Abstract: The invention consists of a brake device for snowboards (5) comprising a fitting part (1, 2), which is attached to the board, and a braking part (3). The braking part (3) is attached to the fitting part (1, 2) and can be maneuvered from a non-braking position, in which all parts of the braking part (3) are situated on top of the board (5) and within the boundary edges of the board (5), to a braking position, in which the braking part (3) is situated essentially outside one of the boundary edges of the board (5) and extends below the board (5).

Abstract: One object of the present invention is to make available to snowboard riders a brake device which is specially designed for snowboards. Further objects are to make available a brake device which is functional and safe, automatic, small and compact and easy to fit and use.