Base - the bottom surface of the snowboard that aids in gliding. Bevels - the transition area between the snowboard's sidewall and the snowboard's base. Chamber - the curvature of the snowboard's base that helps distribute the rider's weight over the length of the snowboard. Cord length - the overall length of the snowboard. Dampening - the reduction of snowboard vibration or "chatter". Edge - the metal surface on the snowboard that aids in snow holding. Fakie - Riding backwards on the snowboard. Flex/Torsion Ratio - the relationship of a snowboard's longitudinal flex to its torsional flex. Softer longitudinal flex and stiffer torsional flex provide more stability. Goofy - Right-foot-forward snowboard rider. Length - the measurement in centimeters from the snowboard's tip to its tail. Longitudinal flex - the measured amount in which the snowboard flexes along its length. Plate binding - binding for use with hard shell or Alpine ski boot. Regular - Left-foot-forward snowboard rider. Running surface - the total area of the snowboard that contacts the snow's surface. Side Cut - the "hourglass" shape of the snowboard results in a wide tip and tail and a narrow waist. Swing weight - the rotational mass of the snowboard--a lower swing weight allows quicker turn initiation. Tail - the rearward most part of the snowboard. Tip - the forward most part of the snowboard. Torsional flex - the measured amount in which the snowboard flexes along its width or the amount in which the snowboard "twists". Weight - the physical mass of the snowboard.