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AtlaS
United States1001 Posts
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leejas
United States440 Posts
Get ready to eat snow. Wear a helmet; saved me from a bad concussion a few times over. | ||
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sixghost
United States2096 Posts
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DBunny
Canada192 Posts
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OneOther
United States10774 Posts
some other tips are: when you fall forward, try to fall on your arms instead of wrists. loosen up and relax your body, it will get so much easier. (i know this is hard as a novice) be patient. going down the hill is not the objective, learning the techniques is. | ||
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paper
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Etherone
United States1898 Posts
On December 04 2009 05:54 paper wrote: PROTIP: Go as fast as possible because that's when you're going to learn how to balance, not when you're going 0.5 mph on a flat surface. Yes, you're going to fall when you're going fast, but you're probably going to fall more while going slowly anyway. Just make sure no ones around when you're doing this though lol. super pro tip: if you do the above wear a helmet, and some pads. | ||
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paper
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OneOther
United States10774 Posts
On December 04 2009 05:54 paper wrote: PROTIP: Go as fast as possible because that's when you're going to learn how to balance, not when you're going 0.5 mph on a flat surface. Yes, you're going to fall when you're going fast, but you're probably going to fall more while going slowly anyway. Just make sure no ones around when you're doing this though lol. hahaha i am not so sure if this is a good idea because beginner slopes are always crowded might kill someone | ||
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3clipse
Canada2555 Posts
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BookTwo
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On December 04 2009 05:54 paper wrote: PROTIP: Go as fast as possible because that's when you're going to learn how to balance, not when you're going 0.5 mph on a flat surface. Yes, you're going to fall when you're going fast, but you're probably going to fall more while going slowly anyway. Just make sure no ones around when you're doing this though lol. Australian snowboarder reportin' I went to NZ in August on a boarding trip, best time of my life. I've been snowboarding for about 2ish years now, but take into account that Canada gets more snow in a day than we do in a whole season  Paper is pretty much right. The first time I went snowboarding, I didn't know how to brake. I'm not kidding. It was icy, I wasn't wearing a helmet and the next day, I was black and blue all over. The thing was, I learnt more in that day than I ever have. And believe me, it was icyy. I felt like I was riding on corrugated iron. If you know someone who knows how to snowboard (or even if they just know how to toe-side, heel-side) go out with them so they can give you tips. My brother had more experience that me, having gone to Canada and snowboarded there a few years back. He helped me a great deal. You can't be afraid to fall or get hurt. If you are, then don't bother. You'll go slowly and never learn how to balance properly. It is actually easier to balance when travelling at a decent speed than going very slowly. Of course, this doesn't mean you jump on a black diamond and go nuts, that's just stupid (trust me, I know). Find a good beginner run and learn how to brake. Everyone is more comfortable with one type of braking, whether it be heel or toe. Find out what you prefer and stick to it. Leaf down the slope for about half the day, so that you can stop yourself if you feel like your are in a dangerous situation (e.g. heading toward a training school class, a baby in a pram in front of you ect). After you are comfortable with that, then you should force yourself to try brake the other way. After you've done this (it should have taken a day or two, unless you started at 2-3 and picked it up quickly) then you start linking turns. Be more aggresive and forceful, and you'll be carving before you know it. I can't wait till winter. | ||
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nAi.PrOtOsS
Canada784 Posts
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meeple
Canada10211 Posts
On December 04 2009 06:00 paper wrote: Don't overlook wrist guards! A ton of beginners try to catch their fall with their hands, which are very prone to injury. Definitely... I've known people to get overzealous and break a wrist because they lost control. Don't worry about starting slowly, its the best way to avoid a trip to the hospital | ||
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LeperKahn
Romania1848 Posts
On December 04 2009 05:54 paper wrote: PROTIP: Go as fast as possible because that's when you're going to learn how to balance, not when you're going 0.5 mph on a flat surface. Yes, you're going to fall when you're going fast, but you're probably going to fall more while going slowly anyway. Just make sure no ones around when you're doing this though lol. This might seem like a joke, but it is true. Balancing on a snowboard going quickly is much, MUCH easier than one just crawling along. Also, when you're learning you're "Fast" speed is likely 5-9 mph tops. | ||
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QuanticHawk
United States32135 Posts
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SchOOl_VicTIm
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phosphorylation
United States2935 Posts
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iSiN
United States1075 Posts
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Shattered
United States267 Posts
On December 04 2009 05:33 sixghost wrote: Just don't be afraid to go take beginner lessons and to ride the bunny hills. You look like more of a jackass falling all the way down the blues than you do riding the bunny hills. this i went snowboarding twice and just do this until you get the hang of it then gradually move your way up like starcraft all it takes is a little practice  | ||
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lvatural
United States347 Posts
2. Take lessons...you won't learn anything from watching videos online. 3. Why not ski? I've skied for 7 years and boarded for 4. Unless you're big into the terrain park, skiing might be better suited for the long run. Going down a mogul run (properly) on a board is pretty tough stuff. Btw, if you learn to board do not just "sled" down the entire mountainside..that's not boarding; plus you mess up the terrain and look like a total newbie. | ||
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TOloseGT
United States1145 Posts
However, there is no "correct" style that all snowboarders follow, everyone's technique is a little different. I say, practice on the bunny slope for the first half of the day, then join an afternoon class. At least then you have a sense of your balance. Watch videos, monkey sees, monkey do. You'll get there soon enough. I never took classes, but since I've been skateboarding since I was a kid, learning snowboarding was all about the carving and not about the balance. | ||
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aeroH
United States1034 Posts
at the end of the second time i went, i learned how to heel turn pretty nicely. toe turn's are still a pain in the ass, lol i've only went three times. i always get scared when i go too fast, thinking i'll crash into the trees on the next turn. if it's your first time, take beginner lessons. don't be scared to go on bunny hills. there are always a lot of people there.. so watch out lol. i was one of those people who got up, fell after 3 seconds and repeat. the goal for the next time i go is getting off the lift without falling | ||
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Monstah-_-
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On December 04 2009 05:33 sixghost wrote: Just don't be afraid to go take beginner lessons and to ride the bunny hills. You look like more of a jackass falling all the way down the blues than you do riding the bunny hills. So high that when you said bunny hills I thought you men't a real bunny. then i thought of his ears as "hills" | ||
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LiminalMadness
Germany88 Posts
the beginning will be pretty annoying, as the other guys here said, you'll be on your ass half of the time and probably do a shitload of walking :p. And dont think about looking stupid while you are learning the basics on a beginner hill. And stay there till your teacher says that you are ready. ( Here it is really critical to have a teacher. If you are with an addvanced friend he probably doesnt wanna stay in the beginners area forever and hurrys you to go onto a real hill. ) People who cant ride at a decent speed, fall every other turn and lie around on the slope, block the lift are a real pain in the ass for every other person around. And don't be the uncool kid who slides down the hill vertically on the backside of your board, no fun for you and no fun for your friends, better take your time to learn how things work on flat areas. And u ruin the slope. And once you got your basic moves down, dont be one of those snowboarding idiots who has to sit on every edge blocking it | ||
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SirGlinG
Sweden933 Posts
U'r basicly me except your'e not, I just accidently painted myself on the face. If u just did that though, that'd be sick | ||
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Mastermind
Canada7096 Posts
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BookTwo
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