snowboarding

[JustJon]

I went snowboarding for thew first time yesterday and had a lot of fun, even if I'm so fucking sore. Anyone else out there snowboard or have any advice for a neophyte like myself?

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[Pootertoot]

I've never been snowboarding, but I like to consider myself Super Tricky.

Did you try holding back the control stick while pressing B?

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[Burntrail]

I snowboard all the time... the only advice I have is keep you knees bent and have fun!

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[TheGameHHH]

I have gone snowboarding a few dozen times in my life, it kicks ass even though I suck at it.

IT'S TIME TO PLAY THE GAME-AHHH!

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[CrazyClare]

i went for the first time in january and it fucken rocked. I love it and i want to go again but the gears so damn expensive :(

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[JustJon]

yeah, I was using cheap ass rental gear. If I ever got serious about it, I'd look into buying equipment that I can't afford.

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[DIE]

Keep your knees bent. Dont go to the bunny hill your liable to get run over by the newby. Go to a green trail to practice.

Sit! Heel!! Down! HELP!!!

[FUNKMAN]

No snowboarding Jon, no skating no skiing...

Looks like alot of fun and a good way to build up the legs...

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[Gwen]

Jon: I've been snowboarding for like 7 yrs now and I still suck, but I f'n love it. My suggestions are keeping your knees bent like burntrail said, oh and try an epsom salt bath to get rid of the soreness. I also recommend "step in bindings" as opposed to the kind you strap into everytime.

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[Freebird]

JustJon, welcome to the wonderful world of pain!! Just kidding, snowboarding is just too much fun. As for advice, I recommend:
(a) You take lessons, every time you go, especially if the places you visit offer good ones
(b)Learn to fall right. It sounds silly, but fall backward, and when you do, try to keep your chin tucked to your chest. You don't want your head smacking the ice or hard-packed snow.
(c)try to arrange your boarding in at least 2-3 trips. It's hard for someone to start and get some skill when you go up one day every couple of weeks, months or the season.
AND:
(d)friends (and tequila) are good at the end of the day to share stories and dull away some of the pain =)



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[Jennitalia]

i'd love to try it one day, even though i know i'll be so sore from it afterwards. maybe jon will take me (hint hint)

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