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Pandemoniac
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Snowboarding, some advise?
Going First time winter-sporting next February, and bravely choose the snowboard as my way of transportation.
I'll take some lessons at indoor lanes before, but I guess it can't hurt to ask around here for some tips & tricks as well.
Enlighten me if you please!
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Dec 21st, 2007 11:16 PM |
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forumcrew
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make sure you dont have anything planned the next day. I have been snowboarding for about 7 years now and I love it. But I still remember my first time, it was a bit harsh at times and quite painful the next day. I was also at a shitty resort with mostly fake snow and icy conditions at night time. It is much better if you can go early in the morning with fresh snow.
As far as a basic tip goes, its easy to stand up and go down the hill anyone could do it. The skill comes in learning control in your movement and stopping. Your gonna have to be willing to fall and go down to learn to stop and turn, but you gotta just go for it. A lof people will just go straight for a while and then sort of force them selves to fall and try to almost sit down instead of just actually trying to stop.
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Dec 22nd, 2007 02:54 AM |
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chillmeistergen
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I've always found that faster bails are much easier to handle, they seem to hurt less because you're going that much faster. Just commit and you'll be fine, but obviously don't commit beyond your means.
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Dec 22nd, 2007 04:47 AM |
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Pandemoniac
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Thanks guys! I'll keep your advise in mind.
Going to Austria, and there should be some good snow by that time. And also a downhill named Harakiri, but won't be trying that just yet.
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Dec 22nd, 2007 08:27 PM |
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Bicnarok
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Is it easy to learn?
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Dec 26th, 2007 02:07 PM |
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chillmeistergen
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The basics are relatively easy to learn, you have to be prepared to bail a lot when putting them into full practice though.
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Dec 26th, 2007 02:25 PM |
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Bicnarok
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Might give it a shot if snow appears this year.
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Dec 26th, 2007 06:32 PM |
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Deadline
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How is global warming affecting the sport?
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Dec 26th, 2007 09:00 PM |
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Pandemoniac
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Ok, had a couple of lessons indoor, and while the beginning was like expected -lots of snowbiting and butt-brusing- I was amused.
My toe-side turn needs alot of work, but I'm getting a hang on it. Bound for many more crashes on the real mountains with camera's rolling so keep an eye out for me on youtube!
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red g jacks
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dont fall down
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