How to Snowboard

Hi, I’m going on the mountain for 2 days. I usually ski, but I decided to pick up snowboarding. I already read up beginner guides online, heelside/toeside and stuff. I will take at least one lesson and then practice. Will I be able to learn how to snowboard well in 2 days?

Thanks!

well if you have been skiing for a long time snowboarding will be harder to learn. with skis you were used to the independent movement of both your feet, now with snowboards when you go to move one of your feet, you will move your whole body and most likely you will fall, i went thru the same thing … i was a skiier my whole life then decided to pick up snowboarding… i think you can pull it off in a couple days i did its harder to learn but easier to get better at… just take it slow, dont push yourself and once you get the feel of it you will be enjoying it probably even more than skiing … hope this helped and good luck!!

it shouldn’t feel like you are putting any force into it.

also how do you carve on the snow?? i heard while going down, you have to lean back so the board can turn easily.

yes……….

Some people have told me to lean forward onto your front foot, others say to lean back because this will make u fall? Any clarification out there..?

You need to find your own balance, but basically you put the majority of your weight on the front, bending it slightly. Your back foot needs some weight, and is used as a stabilizer. You use your back foot to maneuver and steer the turn. It helps if you either keep your front arm parallel to the board, and pretend that you are holding a stick perpendicular to the board, pretending that there is a ball on the front of your nose (of the board), or pointing up to the top of the trees as you turn around.

Don’t get freaked out when you initiate your turns, snowboarding is 80% mental and 20% physical. Don’t psyche yourself out. And if you start getting it, don’t get cocky-just be patient and work on it. Don’t give up!

Hope this helps!!

So I have always wanted to go snowboarding, when I was younger I always thought I would be really good at it, but never got to go. Now the guy Im with wants to go this winter, he says hes taken two girls there before and the were horrible at it…anyway is it easy to learn? Whats the hardest part about it? also what all gear should I buy besides the pants and coat? And, where are some good places to get reasonably priced boards and gear? & anything else I need to know would be great. Thanks!

Yes, snowboarding is hard at first but once you go down the hill a few times you start to learn and it gets fun.

The hardest part in my opinion would be stopping but you can learn how to stop very well if you have someone teach you.

First of all, you need a board i would suggest buying a used board if its your first time because they are very cheap but still good. The bindings usually come with a used board. You may also need snowboarding boots, but if your not too serious you can just use some normal winter boots.

I would suggest getting lessons before you start actually snowboarding, but if your not up for that you can just have a friend help you learn.

So that’s basically snowboarding in a nutshell. Take it easy on the slopes and have fun!

I recently bought a winter jacket made by DC, the material is very water resistant but there isn’t much insulation, nor much room to layer underneath. What would you recommend to wear under the jacket to keep warm, I think a hoddie would be too big, and limit moving room.
Also, are jeans or sweats the best way to go under thin snowboard pants? I’m new to the mountain and need to know! Thanks!
Any other (useful) tips about snowboarding are welcome!

Wear a light long sleeve shirt or light sweater under. You don’t want to wear anything heavy because although its cold out you’ll still get hot from using so much energy to snowboard down the mountain. Jeans are horrible to wear under snowboard pants. Normal sweatpants work okay, but I’ve come to find that spandex pants or yoga pants work the best and are the most comfortable.

I like snowboarding alot mostly i jib but none of my friends like to so i went in ski club with them i started to cool tricks i can do 180 almost flawless and i have only landed the 360 5 times. I can do a method and indy. Are there any tricks i should learn for next year. Is there anything i can do over the summer to help me with me spins.

PS i have no snow where i live in the summer

Twist your body a little more on those threes on some of those small medium jumps, and just get it in your head you need to land switch and bam, you have fives, easy steezy. Get a trampoline, and duct tape your edges you can learn some sweet grabs and sweet flips, its pretty similar to the feeling of going off jumps, except you are stationary,

Also go skate, It is really similar, and your legs will stay in shape for jumping.

Keep shredding

I am currently learning to snowboard and have been taught to travel down the slope doing linked turns.
I have noticed that many people use a different technique where they appear to go down the slope with their board vertical and they seem to ‘rock’ from edge to edge as opposed to doing complete linked turns.
What is this technique and how is it achieved?

Either way is a proper way to snowboard but the type of carving you’re talking about is called cross under carves, Used a lot by racers and tree riders. It’s achieved basically by just flexing your ankles and your knees and putting your board on edge, than just keeping the board pointed downward for the majority of the ride and you’ll do the cross under carves.

I am currently learning to snowboard and have been taught to travel down the slope doing linked turns.
I have noticed that many people use a different technique where they appear to go down the slope with their board vertical and they seem to ‘rock’ from edge to edge as opposed to doing complete linked turns.
What is this technique and how is it achieved?

Either way is a proper way to snowboard but the type of carving you’re talking about is called cross under carves, Used a lot by racers and tree riders. It’s achieved basically by just flexing your ankles and your knees and putting your board on edge, than just keeping the board pointed downward for the majority of the ride and you’ll do the cross under carves.

On my last snowboard trip, a skier stopped on the top edge of my board behind my front binding. He stopped right on the edge taking a good 3 inches of my board edge off. It was so powerful that it has been stripped all the way back to the wood. I was wondering how this could be fixed or what the likely cost would be in a shop. Any ideas? Thanks very much.

Hey, you mention "edge" and "top" of board.

For top skin damage, I’m not sure what the procedure would be…but I imagine you need to get it resealed, or water will get into the core and rot it all out. If the metal edge is actually torn out, that portion can be replaced as well.

I’m guessing you are looking at around $100, depending on the actual damage, for repair. Not seeing it, that is just a guess. Usually an edge repair with a core shot from underneath runs around $50 or so, and if you have top skin damage, if it is repairable, I’m sure it is going to cost you.

Sorry to hear that. I’m a skier, and I take offense if anyone messes with my gear. Too bad you weren’t carrying something you could wack that person with!

You really should have gotten his name and such, as that is something you could report to the resort, and file for damages against that skier. We are all responsible for our actions on the slopes.