Whats the best way to break in snowboard boots?
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Not all liners are heat moldable, but if your are then put them in the dryer for about 10 min. Not all liners are dryer safe either so be sure you check on this beforehand. You can also buy inserts for your feet at any place that sells boots, they are usually around $30.
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You have to completely strip the polish, wash the outside of the boot with saddle soap with a soft bristle brush, Then you spray in inside of the boot with Lysol, Put in a Odor eater foot pad, Finally when you are NOT wearing them you put a cedar shoe tree. That will help with the odor, and absorb the moisture of wearing them.
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# 1) Start with your back foot on the tail and your front foot right under the bolts. Your front foot should be slanted just a little.\n# 2) Bend your knees and pop your board.\n# 3) Flick your front foot off the tip of the nose making it flip.\n# 4) Suck up your legs for the catch. Try and keep your feet over the bolts.\n# 5) Land and absorb the shock and roll away.
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i soak them in warm water, then put plastic grocery bags on my sock feet. then wear the boots till they are dry,this form fits them to your feet..then treat them whatever you choose,oil,paste.waterproofer ect.
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My first few rides (season) were great, but I fell alot. I never rode one of those bud boards. Snowboard bindings are important. The bindings should clamp your feet/boots onto the board, like pedals on a bike. There's always time to snowboard. Use your front foot to steer. Wear gloves and a helmet.
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1.   Use your glove often. Playing catch is the best way to break in a new baseball glove.  \n  \n2.   Rub the pocket linings of the glove with linseed oil, saddle soap or shaving cream.  \n  \n3.   Let the glove dry on its own if it gets wet - placing it near a heat source or using a hair dryer will cause the leather to crack.  \n  \n4.   Place a baseball in the glove's pocket when the glove is not in use, and wrap a rubber band tightly around the glove; this will gradually give it a catching shape.
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Definately try and get boots that fit right. Boots are the most important part of the whole equation. Try on as many pair as possible and don't be afraid to spend a little more than you have budgeted if you need to. One of the rules I try and follow is this; If the boots fit perfectly in the store...THEY ARE TOO BIG! Your boots should fit tight when they are new. For most people a half size down is about right. I usually get 100+ days on the hill and I always get my boots a size too small. There is nothing worse than boots that stretch and are too big. Not only will you loose response but you are more likely to get blisters if your feet are moving in your boots. Sure, they'll hurt for the first day or two but once they break-in they'll be perfect. I also recommend wearing your boots at home for at least a few hours for a couple of days before you use them. This will help them stretch and mold to your foot in a situation where the pain won't bother you much.\n\nAlso, being 6'3" you probably have bigger feet. The width of your board is just as important (if not more) than the length. Be sure to get a board wide enough so your toes and heels are just above their edges. A board that is too narrow will cause all sorts of problems when you are carving.
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strength shoes.\n\nhttp://www.strength-shoes.com/\n\nPlay with ankle weights.
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i just started snowboarding this year, but i started learning to jump yesterday.  its pretty easy to just go off little ones the most important thing is DONT TURN IN THE AIR and try to land on your edge no matter what you will fall.  pick up some speed and ride over the jump and land with your nose facing right down the hill... once you have landed are out a few feet you can carve/edge/ stop... just make sure that none is following right behind you.  trust youself... and just go for it.  i dunno for me it was just kinda natural... just do waht feels right but DONT TURN IN TEH AIR i cant stress that enough.  and make sure your board is well waxed.  i hope this helps you.
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Pinto beans.  Get a bucket of beans and thrust your hand into it toughing your fingers.  Make a bean bag and slam your hand palm side up into it then palm side down.  Then using your fist punch down into the bag.  Work on these moves day after day and you should have no trouble breaking boards with your fingers, palm or fist.
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Go used for the bindings and deck, spring for some new boots. You want a board that is both height and weight appropriate. The typical way of finding out the right size is somewhere between the chin and nose of your kid while the board is stood up. Boards are measured in cm fyi) \nIf your kid is too light for the board, there will be no way he can control it no matter how good he is. Likewise if he gets into the park and he's too heavy for it, it will break. \nWhen you go to buy a board, bend it. Put the nose against the floor, hold the tail in one hand, and push on the middle with the other. Don't be afraid to push hard. Try to think about the pressure your applying and your sons weight.\nFor bindings let him have strap-ins, they take a little longer but I believe they are safer and give you a better hold on your board. If you are getting them used go for Burtons, they are hands down the safest and most reliable, espically when you don't know where they've been.\nBoots should fit tighter than normal kids shoes, avoid the 'room for growth' because that will make his foot slip around inside and make control more difficult. \nI bought my board for a grand total of around $300 and that was with a name brand helmet, and name brand everything else. \nI got mine aftermarket, which for you would be the end of this season when the sellers want to get rid of their stock. if your son can wait, try to get to the end of season sales and pick him out something nice. In the meanwhile you can lease a board for the entire season from a ski/snowboard shop for around $100-$200 or rent daily from your mountain. \nI hope these tips and advice help you out.\nTell your son to have fun!
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I would suggest a Riedell boot.  You can purchase one with blades for around $150.  Be sure to get the boots fitted properly from a reputable individual (check with local rinks in area).  \n\nHave the blades sharpened prior to skating and should be sharpened about every 3 months or so.  If the skater is on the ice more than 4 days a week, blades will probably need to be sharpened about every 2 months.  Blades should be wiped down with a cotton cloth after every time you skate.  A old dishtowel works great!\n\nDon't go into more expensive boots/blades (SP Teri, Harlick, etc.,) until skater is at least landing an axel and starting with double jumps.\n\nTX Skating Coach
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1- know hopw to work the snowboard 2- take lessons  3- be safe and have a good time
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Dude if your a regular sk8r, take your right hand, grab the middle of the board, quickly take your left foot off the board, place it on the ground, keep your right foot on the board and don't let it go with your hand, pivot a 180 on your left foot, push off the left foot and land fakie.If your goofy, sorry, just do the opposite of what I said. Aloha!
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Really easy? Well none of the people I usually go snowboarding with have ever broken a leg so... You will not detach from your snowboard when you fall (unlike skiing), so there is a potential for injury that way, but you can break your leg skiing also.
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You need something that's not as flexible as a shoe. Something hard and flat and use a lot of force.
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If you have never snowboarded before, just take a regular first -timer group lesson. You should learn the basic stance, how to turn on your tow and heel edge, how to side-slip on both edges, how to 'falling leaf' and you may, depending on how you get on, get into basic linked turns although that would probably be in your second lesson.\n\nIf you're looking for a lesson which focuses specifally on your strengths and works on your weaknesses, consider private instruction.