Of course , the very first snowboards were made of wood .
Today it 's great to see brands increasingly using wood for core and topsheet materials , both for their excellent strength , flex and vibration damping characteristics , and for their ecological credentials .
Of course , the very first snowboards were made of wood , and today it 's great to see brands increasingly using wood for core and topsheet materials , both for their excellent strength , flex and vibration damping characteristics , and for their ecological credentials .