Who thinks I should go on the advanced freestyle part when i go snowboarding on 11/25/06?
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JUST DO IT! its feels awesome after you do, then huck a three on a jump once you get used to them
727853
Jersey would be your best bet, and BTW, you're gonna have a BLAST ! ENJOY !...... Goggles, gloves, extra sox, and long underwear ARE A MUST on the slopes, it's minimal survival equipment, use nothing less ! prepare to be sore as Hell, and loving it !
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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.
841799
Do a bit of both. I think it's freestyle that burns more calories coz I always get so exhausted after 20 laps of it compared to breast stroke.
482167
Most skateboards like to surf because most skaters live along the coastline which means their peer group is into surfing. I would think snowboarding would be easier to learn tho.
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Hmmm, I wouldn't recommend it if you were just goofing around with your friends....but since you are in a supervised event, with trained(?) instructors....I think it would be okay.\n\nIf you are still a little nervous about it.....talk with your instructor & see what they say.\n\nGood luck & have fun!
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i'm a snowboarder and yesterday i did a 540 for the 1st time when i was 10. it was soooo cool. but now i can do a 720 and almost a mctwist without killing myself.
613016
I LOVE to waterski, tube, and swim. I've never been snowskiing, but would love to try and I've never been wakeboarding, but it is my goal in life to get to someday.
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If you like tricks and air, then snowboarding is the way to go. I've tried boarding a few times, and enjoy it, but prefer skiing.\n\nThe thing I've observed is when coming down a beautiful powdered filled run off the top of Mammoth, the snowboarders are falling all over the place. Then they are struggling to get up because their hands fall through the deep powerder. I once estimated only 1 out of 10 made it down without eating it.  Meanwhile, all the skiiers seemed to be having a blast, making awesome turns, and just skiing it up. \n\nSo I guess it depends on what you like to do, steep powder or tricks?
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I was a professional ski instructor while in college.  I taught hundreds of people from age 3 to 84.  Some were very athletic and some were, well, not so athletic to put it politely.  That said, there is no set time to learn.  I taught an 8 year old girl who was a gymnist.  She was skiing advanced runs by the end of the day.  I taught a college age guy who could never grasp the basic skills to turn no matter what trick I tried during several different lessons.  It took me 3 years before I could go down anything other than a beginner run.  Two years later, I was good enough to be a ski instructor.  You just never know how quick until you get on the skis.  If you have a good sense of balance and good control of your body and feet, you should pick it up rather quickly.  If not, it could take a little longer.  If you can afford ski lessons, take them - private or semi-private lessons are better because you get more one on one instruction with the instructor.\n\nUsually, it is eaier to learn the baics to ski than snowboarding, but once you learn the basics of snowboarding, people pick it up a lot faster.  \n\nNo matter which one you decide to take up, enjoy!!!
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Skier all the way....but i dont mind skiing with boarders....its fun all around...as long as its a good time...no worries
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http://www.londonskaters.com/main_how_to.htm\n\nThis link has some tutorials for the advanced inline skater
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i started with a package deal.. a brand called axis.. it included the board, boots, and bindings for about 300.. its a great beginner board, i never had any problems with it.. if i were you id look into some kind of package deal like that.. if you go to a snow sports store and ask them about it theyll prolly have something for you...im not really a fan of the whole renting idea.. its usually espensive enough for the lift ticket, i wouldnt wana be spending another 20, 30 bucks a pop for a daily snowboard.. i mean if you wanted to see what snowboarding is like, that might be a good idea but if youre pretty positive your going to stick with it, buying you own is the way to go
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Well, I definitely think it takes a couple days to get the hang of snowboarding.  By "get the hang of" I mean learning to use both your edges and being able to connect turns.  Once you do that, your future in snowboarding has all the potential in the world.  \n\nIf you are really gung ho at learning how to snowboard and really want to stick with it, you should definitely take the class...however, if you are unsure if snowboarding is for you, I wouldn't recommend committing yourself for that period of time.
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transworld snowboarding
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You're never too old to do something you love.  I'm 26 and have been skating for 10 years.  I have quite a few friends in their late 20's and now early 30's who are just as involved in the sport as ever and progressing right along with it.  \n\nI say go for it and have a blast!!!
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I can do both and I think initially snowboarding is more difficult, but once you get the hang of riding it's much easier than skiing (at least for me). If you skateboard or wakeboard or surf then snowboarding will probably be easier for you. If you know how to waterski then try skiing. I like snowboarding better because you only have to worry about one thing - the board! Having 2 poles and 2 skis that can go flying all over the place when you fall is too much trouble for me =) If you are interested in moguls then learn to ski, but if you are interested in being in the park and halfpipe then snowboarding is your best bet.