SWITCH SKATE & SNOW BLOG

At our shop, Switch Skate & Snow in Durham Region (and shipping across Canada), we live and breathe snow gear,  so we’re picking the top goggles for both snowboarders and skiers.

Whether you’re chasing the snow slopes at Blue Mountain or hitting the park outside the GTA, the right pair of goggles will make all the difference. Today we'll review the top 5 best ski and snow goggles of 2026.

A stomp pad is a textured adhesive pad or series of studs that you stick onto the top sheet of your board, usually between your bindings. Its job? To give your free (unstrapped) back foot extra grip on the board while you skate, push, or step off the chair lift.  Find out all different types of top brands for snowboard stomp pads, and what works best for you. 

The CAPiTA Aeronaut 2026 is built for riders who crave precision, power, and all-mountain versatility. Designed with a lightweight Panda Hover Core, CarbonFlax™ amplifiers, and a high-speed Hyperdrive™ base, it delivers explosive pop and confident carving across Ontario’s mixed terrain. Whether you’re carving groomers at Blue Mountain or catching air in the Durham Region parks, the Aeronaut proves why it’s one of the most talked-about boards in Canada this season.

The CAPiTA Black Snowboard of Death 2026 release is a legendary freeride machine built to charge steep bowls, weave through tight trees, and dominate every line with precision Engineered with a powerful Thermopolymer Hover Core, Carbon Flax Amplifiers, and a race-ready Hyperdrive base, Pre-order at SWITCH the CAPiTA Black Snowboard of Death 2026 model.

Discover why the Union Strata 2025 is the lightweight all-mountain snowboard binding Canada trusts. Available at Switch Skate & Snow Ajax.

The Union Flite snowboard bindings are cheap in price, not in quality. Lightweight, durable, and only $199.95 CAD. Available at Switch Skate & Snow for Toronto, GTA, Durham & beyond.

When we at Switch Skate & Snow in Ajax, Ontario tested dozens of wheels for rougher streets, cracks, curbs, and city terrain, three brands consistently rose above the rest for best skateboard wheels on the street: Spitfire, OJ, and Bones.

Choosing your first skateboard can feel like picking a needle in a haystack, but it doesn’t have to. At Switch Skate & Snow, we see tons of beginners asking one core question: What size skateboard should I get? In this guide, we’ll walk you step by step through everything that matters: height, shoe size, skating style, trucks, wheels, and more, so you end up with a setup that feels right under your feet.

For 2025, we’ve narrowed it down to the top five best skateboard shoes that blend board feel, durability, comfort, and style. All of these brands are trusted names we proudly carry: éS, Etnies, New Balance, Nike SB, and Vans.

If you're searching for a skateboard shop near me in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, or anywhere in Durham Region, you're in the right place. We want to share with you why at Switch Skate & Snow we are your go‑to local shop for skateboarding and snowboarding gear. 

The New Balance Numeric 480 is a skate shoe that blends retro basketball style with modern durability. At Switch Skate & Snow, we stock Canada’s top 480 colourways including Black Cement, Burgundy, Navy, Green, and White. Shop online at switchnow.ca or visit our Ajax store for the latest NB Numeric shoes.

Searching for a skateboard shop in Toronto? Switch Skate & Snow has been serving the GTA since 2005 with the best decks, trucks, wheels, and skate shoes. Based in Ajax, we’re just east of Toronto and easy to get to. Shop in-store or online at switchnow.ca with fast Canada-wide delivery.