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Where is it good to learn snowboard?

I want to learn how to snowboard...? Where could I get boots/board and how hard is it to learn?

  • I need a pretty cheap snowboard/boots/binding etc. and I don't know where to get one. I already ski really well so would that help with learning how? Also how hard is snowboarding ...show more

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    whether you are a novice, intermediate, or an expert NEVER ever go cheap on snowboard equipment, especially boots and bindings. You get what you pay for (except with Burton...you always over-pay even if it's on sale). I don't recommend renting unless you want to try it out and aren't sure if you like it because the equipment they give you is not custom geared towards your personal needs...(i.e. boot fit, binding settings, type, etc.). Next, you can be great at skiing but it's a completely different ball game with snowboarding...anybody can pick up skiing within a few days because skiing follows our natural motion of moving forward and shifting weight from side to side while snowboarding requires shifting weight front to back all while we're standing on a board going sideways. No matter what you do, TAKE LESSONS! by attempting to learn from a friend will only frustrate yourself, and your friend because not everyone can teach how to snowboard properly and in lamens terms and sometimes you'll just end up like other rookies and sit in the middle of the slope half the day while a lot of disrespectful people will spray you with snow as retribution. A snowboard instructor will walk you through the basics and after your lesson is through it is up to you to apply those basics until you can do them without second guessing yourself and without even thinking about it. Furthermore, how hard it is to learn is not really the issue, it's how resilient you are, and how much you let the fear of falling get to you. you are going to fall, you are going to have a sore rear end/knees, wrists, etc. Bottom line is if you can keep doing what you've learned in spite of that. Also, personally, I thought the hardest thing to learn was getting off the lift perfectly each time AND still avoiding the noobs that fall right in front of you or next to you. Lastly, don't go to zumiez, they have low quality gear that isn't worth the pricing, and/or their selection will be limited. Don't get it online neither because you'll have no clue what to look for, go to a STORE, look for a technician that actually knows what he/she is talking about (any tech that asks you how tall you are in reference to a board is an indicator to ask for someone else because all boards are based on your WEIGHT). A good tech will ask you what kind of riding you want to do, will actually fit you with your boots and bindings first, and the board last...and for a good priced package deal you'll get a bargain for about 300-$400. anything less and you're just wasting money on garbage. Also, don't make the rookie mistake of buying Burton...only noobs and people who don't know better buy burton thinking they're best...they're actually one of the cheapest quality and lease reliable.

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go to sierrasnowboard.com (they have a sale going on) to buy your equipment. And to learn just go to your local or favorite resort and take lessons...or watch youtube. Don't worry, it's pretty easy to learn once you get the hang of it.

J0$#

you may want to rent your gear the very first time you go as for learning, take a look at these videos in the first post they will help you A LOT http://www.snowboardingforum.com/tips-tricks-instructors/4480-snowboard-lessons-video.html

dcsnbd

rent for ur first time and then find out if u like it

ed

1. go rent all of it because you are going to fall A LOT yoru first day and be very sore the next couple of days. you dont want to spend all that money if you dont like it right? 2. people i talk to that ski say that they cant believe how hard it is to snowboard. so i mean, you never know, i have friend that skateboard that cant snowboard. 3. good luck. dont break anything, stay low and when turning stay on your toes, or your heels. remember toes, heels. BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...

2jz-gte

Your best bet would be to go to a local shop and rent gear there, because they usually have pretty crappy boards if you rent at the mountain. The first day of riding is a little frustrating, but it's worth it, snowboarding is great. Just keep practicing and enjoy it.

clayphoopn326

www.ebay.com www.craigslist.org www.skistop.com www.zumiez.com

mr.fever3

Ive been out with 6 different skiers, one a 25 year ski instructor and a girlfriend that was skiing when she was 6, and they never left the bunny slopes. Skiers tend to want to shift there weight from there hips when snowboarding is all about leaning forward and backward with your feet. One of the biggest mistakes i see anyone learning is leaning on there back foot and locking there front knee, this will make turning the board completely impossible and frustrate you into going back to skis. I REALLY recommend getting a lesson. Any good instructor will be able to tell you how the bi-lateral flex of the board will help in turning, how the toe-heel method works, and how bending your knees with your hands on your thy will help tell you if your starting to bend your waist to far to the front foot or the back foot. Speed also plays a role in how well you can chain your turns, many people find they can only turn on one edge because they slow down to much to make there transitions where as skiers that are snowplowing can turn much slower. Where your learning makes a big difference too. Try to find a hill that is evenly sloped and wide with good snow conditions, slopes that push to the right or left can cause you to get stuck on the sides. If your relay determined to learn i do recommend you get your gear asap. Size, condition, and type of board will make a huge difference on handling and most resort rental equipment will be the most abused cheep crap they can maintain. If you do have to rent go to a local snowboard shop, the ones i go to all rent boots and boards that are better quality at better daily rates then the mountain. Do some research at your local stores or online and you can pick up some good used gear on ebay, I bought a $500 board from a guy that only used it once for $125. Keep in mind the type of snow your going to be on most of the time. I live on the east coast with wet heavy snow and ice at night so i use a heaver ridged setup, but it isn't as good for the lighter looser packed conditions out west.

dcdan4257

Its not mega hard... but you have to put effort in and keep trying till you get it. If its your first time, I would suggest renting, its cheap and if you don't like it, you haven't got 500 bucks of equipment sitting around in your house.

Wooooo

Go to Zumiez store get boots/bindings/board all for like 250$

JoeyL

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