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How to Begin Snowboarding
By: Analog
Index:
1. Background
2. Apparel and Gear
3. Snowboarding Basics
4. Adjoining Your Turns
By: Analog
Index:
1. Background
2. Apparel and Gear
3. Snowboarding Basics
4. Adjoining Your Turns
Background: I have been snowboarding for close to eight years to this date. I would say that snowboarding is easiest to learn and hardest to master. Snowboarding is something which is a great winter activity to compete in and to enjoy. This guide will cover every aspect of snowboarding and will allow you to learn how to preform this activity. Usually, it takes about four to five years to master the art of snowboarding, which is relatively long. Most boarder are from states where there is plenty of snow but i'm from New York. I usually travel up to Vermont or over to Colorado every other weekend, it's one of the hobbies which I greatly enjoy. I personally ride a Burton T6 Second Snowboard which is black and blue. My bindings are Flow NXT FS Snowboard Bindings colored blue and white. Those two make a great combo and the bindings are very simple to use which is also a plus. The board and bindings are two of the most important purchases you will make towards snowboarding. The guide will be broken down in to sections on the different aspects of snowboarding, so without further a due, I shall begin.
Apparel and Gear: This section will have multiple photos of the apparel and gear which I recommend for snowboarding.
Helmet- This is essential for multiple, obvious reasons. This will keep you safe and should fit comfortably on your head. For the most part, all of your purchases should be from the company RED, for they have the best style and the highest standard of safety. I will post the name and the website where the product can be found. Some of my recommendations are:
- RED Hi-Fi Sub Snowboard Helmet: http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/2009-RED-Hi-Fi-Sub-46851.asp
- RED Hi-Fi Snowboard Helmet (I own this in white): http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/2009-Burton-Hi-Fi-46801.asp
- Burton AK 2L Stagger Jacket: http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/2009-Burton-AK-2L-Stagger-Jacket-40702.asp
- Burton System Jacket: http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/Burton-System-Jacket-41781.asp
- 686 Smarty Woodland Jacket: http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/2009-686-Smarty-Woodland-45050.asp
- Burton AK 2L Stagger Pants: http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/2009-Burton-AK-2L-Stagger-49464.asp
- Burton Cargo Pants: http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/2009-Burton-Cargo-Pant-40846.asp
Gloves- You want to buy a glove that is very warm. Also you usually want a glove which has some storage space so you can put some of your essentials in it such as chapstick. Better warm then cold!
- Grenade W.M.D. Mitts: http://www.extremegear.com/snowboar...owDetail/sku/GGL0915/Grenade_W_M_D__Mitts.htm
- Burton Liftline GlovesL http://www.extremegear.com/snowboar...wDetail/sku/207410/Burton_Liftline_Gloves.htm
- Burton CO2 EST Snowboard Binding: http://www.extremegear.com/snowboar...u/204399/Burton_CO2_EST_Snowboard_Binding.htm
- Burton Triad EST Snowboard Bindings: http://www.extremegear.com/snowboar...04402/Burton_Triad_EST_Snowboard_Bindings.htm
- Rome Targa Snowboard Bindings: http://www.extremegear.com/snowboar...sku/9BN3002/Rome_Targa_Snowboard_Bindings.htm
- Burton T6 Snowboard: http://www.extremegear.com/snowboard/index.cfm/fa/products.showDetail/sku/T6/Burton_T6_Snowboard.htm
- Burton Jeremy Snowboard: http://www.extremegear.com/snowboar...l/sku/JEREMYJONES/Burton_Jeremy_Snowboard.htm
- Burton Twin Snowboard: http://www.extremegear.com/snowboar...showDetail/sku/TWIN/Burton_Twin_Snowboard.htm
Snowboarding Basics: This section will show you the basics of snowboarding.
Step 1- You want to establish your lead foot. To make it easier, usually, if you are right handed you will lead with you left foot and if you are left handed you will lead with your right foot. You want to make sure you ride however you feel most comfortable.
Step 2- Then you should screw your bindings in accordingly to however you feel most comfortable, and however you feel you will be able to manage the best.
Step 3- The first tactic you should use to begin is something called the falling leaf. It is a technique which teaches your how to use the edges of your board and you can preform this on your heel and toeside. To master the falling leaf you will begin on your heelside. Start off with you weight leaned back in a nice athletic position. Now you want to begin to lean your weight to the side you want to turn. So begin to lean your weight on your right foot for example. Once you begin to turn right, slightly tilt your board and begin to place the weight on your left foot and change directions. Keep repeating this till you feel you have mastered it, then attempt to do the same toeside.
Step 4- Once you have mastered this simple yet essential topic you are ready to practice more. You want to bend your knees and make sure you keep your back straight. For any of you that play sports, you will want to be in a good athletic position. Your board will follow your body so want to make sure you move how you expect the board to move.
Step 5- Balance is essential so you must make sure you keep your balance at all times. You should use your arms and shoulders as a tool to help yourself balance.
Adjoining Your Turns: This is the section will you will learn how to adjoin heelside to toeside.
Step 1- You will want to turn your body and your head to the area which you want to travel to. Remember to stay in that good athletic position. When you feel comfortable begin to lean you weight to the area which you want to go, and turn the edge of your board accordingly.
Step 2- To fall into your first turn your are going to want to point the board in the direction you would like to travel as mentioned above. As your board begins to point downhill you will need to shift your back foot so you can go back onto your toeside. So you will slide you back foot and proceed to move your board back so it is sideways.
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Step 3- Now you will have to do the same but toeside. Now you are going to want to shift you weigth from your toeside back to your heelside so you can begin your turn. Once you have done this your board should be pointed downhill. Now you will need to shift the weight of your back foot to get you back on your heelside. Once you have done this you will have completed a full cycle of turning from heelside to toeside.
Tricks: Before you attempt any tricks make sure you have mastered the above steps. Tricks are a whole other topic which require much skill.
