Interesting in snowboarding?
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Everyone seems to think of the obvious with the helmets. That protects you if you happen to fall and smack your head. But you WILL fall, and WILL fall on your wrists and knees. Don't forget to protect them too. Get knee pads and wrist guards!!!!!!People may laugh(they might not too) But you will be the one smiling when you can get right back up after a gnarly bail and keep right on down the slope. I can't stress this one enough. I HIGHLY recommend a pair of Burton impact gloves with the wrist guards built right in. If you have gloves already, maybe some Pro-Tec ones that fit under your gloves. Same with the knee pads. Pro-tec ones can be had for $20-35 a set for knee pads and wrist guards. I bought the Burton Impact gloves for just under $100 and the knee gaskets (hard to find-might have stopped making them, but was lucky to find a new pair on ebay) for about the same. Got both sets of Pro-tec too. And in case anyone is wondering, YES, the more expensive burton ones ARE justified. Sounds expensive, but MUCH cheaper than a broken wrist or a blown out knee. I know, broke my wrist my 2nd time out. Water on my knee the 4th time. Which someone was kind enough to give me this info before I learned the hard way. \nMost places will require a leash too. \nBoots that fit are very important. Your heel should NOT lift up in them. I tried 20 different pairs before I found a pair that fit me right. \nGoggles, it's amazing how fast your eyes will tear up.\nBullet tools are nice too (compact screwdriver). Good insurance to check your binding plate and strap screws every couple of runs. I know I didn't have fun going down a mountain in colorado with only one binding b/c I didn't have one and neglected to check them. Another one learned the hard way.
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The first suggestion has to be if you cannot snowboard yet then give it a try!  You might like it, and it solves the problem of having nothing else to do when everyone else is out on their boards. Even if you are unable to snowboard then there will be some snowy sport you could have a go at.\n\nAnyway, back to the question.  I went to Are in Sweden a couple of years ago which is quite a nice little place with a reasonble amount of things to do in town if you're not boarding/skiing.  There's dog sledding, skidooing, ice driving (take your licence) and a fair few shops and nice cafes etc. to keep you occupied.  If  Sweden won't suit then try and find a resort near e.g. Salzburg in Austria.  In general France is a bad choice if you are not going to be out on the slopes as many of the resorts are purpose built and have nothing else for you to do!
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too many to name.    Speedskating, downhill, snowboard, swimming, diving
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my favorite events are ice skating and snow bording. ice skating because they're really creative and its neat to watch, and snow boarding cuz thats the best event and and they do some outragous tricks
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I Ski and Snowboard.\n\nwhich is more difficult:\n\nsnowboarding. definately.\n\nIt is harder to learn, and harder to master, the balance associated with it is so unlike what so many people are used to.  But - i find it a lot more fun than skiing a lot of the time.\n\nIf i was you, i'd start with skiing (if you've never done either before)  Because getting used to the slopes and over your fear of falling is imperitive.\n\ngood luck
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I started as a skier but then tried snowboarding. And now have fell inlove with the sport. I feel that skiing is easier to learn on some basis. Snowboarding is harder and takes pactice as does any sport. But i feel that you get more that a thrill from snowboarding then you do when skiing. But all in all its the person you ask and what they prefer.
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I do- I use Ride boots and bindings, and my trusty Peter Line board.  I board in Utah, so powder is the only way to go.  (It is the "Greatest Snow On Earth" after all...).  And, to the previous poster, spring boarding is some of the best boarding there is- sun, no crowds or lines, inexpensive lift tickets, and I actually enjoy the slush, believe it or not...
