Not only does snowboarding look like a lot of fun, there are few sports out there that are this exhilarating. Whether you already ski and are looking to take it to the next level, or you are completely new, there are a few things that you need to know ahead of time. As an aside, one of the most important things to cover before we move into tips about technique is that learning to balance with your board is the most important thing you can do. Many skateboarders feel that they’ll be able to do this without any problems, but the center of gravity is entirely different on a board and it’s really nothing like skateboarding at all.
In order to find your balance on your board, you’re going to need to make sure that it fits you correctly. Snowboards come in many different shapes and sizes and although you may be drawn to one that has flashier graphics, it is important to focus on buying one that will actually fit you. We highly recommend visiting a ski shop for a personal fitting since this can help remove a lot of confusion and you’ll end up with a board that is perfect for your height and weight.
Kids that will be starting in snowboarding really need to have the appropriate size board and even though they’ll be growing, it is just safer to get them the one they need right now, instead of trying to make them “grow” into one later on. They’ll have better luck and they’ll be a lot safer as well.
Next, you’ll need to get a good set of bindings that will work for you, not against you, and your board. Again, a ski shop can help you get fitted properly with the right kind of bindings. We highly recommend breakaway bindings when you are first starting out to reduce the risk of broken limbs. You’ll be literally attached to that board and it’s just a lot safer to roll away from the board when you fall.
Once you get set up with the right equipment, it’s time to learn some basics. If you can learn from a professional – that’s great. It will make it a lot easier to progress quickly and you’ll be getting tips you can really use. If you don’t have one in your area, we recommend getting a few DVDs at first and watching them a few times before you go out. Remember, you’ll be using your front leg to steer the board, not your back leg. This does affect your balance, like we mentioned above and you’ll need to find that center in order to stay upright and moving forward.
Don’t rush for the halfpipe when you first start out, unless the idea of a trip to the hospital sounds fun. Go for easy hills and build up your skills before you take it to the next level. Learning your balance is really the key and once you’ve got that down, you’ll be able to add in new techniques.
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Originally posted 2008-11-05 05:29:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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