet appeal to advanced snowboarders as well. Eye catching geometrical patterns, splashes of paint, [alluring and mysterious women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-lv-ski), and intricately woven patterns, grace the fronts and backs of each unique board so you’re sure to find one that suits your individual taste. You may want to start brown-nosing your parents early though to acquire a Monument Snowboard, or at least start earning some major bucks before the first snowflake kisses the earth: these babies run between $299-$499. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bamboo-based Sports Equipment:** There's an opportunity for businesses to explore using bamboo as an innovative material to produce more sustainable sports equipment. - **Designer Snowboards:** Businesses could benefit from offering unique and aesthetically pleasing snowboard designs that appeal to consumers' individual tastes and personalities. - **Lightweight Snowboards with Dampening Systems:** An opportunity exists for businesses to invest in developing lighter and more advanced snowboards to cater to both novice and advanced snowboarders. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Sports equipment manufacturers could consider adopting bamboo as a material to produce more sustainable and eco-friendly products. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer unique and designer snowboards to appeal to fashion-conscious and individualistic consumers. - **Winter Sports Tourism:** Ski resorts and winter sports tourism operators could benefit from offering rental services for lightweight and advanced snowboards with dampening systems to attract more visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion House Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-snowboard.md) - [Playful Performance-Ready Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardiff-snowcraft-the-lynx.md) - [Candy Bar-Branded Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-doughboard.md) - [Magnetic Binding-Free Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machina-magic-snowboard-ride-system.md) - [Riproaring Electric Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snowboard.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md) - [Carbon Fiber Snow Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-yeti-snowmx-lineup.md) - [Sleek Freestyle Snowboard Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-x-686.md) - [High-Performance Ski Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k2-ski-collection.md)