I want to take up snowboarding, but..?
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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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it depends. if your legs aren't strong enough then it will be really hard and you wont be able to ski as well. if your legs are strong enough and your just doing powder then you should do whats comfterable same with if you have a soft ski. if you have a stiff ski then you probally want to do it. also if you race you would want to do it . good luck!
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That's right.  If you have big feet, which I think a size 13 qualifies, then you would want to buy a wide snowboard.  A wide snowboard, is exactly what its name implies:  a snowboard that is wider on the sides than normal.  Why you want a wide snowboard, is because if you have big feet, your feet will be sticking out the sides of a normal snowboard.  If you go toeside, your feet will dig into the snow, and you'll probably eat frost.  A wider snowboard will have more room for your feet.  I find that they are more stable, though I find it easier to carve with a regular snowboard.  Since you're a beginner though, you wouldn't notice much of a difference, since you'll probably be doing a lot of heelside braking first.\n\nShort answer:  yes, a wide snowboard would be good for you.
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I skied for three years and currently I'm snowboarding for the seventh time. After two years on skies I got fed up with it, al these little children passed me and they were much better. So I started a snowboarding course. It is harder to learn, although in my opinion, but I've had a lot of fun with it and still do. Indeed especially powder riding, and all these little tricks.
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how are you supposed to swim on the moon? what about snowboard? i think it is pretty hard to do sports without much gravity.
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With a skateboard! :P\n\nActually, you'll need lots of practise and a good sense of balance. If you ahve any friends with a skateboard, you shoudl ask if you can borrow it, and get some help. It'll take awhile to get the hang of it. You'll fall and get mad, so be careful, but if you stick with it you'll be fine.\n\n\nAnyways, to start you have your one foot on the board (around the middle or so) then use the other leg to pull yourself forward. It's ahrd to explain. Wacth some videos and stuff and you shoudl be able to get the basics of it.
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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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wakeboarding is the closest you'll get to snowboarding, so do that if possible. skateboarding will help too. work on air awareness and grabs on a trampoline. strap in and hop to it. to get sponsored, first get good, then get video footage and photos and take them to local shops and try to get shop sponsored. take it from there.
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If you are starting out learning jumps and rails you will not need a board to go mega fast more one that you can control easily. If you get the choice go for a freestyle board or an all montain board rather than a freeride one, you probably wont get a choice of brand but most snowboard companys arouned today are pretty good so it shouldent be a problem what make the board is so long as its a good size for you length and width wise. If you want to start learning tricks, length wise go for a board that comes slightly below your chin when stood upright against you. As far as learning the tricks just start off on the small rails and jumps and work your way up. Also try to always be positive and not hesitate when hitting a jump/ rail ie don't think of falling just go for it. Addmittedly this is alot easier said than done at times, good luck with the riding.
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u could see if there is a place where u can snow board in a synthetic snow environment like a skate park but they use synthetic snow check on out it doesnt efect the way u snow board its pretty much the same thing as natural snow
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yea dont give up, it may seem hard at first but once you get used to it, its easy. ive been skating since i was 6 and i am pro now and im only 13 good luck
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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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I dont think there is a place to rent wakeboards for a season, you would be better off buying one its probuly cheaper.  Wakeboarding is exactly like snow boarding I dont think you will have a problem doing it.  I am sure you have to go atleast 23 to 25mph your boat has to have enough power to pull you out of the water.  You can always try and see if your boat will do it but I am not sure if it will.  Just remember when coming out of the water keep the board in front of you and keep your knees bent once you are out of the water you will know what to do its easy.  Good Luck \n                                   Wade McKenzie  From:  South Dakota
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ok cool i teach snowboarding at my local mtn. so this will be right up my alley. ok so ur goofy. when ur goin down the hill ur right foots first. u want ur weight their. dont get it on the left foot. ok so when u have ur board sideways across the hill press down with ur right toes and ur left heel let it carry u around into a turn and then as ur goin across the hill press down on ur right heel and left toes ull make an s in the snow. rember to keep ur weight on that right knee and dont lean toward ur toes or heels stay upright hope it helps
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depends on your size, hieght, weight and riding style. go to the local boardshop they'll be able to set you up for a small fee.
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Surfing seems really cool. Is it a lot like snowboarding, if you know? I heard that it's really hard because when you push against the water you just fall, so you have to have wicked balance.\n\nI just like surfing & sports in general. Been wanting to try it for a while.
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Take Lessons.\n\nThe first day will be rough - you will fall A LOT. \n\nGo snowboarding again about 1 week later - your body won't hurt anymore, and you'll remember the stuff you learned the week before, and practice the stuff you were too sore to solidify the week prior.