where is the best place for snowboarding???
602845
Any slope that's safe from avalanche.
110551
There's a "best" place?
784707
It would be easier to help you if I knew where in Michigan you are but I'll show you some places but here are all the resorts: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-ski-525421-michigan_ski_resorts-i\nThe have links to the individual sites as well. I want to make you aware that it's kind of foolish to get a snowboard if you aren't going to learn how to ride it, Maybe, instead of getting a board, rent a board for the season and ask for a season pass instead. A lot of resorts have buses up there, and I'm sure your dad would let you ride the bus. If your heart is set on getting that board, ask for your mom's help with transportation if you pay for the pass or something like that. I learned on a rented board and I'm incredibly glad that I did because I tore it up pretty bad just from learning and if it had been mine, I would have had to get a new one the next year anyway. Try out snowboarding before you buy a board because you might hate it, though I doubt it. Or maybe, get a used board boot and bindings and ask for a season pass somewhere too. There are resorts all over Michigan and I'm sure you'll find one and you need to work out a deal with your dad involving transportation if you want to go.
367570
There's some skate park off lake shore drive that i've always wanted to go to. really you can go anywhere and you'll find a good skate spot. just make sure you don't get caught.
463835
try snow boarding.. it is one of a kind...yeah!
8912
Its generally accepted that Kirkwood has the best snow due to high base elevation 7800' as well as ideal location on Carson Pass (one of the snowiest in the Sierra).  That is not to say that Kirkwood is the best ski resort - that is probably debateable between it, squaw, alpine and heavenly.  Sort of depends on what you like.
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i love chevelle!!!!!  i got their "Send the Pain Below" music video on my myspace profile.  and their albums!  i love that music video cuz its aaaaall about snowboarding.  and i also love snowboarding.  chevelle + snowboarding = awesome.
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burton.com\n\nDragonALLIANCE.COM-Dragon Snowboard Goggles\n\n\nSmith Triad Snowboarding Goggles \n\nSpy Blizzard Snowboarding Goggles\n\nZeal Detonator & Rapt Snowboarding Goggles\n\ngo to www.about.com(type in best snow boarding goggles)should give u a good idea......
539385
This past winter I was at the U.S. Open for Snowboarding Championship at Stratton Mountain in Vermont and he ended up being there sponsering Burton.  I got to slapp high-five with him after his victory run down the gigantic superpipe...so that was pretty awesome....I then got his autograph on a picture of him later that day which was even cooler....I also met other stars like Kelly Clark, Danny Kass, Gretchen Blieler and a few others.....The whole experience was amazing...but thats as close as I have gotten to Shaun White...
700476
That all depends on what you mean by "best".  If you want a resort with a nice village, lots of shops and great restaurants, then it's probably Mt. Tremblant.  If you're looking for a no-nonsense place with great terrain and a good deal, then it's definitely Jay Peak in Vermont.  Last time I was there (which was a while ago), they took Canadian dollars on par with US, making it a great deal if you're coming from Canada.  It's a fun mountain with pretty much no 'out of bounds' and great glades--they'll let you board the entire mountain.  Also has one of those big aerial trams that goes bottom to top.
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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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at a embasi snowboard store
147423
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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I was going to say Honolulu, since I'm totally biased.  But based on your other requirements, maybe check out Hilo on the Big Island.  I think the population is about what you're looking for, they have a UH campus there, there would even be some snowboarding on Mauna Kea - it's high enough to get snow up there.  Of course, on an island, there's plenty of water.  Outdoor activities just can't be beat in HI, but I have heard the beaches are better on the Kona side of the Big Island than in Hilo.  I'm sure there snorkeling, boating, windsurfing, etc., though.\n\nThis probably wasn't what you were looking for.  You probably wanted suggestions more like Boulder, CO or something, but I thought I'd offer it up for consideration, anyway.
823796
Well, online is always good since I have no idea where Humboldt County is. E-bay and craigslist have good deals on used and new snowboards but first go to frostyrider.com and use their sizing calculator if you don't already know you size. You can go to citysearch.com and search snowboard shops and you'll probably find one in your area, or at least close. If you want to buy a new one. buy directly from the manufacturer.
775986
Ride a lot, compete and win, get in with some photographers and get published...there are lots of ways but those are the most straight forward. Where do you ride? The best way to get better and get noticed is to ride at a bigger mountain that has a large base of high-talent riders. And it isn't necessarily what you know but who you know. If you get in with the right people and make a name for yourself then you'll be one step closer.\n\nMy advice, just ride and have fun. Don't worry about being pro or getting sponsored. That isn't what snowboarding is all about.
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ummm.... is where a good hangout spot?