Hi, I want to learn how to snowboard. I dont really know that much about but it has been something i have always wanted to do and i was think i should probably learn soon if i ever want to (im in grade 10). What are the best brands of snowboards and boots and all that stuff and how would you recommend going about trying this new sport out? thanks, as much advice as possible!
2007-11-04 06:15:19 · 6 answers · asked by CoolCat 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snowboarding
I would either do a season rental for the first year so that you can learn what you like and what you don't.
When you are ready to buy, look for a pre-season or a post-season sale. It is common for snowboarding equiment to be marked down more than 50% when buying previous season gear. Do you have a Sports Authority near you? They have gread deals at their pre-season Sniagrab sale.
I knew that I would like it so I took the plunge and got entry level gear from the start and took lessons. There are many brands that have intermediate models that you can learn on and "grow" into - Ride Control and Ride EX bindings are what I would suggest but K2, Burton, Rossi, etc. all make nice intro boards. I would spend the extra few dollars and stay away from the Morrow and other low end boards.
Look for a board that has a nice flex and pop - and isn't too stiff. You will be able to ride it for years and by the time you are heavier for a bigger board you will be ready for an intermediate model.
Good Luck
2007-11-04 07:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by TahoeT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boarding has a steep but pretty short learning curve, like with every new sport, buy a beater to make sure you can tough it out. try a swap meet or some used sports place. some good brands are burton, ride, but if you want someting cheap but workable go with K2, lib tech, or alias for boards and just try to buy cheap bindings, as long as they hold your feet to the board it really dont matter, unless comfort is a huge issue. also, go with straps instead of the kind that clip onto special boots. Also boot are a comfort thing, buy the ones that feel good.
When your on the slopes a 1 hour lesson to get the basics would be good, but if you wanna skip that, just slide down the hill on your heel edge until you feel comfortable enough to start pointing the nose forward, stick to the least steep runs you can, i would recommend a local park or something with a nice little hill just to get the feel. expect to fall on your *** alot for the first week or 2, but after that you should be getting much better. good luck!
2007-11-04 06:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jim Bean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately take some lessons from a professional instructor. Teaching yourself is generally a recipe for frustration and is also a great way to pick up bad habits. It's not that you can't learn on your own it's just that it's likely that you'll make slower progress along the way, which makes it more frustrating, which makes it less likely that you'll stick with it.
As for equipment, I wouldn't worry about it until you know that you're going to stick with it. Snowboarding equipment (esp. new) is pretty expensive and you don't want to drop $300 for something you're never going to do again.
Instead most mountains offer beginner packages for about $75-$90 which includes equipment rental, lift ticket, and lessons. The lift ticket is ussually limited to the bunny slopes but if you're just learning that's ussually plenty. Once you've gone a few times and you know you'll stick with it then I would consider a seasonal rental or getting a good used setup.
As for clothes...don't spend too much time or money trying to dress like a pro shredder. In fact the less you worry about that stuff, the more fun you're going to have, and the faster you're going to get good which is what really matters.
So that's my advice...take lessons, rent your setup to start, and don't worry about trying to look cool. You're going to have a great time. I didn't learn to ride until college and I really wish I had started sooner. Good luck!
2007-11-04 10:13:09 · answer #3 · answered by Nephroid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Want To Snowboard
2016-12-12 14:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by gay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't really go wrong with Burton, but for a beginner set-up, you'll be better off not spending that much on it. k2, Rome, and Nitro all have good reviews, and aren't as pricey as Burton. For your board, don't spend over $300, boots, $100, and bindings $100. Even better, start with renting, who knows, maybe snowboarding just isn't your thing. Buy a helmet: R.E.D., Giro, etc. Goggles: Anon, Smith, Oakley, etc.
2007-11-04 06:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by R4L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just rent first to see if you like it.
2007-11-04 13:53:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