Snowboarding Basics For First Timers

Snowboarding is an exciting sport, but it takes a good deal of practice

. It also takes balance, and timing, and a certain amount of bravado. It is easy to hurt yourself if you are just learning, so take a little time to read these hints. Then your first trip to the ski slopes won't be your last!

First, check a weather report. The best weather for first-timers is something close to a blizzard. This will give you smaller class sizes, and something soft to land on, (i.e. LOTS of snow). You will fall down a lot as you learn, so you definitely want a soft landing.

Don't go too early in the season. The snow will not be thick enough to provide enough cushion. Don't go too late in the season, or the snow will be mostly ice just below the surface, and ice is no fun for falling on.

Don't rely on friends, significant others, or spouses to teach you. You will end up being frustrated by the fact that while they may be very proficient themselves, they have no idea how to teach.

Also, this is not a skill you can 'pick up'. You will have to be taught, so don't go out on the slopes and just 'give it a whirl'. You will probably end up hurting yourself and others too. That is one of the hardest things to learn: sharing the snow means you will have to learn how to avoid other skiers and snowboarders.

The instructors that work at the ski resorts are your best option. They will have familiarity with the terrain and training on how to get you to learn. Don't be discouraged if you sign up for a class and find your fellow students are only six years old. If that is too humiliating for you, try a private lesson, which is not too much more expensive. Plus you get the instructor's entire attention, and they can watch every time you make a mistake and offer suggestions.

If you put yourself in the hands of an instructor, remember to listen and disregard any preconceived notions you have of the sport or how well you will do at it. The instructors have taught a lot of people this skill, so what they're telling you deserves your attention. Try to put everything they say into practice.

Remember that if you do follow all the instructors suggestions and you're still not 'getting it', you can always ask the resort for a refund or do-over. It is in their best interest that you succeed (and come back again and spend more money). They may not automatically accommodate you, but it never hurts to ask.

The thrill of snowboarding attracts all kinds of people, particularly after the Winter Olympics. Start your adventure off with a little knowledge and a little prudence, and then go have a wonderful time!

by: Eddie Lamb

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