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How To Snowboard\n\nYou’re standing at the edge of the slope.  You look down at the endless road of snow and a sense of concern overwhelms you.  Freezing and fearful, you wish you had taken a lesson.  It is essential to learn the basics of snowboarding, before attempting to master the sport.\nFirst, you must decide of the time of day.  An early start is recommended since it gets very crowded.  Most lifts open at nine o’clock.  Also, consider the weather condition.  Check weather forecasts before arrival.  Wear many removable layers of clothing, and always be sure the outermost layer is 100% waterproof.  Also, always wear goggles.  Visibility and eye protection is very important.\nSecond, before hopping on the lift, you should become familiar with the parts of the snowboard.  Always wear the right size boots, and make sure they support on your ankles.  Wearing boots that are too tight can leave you with sore ankles or chin splints.  After choosing the perfect boot, consider your choice of binding.  The bindings are what clip your boots to the board.  There are two different types of bindings.  The clipping binding has a calf support in the back, and has two clips that snap around your boot.  This type of binding is the safest.  The other type of binding, the step-in, is made to just step directly on the board.  This one has no safely clip or back support.  It is less of a hassle, but most people do not feel as safe in them.  I suggest the clipping binding, because I feel the extra support on my calves gives me more control.  Once you have decided on the binding, choose your board.  Snowboards are made customized.  They vary in length and \n\nweight depending on the size and height of the rider.  The snowboard is measured in inches.  Children ride between a 38”-43”.  Women usually ride between 45”-53.  For men, the sizes can run from 55”-65”.  \nAfter choosing all the proper equipment, it is now time to approach the lift.  The lift assistant will line you into the path of the chair.  Lean back as you feel the chair picking you up.  Grasp the handlebars of the chair as it lifts you.  Failure to do this will cause you to fall off and you could get ran over by the chair  (This knowledge comes from a very humiliating personal experience).  The ride on the lift takes about five to ten minutes, but this depends on which run you choose.  As you approach the end of the lift, it is advised to signal the assistant to slow the lift down.  Most beginners find the lift runs too fast to exit safely.  Sit on the edge of the chair and ski off to the start of the run.\nOkay, now that you’re safely off the lift, and strapped in, let’s go!  The key is to stay parallel with the hill.  Keep you knees soft and slightly bent.  This will enable you to turn.  Since the hill can be very steep, it is important to have control to slow down and also came to a complete stop.  To do either, take your back foot and pull it forward while digging into the snow.  This will bring you perpendicular with the hill.  Slowing down takes a lot of practice.  Do keep in mind; however, that you will definitely takes a few plunges.  Try not to get discouraged and remember that it is very normal to spend most of the time on your behind than actually skiing.  This brings us to the next step.\nSafety is the most important factor in snowboarding.  Snowboarding can be a very fast and dangerous sport, so knowing snowboard safety is vital.  Basically, the faster you ride, the harder you fall.  It is depending on how you fall that makes all the difference.  If you find yourself loosing control and fall, do not ever catch yourself with your wrists.  It is a natural reaction to catch a fall by bracing yourself with your wrists, but this can cause a lot of damage.  It can possibly lead to sprained or broken wrists.  Furthermore, if you land on your wrists, your elbows are likely to lockout, leaving you with dislocated elbows.  To avoid these painful outcomes, always
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SNOWBOARDING!!!!!\n\nskiing is fricken gay\n\n\nif you fall all your skis pop off and you drop ur poles and then you have to climb halfway up and down the hill to get your stuff, and you have to try getting your feet in on a 60 degree slope withch is pretty hard\n \n\n\nif u fall on snowboard you just roll over and stand up\n\n\ni used to ski but now i snowboard\n\n\nthis winter i crashed off a huge jump and broke my hip and femur if i had been on skis i prolly would have broken my neck too. \n\n\nso snowboarding is better
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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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i also started skiing and switched to snowboarding after like 5 years of ski exp.  I got on the mountain day 1 with my snowboard, went to a green trail, did 2 or 3 runs before I was bombnig down blues and soon single diamonds. I kid you not, it was extremely easy for me to pick up having a ski backround.  Just read up online on how to turn on a snowboard and remember it when ur on the hill.  if you google 'how to turn snowboard' you will find pages.  A snowboard is basically a big ski.  if you have the curve skis then you know how easy it is to turn: you put some weight on your right ski at the big toe and take the weight off the left to turn to the left, more pressure and lean = sharper turn.  as you let off the pressure your skis fall back to straight down the mountain.  just remember the principles of where you place weight to turn and apply it to a snowboard - heel edge to toe edge.  Just be careful to not prematurely shift the weight to one edge while that edge is still downhill.  i.e. you turn to the left on your heel, and then while still facing diagonally on the slope you shift to the toe edge.  You have to let the board return to its natural downhill direction before doing this or you will just catch the edge and fall on your face.  just work it all out in your mind with what you know from skiing like I did and you'll be fine!
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Definitely Soccer for Men and I think probably volleyball or snowboarding for women.  Rock on!
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Yeah, First off skiing looks a lot cooler in many ways. One way is that when you go off jumps you can make your tricks look a lot cooler because there are at least double as many skiing tricks then as snowboarding. Another reason is that you can ski moguls on skiis.
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yea, but its also cool to like grab your board in like in the middle in the front and in the middle in the back and hop and bring the board with you, that can work great and you can get really good at it too...
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anatomically, girls are more prone to tear their ACL than boys, and the freedom that skiing allows for your knees to move makes it more likely for a girl to tear their ACL if they were to fall. So, I would suggest snowboarding if you are concerned about injuries. As both an avid skier and snowboarding...I would say that snowboarding is more difficult to learn, however, but easier to get good at. Vice versa, skiing is easier to learn but harder to get good at. \n\nI also perfer snowboarding...tons of fun and more laid back than skiing!
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transworld snowboarding
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Snowboarding is a boardsport on snow similar to skiing, but came about as an idea for a combination of surfing and skateboarding. The snowboard was invented by Jake Burton. Snowboarding is an increasingly common winter sport throughout the world where participants strap a composite board to their feet and slide down a snow-covered mountain. A snowboarder's equipment consists of: snowboard, boots, bindings and winter clothing