Learn
Snowboarding
To simplify the learning process, focus on the five key
movements of snowboarding. These five movements you learn when
you start are the same movements you'll use at your highest
performing level. Once you learn and understand these five key
movements, you can refine your timing and intensity through
practice and continually improve.
 Toeside Edging
You are almost always balanced on one of your board's two
edges. Toeside is when you lean toward your toeside edge.
Still standing tall, push your hips toward your toe edge
and bend your knees in the same direction. As you improve,
you can increase the intensity of your lean.- Healside Edging
Rock back on your heels and move your hips over the heel
edge of the board. Straighten your knees slightly - but now
all the way. Push down on your heels and pick up your
toes.
- Steering
When you want to guide your board through turns, you'll use
steering movements with your feet, legs and hips. Even
though your feet are attached to same board, you'll want to
move them in different directions during a turn. Push your
front foot in the direction of the turn and the back foot
away from the turn. Try to avoid a sudden movement with
your back foot.
- Fore and Aft Movements
You can apply weight to either the front or back of your
board using these movements. These moves can help you
adjust your board's speed and which end of the board heads
downhill first. Put your weight on the board's end that you
want to lead you downhill.
- Flexing and Extending Your Legs
Bending and straightening your legs can help you ride more
smoothly and maintain balance because your legs will be
acting as shock absorbers. Don't bend at your waist: bend
at your ankles and knees, and keep looking straight ahead.
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Snowboarding Gear-
What Do I Need?
 The right snowboarding gear is essential to
having a great day on the slopes. Below are a few pointers
for picking what’s right for you:
Head Gear
Choose a helmet that fits your head snugly. Some helmets have
more insulation than others, so make sure if there is little
insulation you can fit a thin cap underneath for warmth. Make
sure the helmet is comfortable and you can easily move your
head when wearing the helmet.
Warm Clothing
The best way to stay warm and dry is to dress in layers. Cotton
or natural fabrics against the skin allow for moisture to be
kept away from the skin providing warmth. A nylon or other
water resistant outer layer will prevent outside moisture for
getting in against the skin. Clothing should be loose to allow
movement.
Protective Wear
Snowboarding gear would not be complete without some extra
padding for those sure to happen falls. Elbow pad and kneepads
can help reduce the shock of impact to the joints. Padded
lightweight pants are available to help protect the tailbone
and hips from backward falls.
Bindings
Bindings may step-in or strapped. Beginner snowboarders
generally favour the step-in bindings, as they are easier to
manage. They may not be practical for more advanced users as
they tend to allow the foot to be released to easily. Strapped
bindings may have two or three straps to hold the foot to the
board. They tighten using a ratchet method to hold the foot
snug.
Boots
Boots, like all snowboard gear, need to fit correctly. Make
sure you try on several styles to find the one that is most
comfortable. Your heels should fit tightly in the boot but
there should be no rubbing or discomfort when the boots are
laced up. Walk around and bend in the boots to test their fit
before choosing a pair.
Board
The board should be the correct length and width based on your
body size. It should come to the bottom of your chin and be
wide enough to fit your feet.
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- Men's Snowboard Jackets
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Jackets
Features to look for: waterproof but also breathable,
windproof and moisture-wicking material. Other quality
features are sealed seems, to ensure you stay dry and
venting systems (zippers in the underarm area for cooling
off) and zippered pockets, so you don't lose you stuff.
Make sure you have a roomy fit to allow for freedom of
movement on the slopes. Also, a jacket with an inner lining
that zips out can be convenient if the temperature changes
during the day.
- Men's Snowboard Pants
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Especially as you're learning, make sure your pants are
waterproof. They will greatly help with all the falling
that you will do. Speaking of falling, you will want some
sort of butt padding. There are padded shorts and body
pads
you can buy, but I read somewhere that you can stick a
knit hat in your butt, and it works. I can attest to this
theory, seeing that I used it my entire first two seasons
and escaped without injury.
- Base Layers - First Layer Clothing
Your base layer, or long underwear, is meant to keep you
dry and maintain body temperature. You want a good fit
without restriction of movement. Man-made fabrics, like
polyester, are the best materials for base layers. Avoid
cotton.
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How to Care for Your
Snowboard
 Waxing and tuning your
snowboard will help your performance
on the slopes. You can easily take
your board into a shop and have them
wax and tune it for you, but if you're
looking to save a few bucks, I've
found that it's not too difficult to
do it yourself.
If you want to know how to
hot wax and tune your snowboard, here
are two sites that offer step-by-step
instructions from deburring and edge
tuning to base cleaning, repair and
waxing. There are even helpful
photos.
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& Tuning | Tuning, Repair &
Maintenance
- Mini Tune up Kit for
Snowboards
Small tune-up kits are a simple
all-in-one solution that you
conveniently use at home, store in your
car, or carry with you on the slopes.
Includes wax, snowboard tool, edge
tuner and pocket stone. (Note: cleaner
not included)
- Pocket Snowboard
Tuner
Start by sharpening your snowboard
edges. For smoother, easier turns and
maintain a good "biting" edge, you want
to sharpen the side and base edges of
your snowboard. The pocket tuner is
really easy to use, and is a great tool
for beginners because it automatically
sharpens at the desired angle - no
guessing. (Note: if you have any nicks
or burrs on your edges, use a
Pocket
Stone to remove them before
tuning. A pocket stone is also
useful for smoothing your edges
after tuning.
- Super
Z Snowboard Base
Cleaner
The next step is to clean your board,
removing old wax, dirt and grime. Super
Z is safe for the environment, and for
this large 12 oz bottle, you're getting
a good deal. Allow 15-20 minutes drying
time before waxing. Snowboard-specific
cleaners are recommended, as they are
safe for your board. They also work
much better (I've done the comparison
test).
- DAKINE Hydro Spray
Wax
 | DAKINE Rub-on Wax
Finally, after cleaning and tuning, you
want to wax your board. I've found that
spray wax and rub-on wax are easy,
effective ways to wax your board, and
you don't have to carry around an iron.
I personally like DAKINE, their
products work well, and they don't cost
a lot.
- Commando Snowboard
Tool
It's smart to have basic tools on hand
in case you need them. If you don't
have a Swiss Army Knife, a snowboard
tool will do the trick. It's small and
compact, so it's easy to carry around,
and you may find that it's useful for a
lot of other things, too.
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